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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
6
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American forces seized Elbeuf on the Seine after a rapid advance from Dreux and Louviers. The push cut off retreat for German units along a 25 mile corridor toward Rouen as Allied planners hinted at a major forthcoming move.
Romania moves away from Marshal Antonescu as King Michael announces a switch toward a national government led by General Constantin Sanatescu. German and Romanian broadcasts condemned traitors and warned of Bolshevik occupation while Antonescu reportedly fled to Germany.
A carrier based U S Navy fighter squadron nicknamed the Devil Cats shot down 25 Japanese planes during moralization raids over the volcano islands on June 24, the navy announced.
The article credits Gen Koenig and the American led forces, with Patton’s units advancing, for reclaiming Paris after German retreat. It notes Paris police loyalty, the unknown soldier at the Arc de Triomphe, and strategic rail hubs as vital to stabilizing the capital and ending occupation.
Indianapolis August 24. State Democratic Central Committee Chairman Fred F Bays announced the fall campaign labor body. Earl W Collins of Evansville was named head of the labor division and treasurer of Local No 242, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. An advisory committee includes Ray Gilbert Seymour Thomas Hutson Brazil State Labor Commissioner A E Gordon Hapgood James Robb Arnold Atwood Joe Williams Carl Vestal and Walter Frisbee all of Indianapolis.
Cecil Albert Nichols a 41 year old Iowa farmer confessed to fleeing Indiana State Prison in 1936 and failing to report for induction under the selective service act. He appeared before the State Clemency Commission and secured parole after board action.
The article profiles women in the Women's Army Corps who compile weather data and issue forecasts at Army airfields. Corporal Pauline Zhubinski of Endicott NY serves at Grenier Field NH, epitomizing WAC roles in supporting bomber and transport flights. Recruiting drives seek 20 to 50 year olds for 239 Army assignments, with unit visits planned in Linton on September 7 8 9 1944.
The subject presented evidence of a successful establishment in society before surrendering to the FBI. Officials said a decision would follow to determine whether processing should occur at a Chicago draft board or in Indianapolis where he was registered.
Temperature fell to 51 degrees at eight in the morning the record low for this August date with 53 previously in 1916. The Greater Linton club counted vehicles on highway No. 4 between Linton and Switz City, tallying 10,868 cars for the week at Buck Creek bridge from 4 am to midnight, boosting efforts for hard surfaced paving. Inter church Sunday open air meetings closed at City park with Rev. B S McNeeley delivering the message.
A short health advisory notes how to treat poison ivy by peeling outer skin, cleansing with soap and water, applying full strength Tool solution, and that one application may suffice. Available today at Hamilton Drug Stores.
Allied forces battle through southern France capturing Toulon area including the Maritime Prefecture and streets east of the naval arsenal. American columns push northwest toward Arles near the Rhone delta with Marseille encircled and harbor works damaged. Prisoner counts not yet released.
Dan Mason questions what defines a home beyond its physical form and gadgets, while Matt asks for the answer. The exchange highlights a debate on house design versus lived experience and daily life.
United Press reports a timed war trick forced German troops to abandon Paris garrison. French patriots, aided by 50 000 fighters, air dropped arms, and a staged surround plan, began a city revolt as American columns closed in from three sides. Paris police joined the uprising, and Gen. Pierre Koenig ordered action once German strength dwindled.
Tokyo said Japan is building wooden ships in Java as submarine and air attacks pressure cargo lines. A wooden vessel built in Java and manned by Japanese recently reached Osaka harbor after sailing rough seas in greater east Asia, with construction described as in full swing.
Sgt Harold Creech of the United States Army Air Corps stationed at Courtland Alabama spent a nine day furlough with his wife and daughter. He serves as a crew chief with the ground forces and has been promoted to corporal, per word received by his wife.
Pfc Leon Moody has arrived safely with the United States Army in England according to word received by his wife today.
Director Don F. Stiver reports 385 people killed on Indiana highways in January to June 1944, with 132 workers in war industries among the dead. The toll is 101 higher than the same period in 1943, highlighting tragic losses amid the home front war effort.
Pfc Raymond Correll has returned to Camp Crowder Missouri after spending two weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs John Correll.
Raymond Jake Malicoat RDMS 2/C formerly stationed with the United States Navy at Fort Lauderdale Florida has been sent to a naval hospital in Miami Florida for treatment according to word received here.
S/Sgt. and Mrs. Eddie Miller of Gramby Missouri are visiting his paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Con O'Hern for a few days and will be guests in their home.
James L. Franklin receives a promotion at the organization, reflecting a step up in rank or responsibility. Details on the specific role or department were not provided in the readable text.
The twentieth Bedwell reunion will be held at Humphreys Park on Sunday August 27. All members and friends of the association are invited to attend.
Admiral Karl Eyerich handed his sword to a Cleveland born technical sergeant in a French hospital as he surrendered to the American armed forces. The sergeant, an aerial gunner wounded near Toulon, led a temporary guard of seven German officers and 264 German wounded plus nurses and other patients for about 12 hours before Lt Col William McCarty assumed control.
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