Stalin Announces Capture of Baranowicze
London dispatch says Red Army troops captured Baranowicze roughly halfway between Berlin and Moscow as announced by Premier Marshal Stalin. İzmir reports a Greek puppet government communique claims Nazis slaughtered over 1000 residents of Distomo on June 10 in a reprisal, with babies spared and village burned in revenge for 30 German soldiers killed.
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Baranowicze
Berlin
Moscow
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Turkey
Distomo
Lidice
Defenders claim over 11,000 Japanese killed near Imphal
Southeast Asia Command reported that from March to July 8 Imphal area in Manipur saw more than 11,000 Japanese killed as fighting persisted around Ikhul and Imphal. The enemy was strongly entrenched in the northern outskirts of Ikhrul, 14 miles northeast of Imphal.
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Rumors On Rundstedt House Arrest In Germany Front
Moscow radio reported Stockholm rumors that Field Marshal Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt, relieved as west front commander, was placed under house arrest. German announcements suggested Hitler promised a cordial letter and another important assignment for Rundstedt.
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Moscow
Stockholm
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Germany
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Adolf Hitler
Street fighting rages in Livorno as fascist chiefs leave town
A London radio bulletin quoted the Italian resistance communique stating street fighting continues in Livorno as all fascist leaders have departed. The CBS record noted.
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London Radio Today
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Leghorn
CBS
German commander von Mackensen relieved after Anzio stand
Rome reports Fifth Army publicized a captured order of the day confirming Col. Gen. Eberhard von Mackensen, commander of the Lith German army at Anzio, has been relieved after the stand and near destruction. A German prisoner provided the details.
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Nazis Meet With Hitler On Defense
German military leaders hold serious talks with Adolf Hitler about the Reich's critical military situation and a possible revision of defense plans before month’s end. Reports edge toward peace talk rumors as commanders debate troop concentration and possible withdrawals from Norway and the Balkans.
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Adolf Hitler
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Berlin
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Balkans
Hengyang Breakthrough Bolsters China's Defense
The Hengyang victory marks a significant Chinese success on the Peiping-Hankow-Canton railway, easing a grave Japanese offensive aimed at severing China north to south. American air support under Maj. Gen. Chenault aided the effort, though China remains short of war supplies. The victory offers a breathing spell as Allied forces target Tojo’s regime and await further turns in the war.
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Charles de Gaulle
Washington
France
B-29s Hit Japanese Mainland and Chinese Targets in New Raid
U S B 29 Superfortresses struck five Japanese naval industrial and military targets and two Chinese cities as they returned unscathed. Sasebo and Yawata were highlighted along with Hankow and Lazayo, with weaker fighter opposition and light anti aircraft fire reported. The mission’s precise outbound versus return routing in China remains unclear.
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Yawata
Laoyao
Hengyang
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Washington
Allies Prepare For New Rocket Bomb Threat
London reports continuing night air raids on southern England with damage and casualties. German broadcasts claim more secret weapons including V types. officials announce first deep shelters opening tonight and city shelters to hold millions. London evacuations persist as courts move underground.
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England
Strand
Cotton acreage totals 20.472 million, down 6.7 percent
Washington July 8 The Agriculture Department reports cotton in cultivation as of July 1 reached 20,472,000 acres, a 6.7 percent decrease from the previous year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Goebbels Explains German Resolve In War Speech
London dispatch reports Nazi Propaganda Minister Goebbels telling Germans there is no renewal of conflict and urging every citizen to act as if life is at stake. He warned enemies seek to ruin Germany and erase its national substance, urging unity against the onslaught.
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Robot Missile Depot Bombed by Americans
U S heavy bombers and British Lancasters targeted a navy secret weapon depot in France near Paris. Allied forces, including 500 bombers and 750 fighters, struck seven launch sites and other targets in support of the Normandy offensive. American Marauders led tactical strikes against Nazi positions.
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France
St. Leu- D’esserent
Paris
Three Russian Columns Threaten Wilno As Nazis Withdraw
Soviet forces pressed toward Wilno as three columns struck the city’s heart while German lines contracted toward the Bug River west of Baranowicze. Berlin admitted Baranowicze’s fall opens routes toward Bialystok and Warsaw amid heavy fighting near the outskirts of Wilno.
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Elliott Roosevelt Denies Engagement Declared
London reports Col. Elliott Roosevelt denied engagement to Capt. Ruth Briggs or to any other woman. An army associate said the denial was requested for publication. Captain Briggs joined the denial stating they are only good friends.
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Hitler Directing German Forces Against Russians
London radio quoted Pravda correspondent Yakov Viktorev saying Adolf Hitler had personally taken over directing western military operations after the removal of Field Marshal Rundstedt. The German announcement named Guenther von Kluge as his replacement.
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Pravda
Two Italian Towns Taken By Doughboys
American infantry captured Rosignano and Castellina, towns key to Livorno defense, after three days of street fighting. The Fifth Army reported heavy artillery use and multiple counterattacks, with Volterra still held inland. French forces moved east toward Colle Di Val D Essa and Poggibonsi as Livorno nears.
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Castellina
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Florence
Chinese Take Vital Town In New Drive
Chinese forces report a key victory in counter attacks north of Hengyang capturing Liling, raising pressure on Japanese lines. Some Hengyang siege reports remain unconfirmed as rumors swirl about Japanese withdrawals and shifting reinforcements.
British Go Forward On e Mile Front In Normandy Drive
Allied troops push from Caen area seizing eight towns and approaching Caen center as Americans advance at Vire and Taute crossings. British and Canadian forces drive through Caen defenses with tanks and flame throwers while Bradley’s 1st Army gains nine square miles near La Haye Du Puits.
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Taute Canal
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Rommel
Paris
Former Leader of Baptist Body Dies
Dr. George W. Truett aged 77 and long time pastor of Dallas First Baptist died after illness. He led the Baptist World Alliance and served as Southern Baptist convention president in 1937. Funeral by Dr. Louie Newton will be held after Sunday with family present inclines Mrs. Robert Milliken Mrs. Tom Gilliam and Mrs. Powhatan W. James. Born in Clay County North Carolina he founded Hiawassee high school and served as principal three years.
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Barkley expected to nominate FDR for fourth term in Chicago
The Associated Press reports Senator Barkley may nominate President Roosevelt at the Democratic convention opening July 19 in Chicago. Speculation surrounds Wallace’s renomination prospects and party unity efforts amid Texas Mississippi tensions. A 1864 precedent on excluding nonabiding delegates is noted as a possible guide.
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