Normandy Beachhead Advances as Allied Push Presses Cherbourg
Front reports say American troops near the Merderet river push toward Cherbourg peninsula, closing on west coast roads. German forces claim large Allied landings inland and evacuations, while Paris and Caen eyes focus on Caen relief and possible parachute drops.
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Paris
Fifth Army presses inland as Rome front expands
June reports from Rome describe Allied forces breaking the beachhead near Orbetello and pushing inland along a five mile front. Allied ships including Texan Nevada and Warsplit bombard German defenses while Montgomery and Bradley prepare to accelerate exploitation. German resistance dwindles as units disperse toward Florence.
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Montefina- Jone
Lake Bolaena
Thaly
Orbetello
U. S
Texan
Nevada
Tusanloces
Quincy
Warsplit
Noaels
Normandy Front Reports Quiet Countryside Amid Battle
The correspondent notes peaceful Normandy farms inland though battle stiffens. Bodies lie beside wrecked gear as peasants resume routine, while front lines shift with snipers and firefights. Planes softened defenses and carriers disabled, enabling a secure beachhead and steady ground. Neanderthal reference closes the piece with a distant science aside.
Montgomery Says French Foothold Firm
The Allied forces press toward Cherbourg and Caen as Montgomery intensifies operations with Canadian and British troops. Mobile batteries are under heavy naval fire while air power and paratroops support the push toward Cherbourg and the Caen region amid ongoing fighting and strategic rail and highway targets.
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Peninsua
Caen
Carentan
Paris Radio
Montgomery Monday
Rommel
St. Lo
Heaviest Air Blows Nazis In Support Of Normandy Offensive
Allied air offensive yesterday delivered the heaviest daylight blows since the invasion start. US heavy bombers operated from new Russia bases and hit Balkan airfields on return to Italian bases. nine German planes were shot down, with RAF losses and enemy aircraft brought down in various engagements.
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Germany
Europe
U. S
Russia
Balkan
France
Berlin
Patwollig
Driver Strike Halts Trucks
Richmond, June 12. A truck drivers strike halted 80 trucks carrying about two million pounds of freight, much of it war material, bound for Washington, Baltimore and New York. L G Lane, secretary-treasurer of the Truck Drivers and Helpers union, said drivers would not report for work until a decision is reached on four new contracts with trucking companies. Lane said firms refused to approve wage provisions set by the WL last April 4.
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Washington
Baltimore
New York
L. G. Lane
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Lane
Funeral services for Aleck Bauer founder of Bauer and Black
Funeral services were held today for Aleck Bauer 81 founder of Bauer and Black, manufacturers of surgical dressings. He died yesterday in Michael Reese hospital.
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Aleck Bauer
Bauer and Black Company
Michael Reese
Glider Aids Allies In Tank Transport And Firepower
Britain details the Hamilcar heavy glider capable of carrying a fast tank. Toed by heavy bombers, it lands landings precisely and releases a tank ready for action, with Maj Alec Dale praising its handling. Also announced is the Tempest fighter now in operation against Germany.
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Britain
France
Alec Dale
INS
St Joseph Aspirin Dominates Market Claims Efficiency
An old advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the leading aspirin brand claiming unrivaled speed and effectiveness. It promotes 10¢ pricing for a box of 100 tablets and markets the product as the world’s largest seller with strong demand signals from Saint Joseph.
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St. Joseph
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