Munda Isolated By Yank Drive
United Nations dispatch reports American forces tightening the siege of Munda, cutting off access from air bases, as Libera tor bombers attack a Japanese naval force near Kolambangara and Enogul. Heavy bombardment Targets Bougainville and Munda perimeter, with air and sea operations continuing, while Japanese counterattacks are repelled.
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Prevails in All Mexico a Travel Reminiscence
A narrator recalls a July arrival in Mexico City after 23 years, marveling at snow capped volcanoes and modern skyline. He describes cordial local hospitality, strong US relations, fluent English among natives, and the presence of 61 North American students at the university including Jean Wallace. He portrays Mexico as progressive, educated, and welcoming, with rich cultural hospitality.
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Nazi Tanks Lost At Kursk Reach 213 On Saturday
Moscow reported that at least 272 Nazi tanks were destroyed and 53 enemy planes were shot down on the Orel Kursk Belgorod front as Soviet forces repulsed heavy German assaults. Over the past days German losses rose to about 2388 tanks and 1097 planes, with continued Luftwaffe activity and large artillery barrages followed by Soviet air support and ground counterattacks.
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Beginning of the Sicily invasion outlined by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt hailed the Sicily invasion as the start of Allied efforts to defeat Germany and liberate Europe. He praised Allied planning and cooperation with Britain and France, pledged targets for Germany’s destruction, and asserted the aim to liberate France including Paris, while noting ongoing resistance weakening old regimes.
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85 Fighters Downed By Raiding Forts
London reports state that Fortresses scored a record air victory on June 11 with 85 Navi fighters shot down during an attack on Wilhelmshaven. Eight Fortresses were lost in that raid, following an earlier May 31 raid where 18 German fighters fell and twelve Fortresses were lost. Meanwhile the Turkey Syria border has been closed again due to troop movements in Syria as announced by Vichy radios via Reuters.
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Lehiman's Daughter Enlists in Women’s Army Corps
Hilda L. Lehman Badetky daughter of former Governor Herbert Lehman has enrolled in the Women’s Army Corps. Her husband Boris Badetky serves in the signal corps in England. Brothers Peter and John are with U S forces in England and Texas while she trains at Fort Devens Massachusetts.
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Naval bombardment targets Kiska base in Aleutians
Washington report says second naval assault on Kiska island involved light warships shelling the Jap stronghold on the eastern side. Weather hindered full confirmation, but American forces pressed harassing attacks for several hours as Jap batteries briefly returned fire.
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Man Killed as Auto Bus Collision in St Louis
One man died and two were injured when an automobile collided with a bus in St Louis today. The deceased was identified as Frank G Kunkel, 39, of St Louis, from river’s licenses and cards in his billfold.
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Allied blitz destroys Taormina and Ricily HQs in Sicily invasion
Allied forces opened the Sicily campaign with a massive air raid that leveled Taormina Axle military headquarters and the San Domenica hotel. American, British and Canadian troops established a bridgehead for future penetration of Enelope as Axis high command in Ricily was wiped out.
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Allied amphibious assault swarms into Sicily in 1943
United Nations forces launch a large scale amphibious attack on Sicily, with landings reported along the 200 mile southern coast and near Trapani Palermo. Axis broadcasts acknowledge Allied landings while bombardment and parachute operations precede the assault as planners test invasion patterns for Europe.
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Dawn of Liberation in Sicily Report: 54 War Corresponden
London dispatch reports Allied invasion progress in Sicily with 54 war correspondents and photographers accompanying the forces. Of these, 20 landed with the Fifth Army as the operation began. The report notes British and American publics will be kept informed as the dawn of liberation unfolds.
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French troops in North Africa held in reserve for Sicily
In a Paris press note the Algiers radio said French forces in North Africa remain in reserve for the Sicily invasion pending delivery of needed equipment. The report stressed the strategic role of Allied preparations as France shifts to support operations against Axis powers.
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Italy Reaps for Stab in Back Victory and Reprisals
International News Service reports retribution against Mussolini three years after his attack on France. The piece notes June 1 as the backhanded date and cites Nazi-Cermany triumphs as a trigger. Eisenhower’s July 10, 1943 Sicily invasion is referenced as a strike against Italy.
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Allied Push Inland From Sicily Beachheads Opened
Allied forces landed on Sicily's southeast coast in a vast operation with paratroops, commandos, and naval gunfire. Reports say beachheads were secured and operations extended inland toward Syracuse and Catania as Eisenhower announced the initial landings.
Invasion of Sicily Opens Luftwaffe Back Door for Allies
Analysis argues Sicily landings create new air bases close to Hitler's lairs, shortening supply lines and easing raids on Munich and Berchtesgaden. Allies would gain bases under 700 miles from Austrian targets, enabling swifter bomber operations from Sicily toward Mannheim, Augsburg, Graz and Linz.
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