First Paratroops Meet Scattered Small Arms Fire
Eye witness account from London dated June 6 describes the first Allied paratroopers landing in German occupied France as they encountered scattered small arms fire. The report follows the lead group of planes from troop carrier command and notes the readiness and resolve of pilots and ground crews before the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Bryant
International News Service
London
France
Europe
England
Snooty
Americarn
Donaldson
Birmingham
Ala
Richardson
Major Richardson
Lewis H. Brerton
Ninth Air Force
Airborne units strike first blow in invasion
Allied air borne forces from England launched a dawn assault to pierce Fortress Europe. A vast armada of glider towing planes delivered troops and equipment while landing craft pushed through the Channel to a fortified beachhead as gliders returned loaded with supplies for paratroopers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Adolf Hitler
Europe
War Bond Rallies At Standard Steel Spring Plant
Bond rallies at the Standard Steel Spring company recreation building honor war effort with Tarawa landing and Echeweinfurt ball bearing photos. Lt. William Kelley is highlighted. rallies aim for $48,000 in the fifth war bond campaign. Executives and unions speak. entertainment by the plant Girls' Chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Steel Spring Company
Tarawa
Echeweinfurt
William Kelley
Castle
Roger Jewett
Greater New Castle Association
Bond
Jack Grittie
Joseph Booth
T. C. McClain
W. Walter Braham
Grittie
Booth
R. W. Irwin
McClain
Faris Jones
Ben Avon Heights Pa
Excellent Girls’ Chorus
Plant
Vivian Polen
Clarence M England
Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed Listing
A scanned newspaper crossword panel presents across and down clues with numbered items. Several clues reference wordplay, language hints, and thematic notes, alongside a partial public notice header. The page blends puzzle content with a brief public information line.
On the Air Tonight Radio Schedule Teems With Shows
A packed broadcast slate lists 30 songs and programs for service men and the public. Highlights include Lowell Thomas, Fred Waring, News of the World, Tap Time with Spitalny Orchestra, Johnny Presents, Judy Canova Show, Burns and Allen, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Fibber McGee and Molly, American Forum of the Air, and News Dinners. Various orchestras, dramas, and news bulletins fill the night from 7:00 to after 12:30, with multiple repeats and cross-program timings across stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Waring
News of the World
Spitalny Orch
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup and News
WKBN 570 listing shows election returns at 6 30 and World Today at 6 45. Programs include The Passing Parade, American Melody Hour, Judy Canova Show, Burns and Allen, The Doctor Phips, Monday Musical, CBS Presents Corwin, Tony Pastor, Vera Hall and news updates throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer Melody Hour
Amer, Melody Hour
Judy Canova
the World Today
Jos Harsch
West Sligo Bank Robbery Nets Bandit Five Thousand
The Sligo National Bank in Sligo Pennsylvania was robbed of five thousand dollars by a slim bandit wearing khaki overalls who brandished a gun and a sack and demanded cash. The robber fled in a stolen car and the incident occurred with bank staff nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sligo
R. A. Callen
W. C. Elliott
Clarion County
Elliott
Elm Street YWCA hosts discuss at Camp Reynolds
Elm St Y W C A junior and senior hostesses will attend an informal discussion at Camp Reynolds on Wednesday June 7. They will meet at the Y W C A at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street Center
Camp Reynolds
Y.W.C.A
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U.S. Ninth Air Forces
Kenneth D. Richardson
Salina
Calif
Richolson
W. Wash. St
Raey, Ws
Cello
UU NY
Nabisco
Honey Maid
Graham
Joseph Willicombe, Jr
INCS
Standard Steel Springs Plant
China
Sword
Headland
Mil
Yugoslavia
Malt Beverage
KDEA
Lowell Thomas
Johnny
Bob Hope
Wacs
Frank Singiter
Pat
WJAS
Edwin C. Hill
New Burns and Allen
Nick Carter
Burns and Allen
American Forum of
Air War Production Board
Montezuma
Roy Shield & Co
Gus Martel Orch
Eddie Howard Orch
Neus
Maurice Spitalny Orch
Sinfonietta
Columbia Presents
Corwin
Congress Speaks
Torv Pastor Orch
Ken Hildebrand
Vera Halley
Sones Romance
News Buffalo Presents
Illea Rae
Keel
WKBN
Dr. J. Munyon
New Carne Library
Wioawand
Siim Cartier
Treasury
Pittsburgh
This Womans Army
Service Unlimited
Graystone Gardens
Orch
IE Public Square
Blondie
Chic Young
Tydd
Hepe
Cuk
Nic
Joe Palooka
Jerry
BY Ham Fishef
TNT
Joe
Joey
Theresa
MR. Leemy
Muggs and
Skeeter
BY Wally Bishop
Sfait
Clarence Culbedber
Brick Bradford
The
William Ritt
and Clarence Gray
Wim
Dick Tracy
Chester Gould
Police
Laver
Felix the Cat
Felix
George McManus
Clancy Maggie
Clancy
Gus Edson
Stubborn SR
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