French Troops Land On Elba Island In First Day
Allied forces report French troops landed on Elba Island and seized one fifth of the Napoleonic isle with light opposition on Pianosa. Reports say German resistance remained strong in some areas while air forces supported the operation and British troops observed.
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Elba Island
Isle
Rome
Elba
Siles
Tralian
Pianosa
Elsa
Aday
Straci
Pisbec
Jean de Lattre
Japan
Anil
Gio
Creda
Point Tee
Reds Close In on Finnish Port From 2 Directions
Russian forces pressed toward Viipuri from two axes as Finland’s second largest city faced evacuation. Generals reported near 18 settlements, with Petkjärvi and Kuolemajärvi under threat while civilians fled. Moscow reported the front widening to more than 85 miles with no immediate announcement of broader offensives.
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Viipuri
Sng
Harelien Isthmus
Jarvi
Red Army
Iatrmus
Raasuli
Moscow
New Moscow
Finland
Saipan Invasion Clashes With 30000 Japanese Defenders
U S amphibious forces engage an estimated 30,000 Japanese defenders on Saipan in the Marianas. Pacific fleet ships bombard nearby Guam as air strikes hit Japan’s Harile Islands. Japanese torpedo planes attack the carrier force but fail to damage any vessels. Marines advancing toward Asthon Airdrome endure heavy mortar fire as the invasion proceeds.
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U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Saipan Island
Marianas
Guam
Adm
Chester
Nimitz
Communnique
Japan
Harile Islands
Saipan
Ashton
Cabaret Tax Boosts Revenue Sharp April Take
Treasury data show April receipts under the six fold cabaret tax at 30 percent totaled 4.564 million, nearly triple the farmer rate, with prior month and 1943 figures lower. Law reduces tax to 20 percent but not effective until July 1, after concerns that the 30 percent levy was closing venues and cutting jobs.
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Washington
Treasury
Congress
Roosevelt Eyes De Gaulle Visit to America Soon
Washington reports General de Gaulle, head of the provisional government, has told President Roosevelt he hopes to visit the United States late this month or in July. Officials say Roosevelt would likely offer full courtesies but avoid formal recognition until strategic talks on military cooperation occur. De Gaulle may be lodged at Blair House and the trip hinges on diplomatic progress and recognition policy.
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Ashington
Generale Cartes
Blair House
Yale Department
de Gaulle
Scoul
Roosevelt
Washington
United States
Dwight “D. Eisenhower
Pilotless German Planes Described As Deadly
Allied outlets traced the so called dynamite meteors to a simple winged steel rocket loaded with explosives. The weapons are inaccurate and not radio controlled but threaten populated areas. Britain reorganized anti aircraft defenses, heavy guns and searchlights to mete out the pilots. Several fatalities and injuries occurred as bombs hit a nurse’s home and a street. Air Secretary Harald H. Balフォour warned that the Nazis would soon master the weapon, promising counter measures.
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Supreme Headquarters
England
All Child
Fred Off
Pas-De-Culain
Channel
Normandy
Britain
Jsit
Harald H. Balfour
Air
Hitler
Reconversion Move Relaxes Aluminum Control
Washington markets report a wartime move to ease aluminum restrictions for reconversion. War Production Board will allow civilian production where manpower allows and permit targeted use of light metals. Three steps enable manufacturers to buy machinery and test a single postwar product while sustaining war output.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Noduste
Nelson Algo
Zogheed
Lut
Nelson
WEE
Tno
Ebat
WPE
WPB
Fifth War Loan Sales Lag Behind In Quota
Kingsport war finance committee members hoped to sell one sixth of the city quota in the first week of the Fifth War Loan drive. They projected about 427119 by week end with bonds totaling 50,000 in B bonds and 50,000 in other types weekly. progress lagging behind a 1 million dollar bond quota and 1.5 million dollar securities quota. Chairman B M Brown urged each buyer to contribute, noting family sacrifices on war fronts.
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Kingsport
B. M. Brown
Brown
Street Scene Parade Sees Matron and Child with Pets
Wartime economy scene shows a bag of rotting potatoes on a garbage heap. A cautious gentleman attempts to coax a frightened yellow pup from the middle of Center Street after a motorist clipped its short tail in a near miss.
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Center Street
Yaller Pup
New Heat Record Set In Knoxville
New heat record set in Knoxville with an official high of 86 degrees on Saturday. Two persons fainted on city streets as the heat followed a hot night and a low around 75 degrees at 5 am. The weather official noted some relief in sight.
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Knoxville
Aight
Dynamite Truck Rampages Through Winnfield Cemetery
A dynamite truck loaded with 204 cases roared along the highway in Winnfield Louisiana plowing through a cemetery and clipping five wire fences before stopping 180 yards away with its cargo intact. The driver John Whitt of Birmingham Alabama suffered only minor injuries.
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Winnfield
John Whitt
Birmingham
Ala
Plants Reopen To Replace Tanks Lost In Invasion
Washington reports an extreme heavy surge in tank production after invasion beachhead losses. The military high command ordered reopening of U S plants halted months ago as Allied armor clashed with Rommel’s panzer divisions. Strong demand shifts production away from tank destroyers to meet steel and schedule needs. heavy trucks will also be accelerated to compensate for rail disruption. Pope Pius granted private audiences to Gen Sir Harold Alexander Alfied Commander in Italy and songwriter Irving Berlin.
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Washington
Erwin Rommel
United States
Pew
North
Africa
Rome
Sir Harold, Alexander
Alfied
Italy
Irving Ber
Pius
Wallace Faces Strong Opposition to renomination bid
Washington reports indicate growing opposition within the Democrats to Vice President Wallace seeking renomination at the national convention. Key figures like Senator Maybank and Senator Pepper warn Southern Democrats against Wallace, citing southern opposition and demands on issues such as white supremacy and the two thirds nominating rule. The Chicago convention set for July 19 could shape the party’s path amid rebelling state delegations.
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Washington
Wallace
Roosevelt
Chicago
Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
China
Benater Maybank
Tvs
Mayyank
Pepper D-Fla
Mississippi
Texas
South Carolina
Maybank
Pepper
Allied Forces Break German Line near Cherbourg Invasion
Allied bombers and fighters targeted Pas De Calais and Normandy fronts in a coordinated assault against German lines as the U S Ninth and 82nd Airborne divisions broke through north of St Sauveur near Cherbourg. Heavy fighting raged in Montebourg while civilians were evacuated.
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U. S
Pas Des Calais
P Normandy
France
Paris
Lisceux
Mames
Caen
Trouville
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
5Unsday
U.S
Bizerte
Tunisia
82Nd Airborne Division
Cherbourg
Cherbourg Port
St. Sauveur
Don Whitehead
Associated Press
West Coast
Bome Front
Bradley
Germany
Montebourg
Whitehead
Normandy
Port Lysutey
French Morocco
el Guetters
Cap Bon
Head Of Whisky Firm Sentenced In Fraud Case
William Tay or Carter of Louisville was sentenced to two years in prison on fraud charges tied to a $200,000 scheme. A second two-year term for conspiracy was probated for five years. Robert Simon received a year and a day plus a probation term. Henry Bernstein, already jailed for fraud, got a $3,000 fine and a year and a day. The judge also ordered a $1,400 fine for the firm. Earlier, two other salesmen received probated sentences.
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Louisville
William Tayor Carter
Garter and Co
Carter
Shackelford Miller
Robert Simon
Henry Bernstein
Leavenworth, Kaw
Miller
Bonds Payable to Enemy Leaders Reported in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls reports pur chased fifth war loan bonds listing eight enemy leaders as owners with payables on their death. Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Pierre Laval Heinrich Himmler Hermann Goering Dr Paul Goebbels Hitler era figures are named alongside Vidkin-Quisling and Heidike Tojo in the exchanges.
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Sioux Falls
Charles Ericksen
Ericksen
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Pierre Laval
Heinrich Himmler
Hermann Goering
Paul Goebpels
Germany
Vidkin-Quisling
Norway
Heidike -Tojo Jot'dapam
Lee County Evangelist Faces Threatening Note During Revival
The Rev. W. W. Nails, traveling Baptist evangelist from Harlan Kentucky now conducting revivals in Pennington Gap Virginia, reports an anonymous threat giving him until Sunday to leave town or be escorted back to Kentucky. Nails, who helped lead Harlan County to a dry vote last year, vows to stay and continues anti liquor campaigning. He says he fears no one and would not hand the matter to the FBI.
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Leyes
St. Charles
W. W. Nails
Harlan
Pennington
Gep
Kentucky
Nails
Harlan County
Lee County
FBI
Harland County
Naile
Pacific Airmen Smash 50 Jap Planes in Pacific
More than 50 Mitsubishi fighters were destroyed in a Sunday raid on Sorong at Dutch New Guinea, with heavy air and ground losses. The attack, praised by General MacArthur as complete tactical surprise, involved Mitchell bombers and Lightning escort, hitting Sorong harbor and airfields Samate and Jerman. The operation followed related strikes on Biak and Boroke airfields as American forces press toward Boroke.
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Pas-De-Calais
England
Heaw
Eighth Air Force
Paris
Boulogne
Normandy
Gress
Second Tactical Air Force
New Guineas
Sorong
Dutch New Guinea
Sarong
Douglas MacArthur
New Guinea
Samate
Jerman
Sorang
Hollandia
Cave
Minidanao Island
Philippines
Sixth Army
Friesday
Mahmet
Biak Island
Borokee Aredrome
Truk
Naval
Caroline Islands
Rabaul
New Britain
Drive Started On Black Markets In East Tennessee
Knoxville area campaign led by P. E. Wichels aims to stamp out gasoline coupons black markets. Two groups will meet across an eight county region over five weeks with dealers distributors jobbers chambers and civic clubs, to build plans with the Office of Price Administration.
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Office of Price Administration
Halsey Gets Favorite Job Fighting Post Against Japan
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr was named commander of the Third Fleet marking a return to frontline duty in the Pacific. The 61 year old veteran who led forces in the South Pacific will operate as a major fleet to confront Japan, reporting under Pacific commander in chief Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
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Halsey
Fighting Post
Japan
Washington
Williamé F. Halsey, Jr
South Pacific
South
Pacific
Tala
Chester W. Nimitz
Third Fleet
Pacific Ocean
Fifth Fleet
Raymond A. Spruance
Spruance
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Yank Wedge
Reds
Saipan Isle
de Gaule
America
Purcuysgs
Pas de Calais
Zingland
Omar N. Bradlay
St. Le-D'Ourville
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