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Still the greatest military operation of all time
Editorial recalls D Day as the epic 1944 invasion that united Europe and freed millions. It lists nearly three million Allied servicemen, vast air and sea power, and five beaches Utah Omaha Gold Juno Sword. The piece honors survivors, memorials, and the enduring peace between France and West Germany, ending with reverence for the Normandy sacrifice.
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Omaha
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France
Channel
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West Germany
D-Day
Today in History June 6 1964 notable events
On this date in 1944 Allied invasion of Western Europe began with D Day landings in Normandy. Also noted are the births of Nathan Hale in 1735 and Patrick Henry’s death in 1799, Alsace annexation in 1871, Yorktown sinking in 1942, Forrestal’s 1945 call to keep wartime Navy strength, and other dated items from recent history.
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Normandy
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Patrick Henry
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Yorktown
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James Forrestal
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West Berlin
East Germany
East Berlin
John Xiviii
St. Peter’s Basilica
Humor Tasty Appetizer
A small boy feared a bulldog in the yard but climbed the fence. The dog rushed him and licked his face, causing the boy to scream. His mother asked if he was bitten, and the boy replied that the dog had tasted him.
Your Manners There Is a Difference Between Relaxed and Sloppy
A brief guide contrasts relaxed etiquette with sloppy behavior, noting how ease can devolve into carelessness. It emphasizes mindful conduct, attention to others, and consistent courtesy in daily interactions.
Horoscopes For July From Carroll Righter Forecast
The July forecast outlines general tendencies for all signs with encouragement to reduce confusion through spiritual focus. It offers daily prompts for each zodiac group and advises practical actions to aid others, improve relationships, and pursue disciplined living. It notes forthcoming personal forecasts and invites readers to obtain their individual report by sending birthdate and fee.
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Jacoby On Bridge on a plane bad bids and plays
Oswald Jacoby of the Newspaper Enterprise Association notes a recent flight filled with poor bridge bidding and play by four passengers but dismisses letting it reflect on the game itself. He emphasizes lessons from misdeals and misplays for disciplined bidding and card handling.
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Misplay in Bridge Lesson on Queen of Hearts
A bridge column discusses a misplay where South, after a favorable bid, tries to force a queen drop by cashing a high heart and finessing the nine of hearts. West declares hearts as a singleton, the queen does not drop, and the hand reaches slam despite an incorrect line. The narrator notes that luck favored South and that the correct play would have been different if the queen dropped.
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Arizona oil dreams and doors shut on fortune
My Bed Soon XXVIL recalls a border crossing to Nogales as Gail and I sift who profits from Charlton’s schemes. Crims on, Cronshey, and Maggie loom in a web of oil bets, life insurance, and questionable partners. Arizona’s boomtown grind frays nerves and trust amid speculation and danger.
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Nogales
Chamber of Commerce
Tijuana
Celestial Terms and Place Names From a Puzzle List
A list of crossword style clues and partial answers spans celestial, linguistic, and geographic entries. It includes Mira as an example, mentions Earth’s satellite, various French and Gaelic terms, and scattered references to animals, foods, and descriptors, forming a diverse word puzzle collection.
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Aragon
Quick Quiz On Conurbation And Diamond Facts
A mixed set of quiz items defines conurbation as the merging of urban areas into a megaregion. It notes diamond heat turning it into graphite and discusses potential waterborne transport routes from the Great Lakes to New York City via Albany, with caveats on diamond dissolution.
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New York State
Lakerie
Lake Ontario
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Albany
NATO stance on Cyprus dispute kept by United Nations
Assistant secretary of state Robert J. Manning says NATO will not enter the Cyprus dispute and that the issue is in UN hands. He warns that war between two NATO allies is unthinkable if the alliance means anything.
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NATO
Cyprus
United Nations
Robert J. Manning
D-Day Anniversary Reflections In A Turbulent Year
The digest notes Allies honor D-Day veterans twenty years after the Normandy landings while Eisenhower once carried a warning of failure on his sleeve. It reports Cyprus and Greece countering a Turkish invasion threat, Johnson’s intervention quieting the plan, and a court case over a dog driving a car. Romney and Carey press Essex Wire talks to end a long labor dispute. Goldwater and Nixon invited to the Governors Conference as the Senate delays civil rights votes. Johnson cites high unemployment and a four year low jobless rate as evidence tax cuts boost the economy.
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Cyprus
Greece
Johnson
George Romney
Electrical Workers Union
James Carey
Essex
Barry Goldwater
Richard M. Nixon
Washington Senate
Barbs by Hal Cochran on friendship and manners
A wry routine ponders how honesty affects friends and mastery in life. It jokes that true friends are few and that neglecting chores shortly leads to bigger tasks later, offering a humorous take on social tact and domestic habits.
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