German Defense Frays as Allied Forces Press Cherbourg Caen Front
The Cherbourg Peninsular battle heats up with Allied landing on the Cherbourg flank and gains near Caen. German reinforcements rush west as Berlin reports heavy fighting and the death of General Marcks on the Bourg peninsula.
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Oourg Peninsula
Supreme Headquarters
Tilly-Sur-Seulles
Caen
Berlin
Orne River
Cerisy Forest
Woodlands
Normandy
Cherbourg
Caren
Radio
Marcks
Bourg Peninsula
Strikes In Offing At Two Kenosha Firms
A National Labor Board official reports that production workers at American Brass Co and Kenosha Brass Co voted to authorize a wartime strike. Of 2 156 eligible, 1 219 ballots supported. 289 void ballots. The AFL affiliated United Brass union seeks bargaining leverage against the CIO mine mill and smelter workers union. About 150 workers at Vincent-McCall Co. also affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
National Labor Board
Kenosha Brass Companies
CIO
AFL
Edward J. Brophy
NLRB
Milwaukee
American Brass Co
Kenosha Brass Co
Brass and Copper Workers’ Federal Labor Union
Brophy
CTO Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union
Vincent-McCall Co
Manufac
Germans Battle New Defensive Line From Lake Bolsena To Sea
German forces along a new line from Lake Bolsena to the sea fought bitterly north of Rome while advancing and capturing strong points near Orbetello. Allied troops pushed on toward Pescara and Popoli with river crossings north of the Saline. A port party formed at Civita Vecchia on June 9 to restore bombed facilities. RAF bombers hit Hungary oil refineries near Kumaraom northwest of Budapest and supported the wider withdrawal with about 1 100 sorties.
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Supreme Headquarters
Rome
Lake Bolsena
Orbetello
162Nd Arconan
Popoli
Terni
Civitavechh
Hungary
Almassuzi
Komarom
Budapest
Citizens Invited To See 76th Infantry Division Review
CAMP MCCOY Wis Special As a climax to the second anniversary of Infantry Day a La Crosse area audience will see for the first time men of the 76th division in review Beginning at 7 p m Thursday the event closes a two day program for 700 industrialists from Illinois Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin They will witness training tactics and the presentation of the expert infantryman to 800 division members Bus service is arranged from La Crosse Sparta and Tomah with schedules to accommodate attendees Demonstrations begin at 7 a m including live weapons field conditioning and assault course practice with live ammunition bayonet grenade throwing camouflage and a close range weapons exhibit.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
76Th Infantry
76Th Division
Ilinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Sparta
Tomah
4Th
King Streets
Un authorized strike by union workers over dismissal
In a continuation of protest actions, workers affiliated with the United Furniture Workers CIO unit staged an unauthorized strike demanding reinstatement of Tony Morrone, the union's president, amid disputes over his dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tures Furniture
Tony Morrone
United Furniture Workers
CIO
Senate authorizes transfer of lend-lease funds
The Senate authorized President Roosevelt to transfer 350000000 in lend-lease funds to the United Nations relief and rehabilitation administration for war emergencies. The move followed a restoration of a cut and preceded Senate passage of legislation appropriating 320570000 to finance lend-lease.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Roosevelt
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Two Killed Four Hurt In Dane Truck Accident
In Dane County Wisconsin a Department truck overturned in Murphy's Creek bridge on Hatchery Road. Two men died Carl Tantillo and Joseph Murphy or related names as fields indicate. Four others were injured Ed Lindruth Karl Huemmer Jacob Smith Leonard Burkeland. Coroner E A Fischer said an inquest would be held. Milk pasteurizing machines were introduced in 1895.
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Madison
Wis
Dane Away Department
Murphy's Creek Bridge
Stoughtonoseph
Carl L. Tantillo
Ed Lindruth
Mt. Horeb
Karl J. Huemmer
Jacob B. Smith
Leonard Burkeland
E. A. Fischer
Seeks Clarity of OPA Rules
Wisconsin dairy interests flag confusion over OPA regulations. Milton H. Button urges Ches ter Bowles and Marvin Jones to send representatives to a conference to clarify provisions and prevent heavy penalties. He notes prosecutions rise from unclear orders and seeks decisive, understandable guidance for farmers and processors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Washington Bureau
Sains Weee
OPA
Button
la C
Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture
Chester Bowles
War Food Administration
Marvin Jones
WFA
Russian War Update Hit Finnish Evacuations Near Viipuri
CBS radio records show Finns rushing evacuations from Viipuri and surrounding areas as the Russian advance presses through the Karelian isthmus. British listeners heard the Soviet offensive take them by surprise with rapid movement toward key regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBS
Viipuri
Karelian Isthmus
Finland to Pay World War I Debt Installment
Finland decides to honor the June 15 payment on its World War I debt to the United States despite wartime conflicts with Russia and Britain. Helsinki will use Finland funds to cover the $140,000 note, leaving an outstanding balance around $9,000,000.
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Washinutun
Finland
United States
Russia
Britain
Legation
Stalin Strategy May Target Romania and Finland
Reports suggest Moscow may strike in Romania to erode Balkan loyalty to Hitler while aiming to neutralize Finland quickly. A successful Finnish move would fortify the Soviet northern flank, allow base operations, and press German supply routes via the Baltic and Gulf of Bothnia. Finnish admissions imply limited resistance to a two month delayed Soviet offensive after Helsinki rejected armistice terms.
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Stalin
Romania
Balkan
Hitler
Moscow
Finland
Red
Baltic States
Gulf of Finland
Germany
Norway
Gulf of Bothnia
Stockholm
Berlin
Red Army
Helsinki
Bond Drive Inspires Public Support for War Effort
The piece quotes President and Morgenthau urging nationwide fundraising to sustain military campaigns from Naples to Rome and beyond. It cites estimates of wartime costs, noting $6.7 billion to march Naples to Rome and $6 billion for Marshall Islands operations, with projections to Berlin and Tokyo. It frames a call to every man, woman, and child to provide the needed funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Morgenthau
Naples
Rome
Berlin
Marshall Islands
Tokyo
Hull Left Virtually Unopposed In Ninth
Madison Wis The secretary of state s office announced Major Hugh M Jones of Bloomer failed to file a declaration of acceptance of Republican candidacy for representative in Congress from the ninth district. Hull currently represents the district and seeks reelection on the Progressive ticket. Democrats have not fielded a candidate. Adolph Maassen the Socialist candidate is from near Alma. Jones is on military leave serving with the army in the European theater.
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Madison
Wis
Secretary of State
Hugh M. Jones
Bloomer
Congress
Merlin Hull
Black River Falls
Hull
Adolph Maassen
Alma
Jones
Submarine War Toll Reports 18 More Japanese Ships Sunk
Washington reports 18 additional enemy vessels sunk by American submarines. The total sunk now reaches 607, all cargo ships aiding outlying posts. This latest communique marks the largest single announcement, as Pacific subs slow rate to just under two sinkings daily over the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
Senate Hearings End on Oleo Tax Reduction Debate
Senate agriculture subcommittee wrapped up hearings on cutting the colored oleomargarine tax from ten cents to three fourt hths a pound. Texas milk producer B E Stallones testified that unrestricted oleo sales would disrupt the dairy industry and warned propaganda fuels dissen sion among producers. He questioned cottonseed oil margins over butter and noted dairy sales bring millions to farmers.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
Texas
B. E. Stallones
South Texas Producers Association of Houston
Charles W. Holman
National Cooperative Milk Ucers Association
Department of Agriculture
George Watts Hill
North Carolina State Board of Agriculture
Durham
N. C
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Southern Dairymen
Teen to enlist in Navy after citizenship rush
Joe Borden turns 18 in Kenosha as his parents gain citizenship for him after a quick hearing. An inspector hurried to process the case and Joe awaits acceptance and enlistment in Uncle Sam's Navy. The story also notes a RAF carrier pigeon’s top speed of 68.7 miles per hour.
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Kenosha
Wis
Joe Borden
Navy
Mamma
Papa
Joe
Frank
Eleanora
Lithuania
Bordens
A. L. Drury
Uncle Sam
Labor Conference to Discuss Wartime Economy Stabilization
The La Crosse labor economic conference, organized by the Labor Advisory Committee to the Office of Price Administration, brings together farm and city workers plus area cooperatives at the La Crosse Vocational and Adult School at 8 p m. Principal speakers include Glenn R. Atkinson and Kenneth W. Hones with Jesse D. Howard as chair and Rev. O. S. Paulson moderating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Labor Advisory Committee
Office of Price Administration
Glenn R. Atkinson
National Labor Policy Committee
Washington, D. C
Railway la
Kenneth W. Hones
Colfax
Wis
Wisconsin Farmers’ Union
Jesse D. Howard
O. S. Paulson
Italian Recognition Before House Group
The House Foreign Affairs Committee opened discussion on a proposal to regard Italy as a full Allied nation with diplomatic ties and access to lend-lease aid. Rep Marcantonio introduced the resolution urged by Italian Americans, with members noting practical and strategic obstacles.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Italy
United States
Rep
Marcantonio
ALPNY
Bloom
D-Ny
United Nations
McCoy Soldiers Take Car From Black River
A Chevrolet sedan owned by Willard Knutson was stolen from downtown Black River Falls Wisconsin early Monday. Paul Cooper a Jackson county traffic officer located the car eight miles south on highway 27. it had rolled over causing about 150 dollars in damage. Soldiers from Camp McCoy were suspected of involvement after they reportedly escaped with the parked car the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Willard Knutson
Taylor
Paul Cooper
Jackson County
Camp McCoy
Knutson
Sea Lion Training Lore
Sea lions must be captured at the right age for training. Those taken before learning to swim die in captivity, while those captured after six months are hard to train.
Early pea crop outlook from USES official in La Crosse
L A Waidelich, head of rural industries at USES, reports first pea plantings are fair to good but no bumper crop yet. Planting spread over weeks to cover harvest, with ideal growing weather around 70 degrees sun and rain. Some communities may begin cuts Friday or Saturday with last by June 25. Labor needs are acute, particularly for men and boys. many workers recruited locally with some imported laborers day workers. Registration at the La Crosse USES office continues as communities plan night and Sunday shifts.
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L. A. Waidelich
Rural Industries
Waidelich
la Crosse
Suneys
Cano Ning
Sveral
U. S. Employment Service
Exchange Building
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