Allied push nears Rome in rapid German retreat
Allied headquarters report German forces retreating north of Rome in disarray as American and British columns close in. Luftwaffe attempts to torch routes fail while 500 heavy bombers strike supply lines into France. Successful advances reach near Civita Castellana and Monte Rotondo as tanks move along multiple corridors from Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Rome
Riviera
France
Mtavechia
Bracem
Rome-Florence
Civita Castellano
Arshal Albert Fusselring
Birth
Monte Rotondoa
Sant Angelo Romano Didenia
Mentana
British Trap Japanese Garrison In India
Southeast Asia headquarters in Kandy Ceylon reports British forces trapped a Japanese garrison on Aradura Spur below Kenima near the highway to Imphal. With the main road folded south of Kohima, officers say the isolated Japanese cannot withdraw and face certain fiquest ration as allies push to clear the front from India toward Assam Bengal railway threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Asia
Kandy
Ceylon
Imperials
Aradura
Kenima
Imphal
Kohima
India
Bengal
Loyang retreat and Nebraska DeWey endorsement brief
Chinese forces defending Loyang in Henan escaped to the west after breaking through enemy lines following Japanese capture two weeks earlier. In Nebraska, Governor Griswold released six pledged delegates for the Republican convention and urged support for Governor Dewey. A Clarksville miner tragedy report notes a fatal night crew incident at Emerald of the Emersd Coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Loyang
Lunghai
Henan Province
Lincoln
Neb
Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Clarkeville Pe. Juse
Russians Launch Near IAS Attack Reported by NBC
NBC intercepted broadcast claims Soviet forces launched a major assault near IAS with tanks and rifle units to recapture German positions in the Tar sector. Moscow reported counterattacks north and northwest as allied invasion looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiniden
Jobe
Frerivan Dnr
Agenty Today
Tasihit Romanih Dingste
NBC
Jyniinis
Redani
Tar
Moscow
Itormunique
Ust
Pope 10 Continues Neutrality Policy
Vatican issue reaffirms Holy See stance on neutrality amid wartime, as Pope urges Allied powers to seek peace. Report notes official declaration conveys confidence the Vatican can maintain impartial mediation and spiritual guidance, with full details continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbangh Packard
St. T
Vatican
Oftm
Rome
Holy See
Thei
Holy” See
Partly cloudy south with showers in north tonight
Partly cloudy conditions expected in the south with showers or thunderstorms in the north tonight and again Friday. Temperatures rise slightly in the south into Friday as conditions shift, bringing a warmer feel there.
Jonathan Winter Dies in Evanston at Five
Jonathan Winter aged five died after years of illness at his Evanston home. He lived with relatives Jehanankerons and the Manker family nearby. He was fond of singing and recitations and had previously competed in a local old folks contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Winter
Evanston
Jeha
Keepsakes From General Smith On Front Page
A front page photo features Lt. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith with notes about his invasion planning duties. He sent a recent photograph to Steve Bedell, his nephew in Lebanon, and a later letter from Lt. Gen. Smith was received by Page Pua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bedell Smith
Smith
Steve Bedell
Lebanon
Ger. Smith
Fifth Loan Drive Plans Completed
The article outlines a countywide canvass for the fifth loan drive led by Lebanon and county officials. Residential sections will be visited by workers under the direction of the local defense organization and chaired by Jarrey Vestonnse White, with aims to cover offices, businesses, houses, and factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aribgimenere
Canon
Lhark Orkers
Lian Defense Organization
Hemi
Jarrey Vestonnse
White
Hevanvass
Government orders attack on own people in France
London reports a Vichy government order mobilizes 20,000 militiamen to attack French resistance and aid Allied liberation efforts. The directive follows a call for Patriots to strike German communications with full resources as resistance lines organize against occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jane
France
Dr Corson Elected Methodist Bishop
Dr Fred Pierce Corson, president of Dickinson College in Carlisle Pennsylvania, was elected bishop of the Methodist church on the second ballot at the northeast jurisdictional conference. The announcement came from Ocean City New Jersey on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean City
N. J
Fred Pierce Corson
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Methodist Church
Invasion Era Myth Debunked West Wall Declared Myth
Allied dispatch reports a French coastal tour under June 5, with Richard D. McMillan describing tanks widening a bulge in the Atlantic Wall. Towns captured, flags raised, locals and airmen claim the German defenses are a myth in the face of advancing Allied troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wall
Allied Press
Richard D. McMillan
United Press
France
Atlantic Wall
Vilages
Unione Dicks
Ginaad
Bayes
Grandai
Farrey resigns as New York Democratic chair
James A. Farrey, longtime head of the New York State Democratic Committee, resigned at a press conference ending a national political career dating to 1932. The move followed the collapse of the bid for a fourth term for President Roosevelt, as noted on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farrey
New York State Democratic Committee
Franklin Th. Ravseel
Roosevelt
Far
Republicans win preconvention by election win
Washington reports a spectacular Republican congressional victory in a pre convention by election contest. Two Democratic vacancies in New York state districts were filled this week, while one district remained Democratic. The results leave the House of Representatives nominally under Democratic control. The contest focused on lower Manhattan Island and Staten Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
New York State
Lower Manhattan Island
Staten Island
Boone County Red Cross Seeks Help To Complete Army Kit Bags
The Boone County Red Cross Sewing Department reports 476 Army Kit Bags ready for distribution and asks individuals or organizations to make and fill 100 more bags in the largest local sewing project yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Eisenhower Praises Allied War Effort in June Report
General Eisenhower voiced complete confidence in the allied arms, praising the navy and air forces for their performance in the early landing operations. He commended the marines and UN naval forces under Admiral Ramses for meeting the high standards of planning and execution observed in prior engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dwight 1
Eisenhower
Post -Teda
Armien
Untia
United Nations
Ramses
War Secretary Reports Italy Casualty Toll
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson said in a press conference that U.S. casualties through May 27 totaled 97,928, with a large portion killed. The secretary noted totals reflect five days preceding the fall of time and cited updates from U.S. Army figures, providing a sweeping casualty count amid ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ansee
Henry JL Mnson
Sis
Stimson
Uta Press
Surgical Sponges Made Here in Wartime Need Boone County Women
Boone county women volunteering in Surgical Dressing classes for the American Red Cross receive praise and a wartime note from Lt. Col. E. C. Crash. The article urges continued effort as a hundred million surgical dressings per month are required to aid allied troops behind the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Red Cross
E. C. Crash
Lt. Col. Medical Corps
Lth Evacuation Hospital
American Red Cross
Sian
Allied push into Bayeux Caen area signals invasion phase restarts
Allied forces report complete first phase of Normandy invasion and surge into Bayeux Caen sector to isolate Cherbourg Peninsula. German 21st Panzer division opposed the assault as air forces rain bombs on bridges rail yards and airfields. Units move toward front with Tiger tanks and mobile reserves joining the battle while Allied air power targets key supply lines. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Supreme Headquarters
London
France
Normandy
Germany
21St Panzer Division
Allus
North Africa
Ivasion
Bayeux-Caen
Bayeux
Cherbourg
Benehbhead
Cherburg Peninsula
Reuben
Firefaoe
Cesf Motile
Americans Take Mokmer Air Field in Pacific War Move
Allied Headquarters reports Sixth Army troops captured Mokmer Airdrome on Biak after a tactical advance from the rear. Coastal forces pressed the front while naval bombardment supported the assault, breaking the last Japanese resistance amid rough terrain and hill fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
Sixth Army
Moker
Biakinlagly
Dolokoe Nitieid
Gader
Mokmer
Clark Confers With Pope In Vatican Meeting
Vatican City June 8 Lt Gen Mark W Clark commander of the Fifth army met Pope Pius XII in a private conference in the Vatican library. Clark and his party including senior Fifth army officers and Allied military government members then greeted officials in an outer room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Pius XIV
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Vatican Library
Clark
Red Skelton Reports For Army Induction
Hollywood, June 8. Red Skelton, the radio and film comedian, reported at Fort MacArthur today for induction into the army. He said he was glad to be in the army and humorously commented on how he hoped to help in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Skelton
ARMY
Hollywood
Ft. McArthur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erman
Bulletins
Guernsey
England
Weymouth
Southampton
Portsmouth
Fecamp
Dover
Hastings
Ipswich
Calais
Boulogne
Montreuil
Brussels
Jersey
St.a
Nn Rees
Flerse
le Mans
Havre
pAbbeville Arras
Amiens
Belgium
Chartrese
Rouen
Paris
St. Quentin
Bar-le-Duc
Frange
Ias
Romania
Pope
Pontiff
Jlpers
Boone
Darlington
Ned
Gen. Smith
Warkaued As
Page Pua
Vichy
DR. Corson
Richard de McMillan
United Press War Corresnoniert
Combined
N.Y. Democratic
Farley Severs
House
Ask
Caen
Anti Trac
Mokmer Air Field
Biak Island
Cena Ks
Ea Ae
Gen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!