U S Bomber Losses Down to Two Percent
Washington reports the US Army Air Forces say bomber losses on strategic missions from June 6 to July 30 totaled 801 bombers and 1391 fighters, with enemy fighter opposition reduced to about 2 percent. Escorts cut to 700–800 planes, production kept low, and targets include synthetic plants and aircraft factories. Lord Hardinge of Penshurst, former viceroy of India, dies at 86.
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Nazis Fight for Life in France Advance After Cherbourg Breakthrough
Western Europe operations shift from Normandy defense to a broader battle for France. General Bradley drives a swift 40 mile west coast advance, breaking out of the Cherbourg peninsula with air power acting as advance cavalry. German resistance wanes as Allied air and mobile forces press, threatening a decisive push across France.
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Churchill Sees Allied Advance and Russian Effort in War Summary
Churchill praised Teheran plans carried out and noted American and British forces now larger in Normandy. He highlighted the Soviet Union's heavy push on the German front, allied leadership unity with De Gaulle, and boosted Allied naval power. He warned German rocket bombs would invite stronger punishment.
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Yanks Push Toward Brest and Rennes in Normandy
Allied forces press the Normandy advance as American troops push toward Brest and Rennes. In fierce fighting near Caen and Tilly-la-Campagne, Germans sustain heavy losses while Allied columns seize dams and bridges from Avranches to the Seine crossings. About 20,000 prisoners were captured in the first days of the offensive now in its ninth day. Canadian forces also attacked, holding Tilly-la-Campagne as American and Allied forces tighten the pincers north of the Loire and east of Caen.
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Estate worth 820000 bequeathed to University of Texas
Rosnile B. Mite, last member of a prominent pioneer family, died June 26. An estate valued at about 820,644.52 was inventoried in probate court. A portion will go to the University of Texas.
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Hearing Set On Vote Count in County Mandamus Case
A writ of mandamus challenges a July primary result where Kim Donnell was defeated by Sam Bennett. County Commissioner seeks a recount of 82 boxes in a Fifty-seventh District court hearing at 9:90 a.m. Monday before Judge GK Quin, with the case filed in Seventy-third District Court and reassigned in Quin's absence.
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