American Forces Drive on Rome in Two-Pronged Advance
American forces pressed toward Rome from two directions, capturing Monte Castellaccio and pushing near Velitr i while facing strong Nazi defenses. British and Canadian units of the Eighth Army advanced northwest of Veroli as German forces suffered heavy losses, with over 14 000 prisoners taken in the Lanuvia area in the latest 24 hours.
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Rome
Naples
Monte Castellaccio
Velletri
Nomte Castellaccio
Eighth Army
Alatri
Veroli
Lanuvia
Rainy day crowds and storm damage linger in PA
PA NEWC notes shoppers crowd department stores despite cool mornings. Heavy rain and hail damaged gardens, knocked petals from flowers, and caused street flooding. Bus riders urged to ride at off-peak hours while linemen assist Sharon division after a Friday storm knocked out power.
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Pa Nene
Pennsylvania Power Company Attaches Today
Sharon
Zelienople
Sharon Division
Daily Weather Report Summary for 9 am period
United States weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 88 and a minimum of 62 with 1.28 inches of precipitation and a river stage at 7.4 feet for the 24 hours ending today at 9 am. The same date last year recorded a maximum of 87 and no precipitation.
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United States
Anti Invasion Nazi Defenses Again Pounded
Allied air forces bombed German anti invasion defenses along the Pas de Calais Boulogne coast in daylight raids and night operations. Four motor bombers and Liberators with Thunderbolt fighters attacked targets, later repeating with Mustangs. RAF night raids hit Trappes rail yards north of Paris and Leverkusen. About 1,000 planes took part. seven Nazi interceptors fell and 17 British bombers did not return.
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London
Pas de Calais
Boulogne
France
RAF
Paris
Air Ministry
Trappes
Royal Air Force
Leverkusen
Cologne
Mar
Washington Roundup on Bombing, Politics, and War Talks
Air experts in Washington say new bomber routes to Russia will save American lives and target Nazi industry from extended ranges. De Gaulle may delay London visit amid uncertain authority over liberation committee. In Congress invasion jitters cloud recess plans, while Nye urges immediate Pearl Harbor court martials. price control extension bill gains priority until next week.
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Washington
Russia
Hitler
Europe
Charles DeGaulle
National Committee of Liberation
London
Churchill
Britain
United States
Russian Bomber Bases For American Planes Bring Hitler New Woe
The article reports giant American Flying Fortresses arriving at an air base in Russia to be serviced for shuttle bombing missions. It describes this as a historic boost to Allied air power and cooperation among the United States, Britain, and Russia, expanding reach into Germany and occupied territories.
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Hitler
I. N.S
Europe
Russia
Assault On Biak Use Of Russian Island Airdromes Renewed
Gen Douglas MacArthur's Sixth Army renewed the drive on Mokmer and two other Biak airfields amid fierce Japanese resistance. Reinforced by Gen George Kenney's Fifth Air Force, troops surged up a jungle ridge as Liberator bombers hit mortar positions nearby. A destroyer sank three Japanese barges attempting to reach their lines west of Bosnek village. Five Japanese bombers attempting a night raid on Biak were repelled by heavy anti aircraft fire.
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Douglas MacArthur
Sixth Army
Mokmer
Biak Island
George C. Kenney
Fifth Air Force
Biak
MacArthur
U. S
Bosnek Village
Foak Island
Mercer Slayings to be revisited by grand jury
Mercer Pennsylvania June 3 The Mercer grand jury will hear again whether Janice Graham a 20 year old woman is indicted for murder. The prosecution cites William Morell a 20 year old who was convicted of manslaughter in one slaying and acquitted in two others as its key witness. Morell will testify as he again accuses Graham of all three deaths.
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Mercer
Janice Graham
William Morell
Everett Wilson
Miss Graham
March
Morell
The
Commonwealth
Allied confirms shuttle bomber routes to Russia bases
In Naples on June 3 Allied headquarters in Italy announced shuttle bomber routes using U S bases in Russia. The communique notes a Moscow announced strike on Romanian bases and attacks by Allied bombers and fighters on enemy targets in Romania and Russian bases. Airmen support ground operations near Rome and struck a rail bridge near Florence Arezzo while heavy bombers hit Giurgiu oil port.
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Naples
U. S
Russia
Italy
Moscow
Romania
Rome
Florence
Arezzo
Giurgiu
Yanks Chinese Push Ahead In Myitkyina
New Delhi June 3 Allied forces led by Lt Gen Joseph Stilwell moved on the railroad station at Myitkyina the main Japanese base in north Burma. A second Allied column reached outskirts from the north as defenders were driven back. The Japanese, though entrenched, appear down to a battalion. A Chindit column advanced from the region and attacked Waingwaw on the Irrawaddy east bank.
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Joseph Stilwell
Myitkyina
Burma
Waingwaw
Irrawaddy Rive
1944 Lawrence County high school graduates tally
The 1944 Lawrence County high schools awarded 1604 diplomas including midyear and June divisions. New Castle High School added 149 from the January division, Ellwood City 231, Union Township 74, Bessemer 50, Shenango 43, with other towns ranging 13 to 32 graduates.
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Bessemer
Lawrence County
New Castle High School
Ne-Ca-Hi
Ellwood High School
Union Township School
Shenango
Death Record for George M Mallary
Obituary notes the death of 79 year old George Monroe Mallary of Big Beaver township. Funeral details and surviving relatives not specified in the fragment.
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George Monroe Mallary
Big Beaver Township
U S Bombers Use Base In Russia After Long Raids
American heavy bombers and long-range fighters used Russian air bases during a shuttle raid across eastern Europe. The operation marked the first disclosed use of Allied aircraft operating from Soviet soil, with raids launching from Italy against targets in Romania and the Balkans.
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U.S
Russia
Moscow
Teheran
Europe
Italy
Balkans
Cluj
Bucharest
Simeria
Danube
Miskolez
Szolnok
Szegred
Romania Battle Still In Progress
Moscow reports heavy fighting across Romania as German armor and infantry push a prong into Soviet lines near the Iasi junction. The confrontation leaves over 900 German fatalities in one sector and claims multiple tanks and self propelled guns destroyed. Further battles unfold southeast of Stanislawow with German losses over 200, plus sniper and machine gun duels near Vitebsk. Soviet naval action includes sinking a 4000 ton German supply ship off Norway and damaging another vessel. Air forces claim three patrol vessels sunk near Narva bay and two landing craft damaged.
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Moscow
Romania
Iasi
Stanislawow
Poland
Vitebsk
Russia
Norway
Narva Bay
Railroad to Repair East Washington Street Crossing
James Gibson director of streets reports the P R R will repair the East Washington street crossing Tuesday. Traffic will not be detoured. Parking in the vicinity will be prohibited.
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James Gibson
Streets
East Washington Street
Centennial Of Y M C A Observance In New Castle
The city marks the 100th anniversary of the Y M C A with a Sunday 7 45 PM program at First Methodist Church. Dr. Robert F. Galbreath of Westminster College will speak. music by the Consistory under David W Rees. Honor guests include Mayor John F Haven and Judge John G Lamoree.
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Young Men's Christian Association
First Methodist Church
Hone
Ira D. Sankey
New Castle
Robert F. Galbreath
Wesminster College
David W Rees
Branstetter
John F. Haven
John G. Lamoree
E. E. McGill
Y. M. C. A. Board
Fred Wt Rentz
James M. Smith
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Thomas H. Hartman
Jesse N. Kerr
Sam Lewis
David W. Rees
R. L. Meermans
William Winter
D Baptiste
Com
German Uniform Scarcity Reported in Rome
New York June 3. German uniforms have become increasingly scarce in Rome according to the Swiss Journal De Geneve. The report says trolley and bus service in the Italian capital is suspended and few military vehicles are seen aside from ambulances carrying wounded from the front. FCC heard the wireless transmission of the story.
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New York
Rome
Journal de Geneve
FCC
Smoke Scare Triggers Alarm At Pilch Home
Three fire companies responded to Box 49 alarm at 7 12 Friday evening at 722 East Long Avenue. Fire Chief James E. Thomas said smoke from a furnace fire filled the house. a child’s relay call prompted the alarm before responders arrived. Assistant Chief George Harper headed to the scene, but no action was required.
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A. M. Pilch
East Long Avenue
James E. Thomas
George Harper
Fate Of Rome Up To Germans
International News Service reports Naples June 3 that the German army will be ejected from Rome by military measures. Gen Sir Henry Maitland Wilson said the Nazis will be opposed if they defend the city as Fifth Army closes within 13 miles. He promised to safeguard civilians and cultural works of the Eternal City. Pope Pius urged Rome be spared in a cardinal’s address yesterday.
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Naples
Rome
Henry Maitland Wilson
Fifth Army
Mediterranean
Pope Pius
Sacred College of Cardinals
Roosevelt Quietly Signals Fourth Term Bid
Washington June 3 The president was quoted at a White House reception asking Rep. William Lemke if he would run against him again in 1940. Lemke replied no, and Roosevelt suggested perhaps neither opponent should risk another race. The exchange stirred talk in the congressional delegation.
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Washington
INS
Congress
Roosevelt
William Lemke
White House
Lemke
Congressional Party
Rooseveltt
Union Party
German Radio Claims Rome Is Free Of Nazis
London dispatch reports German radio quotes a Wilhelmstrasse spokesman saying Rome is free from German armed forces. The claim counters Allied announcements that Nazi forces still control the city and notes previous denials.
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Rome
London
INS
Radio Today
Wilhelmstrasse
Nazis Surrender In Velletri Area
U S Fifth Army troops tally German surrenders around Velletri led by a two star American general. Soldiers from private to major general, engineers to wire chiefs, become prisoners after the field action. A military policeman collects two prisoners as snipers remain active in the citadel.
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Fifth Army
Velletri
Daughbor
Cit
Fruit Harvest Forecast Brims With Berries Peaches and More
The article notes trees loaded with fruit this year with strawberries looking like a winner and peaches apples and pears also plentiful. It hints at strong cherry plum and currant yields and hints at record sales for the season.
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