Germans Failing To Halt British Drive On Caen
Soviet troops tighten Minsk approach within 37 miles of the capital as Red Army advances along multiple routes. The liberation of Mogilev opens a direct rail link between Leningrad and Odessa, boosting logistics and suggesting momentum toward the strategic rail corridor.
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Escape of Dorothy Urch From Warren Sidte Hospital
A 30 year old inmate Dorothy Urch escaped from Warren Sidte Hospital in the evening. A large, multi jurisdiction search followed in nearby districts as she allegedly fled in a Dodge panel truck, license RA2-S-6, prompting warnings to stay vigilant until recaptured.
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Nuk Nok Span
Cherbourg Rally Marks First Public Meeting of Liberated Citizens
Reports from Cherbourg describe a historic gathering of civilians meeting amid ongoing gunfire as the French resistance holds its first public assembly in the liberated city. The event underscores local resilience during the Normandy campaign.
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Associated Press
Cherbourg
French Resistance Movement
Buses For Pickers Next Wednesday
Full scale cherry picking begins in the North East area next week as a bumper crop is reported. Erie County Emergency Farm Labor Board and High School faculty arrange free transportation from Corry and nearby towns to lake shore orchards starting Wednesday July 6 at 7:30 AM. Pickers will be paid 2c per pound. Monroe oversees bus routes and unregistered workers are urged to enroll.
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E. Anderson
Erie County Emergency Farm Labor Board
Corry
Ouses
Jones
Benjor
Tunior High
Prait Growers Association
Monroe
Dewey Secures Nomination For President At Chicago Convention
Thomas E. Dewey captured the Republican presidential nomination in a decisive Chicago convention moment, promising to end one man rule and unite voters from all parties. Gov. John Bricker of Ohio agreed to join him as the running mate, signaling party unity as Dewey outlined rapid post convention strategy and a unified path to November.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
America
Albany
Shamburg Commissioned as Army Air Corps Officer
Arthur Shamburg, a local young man, is commissioned as second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps after training at Biloxi Miss Lubbock Texas Santa Ana Os lif and Victorville. He will receive insignia at ceremonies in Victorville this weekend, is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Shamburg of West Congress Street, and was previously employed by Aero Supply.
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Oslif
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Glass
Youth Missing Since Saturday in Phoenix Hotel Case
Frak Helrts reports his 16 year old son Raymond has been missing since Saturday from North Cory area. Father notes anxiety and lack of word as police check with friends and acquaintances to locate the boy.
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Navy Secretary Promises Far Reaching Blows Against Japan
Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor reports new strikes against Japan, Philippines, and the Dutch Indies. Navy Secretary James Forsster vows intensified operations after Saipan landings. Forces seize coastal villages, push toward Garapan, with about 20,000 defenders reported engaged. southern resistance said to have ceased.
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Amerida Wineries
Infaeibey
Garapsa
Fifth Army Forges 5-Mile Push Toward Livorno
Fifth Army troops advanced five miles along Italy's west coast yesterday, capturing Castagneto and closing to 25 miles from Livorno. A second American column penetrated German lines to within about 12 miles of Siena, while Monbiolana on Highway 78 fell to Allied forces and another village near Monitalcinella was taken.
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C J Engineer McKay Resigns to Join Army Engineers
Lester C McKay longtime director of engineering at Comy Jamestowt Corry plant and head of tool design resigns to accept a commission with the Army Engineers. He joined Corry plant in November 1942 and ended service yesterday. He has tentatively accepted a captain’s commission aboard a port repair ship and will enter service soon.
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Corry
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Corry Plank
Tt & Tnderstood
Mrr. McKay
Invasion Zone Letter Reaches Corry Parents
Mr and Mrs R J Fogle received a cable mail letter from their son Lieut Duene Fogle postmarked France. In Normandy invasion zone he reported the invasion proceeding, food supplies moving in, and his unit feeling content after crossing the channel.
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Normandy
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Fogle
Bast
U S Air Force Driven From Hengyang Base
The U S Air Force abandoned Hengyang air field in China as Japanese forces surround the city. A communique says P-51s dropped bombs on the base, destroying facilities and hindering Chinese and Allied efforts to defend the Canton Hankow railway corridor. Stilwell described Hengyang as a Japanese stronghold and a major military blow to China.
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Chili
Mormland
War Finance Sees Fifth Loan Total Near Midpoint
The city’s quota of 1,289,700 inches toward the total, with today’s gain at 571,882 driven by a 50,000 Series C securities purchase by local industrial interests. War Finance aims to surpass halfway by Monday noon, aided by the Fourth of July rally and Bond Auction Tuesday to push the effort toward the final goal.
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Corry Soldier Milton Bailey Wounded on Italian Front
Pfc Milton H Bailey of Company A 11th Infantry reported wounded June 3 on the Italian front. His mother Mrs Balth Bailey of 498 East Maint Street received the War Department telegram noting slight wounds, not serious, with a fuller letter to follow. Bailey had served overseas since 1941, fought in North Africa, Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy after training near Corry. He previously worked on Archie Hurlhut farm and for Harold Howard near Carter Hill. Treasury report shows June 27 receipts and totals with national debt figures.
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Warn Corry Car Owners To Buy Federal Stamps
Corry motorists urged to purchase new federal car stamps before the July 1 deadline. Pittsburgh revenue office to deploy 200 inspectors across western Pennsylvania to check for unstamped vehicles. Penalties include a $25 fine or 39 days in jail. Local purchases lag behind last year, with about 300 stamps sold to date versus over a thousand last year.
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Pittsburgh Internal Revenue Office
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Stanley Granger
Pittsburgh
Corry Pont
Heavy bombers hammer German targets today
Upwards of 100 aircraft attacked Germany hitting four aircraft plants, a synthetic oil refinery, rail yards, and other military targets in the Reich cen ter. Leipzig Oschersleben Aschersleben and a Bohlsen refinery were targeted as RAF effort also struck Metz rail yards. Eisenhower and son reunite at SHAEF in a brief postinvasion visit.
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Aschersleben
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Warren Revealed as GOP Ticket Manipulator
Chicago June 28 California Governor Earl Warren emerged as the GOP’s ticket strategist. Friends recall he rejected a vice presidential bid for stance on the ticket, stating he would consider any place but would not exclude himself, amid pressure to place him on the ticket.
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Chicago
California
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Mamime
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Ohio
British Break In As German Lines Break At Odon
Two German army forces lose ground as British units pour across the Odon. Fighting rages on three city sides while the German air force remains active and under pressure.
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Odon River
Germans Hold Cap de la Hague As Allied Push Fights On
Allied forces report German troops from the 5th and 17th Armies are concentrated to defend Caen area. Montgomery’s forces repelled nine German attacks in 24 hours and widened a breach, with British infantry and armor crossing the Odon river to strengthen a bridgehead southwest of Caen. Standstill fighting continues amid heavy shelling and tank actions on a broad front.
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Associated Press
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Caen
Benard J. Montgomery
Odon
Chet
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Roger Greene
Four Day Paper Haul Completes Salvage Drive
The V F W Salvage Committee reports a four day salvage drive totaling paper and tin can collection across wards. The first ward yielded heavy results Monday followed by strong responses in the second and pit wards on Tuesday and Wednesday. Officials note steady daily salvage despite partial rain and emphasize community support and mobilization by volunteers.
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