Invasion at Dangerous State and Weather Aids Nazis
DeWitt reports a difficult invasion of the Chesbourgh peninsula hampered by rough seas and bad weather. Allied landings advance but weather delays slow progress, raising Rommel’s counterattack stakes. Cherbourg’s capture looms as pivotal to isolating the peninsula and accelerating Allied logistics against Hitler’s Atlantic Wall.
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World War 1 Vets On Air WAC Show
Five World War I veterans who have sons in the European theater will appear on Saturday at 8:30 program over WOAI. Five veterans of the present war will be interviewed. The program is sponsored by the local Air WAC recruiting officer.
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Umberto Calls For Italian Aid to Allies
Rome reports Crown Prince Umberto urged Malank forces to double their efforts with Allied troops. He said only Allied victory would restore Italy’s global standing and praised the Italian people for moral renewal after a war not desired but endured. A separate line notes Stephen Foster as a prolific songster who wrote over 200 songs.
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Dawley Be Nominated For Brigadier General After Salerno Demotion
Ernest J. Dawley of Antigo Wisconsin, demoted from major general to colonel after the Salerno beachhead fight last September, was nominated by President Roosevelt for promotion to brigadier general. Officials cite his demonstrated ability and the belief the demotion may have been excessive amid the battle. Dawley previously commanded the Sixth Corps and led the Salerno assault before being removed by General Clark. The promotion recommendation comes from General McNair, with the army noting Dawley’s continued outstanding service at Camp Hood and Camp Roberts.
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Canadians Fight Like Madmen in Major Frontline Battle
Canadian forces in France battle German pockets in the largest armored clash yet. Tanks and infantry push through fields and woods under artillery and naval fire as British ships support from the coast. Sniper activity and guerilla pockets disrupt towns along the beachhead.
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Churchill Nephew Captive Report Sparks Nazi Claims
German broadcasts claimed British Lt. Col. Tom Churchill, said to command Lussino in the Adriatic, had been captured. Berlin identified him as a nephew of Prime Minister Churchill. Major Randolph Churchill, son of the PM, was in Yugoslavia and last tracked on the mainland. London reports offered no confirmation.
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Jimmy Stewart Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in England
Brigadier General James Hodges announced that former movie star Jimmy Stewart has been promoted from major to lieutenant colonel at Liberator Station in England. He has completed 59 group operations and 14 combat missions.
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Nazi Prisoners Consent to Resume Work in Texas Camp
About 250 German prisoners of war at the No 2 branch camp in Lufkin Texas agreed to return to work after a halt a week ago when ordered to boost output. The command reported prisoners had refused to work at higher rates and were confined to barracks before agreeing to resume and to cut the wood output as requested.
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Nazi Captives Uneven Units on Normandy Beach Head
Report from the Normandy beach describes captives as unimpressive and not matching the best German divisions. Some were foreigners who betrayed Nazis for better treatment, while others surrendered readily. The Germans appeared to anticipate an assault and reinforced weak points with new mines and fortifications along the beach.
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Arnold Seeks State Agriculture Commissioner Post
Virgil Arnold, a Houston attorney and former farmer, campaigns in San Antonio for the Democratic primary for state Commissioner of Agriculture. He backs Roosevelt for a fourth term, praising Allied nations and describing himself as a steadfast humanitarian and Democrat.
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War Over For Us Nazi Captives Say War Over For Us
German prisoners report pessimism about victory as allied guards relay quotes. Captives from various foreign battalions and German officers express disinterest and fatigue, noting the war’s end seems near for them while planning for humanity behind lines.
Invasion Tales At Fort With American Resolve On D Day
Dispatches from Fort on June 7 describe grim early reports of the invasion of Europe. American soldiers and sailors recount casualties, heroism, and morale as Sherman tanks and landing craft faced German fire. A captain recalls tanks ashore, crews abandoning sinking vehicles, and a wounded unit commander keeping faith amid chaos. The veteran notes the assault as the most perfectly tuned and carried out operation he has seen.
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Landing Amphibious Vehicles for D Day Coast Invasion
Allied engineers rapidly developed water capable wading kits for tanks and armored cars to reach beaches without boats. Testing began after Dieppe and intensified as depths and beach types were mapped. Secrecy persisted as 250 trucks delivered gear in eight weeks and crews trained with waterproofed manuals and air outlets for crewed vessels.
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Wallace Receives News of Invasion
Moscow message dated June 9 reports Vice President Henry A Wallace learning of an invasion news on June 6 from Irkutsk. The dispatch notes Wallace reacted with emotion and saw the event as solidifying Allied unity and resolve for the war and future humanity.
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