Allies Link Beachheads and Push Inland on Front
Allied forces report heavy fighting inland after clearing initial beaches on Cherbourg peninsula near Caen nine miles from the coast. Paratroopers and glider troops, including 50 mile air lifts, reinforced the front as German counterattacks and Luftwaffe activity continued. Bradley commands U S ground forces in Europe as air power and airborne troops aid the invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pest
A.E.F
France
Caen
Cherbourg
le Havre
Omar N. Bradley
U. S
Europe
Calais
Supreme Headquarters
Ninth Air Force
Orne River
Carentan
DNB
St. Mere Eglise
Bayeux
Berlin
Orne
Oliver Crespo
Corsicana
Tex
Progress of Invasion Shown on Maps in Advance Command Post
Large maps line a tent war room used by Supreme Commander Eisenhower and staff. Radio reports and couriers feed hourly developments from the beachheads in France. Charts detail beachhead definitions, enemy regrouping, and proposed counterattacks as operations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Expeditionary Force
France
Eisenhower
Air opposition fades as invasion momentum grows
London reports allied air forces destroyed German bases and reduced Luftwaffe strength, aiding daylight landings. Allies flew over 13,000 planes and Germany’s 1,750 fighters and 500 bombers faced disruption while weather and smoke aided the effort. The American Legion rally calls for home front support with can drives, bonds, and waste reductions led by C. T. Hough and local volunteers, including University of Kansas and Boy Scout participation. next tin can pickup set for June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
France
Reich
Luftwaffe
Altho
Channel
Dorsey-Liberty Post
American Legion
Legion
C. T. Hough
Army
Navy
K. U
University of Kansas
K. U. Building
Ctaff
University Grounds
Wade Pierce
A. E. Woestemeyer
Lawrence
Legionnaires
Fine Arts Recital at University of Kansas Fraser Theater
University of Kansas school of fine arts presents a student recital tomorrow at 3 30 pm in Fraser theater. Pianists Elaine Thalman of Kansas City and Irene James of Belleville perform Chopin Nocturne in D flat major and Memories of Childhood by Pinto. Vocalists Marjorie Doyle of El Dorado and Betty Dell Mills of Mound City sing Handel Oh Sleep Why Dost Thou Leave Me and Ships of Arcady by Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas School of Fine Arts
Fraser Theater
Elaine Thalman
Kansas City
Chopin
Irene James
Belleville
Pinto
Marjorie Doyle
el Dorado
Handel
Betty’ Dell Mills
Mound City
Invasion Weather Brightens Dover Strait Skies
London reports weather over the Dover strait turning bright with sunshine and blue patches in the evening. A steady northwest wind and smooth sea on the English side contrasted with morning grey skies.
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London
Dover Strait
Woman Bitten by Dog Near VerMont Street Home
C Scott of Tennessee Street reported being bitten on the leg yesterday afternoon by a small fox terrier being walked by George Kirchhoff near the Kirchhoff residence at 1014 VerMont Street. The dog was taken to a veterinarian who found no apparent injuries to the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Scott
Tennessee Street
George Kirchhoff
Kirchhoff
Vermont Street
Penney's Renew Lease at 807 Massachusetts Street
Vernon Linn of the Lawrence Penneys store announced renewal of the lease at 807 Massachusetts Street for three years with a two year option. The building, owned by Al Bromelsick, has housed Penneys for 20 years and the current term ends in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Linn
Lawrence
Gifts to Montgomery Bring New Attire and Timepiece
Supreme Headquarters reports Sir Bernard Montgomery received two gifts from Americans he calls friends. A battledress suit straight from New York and his finest suit yet, plus a watch described as reliable. In Topeka filing for state offices, Governor Schoeppel paid $50 and declared for renomination. Printer W. C. Austin also filed for renomination as state printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Bernard L. Montgomery
New York
Topeka
Andrew Schoeppel
W. C. Austin
Major Break in German Lines Near Rome and Civitavecchia
Allied forces under Fifth Army press the German line toward Civitavecchia up the Tyrrhenian coast and push beyond Rome. Reports cite a major break on the coastal road west of Rome, with columns now several miles from the city and near the sea. New Zealand troops seize Bassorano as Alexander urges Italian patriots to resist and sabotage enemy lines. Prisoner totals climb past 18,000 as German delaying units form improvised battle groups.
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Allied
Naples
Fifth Army
Civitavecchia
Rome
Lake Bracchiano
Tiber
Alexander
Kesselring
Invasion Troops Have A Pay Day in Franc Notes
American invasion troops were paid in franc notes issued in 1944 by the Bank of France for use in France. Denominations were 5, 50, 100 and 500 francs, based on two cents per franc, making the largest worth ten dollars and the smallest about ten cents. The notes carry warnings against counterfeiting and bear French mottoes. Also, Miss Jessie Bratton of 1341 Massachusetts Street remained in Memorial Hospital with a satisfactory condition after a hand injury at the Lawrence Paper Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
France
Bank of France
Jessie Bratton
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Memorial Hospital
More Food in 1944 for Civilians
Chicago June 7 The American Meat Institute and NAB grocers announce 1944 will bring higher civilian meat supplies with 145 pounds per person versus 137 last year. Beef and pork gains lead, with more veal and lamb also. Potato output may exceed 1943 by five percent and banana supplies likely rise to about half normal by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George M. Lewis
The
American Meat Institute
National Association of Retail Grocers
Lewis
Blood Drive Totals 273 Pints in Lawrence
Donors at the Red Cross Mobile unit at the Community building contributed 162 pints yesterday, raising the day’s total to 273 for yesterday and Monday. Nurses aides and volunteers—including Patricia Armstrong Lita Doughman Norma Lutz and many Red Cross members—assisted with registrations and canteen services during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank
Patricia Armstrong
Lita Doughman
Norma Lutz
Lucy Beamer
R.T. Fitzhugh
Andris Rife
Red Cross
Lawrence
R. H. Wilson
G. B. Smith
H. P. Rammage
D. W. Malott
Charles Howe
Mae Gardner
C. P. Aul
Stanley Jones
Bertha Langley
Wilma Miller
E. M. Paxton
Dwight Prentice
Dorothy Springer
Henry Werner
W. Weichman
Dean Alt
Ralph Canuteson
George Melvin
Sidney Haysler
R. W. McClure
James Stranathan
George OQ. Foster
Caryl Dodds
C. A. Coe
Invasion bulletins report Normandy landings and actions
Reports from London and New York on June 7 describe allied airborne division landings along the western Normandy coast near Caen. British forces claim to hold bridges north of Caen while German sources say contact with German reserves occurred between Le Havre and Cherbourg. Allied bombers target roads south of Caen to block reinforcements, and German coastal batteries reportedly repelled a Le Havre landing attempt.
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London
DNB
Berlin
Normandy
New York
Six Airborne Division
Caen
France
Transocean
Karl Vyon Rundstedt
le Havre
Cherbourg
British Broadcasting Company
Blue Network
A.E.F
Stamps On Sale June 10 For Auto Use Permit
The federal government requires all car and truck users to carry an annual five dollar auto use stamp. The post office has a large shipment ready and will begin sale on June 10 while current stamps remain valid until July 1. The new stamps are lavender and solar in color.
D Day Draws Midwestern Workers to Sunflower Plant
Hundreds of prospective war workers arrived at the Hercules Powder Company plant near DeSoto as Sunflower Ordnance Works faces chronic understaffing. Lt. Col. Hyde said invasion news increases demand for rocket propellant, calling for at least 2,000 more workers and stressing rapid, quality production to support Allied forces in Europe.
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Hercules Owder Company
Army
DeSoto
Kansas City
Topeka
Sunflower Ordnance Works
Donald R. Hyde
Sunflower
Europe
France
Exclusive Bond Show Opens War Loan Campaign at Jayhawker
The Jayhawker theater will begin the Fifth War Loan drive with free admission for bond buyers next week. Exclusive Bond Premiere on June 15 will screen Metro-Goldwyn’s Two Girls and a Sailor starring Van Johnson Jimmy Durante Gloria DeHaven June Allyson Grace Fields Lena Horne Harry James Xavier Cugat orchestra. Three performances set for 2:30 7 and 9. Bond purchasers in the next week receive tickets usable at the Jayhawker on June 13. Last war, the theater processed 2,682 bond applications totaling 240 455 in bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayhawker Theater
Métro-Goldwyn
van Johnson
Jimmy Durante
Gloria DeHaven
June Allyson
Gracie Fields
Lena Horne
Harry James
Xavier
Eisenhower's Son Drops Dress Uniform for Army Khaki
John S. D. Eisenhower son of the Allied commander at war graduates from West Point with 473 others and becomes a second lieutenant in the infantry. General Eisenhower welcomes all grads by letter. a sealed message to the son is handed by Mrs. Eisenhower after the ceremony. Lt. Gen. Somervell notes European armies have ample supplies and the best available.
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West Point
N. Y
Pi— Slim
John S. D. Eisenhower
A.E.F
U. S. Military Academy
Eisenhower
Brehon B. Somervell
Army Service Forces
Europe
Glider "Fighting Falcon" first to land in France
Greenville Michigan pupils and townsfolk celebrate after the 1943 bought glider lands in France becoming the first. Many local workers helped build the craft at Gibson Refrigerator, a major Greenville industry, as teachers note excitement. Pre school clinic data show Woodlawn district with 38 children and Lincoln with 14, plus immunizations and tests performed under Dr. Holmes substituting for Dr. Chambers.
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Greenville
Mich
France
Gibson Refrigerator Company
Woodlawn
Lincoln
John A. Holmes
Chambers
Topeka
Stock Market Index Report Summary
The index shows 60 stocks averaged at 53.0 with yesterday's figure at 53.0. The brief market snapshot notes current level and mild stability, reflecting a narrow trading range across the session.
Kansas General Fund Hits New High At May End
The Kansas general fund rose to a record 11,176,554 by May end with total funds including trusts at 89,574,482, driven by strong income tax receipts. From July 1 to May, income tax revenue reached 6,405,914, a new high, while the unemployment compensation trust fund climbed to 39,995,160.
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Topeka
Kansas General Fund
George Robb
General Revenue Fund
Hire 47 Teachers in Douglas County for 1944 45
County superintendent Mrs. Margaret Hurley reports the hiring of 47 teachers for the 1944 1945 school year in Douglas County. The list names teachers in many districts including Lake View Orva Hoffman Hesper Grace Waner Black Jack Ruth Roche Cookdale Marzellar Dwyer Kaw Valley Alice Springer Rock Creek Betty Warren Nanwaka Elaine Young Baldwin Grade Ethel Murray and more across numerous schools.
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Margaret Hurley
Douglas County
Hurley
Baldwin Grade
Ethel Murray
Anna Marquardt
Katharine Kelley
Jessie Fenton
Frances Bailey
Anna Lewis
Chance for Showers Over Kansas Tonight
Topeka reports light rain in western Kansas with a possibility of showers reaching eastern areas tonight. The outlook is unsettled with cloudy conditions statewide. Phillipsburg logged .05 inch, Goodland .01, and Dodge City a trace. temps. cooled with Topeka average ten degrees below normal.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weatherman
Flora
Phillipsburg
Goodland
Dodge City
Wichita
Workers Still Idle Amid War Industry Walkouts
War labor disputes keep 18 800 workers idle across more than six plants. Wright Aeronautics in Lockland sees 450 idle after a Monday walkout. Between 12 000 and 15 000 absent since Monday as transfer of seven black workers to jobs held by whites sparked the dispute. New incidents reported in Los Angeles area affecting 1 450 workers. Topeka observes invasion day services with religious events. Federal grand jury convenes July 10 with a 60 juror panel.
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Associated Press
Wright Aeronautic Corporation
Lockland
War Labor Board
Los Angeles
War Loan Drive To Open June 12
The Fifth War Loan Drive planned to start June 12 aims to exceed the county quota of 2,213,000 and reach the national goal of 16 billion dollars by July 8. Irving Hill is county chairman with George Henrick as secretary. committees include Mrs. Henry Werner and Chris Kraft. Women’s division starts June 12. districts and meetings at local schools will organize canvassing to reach every household.
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Europe
Douglas County
Irving Hill
George Henrick
Chamber of Commerce
Hill
Henry Werner
Chris Kraft
John V. Lees
George Docking
Vernon Linn
M. J. Getto
O.C.D
Woodlawn
Lincoln
Cordley
Pinckney
McAllaster
New York
George Dunkley
Dunkley
Eldridge
Werner
Paul Harnar
George Dunkievy
B. Zu Stephenson
W. C. Hunsinger
George Melvin
A. J. Mix
George March
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Kurt Student
Crete
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Montgomery
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Jersey Islands
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Barfleur
St. Vaast
CPA
Rouen
Washington
Truck
Guam
Infantry
Michigan
New High
Ins Oka
Greenwood Valley
Vesta Bahnmaier
Old Belvoir
Betty Hoover
Myrtle Mitchell
Oakridge
Myrtle Wiglesworth
Central
Almira Shuler
Adaline
Ruth Durkee
Winter
Emma Petefish
Ethel Marsh
Big Springs
Veda Stanton
Range Line
Viva
Clark
Excelsior
Louise Ponl
Bismarck
Clara Reusch
Clara Reusch. 82—B Barber, Mary Dews. 81—Belvoir
Jennie Lowash
Centennial
Mabel Price
Prairie City
Marcelia Jardon
State House
Grace Cathedral
Winter General Hospital
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