Huss Tells Of Naval Bombing Of French Coast
Aboard a British warship off the French coast Allied navy fires a 10 minute bombardment west of Le Havre starting at 5 15 am with 2000 tons of shells as paratroopers and naval units push ashore by 7 30 am. The German response is quieted by air superiority and smoke screens as Rear Admiral Sir Phillip Vian observes the operation with destroyers anchoring offshore.
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I. N.S
Jomas
le Havre
English Channel
Phillip Vian
Narvik
Altmark
First Aid Club Plans Outdoor Practice and Social
The Lawrence county Red Cross First Aid Instructors' club will hold an outdoor instruction period at Rose Point near Miss Rosena McGurk's cottage. Members meet at seven at the chapter house, travel to the site for outdoor first aid led by Harry J. Culliford, then enjoy a hamburbery. About 48 percent of the world’s sulphuric acid is produced in Europe.
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Lawrence County
The
American Red Cross
Rosena McGurk
Rose Point
Harry J. Culliford
D-Day Invasion Postponed By Weather Forces
London June 6. Allied forces opened a massive invasion of northern France nine hours after the originally planned date was postponed by weather. Churchill reported the operation proceeded with heavy air and sea support, with minimal German opposition and several bridges already secured.
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London
France
Supreme Headquarters
Europe
Winston Churchill
Dwight D Eisenhower
le Havre
Cherbourg
Churchill
House of Commons
Invasion Report To Roosevelt Declares Progress
President Roosevelt's top military leaders told him the cross channel assault was going well so far. Admiral Ernest J. King confirmed the briefing after a 90 minute White House conference, reporting positive early progress of the invasion.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Ernest J. King
Navy
White House
Long Awaited Day Arrives in Normandy Invasion
Allied forces stormed northern France in a massive D Day invasion led by Gen. Eisenhower. Air, sea, and ground assault across a 100 mile coast saw paratroopers and ships deliver the assault as leaders expressed strong confidence in victory.
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J. C. Oestreicher
International News Service
France
Europe
Sedan
Rome
Germany
Dwight D. Eisenhower
le Havre
Cherbourg
English Channel
Adolf Hitler
Washington
John J. Pershing
Bernard L Montgomery
Fisenhower
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travels
Miss Sally Graham visits Rose McCoy in Beaver Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Sanfilippo plan a Great Lakes cruise. Mrs. Kay Strong is hospitalized for an operation. Mrs. F. J. Connors visits Aliquippa friends. Ronnie Cooper is ill at home. Mrs. A. J. Houston returns from Fort Pierce and Fort Lauderdale. Miss Ruth Ball visits home before copper University of Pittsburgh course. Lt. and Mrs. Harry McCullough return from Georgia for a family visit.
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Sally Graham
Rose McCoy
Beaver Falls
Gust Sanfilippo
Great Lakes
Kay Strong
North Street
Jameson Memorial Hospital
F. J. Connors
DuShane Street
Aliquippa
Ronnie Cooper
Earl and
Nina Cooper
North Bay Street
A. J. Houston
Fdgewood Avenue
Allan
Seaman
Fort Pierce
Fla
Fort Lauderdale
Ruth Ball
Conneautville
W. P. Ball
Walma
Ball
University of Pittsburgh
Harry McCullough
Harry
Georgia
McCullough
Grove City
Chauncey Yoho
Fairmont Avenue
Barbara Yoho
New Castle
De Gaulle urges French aid to Allies in broadcast
Gen Charles De Gaulle in a CBS broadcast from New York urged French patriots to aid Allied armies and avoid capture by Germans, saying the current opportunity for distinction is unmatched. He emphasized resolute resistance and loyal support for the liberation effort.
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New York
INS
Charles de Gaulle
CBS
Miss Louise Montgomery Treated After Fall at Mill and Washington
Miss Louise Montgomery of R D Volant was treated at Jamestown Memorial hospital for a nose laceration after tipping and falling on the sidewalk at the southeast corner of Mill and Washington streets. City officers brought her to the hospital where a stitch was required.
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Louise Montomery
R. D. Volant
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Mill and
Washington Streets
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Rommel
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American Medical Association Council On Physical Therapy
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Warren Ave
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