Allied Forces Push Saipan Invasion Amid Pacific Raids
The United States and Allied forces push the Saipan invasion, advancing from the beachhead toward Garapan as Admiral Nimitz reports heavy fighting and progress. Tokyo radio cites minimal damage from Bonin and Korea strikes while Gen. MacArthur aids the Saipan push with a Truk raid and Yap bombing.
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Korea
Tokyo
Saipan
Agingam Point
Garapan
Adm
Chester Nimitz
Japan
Philippines
Kuriles
Truk
Marianas
Nimitz
Bombing of Yawata Causes Losses Of Four B-29s
Washington reports four B 29 bombers failed to return from the Yawata raid on Kyushu Japan. Two were lost to accidents, one to anti aircraft action, and one remains missing after the mission against Japan's largest steel mill complex.
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Washington
America
Yawata
Pittsburgh
Japan
20Th Bomber Command
20Th Airforce
Yankees Smash Out New Gains Against Nazis
Allied forces under Lieut. Gen. Omar Bradley push toward Cherbourg with substantial advances east of St. Sauveur and west of Caen. American tanks clash near Mont Or, Caumont, and Tilly-sur-Seulles as seas and weather hamper support ships while Texas Nevada and Augusta shell deep inland. Eisenhower reports 300,000 German troops opposing the Normandy beachhead with several divisions badly engaged.
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Allied Expeditionary
Omar W. Bradley
Cherbourg
St. Sauveur
Ames
Smatloane
Reigneville
Bradley
Monteborg
Cheron
Caumont
Caen
Tilly-Sur-Seil- Tes
Rene
U. S
Texas
Nevada
Augusta
Amerd
la Haye du Puits
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Normandy
Berard L. Montgomery
le Haye du Puits
Carentan
Ste. Mere Eglise
Orne
Quine- Ville
Local Weather Adds Saturday Thunder Showers
Local forecast calls for thundershowers Saturday with a mix of clouds and sun and a slight chance of scattered showers.
Allied Air Offensive Hits Boulogne and Normandy Areas
Allied air forces bombarded Boulogne, Le Havre, Valenciennes, lens, and Chatellerault with 12 000 pound bombs as part of the Normandy invasion push. U S heavy bombers supported ground operations, with 24 German planes claimed shot down and several Allied losses reported. Italy based aircraft attacked Avignon area airfields while Northern Italy targets were struck.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
RAF
Boulogne
Carinthia
Styria
le Havre
Valenciennes
Lens
Chatellerault
France
U.S
Normandy
U. S
Caen
15Th Air Force
Avignon
Italy
Nazis Unleash Secret Weapon Pilotless Planes Hit England
London reports describe German ghost planes without pilots striking southern England in daylight. Officials note intermittent attacks with some damage and casualties but no confirmed major military impact, while Transocean claims widespread destruction in London and disrupted Thames rail links.
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England
Transocean
London
Thames
600 Industrial Men See Camp
Maj. Gen. William R. Schmidt's 76th Infantry Division hosted 600 industrialists from Illinois Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin at Camp McCoy Wisconsin Infantry Day events showcased weapons conditioning bayonet camouflage infiltration and fortification assaults as 15 000 soldiers endured rain for a spirited parade and review amid high praise from attendees.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
William R. Schmidt
76Th Infantry Division
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
76Th Division
Indiana Democrats Back Roosevelt For Fourth Term
In Indianapolis the Indiana Democratic convention adopted a resolution urging a fourth term for President Roosevelt. Delegates cheered after approving the measure by voice vote in a brief demonstration.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Roosevelt
Pilotless German Plane Used Against London
Allied forces bombed military installations in Pas de Calais for months as part of a buildup for D-Day. The British information service said these sites served as launch platforms for the new pilotless aircraft used against London last night and today.
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Associated Press
London
British Information Service
Pas de Calais
France
German Mercenaries Revolt as French Guerrillas Rise
News from London reports widespread revolt of German mercenaries in southern France and bold French guerrillas adopting Nazi uniforms. Deserters include an entire Cossack battalion. many troops escape to mountains and link with resistance. Frontier reports say hundreds of fighters parade in captured German gear.
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London
France
Normandy Battlefront
Tarn Department
Secret Weapon in Southern England Pilotless Planes Flashing Lights
Reports describe small pilotless planes in southern England and Greater London dropping novel heavy explosives with rapid detonations. Observers note rhythmic engine sounds, rear yellow glow, smoke streams, and radio control features as RAF fighters watch this secret weapon program.
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England
Greater
London
High Command
Ministry of Home Security
RAF
Forts Reported Flown From Shensi by Tokyo Radio
Tokyo radio reports that super forts were flown from Shensi in China. The AP notes the claim as part of wartime broadcasting. No independent verification provided in the summary.
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Shensi
China
Tokyo Radio
Eyewitness account of raid on Japan targets
An eyewitness from a B 29 raid over Yawata describes takeoff from Sian in China and the mission to hit northern Kyushu steel works. Reports say the attack caused limited physical damage but aimed to damage morale with about 20 planes involved.
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Japan
Saipan Island
Marianas
Bonin Islands
Korea
Sian
Shenji
China
Tokyo Radio
Yawata
Japan Iron Manufacturing Company
Hideki Tojo
Pittsburgh
Doolittle
Tokyo
Kyushu
DNB
Noji
Kokura
Orio-Hakata
Ministry of Information
U. S
Severe Storm Impacts Sparta and Tomah Areas
A severe storm caused downed trees and damaged crops in Sparta and Tomah while highways faced limited damage. No injuries reported. Camp McCoy saw rain during a visit by industrialists and a 76th division review. Weather experts note a Mannatto Cumulus formation explaining post storm clouds.
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la Crosse
Sparta
Tomah
Camp McCoy
A. D. Sanial
Beaver Creek
U. S. Super Fortress Bombs Japan in Largest Raid to Date
American B 29s struck Yawata in northern Kyushu, claiming a major blow to Japan's steel industry and targeting 20 percent of national production. Brig. Gen. Kenneth B. Wolfe hailed the raid as the start of organized industrial destruction, with two planes lost to accidents.
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Japan
Pacific
Associated Press
Clyde Farnsworth
China
Jane
Saipan
Tokyo
U. S
Yawata
Pittsburgh
Imperial Iron and Steel Works
Kyusu
Imperial Works
20Th Bomber Command
Wolfe
War Department
George B. Stratemeyer
Southeast Asia
Stratemeyer
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Palau
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Shensi Province
Shanghai
Yangtze
Hongkong
14Th Airforce
Claire Chennault
Changsha
Hankow-Canton
Chungking
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Russia
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Caroline
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Waijalein
Tarawa
Gilbert
Yankees
Barney Anderson
St. Andrew Street
Eugene C. Anderson
Anderson
Salt Lake City
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Ariz
Wendover Field
Utah
Eng
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Crosse
Lisbon
Merrimac
Gladwin Hill
Pound Rail Centers
John Moser
Tribune
McCoy
Thoburn Wiant
Col
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Jake) Harman
Boise
Idaho
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Lincolnton
N. C
Dean Delafiele
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