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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1944
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union reports the initial phase of the invasion has secured a foothold. French forces are hailed as liberation troops by Western editors, though the note clarifies the column expresses staff views.
Allied forces completed the first phase of the Normandy invasion securing a foothold against 10 German divisions on a 100 mile front from the Seine Estuary to Cherbourg. Air power and naval bombardment supported moves toward Caen Bayeux and Carentan as plans shifted to defeating German tactical reserves and preparing for Paris.
Eyewitness accounts describe great joy in Bayeux France the first city liberated in the western European invasion. Crowds cheered as Allied detachments marched through the streets with cries of God save the King Vive Tommy Vive Amerique. Cafes opened as pianists played patriotic tunes and the French Tricolor was hoisted on the town’s second day of Allied landings.
Dispatches report a dateline From a U S Air Base Somewhere in Russia signaling historic alliance. U S planes launched from Italian bases to target Germany then land at secret Soviet bases, broadening Allied reach into German territory. The first strike hit a Romanian freight yard with American Fortresses aided by Russian fighters. The Fifth Army pushed toward Lake Bracciano and Civitavecchia near Rome as British forces close in. Rome’s fate spurs Vatican neutrality signals and cautious commentary on German conduct.
The week’s highlights report Allied medical corps conquering typhus with a new vaccine and lice-killing DDT. Brig Gen Leon Fox notes the disease is removed from the U S soldier’s threat list. Fruit crops rise with peaches up nearly 150 percent and apples and citrus also improving. Graffitt cites United Fresh leaders.
Allied forces stormed and captured the Mokmer airfield on Biak Island on the 13th day of the invasion. The Biak beachhead was established late in May as American troops maneuver behind enemy lines to secure air fields within fighter range of the Philippines. The push toward Borokoe airfield followed the successful seizure of Mokmer.
Donald Nelson, chairman of the War Production Board, told the House postwar committee that government cannot find work for every firm after contracts end. He warned against government running small business, urging firms to plan postwar programs using initiative. He predicted a postwar expansion led by private enterprise with minimal government pump priming.
In response to a request from War Secretary Stimson, Congressman May introduces a bill to raise pay for skilled infantry by 5 to 10 dollars a month. An expert badge adds 5 and a combat badge adds 10. Annual cost projected at 55 to 71 million dollars. Stimson notes infantry casualties are highest, with North African and Italian campaigns showing 70 percent of casualties from 19.6 percent of the forces.
Small manufacturers under 100 workers may now freely produce farm machinery and repair parts from surplus or AA preference rated materials. The rule applies to firms with 50 workers in group 1 labor areas or on the West coast. others below 100 workers may join.
Director J. M. Johnson of Defense Transportation orders immediate cancellation of all nonwar conventions trade meetings and nonessential civilian travel due to load on the transport system. An ODT spokesman says no travel rationing through priorities but space may be commandeered by orders of the army surgeon general for casualty cases.
Washington correspondent recalls lessons on strategic and tactical bombing from World War II. The piece contrasts Allied air power in Sicily and Italy with German Luftwaffe doctrine, explains reconnaissance and air base building, and notes how air supremacy aided Anzio and the broader invasion of Europe.
Bankhage reports that all members of a Tokyo government bureau clip each other’s hair instead of using barbers. China bans student study abroad to conserve manpower. The armed forces receive 25–35 million pounds of pork weekly and 40 percent of beef. OPA expands tire eligibility for occupational drivers and small delivery trucks.
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