Red Army launches 100 mile front offensive in White Russia
Moscow reports a major Soviet push northwest and southwest of Vitebsk in White Russia. The communique claims a breakthrough on an 110 mile front to depths of seven to nine miles, with strong tank and infantry forces striking along the Mogilev Minsk corridor toward Warsaw and Berlin, while German reports cite heavy fighting and counterthrusts along the same axis.
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Cherbourg Siege Report Heavily Contested By US Forces
Allied forces push toward Cherbourg Harbor in fierce combat as U S troops breach toward the city center and possible capture of the port looms. The June 24 dispatch notes heavy house to house fighting and pill box clashes, with optimism Cherbourg may fall soon.
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Hightower Wilt Heads Central Normal
July executive committee renewed the school for the past year after Virgil Hint resigned Hightower served as dean and leads the Department of Education. Dispatches from Cherbourg outskirts noted U S units advanced toward fortifications as allied forces plan final moves to capture the city. The German DNB said American and British forces continued operations.
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Allied bombing and farm wage updates across wartime notices
Reports from Rome, Indianapolis, London, Washington and Chicago detail U S air strikes on Ploesti and Giurgiu oil targets. Indiana farmers to gain a 3 percent wheat acreage increase. French resistance near the Swiss border aiding Allied operations. Roosevelt stating U S policy not for sale over Finland debt. and a Chicago currency exchange robbery netting over $15,000 in cash and payroll checks.
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Eden cites evidence of murder of prisoners in German camp
London June 28 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden said the government holds a complete chain of evidence that British and Allied prisoners in a German war camp were murdered in a car based killing. He described the site as not Stalag but a Gestapo camp where prisoners were taken away and executed in groups.
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Republicans plan quick action at three day convention
Chicago reports Republican convention managers press for a streamlined three day program to complete business and nominate Dewey on either first or second ballot. Bricker supporters claim Dewey will be front runner on ballot number one but poll data shows mixed regional support and potential for two ballots.
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New York
John W. Bricker
Ohio
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Wid Atlantic
Flagship Newsman recounts historic sea battle victory
William L. Worden reports that the U S Fifth Fleet routed the Japanese grand fleet east of the Philippines without major losses. About 358 Japanese planes were downed, one carrier possibly blown, and another set afire as the enemy fled toward the Philippines. U S losses were 21 planes and one damaged ship. The first phase on June 14 near Guam halted Japanese landings and protected Saipan beachheads.
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Night Tornado Kills At Least 12 In Wisconsin
Rescue workers report a violent tornado packing winds up to high speeds sweeping across Wisconsin from the Belmon t area through Belmont and nearby farms. At least 12 people killed and many injured as communications lines failed and homes were destroyed. Emergency crews search for survivors and assess damage in Shawano and neighboring counties.
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Qualifying Play 10 Close Sunday Reminder
Members of the Viennie Club are reminded that qualifying play for the era championship will close. All who have not qualified may do so tomorrow or Sunday with 18 holes of play. Continued on Page Six.
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Hitler's Disappearance One of Major Phenomena
Allied HQ reports Adolf Hitler has disappeared from public view as German forces falter in key battles. The note outlines a gradual eclipse of the Fuehrer’s influence since June 6, with no sign of return as Red Army advances and Allied offensives press from three directions.
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Allied Supreme Headquarters
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Successful Child Clinic Held At Witham Hospital
A summer clinic was held at Witham hospital on Thursday afternoon for children entering school next fall. Lindbergh Stokes Harney and Central School associations organized with local doctors dentists and opticians. Children received examinations and will get free eye checks later. The program aims to identify and correct physical defects before the fall term. Mrs. Paul Strohl served as organizer.
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der Louis Sterling
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Building Up Huge Air Fleet In Pacific Sectors
June 23 Harbor dispatch reports unofficial observers say the United States will deploy a large air fleet against Japan even before Europe ends. Some 190 American carriers are roaming the Pacific as Japan reportedly abandons the Marianas after an air battle east of the Philippines. Task Force 53 is described as a powerful, destructive naval unit capable of inserting over 2,500 planes, with half toward potential Japanese defenses.
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Washington
Bionentes Enter State Lamb Show at Indianapolis
Five Boone county youths entered the Heasier Lami Show at Indianapolis. Marcia Ginn and Harold Gott of Thorntown placed sixteenth and eighteenth in their pens. Marvin McLaughlin, Harold Kendall, and James Demaree also competed, placing twenty sixth, twenty seventh, and thirtieth. All lambs sold at auction for an average of 15.35 per hundredweight, with a show average of 17.56.
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Harold Kendall
James Demaree
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Tadiana Weather Brief Partly Cloudy cooler tonight
Partly cloudy and cooler conditions move through Tadiana tonight with a gradual drop in temperatures into Saturday. Winds are light, and no precipitation is expected.
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War Bond campaign urges support for invasion effort
A public notice calls citizens to back the Fifth War Loan by investing at least $1 in War Bonds to fund planes tanks and guns for the invasion. It declares every bond a ballot of freedom and urges all to participate, insisting no one can claim they are already doing enough.
British Stall in Central Italy
Allied reports say German shock troops halted the British Army advance in central Italy near Perugia. A counterattack stalled operations on a 21 mile front north and west of Perugia while German rear guards attempted to pull back.
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Room Shortage Grows Ahead of Republican Convention
In Chicago on June 23, UPI reports politics makes odd bedfellows as housing officials juggle 5000 rooms and reservations amid convention prep. Supporters of Dewey Bricker and Stassen mingle with opponents, while hotels reduce availability to accommodate the Republican National Convention crowd.
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U S Sub Sinks 16 More Jap Ships
American submarines, serving as a vanguard for U S forces, sank 16 more Japanese vessels today, bringing this month’s tally to 50 and total enemy ships sunk to 1 628. The latest captures include the latest victims among the Japanese fleet.
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U. S
Japan
Roosevelt defers recognition of De Gaulle over freed France limits
President Roosevelt stated that more of France must be liberated before recognizing De Gaulle. He cited that only about one tenth of France is liberated and discussed appointing prefects and subprefects in liberated areas as the matter remains unsettled.
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Congress Adjourns Today Through August First
Washington June 23 UP The Senate and House adopted a concurrent resolution to adjourn at end of today's business until August 1 with no dissent. Democratic Leader Alben Barkley and Republican Leader Wallace White expected the Senate to finish by mid afternoon. The House passed the final conference report on the War Department appropriation bill of 49,000,600,000 sending it to the White House.
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