Plans For Flag Day Celebration
Indiana Lodge No 931 B P O Elks members map a Flag Day program for June 14 with a 7 30 p m street parade and an 8 p m speaking program at the Court House led by Honorable J Frank Graff of Kittanning Pa President Judge of Armstrong County Courts A parade order and program details will follow Graff a World War I veteran and Kitanning Lodge member is a sought after speaker Flag Week June 8 14 marks the national observance promoted by the American Flag Day Association and observed since 1917
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Kittanning Soldier Killed At Camp Blanding
Clarence Hill, 34, of Kittanning, a father of four, was killed in an accident at Camp Blanding Florida, according to a War Department message to his wife Occie Hill. No details of the mishap were released.
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Invasion Day: Allied Air Blitz Hits Normandy Beaches
In a massive air assault, Allied forces launched 11,000 aircraft into the European invasion, with over 1,300 British bombers targeting German batteries along the French coast. Pathfinders aided night raids despite cloud cover as Osnabruck and other rail targets were attacked.
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German Version Of Allied Invasion Report
German AP version notes Allied invasion of Seine Bay and Normandy began June 6 with airborne drops between the Seine and Orne area near Isigny Caen and Barfleur. Amphibious landings extend from Le Havre to Cherbourg with coast attacks and tank advances southward.
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Churchill says invasion proceeding according to plan
London reports Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that Allied landings in France were underway with an immense armada of about 4,000 ships and mass airborne operations behind enemy lines. He praised the plan, noted 11,000 first line aircraft, and confirmed Rome’s liberation by American and Allied forces as a turning point against the Axis. He lauded Generals Alexander and Clark and warned the battle would intensify over weeks.
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Bell of St. Peter's Rang Out Today
In Rome the great St. Peter's bell rang as crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square. The Pope appeared on the balcony in white, addressing soldiers and citizens. He spoke of Rome being saved from the horrors of war and gratitude to the Madonna.
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Services At McCreary's Hold Noon Prayer
The McCreary Tire and Hubber Company held a service at noon conducted by Rev. Arthur Pfohl of the Lutheran Church. Workers on the home front are urged to remain in prayer for those fighting on the battle front.
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Sligo Bank Robbery Report in Clarion County
A masked robber robbed two Sligo National Bank employees in Sligo Clarion County today, escaping in a Ford with about $5000. Sheriff Sherry Mong said the bandit wore a blue bandana and dark glasses. Cashiers W G Elliot and Ray Callen were forced to hand over the currency.
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Invasion Prayer From Roosevelt Read Tonight
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt wrote a nationwide invasion prayer for the nation as American troops land in France. The address asks divine aid for soldiers and civilians, urges continuous daily prayer, and vows perseverance until victory. The prayer emphasizes liberty, justice, and sacrifice, with families praying for safe return and strength for ongoing support.
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D-Day In Indiana Observances Mark Invasion Day
Indiana observes D-Day with all churches open for prayers for service members. A 7:30 prayer service at United Presbyterian Church follows an 8 p.m. special service in the Presbyterian Church. Stores stay closed noon if invasion news comes overnight. courthouse closed all day. church bells rang after four o'clock signaling the historic event.
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Land on Normandy Coast Opens Allied Beachheads
Allied forces including American British and Canadian troops landed along roughly 100 miles of the Normandy coast at dawn and pushed inland from established beachheads. Eisenhower urged a crusade toward full victory as German opposition proved less effective than feared. Massive armada of 4,000 ships and 11,000 aircraft supported the operation led by Montgomery with paratroopers preceding the landings.
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Invasion of Normandy Opens Allied Beachhead
Allied forces landed on the northern coast of France as bombardment and air support cleared German defenses. Churchill reported shore batteries largely quelled and plan proceeding, while Soviet reports massed for a new eastern push and German radio claimed heavy losses for Allies.
D Day Chronology From Allied Invasion Start to Early Morning
AP chronology lists timestamped bulletins on D Day invasion progress. From Steerman Newzyes Transocpy to Berlin and SHAEF reports, Allied landing at Le Havre Cherbourg Caen and beaches advance with air and naval support. Mentions Montgomery command, 4 000 ships, and plans for inland advance, plus German and French reactions and daily Paris radio updates.
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Roosevelt on Air Tonight at 10:00
President Roosevelt prepared a victory prayer for Allied forces after receiving invasion reports. Stephen Early said the President would speak at 10:00 p.m. EWT and release the prayer text later for public joining in the prayer.
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