Vitebsk Falls to Russians in Baltic Front Offensive
Premier Stalin announced the capture of Vitebsk as troops from the 1st Baltic and 3rd White Russian fronts encircled five German divisions and took the town by assault. A Russian order said Zhirhin was also captured while German broadcasts reported a new Red Army strike toward Ostrov and a widening front.
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C.P
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Stalin
Baltic front
Zhirhin
Ostrov
Finland
Orsha
Mogilev
Bobruisk
Allied Units In Mogaung Sweep Japanese Base From Three Sides
British and Chinese forces stormed Mogaung from three sides as allies pressed toward Myitkyina. Gurkha and British regiments reached the railway line east of Mogaung while Chindits attacked from the south and Chinese troops pierced outer defences north and south of the city.
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Burma
Mogaung
Myitkyina
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Wife and Daughter of Coast Publisher Die In Air Raid
Victoria dispatch reports Mrs Cicely Matson and her 19 year old daughter were killed in a London air raid. They were the former wife and daughter of H T Matson, publisher of the Victoria Daily Colonist. Relatives in Vancouver note Mrs Matson was the daughter of Lt Col and Mrs C B Simonds. Lt Gen Guy Simonds and Capt Peter Simonds are brothers.
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VICTORIA
Cicely Matson
H. T. Matson
Victoria Daily Colonist
London
England
Left Hand Corner Reprints Jewish Military Figures in Soviet AI
A Winnipeg Tribune excerpt cites Collier's noting that over 100 of the Red Army’s top generals were Jewish and that about 2.5 million Jews lived in Russia at the start of the war. It discusses Jewish representation in Soviet and allied forces, with figures on bravery awards, and critiques Aryan allergy to Jews in wartime propaganda.
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Red army
Russia
Suez
hgh command
Russians report heavy German losses and rapid advance
Moscow bulletins claim more than 16 000 Germans killed including 8 090 near Vitebsk. Russians freed 1 650 towns in a three day drive aimed at breaking to the Baltic Sea and East Prussia. Advancements surround Vitebsk and Orsha with large captures and encirclements reported across multiple sectors.
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Vitebsk
Baltic Sea
German East Prussia
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Ivan Bagramian
Dvina
Lepel
Red Army
ORSHA
Ivan Cherniakhovsky
Orsna
Khlustino
MOGILEV
Matyei
Stalingrad
Bobruisk
Zhlobin
Mount Cleveland erupts near Chuginadak Island Alaska
The Mount Cleveland eruption on Chuginadak Island in the Four Mountains group prompted evacuation of a United States Army installation and may have claimed one life. Lava and ash scattered over the island and Bering Sea as rescuers withdrew. An accompanying note reports a Canadian airfield operation in France and an allied pilot extending his record.
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A.P.J
Mount Cleveland
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Chuzinadak Island
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Bering Sea
FRANCE
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Canada
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Alencon
Three Nazis Escape Hostel At Iron Springs
Soldiers and police scour Southern Alberta for three German POWs who escaped from the Iron Springs hostel near Lethbridge. Identified as Hans Dallmeyer Guenther Wagner and Hellmuth Fortlage, the men worked on farms in the Iron Springs district as part of a labour pool for farmers. A search with RCMP and a trained dog is underway, with sightings requested from the public.
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Iron Springs
Alberta
Lethbridge
Hans Dallmeier
Guenther Wegner
Hellmuth Horst Fordlage
R.C.4LP
Lethbridge City
Wer
CSE
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
hostil
Barnwell
Stirling
Magraih
Germany
Foss Boulton Claims Pals Deliberately Shot By Nazis
Ottawa June 26. Sydin Lar F H Boulton of Colematti Alberta a DFC veteran among repatriated RCA F personnel says 40 Allied airmen were deliberately shot after breaking from the Stalag Luft I POW camp. He says six Canadians were among those shot and the escape was well planned with 15 days of preparation. He also notes about 400 Canadian officers were prisoners and that 1 200 Canadian air force officers were held in Germany. Continued on Page Three.
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Parliamentary News Bulletins Ottawa June 26
Royal Canadian Mounted Police found no evidence of an organization plotting to establish a corporatist state in Quebec or elsewhere in Canada. Prime Minister St Laurent said in the Commons that rumors should be investigated, with Crerar and a Legion publication linked to a veteran land act discussion. Arts board debate on federal cultural support and Canada’s move toward a British system were noted.
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Quebec
Can- Minter St. Laurent
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Grierin
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VPC
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NATIONAL ARTS BOARD
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Kane
Canada
Japs Pierce Chinese Line Near Hengyang in Rail Route Clash
Chinese high command said Japanese troops broke through along the Canton Hankow railway near Hengyang, a critical gain since 1938, while Chinese forces held Hengyang north toward Canton with minor gaps. They charged Japanese use of poison gas against defenders and noted casualties. American officers reportedly photographed casualties.
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CHUNGKING
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Hengyang
Hankow
wnich
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China
rmal
Laemelwaty
Canton
Hatkow
Hengyan
Ningjiang
wagohia
MEL LUNDE DIES IN ACTION
Leth bridge Maple Prats forward Mel Lunde known as Lunde of Lethbridge was reported killed in action June 13. Official information reached his wife Mrs Ilsie Lunde with no further action details released.
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F Lunde
Lethbridge
Ilsie Lunde
Peter Dahl Dies in Winnipeg Norway-born immigrant is 73
Peter Dahl, a 73 year old resident of Winnipeg, died after a long illness. Born in Trondheim Norway he immigrated to Canada in 1992 and later settled in Manitoba. Survived by ten sons including Lars of Winnipeg and Eric of Hanna Saskatchewan with a widow.
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pete nyanerty
Caran PUM
Canada
yAedi force trs - Norrona News
Tronedrlea
Norway
Norrona
Swedieh Canada News
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Sieard
Winnipeg
Eric
Haniey, Sask
Bombers Hit Budapest Amid Normandy Assaults
Allied air forces pressed the offensive as RAF Mosquitos raided targets in Hungary and heavy bombers from Italy hit Budapest. US four engined bombers struck in France, targeting Pas-de-Calais and airfields near Toulouse as diversions continued over the Channel. Russian and British raids disrupted German communications and fortifications along the coast and inland airstrips.
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AUSTIN BRASMEAR
LONDON
Versatile
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Humbers
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seccunnis
Seine
southwess
Chen
Pas-du-Calais
France
Toulouse
Bourges
Faris
Une Parede-Calais
Amer
spene
MARSFIL
Japanese Losses in Marianas and Bonins Reported
Pearl Harbor dispatch says Japan's defense across the Marianas and Bonins left 30 ships sunk or damaged, with 15 barges steered ashore. Report notes three bombers destroyed and several fighters shot down, with several hundred American crews mentioned in the chaotic account.
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Japan
Marianas
Bonina Way
Sundi
Backbone Of Foe Broken In Cherbourg Advance
Allied war dispatch from United States forces report Cherbourg’s defense weakened as Americans seized control of central port areas and captured 3,340 prisoners in 24 hours. British forces broke Nazi defenses east of Caen to Tilly Sur Seulles, seizing Fontenay le Pesnel and threatening Tessy-Bretteville while British and Canadian artillery supported the assault.
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Wes Gallagher
Associated Press
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Allied Expeditionary Force
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Cherbourg
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Normandy
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Whitehead
Caen
Tilly Sur Seulles
Fontenay le Pesnel
Tilly
Tessel-Bretteville
Bayeux-Caen
Amereat
Dual fatal blast kills Fernie father and son
A blast near Fernie British Columbia killed Joi Jayne, 30, and his 19-year-old son Harald as they traveled past the town Saturday afternoon. The explosion occurred among arcade depictions and debris with no witnesses reported. Local authorities initiated a search as authorities investigated the incident.
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Joi Jayne
Harald
Paver
Dewey Poised for Republican Nomination Amid Party Fight
Dewey runs strong as Bricker and Bracken challenge for the GOP nomination. Florida votes and New York results shift momentum with Bricker pressuring Dewey while others debate strategy. The contest centers on who can unite the factioned party ahead of pivotal states.
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Allied Lipeditionary Force holds Cherbourg sector late Monday
American troops and tanks pushed into Cherbourg from the eastern bridgehead as German shelling persisted from a final refuge on the cape to the northwest. In London reports, 300 to 759 American heavy bombers attacked targets from Italian harbors to Vienna area defenses. Chinese troops occupy southern half of Mogaung Burma. Hengyang in fierce street fighting. Mount Fapotchan summit reached and Kagman Peninsula captured forming control of Manus Bay.
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