German defenses against Allied invasion mapped by ex-UP director
Ralph E. Heinzen, after 18 months in Germany, describes three main Allied invasion barriers: the Atlantic Wall from Hendaye to the Hague with thousands of coastal guns and mines. a second barrier of anti-tank lines across Picardy. and the Siegfried Line protecting the Rhine along with the Maginot Line, plus a Mediterranean Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Heinzen
France
Germany
Rhine
Atlantic Wall
Hendaye
Hague
Netherlands
Norway
Petsamo
Finland
Picardy
Somme River
Mediterranean
Pyrenees
Alps
Great Gun
Local gossip and family notes from Mt. Vernon
Neighborhood news highlights of daily life in Mt. Vernon including visits from Mrs. David Dunlap and Mrs. Alma Golden, a cousin day with Miss Lee Ann Arnold, changes of kin in Sweden letter mix ups, anniversary celebrations, farmer gossip, and a candidate joke about aging intelligence.
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David Dunlap
Chicago
Earl
New York
Lee Ann Arnold
Alma Golden
Opdyke
Sweden
J. F. Garrison
Jef McCoy
Mt. Vernon
Robert Rose
Frank Peterson
Victor Vowell
San Marcos
Tex
Bob Vowell
Victor
Texas
Mt Vernon News Staff and History Note
Mt Vernon Register details editors Edwin Rackaway and C J Thompson, with news editor G In Shehorn and plant superintendent G Metcalf, crediting the Associated Press. It lists publication dates, Associated Press entitlement, and 1889 establishment with 1090 consolidation notes. Subscription rates for Jefferson county and nearby areas are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Rackaway
C.J. Thompson
Buainews
Orian Metcale
G. In Shehorn
Thought For Today Quotes on Peace and Humility
A short devotional note quotes Romans 12 18 urging to live peaceably with all and echoes Shakespeare on peace and modesty, highlighting quiet strength and humility as guiding virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleth
Shakespeare
Editorials on integrity cynicism and postwar world council
The piece praises a new world council for postwar peace and security while noting President Roosevelt argues for integrity in preserving U S sovereignty and a cynical realism. It contrasts this with Prime Minister Churchs talk of less ideology and hints at dangers of overdominance by big powers and leniency toward Spain.
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World Council For
Congress
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Germany
Church
Russia
United States
Britain
Spain
Diplomacy and Ideology Amid War Weighs Western Influence
The piece argues Radogno favors sphere of influence diplomacy with Russia over Western Europe and Greece, noting shifts in Soviet Communism and a declining ideological war frame. It calls for a U S program of integrity and outlines labor board views on wartime governance and decision delays during the conflict. It ends with a reflection on the French Underground and wartime targets like Laval and Doriot.
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Radogno
General de Galle
Russia
Western
Europe
Mediterranean
Thedurranan Hahien
Greece
Robert Watt
A. F
War Labor Board
Watt
Congress
Day of Invasion War Chronicle Looks at D-Day
The voice from the bedside proclaims Allies have landed on Cherbourg peninsula and advanced inland. Eisenhower urges steadfast resolve as Allied forces strike western France in the opening invasion, with hopes of ultimate victory despite likely bitter days ahead.
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Cherbourg
Eisenhower
Eisenrowers Aignal
Ciel
Otters
France
Englanul
Cubs Invite Bond Drive Participation At Church Basement
Cubs from Packs One and One may earn tickets in the Fifth War Loan Drive starting in June. Interested boys should meet at the Presbyterian church basement on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. for instructions guided by Robert B. Guthrie.
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Murker Oy
Presbyterian Church
Robert B. Guthrie
Sugar stamp 32 valid for five pounds starting June 16
Washington reports sugar stamp 32 in War Ration Book Four becomes valid June 16 for five pounds of sugar, continuing the ration at five pounds per person every two and a half months.
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Washington
Records of Mammoth Cave and Alaska Gold Output
Mammoth Cave records in Kentucky trace back to 1799. Alaska has produced 500 million dollars in gold through 50 ae era mining, highlighting vast mineral wealth and early exploration efforts.
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Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Alaska
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TS Sah
Rommel
Mediterranean Wall
West Wall
Atlantic
Plymouth
gEnglish
Brest
Fedinburgh
Manchester
Liverpool
Paris
Argonne France
North Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Norwegian Sea
Italy
Genoa
Hamburg
Berlin
Tstockholm
LITH
Poland
Warsaw
Ethel M. Green
Secy
Illinois
Carmen
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
U. S. Employment Service
WAR Manpower Commission
West Broadway
Hinois
Savings & Loan Ass
Guy A. Wood
Sec
Register
Mt. Vernon Register-News
Mt. Vernon Register
Associated Press
Fle
Mt. Vernin
Ilinois
Jefferson County
Ad- Joining
Jefferson
Ad- FolBine
West Coast
Seattle
America
Boeing
United States Employment Service Office
Dobbs
Thompson
Mr. Churchill
Tso
Pierre Laval
Jacques Doriot
Philippe Henriot
Vichy
Boy Scouts OF America
Folger's Coffee
Thornston & Minor Cine
Thornton & Minor
Thorneton & Minor
Ane
Poaga
Cae
the War Manpower Commission
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