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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1944
Page
1
Saturday reports a high of 93 and low of 69 from the local weather bureau. Cotton prices in Decatur ranged from strict low to strict middling, while many local people and families are noted for hospital stays, births, and military movements.
Japanese forces push 12 more miles toward Changsha as they drive south from Changshou tchien along the Canton Hankow railway amid renewed Hunan province offensives. Chinese communique notes American planes joining the fight and reports alleged landings on Tungting lake shore.
The United States, seeking to sever Finland from Germany, blacklisted 84 Finnish firms including two led by cabinet members. The action imposes wartime and postwar economic penalties under a continuing blacklist policy.
A young British teletypist in London caused an erroneous AP flash claiming Allied landings in France. The mistake, made during practice, spread across the United States and Latin America before editors halted publication within minutes. The incident disrupted radios and crowds in several locations before being corrected.
American and Australian amphibious forces landed on Owi, Owendi islets and Biak vicinity while Japanese efforts retreat in Burma and China. U S Sixth Army cleared ground north of Botnek on Biak as air and sea clashes continued and Tokyo radio reported death of Lt Gen Shigeru Katagiri.
The War Production Board announced it will authorize imports of 4.48 million gallons of rum from the French West Indies. Shipments are expected to begin arriving in the United States within 90 days, according to a spokesman.
Maj. Clark Gable of the Army Air Forces plans to return to civilian life soon, subject to possible recall. He recently completed a overseas documentary mission under Gen. H. H. Arnold, having flown combat bomber missions over Nazi Europe as gunner and photographer and earning the Air Medal.
In Bayonne New Jersey on June 3 the fifth and sixth coastal tankers of the year slid from the shipyard ways into the Kill Von Kull waters. The launches were sponsored by Mrs. James F Byrnes wife of the War Secretary.
London reports a fifth day of heavy fighting as German forces renew assaults on a strategic hill near Stanca north of Iasi in Romania. Soviet claims say they repelled the attacks with heavy losses including tanks and aircraft, while Berlin describes German control of the hill.
American heavy bombers and RAF crews struck the Pas de Calais coast and northern France with about 2,500 aircraft dropping thousands of tons of explosives. Fortresses Liberators Marauders and Thunderbolts hit coast defenses airfields and transport links while fighter-bombers swept France and the Low Countries. Despite intense flak no German fighters were reported and only a single bomber from the missions failed to return.
Pyle notes how England becomes a global crossroads amid war. He observes many acquaintances, from Albuquerque to Cairo, have gained 10 to 40 pounds since last seen due to the transition from active combat to desk planning and reduced physical activity. He notes officers and soldiers remember lean days in Tunisia, now softened by routine duties.
The writer reflects on returning outdoors and meeting Lieut. Col William Profitt Sr and memories of his hospital unit. He notes the unit was among the first to land in Africa and D-Day, and mentions Lieut. Mary Ann Sullivan of Boston who served as chief nurse before returning to America.
War analyst Kirke L. Simpson reports on growing Allied and Russian strategy in Europe and the Pacific. He notes Rome’s proximity to American forces and ponders Hitler’s next move while large allied air campaigns intensify ahead of expected ground offensives.
A U S Navy search plane conducted a night raid on Truk Island in the South Pacific Friday, sinking or damaging several Japanese vessels and damaging runways. The craft dropped hazardous devices on a mid sized cargo ship and set fires on Dublin and Eten islands while blasting ammunition dumps. A single enemy plane was observed but did not counter the raid.
Allied troops push toward Rome from the south and southeast as German divisions are crippled and pursued. Fifth Army chief Clark orders destruction of remaining enemy forces while entry into the city looms, with 16 000 prisoners already in Allied hands.
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