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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1944
Page
1
Allied forces push toward Cherbourg with American Ninth Division leading assault from the south while British report control of Onchy near Tilly. Fierce German counterattacks test the beachhead as weather hampers unloading and air operations. French scouts aid advance toward the Cherbourg fortress and the Carentan area nears strategic crossroads.
On June 21, 1941 negotiations between France and Germany began in aCompiegne forest railway car where the armistice ending World War I was signed. British planes attacked Calais as German coastal guns fired across the Dover Strait. Reports say British air forces targeted Horion strongpoint near Tilly as German defenses held.
Army theaters number over 1150 facilities at 615 posts as officials promote morale boosting entertainment during wartime. The program highlights include new schedules and featured productions aimed at servicemen and civilians alike.
Victoria June 23 last rites were said for W H Schuchert 58 with surviving widow Mrs Katie Schuchert and two brothers Clarence Schuchert and Alderman Cnaries A Schuchert both of this city.
Marines in Saipan shift from jungle warfare to urban combat, adopting Italy and Western Europe style tactics. They fight street to street in Charan Kanoa and Garapan as they manage a civilian population of about 23 000 amid renewed operations in the Balpan area.
Lord Lovat, 32, commanding the British Commandos in Normandy, describes the D-Day landing and inland push. He notes the unit of green berets stormed beaches at 8:45 a.m. and held a strategic hill for days against German forces, with many veterans from Dieppe fighting again.
The Texas State Chiropractic Association filed a motion for rehearing with the Court of Civil Appeals seeking to overturn a recent ruling that voided chiropractic regulation and licensing. F B Simmons of San Antonio, general counsel, argues the court erred by focusing on the statutory definition of medicine. The court may not hear arguments until next fall as term adjourns this week and a new term starts in October.
Private Michael McGee and two troopers faced a looming German assault as a Tiger tank rolled into view. McGee fired with a Bren gun at point blank range, drawing fire and buying time for bombs to destroy the armor. The two accompanying soldiers then struck, ending two more self propelling guns. An officer praised McGee’s daring courage and skill in halting the Panzer force.
Brig. Gen. Don F. Pratt was killed in action on June 6 the day Allied forces invaded France. His parents Judge and Mrs A L Pratt were notified today and his widow survives.
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