New Super Forts Hit by Sudden Incident in Japan
General Marshall announced in a War Department briefing that the B 29 Super Fortresses represent a new offensive type for the U S Army Air Forces and pose challenges in applying military force. He said these bombers will operate under centralized command with General Arnold directing their global hazardous missions.
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United States Army Air Forces
20Th Bomber ‘Command
Japan
Dean George C
War Department
Marshall
Tiets of Star
Sheeetors
Arnold
Allied advance in Italy pushes toward major towns
Allied forces break German resistance along a broad front in Italy. Orvieto Narni and Aquila fall or are pushed toward, with Fifth Army reaching near Orbetello and Magliano, while the Eighth Army nears Terni and Lake Bolsena. French and American units push along the coast and inland amid German delaying actions.
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Lake Bolsena
Terni
Fifth Army
Maglano
Orbetellg
Orbetello
Rome
Fifth
Lake Bolsenm
Fitigliano
Senk
Italy
Allied advances and counterattacks reported in Europe
Allied troops reportedly reached Pretnt nine miles west of Caventan and heavy German counterattacks were repulsed near Vil lers Bocage. Reports from Stockholm and Geneva mention Calais Ostend landings expected, Cherbourg fighting, and a Swedish Red Cross ship sinking. Turkey’s foreign minister resig ned after a contentious meeting, with Sukru Saracoglu likely to take over.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Pretnt
Caventan
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Villers-Bocage
Eisenhower
Stockholm
Red Cross
Fenja
Calno
Aegean Islands
New York
Sidenday
Porsign
Numan Men¢meneingin
Iis
U.S
Inj
Sukra Sant Coglu
Landings Again Attempted on Saipan Island in Pacific War
United States and Allied forces conducted another major carrier based air and sea assault across the Marianas. Tokyo radio claimed two landings were attempted on Saipan as battleships, cruisers and destroyers bombarded Japanese positions in Truk, Palau, and the Marianas while Admiral Nimitz reported operations extended across Kuriles and Palau fronts.
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Associated Press
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Marianas Islands
Guam
Tokyo Radio
Saipan Island
Marianas
Taryn
Tokyo
Wlakyo
U. S
Pacific Islands
Kuriles
Japan
Palau
Philippines
Southwest Pacific
Truk
Patou
Carolines
T the Marianas
Chester W. Nimita
Corry May Lose State Police Substation Move Considered
Reports from Harrisburg indicate the Corry State Police sub-station may be closed or merged with another in the district. Commissioner Wilhelm said consolidation is under review due to manpower shortages as the 88 sub-stations statewide are evaluated for patrol effectiveness. Further details awaited as plans develop later this month.
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Corry
State Police
Cony
Harrisburg
M.wilhelm
Wilhelm
Pennsylvania
Erick
Normandy Battle Near Climax and July Fourth Parade Plans
Climax of the Normandy battle is described as fierce since the landing. The Fifth War Bond drive aims for a record street parade on the Fourth of July with prizes and window displays. The War Finance Committee calls for wide participation in the great procession to open City Park programs and conclude the Fifth Loan campaign.
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Normandy
War Finance Committee
Corry's Nest
Fifth War Loan Totals and Parade Prizes Announced
Fifth War Loan total reached $41,810 with gains since the first report. Bank closures on Flag Day kept down totals. Corry Post Office reported $6,731 for Wednesday. Pennsylvania wave of fifth loan sales nears $40.94 million, 31 percent of its $442 million quota. G Ruhland Rebmann Jr. announced state chairmen and new parade prizes for floats bicycles costumes and pets. Parade slated for 10 o'clock with entries invited from churches schools fraternals and industrial groups.
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G. Ruhland Rebmann, Jr
State War Finine Committee
Philadelphia
Anti Aircraft Guns Draw Crowds At City Park Stop
An Army transport with eleven mobile anti aircraft guns and two jeeps halted at City Park last evening to refuel and rest. Soldiers were served supper at the Washington Bunch as onlookers watched the unusual gear move between training bases.
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City Park
Washington Bunch
Charles Keating
Reds Press On Toward Viipuri
Moscow reports the Red Army pressing toward the port of Viipuri as heavy fighting against Finnish forces continues. Govorov’s units face tough terrain with forests and improvised obstacles while special squads cut through areas to build advance routes.
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Moscow
Red Army
Viipuri
Red Star
Leonid A. Govorov
Allied Bomber Force Pounds French Targets In Major daytime Raid
About 2 000 American heavy bombers and fighters swept over France dropping more than 28 hundred tons of explosives on targets from Nantes to Angouleme and La Rochelle. RAF Mosquitos attacked Gelsenkirchen and Ruhr targets in a coordinated operation aimed at crippling German war industry.
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Associated Press
Ald Liberators
France
Affelds
Cailroyd
Dia
Berit Iudia
Hannover
Germany
Normandy
Britain
le Havre
RAF
Nantes
la Poisonniere
Angouleme-te-Beauvai
la Fprilliere
Bordewix
Yeseterday
Yasin
Ooli
Bennyais
Raph
Burlin Ilhim
Luille Zone
Angouleme
Bordeaux
Gelsenkirchen
Sault
Hitler
De Gaulle returns to France amid Allied tensions and rumors
General de Gaulle arrives in liberated France after four years abroad to mixed reactions in Normandy while disputes surface over French union officers and wartime radio directives. Washington officials question reports of orders cancelations as cooperation between French resistance and Allied forces is described as impaired.
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Associated Press
Jondon
Dhine
Chars de Ciaulle
France
Norauidy
Toray 4
Eld
Vheer de Gaulle
National Liberation Committee
Supreme Comimant
Washington
de Gaull
de Gaulle
Roosevelt unveils postwar peace plan with world council
President Roosevelt disclosed a proposed postwar international peace organization. It would feature a single council representing nations and include an international court of justice. The plan followed talks with Hull Stettinius Bowman and Pasetsk ky officials involved in planning.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
National Court of Justice
Hull
Edward R. Stettinius
Isaiah Bowman
Leo Pasyotsky
State Department
Democratic Chieftains in Chicago Seek Fourth Term T
Democratic Chairman Hennegan and an arranging committee met in Chicago to organize for the party convention on May 19. Governor Kerr of Oklahoma was favored for keynote, with Hennegan discussed for the chairmanship. Roosevelt’s plans and a possible fourth term remain undisclosed. Bricker dined privately in Washington with House Republicans as party maneuvers continue.
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Associated Press
Robert Bannegan
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hannegall
Robert 3. Kerr
Oklas Homi
Srs
Hennegan
Goveror
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Washington
German U-boat Attacks Boston Fishing Vessel
A German submarine shelled and damaged the Boston fishing vessel Lark in the North Atlantic grounds last week. Captain James L. Abbott reported the attack at a press conference, detailing near-misses, abandonment, and the crew's return to port with no casualties.
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Associated Press
Boston
Cerman
Frally
Neek
Simk
Hnard
J James L. Abbott
J. O
Abbott
Abbot
City Flag Day Observance Draws Near Record Crowd
The Flag Day program at City Park featured Thomas W. Barber former state assemblyman and attorney delivering a strong address. Corry Lodge of Bliss organized the events with Rev Father Carl L Heidt leading prayer and St Paul Stroup directing speakers and music. The Ellis male chorus and Aero Band performed patriotic numbers as Mayor Hepler welcomed attendees and noted the wartime significance.
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Thomas W.barber
State Assembly
Carl L. Heidt
St. Elizabeth's Church
Hill
Dale
Elks
Ill
Barber
Allied Drive Toward Cherbourg in Fierce Normandy Battles
Allied forces in France pressed a major assault along Cherbourg peninsula as German divisions countered from Troarn and Villers Bocage. American units advanced toward La Haye du Puits and Montebourg while airborne troops pushed west of Carentan amid heavy fighting on a widening front.
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Pres Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
France
Anmeais
Unis
Cherbourg
Nevi
1St
Conmuntesti
Trogrn
Loc-Wille
Villers Bocage
Caen
Humber
Ickion
Gar-rentan
Meh
Les ‘Sablons-Bauple
Ste. ‘Mere Dglise
Carentan
America
U.S
Montebourg
Val
Villers-otage
Cammone
Willer ‘Bocage
Takintg
Laanlied Bocas
Seulles
Heman
Ie ‘Gying
Tani
Villera-Bocage
Beret
Fitewslay ii
Gh Payne
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Narni
Aquila
Stockolm
Atonblade
Calais
Ostende
Scandinavian Telegraph Bureau
Burich
Shritver Sanil
Blesen Gthae— Bor Fhentles
Lonton
A. Reuters
Geneva
Switzerland
Werner
Gestapo
Pontarlier
Saipan
Tinian
Reds
Gen. DE Gaulle
Home Land
DEM
Hannegan
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