French Resistance Intensifies as Allies Weigh Invasions
Allied reports from London describe rising French resistance with widespread sabotage and information sharing. Front-line dispatches cite battles behind German lines in the Vosges, Brittany, and Nord as patriot efforts disrupt occupation forces. meanwhile German and Vichy authorities tighten controls.
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Associaien Press
London
France
German Reich
Netherlands
Italy
Germany
Normandy
Vosge
Brittany
Nord
Ain
Champagne Celebrations as Allied Forces Advance in Normandy
In Normandy a little town displays flags and joy as champagne flows at 30 shillings a bottle. A German customer jokes about his hair shaved in tribute to the invasion after English forces land, illustrating widespread relief and spectacle among cafe patrons.
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Richard Mmillan
Associated Press
Normandy
Allied air power hits German lines from new French strips
Allied air forces surged into action from three newly built landing strips in occupied France, deploying nearly 2,000 US planes alone and blasting German troop concentrations, tanks, rail and highway targets. C-47s carried wounded to Britain within 4 12 hours, with RAF fighters refueling on site and returning to base. First continental landings occurred at 8:48 a.m. on one of the strips, with six-hour work by a Ninth Air Force unit.
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Associated Press Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Allied
France
U. S
Normandy
Brittany
Paris
Bertin
Germany
Federal Communications Commission
Eighth Air Force
Ninth Air Force
Britain
R. A. EF
Ninth Air
J. 3
Livingstone
St. Louis
Jap Attempt To Aid Biak Thwarted Five Ships Sunk
Allied forces report thwarting a second Japanese effort to reinforce Biak in New Guinea. Five Japanese destroyers were intercepted and forced to flee with possible damage to one destroyer. Earlier, Allied air power claimed sinking four destroyers and damaging another. Additional actions included bombings near Palau and Truk as MacArthur’s air arm extended reach.
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Associated Press
New Guinea
Biak
Schouten Islands
North Dutel
Fom
Sixth Army
Philippines
Soviet Drive Reported Above Leningrad by Nazis Finns
London reports German and Finnish officials stating that the Soviet Union launched a general offensive on the Karelian isthmus near Leningrad. Moscow claimed no major changes. Berlin cited intensified action on five fronts and heavy artillery. Finnish communique said early attacks were repulsed with some losses.
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Associated Press
London
Russi
Karelian
Leningrad
Berlin
Moscow
Karelia
Jasi
Romania
Hiller
Russia
Koppers Signs Contract and miners to get forty extra
The Koppers contract ends federal control of southern Appalachian mines and seve ral counties. A UMWA spokesman says further disintegration in the southerners ranks is predicted next week. Local officials expect the payout of forty dollars portal to portal retroactive pay to miners. Officials from operator associations suggest more details remain unclear.
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Appalachian
Kopnet Coal
Sevelers
United Mine Workers
Washington
Koppers
Hal M. Scott
Winding Cull Operators’ Association
Stanley C. Higgins
New River Operators’ Association
Allied airborne landing reported near Caen
New York broadcasts say Allied airborne forces landed southwest of Caen to strike at German rear positions. Reports from Berlin and Atlantic stations indicate German commander Feuchtinger orders Caen troops to hold the town, with sieges declared at Cherbourg and Strasbourg.
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Associated Press
New York
Berlin
Canvon
Caen
Blue Network
Radio Atlantic
Feuchtinger
Ville
N.B.C
Cherbourg
Brazzaville
Strasbourg
France
Japs Bombarding Changsha In China
Japanese forces press on Changsha in Hunan province as heavy bombardment continues from northeast and northwest. Chinese high command reports grim fighting in outer defenses and an attempted Laotang River crossing as the city stands to impact the Canton-Hankow railway route.
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Associated Press
Chungking
Hunan
Changsha
Champsha
Laotaon
Canton-Hankow
Weather Improves Over Dover Straits Invasion Area
London reports improving weather over the Dover straits and invasion beaches in France. Barometer rising, visibility fair, light northwesterly wind. Sea calm on this side, slightly disturbed off the French coast. Sky overcast with high cloudbank. Temperature 50 degrees at 10 p.m. French coast visible across the channel at times.
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Associated Press
London
Dover Strait
France
Channel
Tuscania Captured as Viterbo Battle Rises Near Rome
Allied gains press on as Nazi forces retreat toward northern Italy form a disorganized withdrawal around Tuscania and Viterbo. Fifth Army tanks and infantry clash with German forces, while the Eighth Army advances east of Rome through shattered mine fields and demolition perimeters.
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Associated Press
Italy
Viterbo
Rome
George Tucker
Fifth Army
Wemy
Gou
Eberhard von Mackensen
14Th
Tuscania
Varquiaia
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Fora
Movicone
Tivoli
Ad Arsoli
Subiace
Luftwaffe
Denmark
Taly
D4th
Tenth Army
Tiber
First Division Leads Capture of Isigny Port
By Don Whitehead American troops press along the beachhead east of the Vire river. The First Division drove to the edge of the forest of Trevieres and engulfed Trevieres, capturing Isigny on the right flank. Elements of the 20th, a newly engaged National Guard unit from Virginia and Maryland, joined assault troops breaking German coastal defenses after bitter D Day fighting. Overall gains tighten the American beachhead and push the enemy from the landing zone.
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Don Whitehead
Associated Press
France
Vire
Trevieres
Isigny
National Guard
Virginia
Maryhannvel
Wooden Bullets Reported Used by Nazis at Sea
The Associated Press reports Nazis are using wooden bullets against American forces aboard Admiral Hall’s flagship. Rangers recovered 20 millimeter and infantry ammunition with wood hollowed into metal cartridges. Bullets cause severe wounds and shatter, though lighter weight may limit range to about 100 yards. Several Americans were reportedly killed.
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Associated Press
Admiral Hall
Ratigers
Allied Drive Reaches Halfway Across Normandy Front
Allied forces push along a 50 mile front from Caen to Montebourg while Brit ish Canadian and American troops press inland from the beachhead. Isigny falls to US forces as heavy fighting rages near Carentan. German resistance includes flooded terrain and revived airfield strikes.
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Associated Press Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
U. S
Normandy
Cherbourg
France
Caen
Montebourg
Bayeux
Isigny
Teevieres
Carentan
Paris
Carenj Tan
Alliers
De Gaulle Criticizes Allied Policy In France
General Charles De Gaulle assailed Allied proclamations to the French as an assumption of military power in France. He warned such measures risk provoking incidents and criticized the issuance of foil currency without French authority and guarantees. He urged future peace and sovereignty for France as battles continued.
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Associated Press
London
Charles de Craulle
France
Committee of National Liberation
de Galle
de Gaulle
de Cranne
Lamorrow
County Opens Fifth Loan Drive With Rally Tomorrow
Beckley merchants plan a bond drive kickoff with a ceremony tomorrow at 8 pm on the court house lawn. Mayor Robert Winston and W R Furitt will speak as the Wonadrow Wilson high school band leads a parade. Navy Mothers and Syrian Ladies groups each set bond sale goals and will run multiple booths during the drive.
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County
Rally Tomorrow
Beckley
Ke G. Libs
Mercanthe Board
Memorial Building
Robert Winston
W. RK. Furitt
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Business and Professional Women's Club
Court House Lawn
Wonadrow Wilson High School
State Guard
Main Street
Heber Street
Glenn Stewart
Beckley Hardware
Navy Mothers’ Club
Jeck Jey
Wesley Hedrick
South
Oakwood Avenue
Navy Mothers
Hedrick
Hany
Delle Michael
Rich
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