Ernie Pyle Describes D-Day Beach Assault At Normandy
The piece recalls the first waves at the Normandy landing, detailing German fortifications and underwater obstacles, the cost of the assault, and the determination of American troops. It notes the beaches, censors, naval support, and the aftermath of heavy fighting as units pushed inland with high resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rormandy Brachhead
Seay
Germany
Torrie
Cpisterien
Obra
Europe
Uola
Fragmentary wartime recollections of D-Day correspondents
A partial reminiscence recalls how two thirds of correspondents in various war zones gathered with unit-mates in doubt and fear before the assault. Names like Len Whitehead, Jack Whompeon, Clark Lee, and Tex O'Reilly surface as fellow reporters sharing anxious moments and questions about survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narions
Linters
AU Stonemats
Len Whitehead
Jack Whompeon
Clark Lee
Tex O'Reilly
Don Whitehead
Hamburg Reporter: Storm Damage and Community News
Severe storm early Tuesday caused widespread damage in Hamburg and nearby towns with downed trees and wires and power outages. The issue notes a wedding near Riverton, local deaths, a baseball recap, crime prowlers, upcoming events at the Colonial theater, and travel notes from residents including a bicycle trip and a Des Moines marriage announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Inmburg
Alrs. W
Fungitt
Itiverton
Billen
Fred Notson
Maral
Albhy
Minneapolis
St. Faw
Twin Cities
Meliregor
Town
A. E. Wanamaker
Chilkeathe
Roy
W. J. Wapamaker
Doevaeili Ia Saad
Hamburg
Sidney
Oval
Yorkia
Bate
Lucille Roterta Resse
Reesa
Humberg
Wedlhex
Tormer Ome
Griswold
Colon
Colonial
Bix
Tuila
Ten Years Ago Melvin Kinwrey Dies After Truck Crash
Ten years ago Melvin Kinwrey died from injuries after a truck crashed on E Street while farming near a hill. He was 16 months old at death. survived by wife two sons father brothers and a sister. Funeral at Letinnlint church conducted by Rev. Johnny Arnold. Kingrey was a popular youth in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Kinwrey
House Hill
E Atreet
Johnny Clayton
Melvin
Mamburg
Jeruts
Mir Deat
Funela
Letinnlint
Johnny Arnold
Kingrey
Ant
Child Hurt on Tractor During Field Work
A six year old boy, Randall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Withtr tre ker, was riding a tractor with his father in the field when he was injured. The father had stopped to adjust the cultivator and the child attempted to join, resulting in an evident mishap on the tractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitney
Watson
Swanee
Chavita
Clarinda Mawkeyes
Phe
and Myre
Walter Thorn
Glover Buetes
Glenwood
Willy
Hamburg
George Froman
John Mesas
Riverton
Seine Ehthy
Fremont
Glyn Shirley
Mumburyg
Thu Byuese
Shirley Barn
Surally Hhysman
Jamie
Randall
Mya
Aad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ernie Pyle
Louis
Calurda
Sfasa
Ernle Pyle
Ffamburg
Ee Fort
Churinda
Diamonds
Granglenpe
Velma
Jesus
C. Shakesley
Ayresser
O. Crudis
Walter Stoker
Lawn
Minnis
Mired DeVail
Des Mui
Temple Beney
Adiice Theny
Tinepongy
Wate
Mont Hamburg
D. Reynolde
Bremont
Dingha
Daniel
Tera
Ralph R. Real
Insurance Service
Notary Pubille Plein
Peis
Iowa
America
Massey-Harris
Harvest Brigade
Senate
Moesey-Harvis
Haad
Uncle Sans
Bourde
Farmers Supply Company
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