Eighth Retakes Bitterly Contested Ruins of Chiusi
Allied reports say the Eighth Army retook the ruins of Chiusi after heavy fighting. The Fifth Army pushed along Italy’s west coast toward Livorno and Pisa. Castiglione del Lago near Lake Trasimeno was shelled as the Fiurith Army advanced, with 200 prisoners taken and heavy casualties reported. American and French troops moved toward Siena along the road to Florence.
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Ghiusi
Fifth
Italy
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Livorno
Pisa
Chiusi
Castiglione del Lago
Lake Trasimeno
Vitelling
Sina
Florence
Siena
Montier
Moentierl
Fifth Army First Armored Division reports major tank and vehicle gains
The Fifth army said that in three days from June 42 to 24, the First Armored Division captured or destroyed 17 Mark IV tanks and five other tanks, plus 35 motor vehicles, 26 anti tank guns, and 12 field guns. About 300 killed and at least 600 wounded. Rome reports a general strike in Genoa forcing factory closures while Florence fights. Gestapo and Fascists struggle to control unrest.
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Rome
Genoa
Florence
Raymondville Knife Attack Victim In Harbor Hospital
Raymonville man suffers a 1 inch slash on his left thigh and is listed in serious condition at Prost hospital after an early Sunday knife attack. Sostenes Solo, 20, Sebasiani man, is held in Willacy county jail in connection with the incident.
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Prost
Sostenes Solo
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British Reach Caen Front as Cherbourg Falls
British troops close on Caen amid bitter fighting as Cherbourg falls to Allied forces. German holdouts die in the last stand defenses while salvage crews prepare to repair the port and open a key Atlantic terminus for transatlantic tonnage and supply ships.
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America
Guanblanca
Oran
Tunis
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Cherbourg
Southampton
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Raymondville Pilot Receives Air Medal in Europe
Lieut Patrick P E MacManus, husband of Mrs Bette Lou Mac Manus of San Antonio, and son of P E MacManus of Raymondville, earned the Air Medal as an A-20 light bomber pilot in the European theater. Stationed in England, he has flown 18 operational missions over the continent. Former Browns ville St Josephs Academy football coach and Brownsville High School graduate.
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Patrick P. E. MacManus
Bette Lou MacManus
East Ashby Place
San Antonio
P. E. MacManus
Raymontville
England
St. Josephs Academy
Brownsville
Mercedes Man Drowns in Canal
SANTA MARTA June 2. Simon Olvares 31 of Mercedes drowned Sunday night after being sapped while fishing and slipping into a main canal near here. Firemen from Mercedes and La Feria found the body after an hours search. He is survived by his mother his wife and a 6 year old son.
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Bsimon Olvares
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la Feria
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Mother Charged In Baby Death in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles Mrs. Lela Eva Pruitt aged 21 was charged with murder after a coroner jury found her responsible for her five month old son Edward’s death. A preliminary hearing is set for Thursday. Police say injuries in her apartment led to the infant’s death. her husband Earl, an Army private, is stationed at Camp Polk Louisiana.
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INS
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Edward
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Camp Polk
Near Cherbourg Nazi robot firing sites captured
At Cherbourg, American infantry captured six planned Nazi robot bombing installations on the peninsula. The sites, camouflaged and unfinished, featured launching platforms, dual rails, and reinforced control houses aimed toward London. Some structures showed prior heavy bombing with partial ruins and craters.
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Cherbourg
Tenemy
Normandy
Great Britain
Warren Refuses Nomination as California Delegates Consider Vote
Republican convention day moves with pressure on Warren and Bricker as California caucus discusses a possible nomination. Warren, a staunch party man, says he is not a candidate and would rather contribute in California than Washington. Dewey still seeks cross-state support amid fresh hopes of delegate splits.
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Warren
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Heavy robot attack over southern England during night raid
London reports a heavy night raid by German robot bombs over Southern England marking one of the fiercest attacks of the campaign. Some robots carried heavier loads, one engine cut out briefly, and defenses warned civilians to avoid windows as eye injuries surged among casualties. Meanwhile 4000 tons of enemy weapons, including over 1500 tons, were sent to Aberdeen proving grounds for study and tests.
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Daily Express
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War Correspondent Wounded in France
United Press war correspondent Richard D. McMillan was wounded in the back by shell fragment during a German bombardment on Cherbourg positions. A sergeant died and several officers were hurt. The fragment neared McMillan’s spine but was not removed. he continued reporting from Cherbourg.
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Richard D. McMillan
United Press
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Children Sought for Rabies Shots After Runaway Dog Incident
Police sought several children in the 4900 block of Nogalhtos Street after a white doe ran into Alagan Creek and drowned. The dog’s head was sent to Austin for examination. investigators said the animal was likely rabid. Sgt G B Matheny stated the actions prompted the shots.
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Anen
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Mrs Magnia Rites Held in Victoria
Rites were held Monday in Victoria for Pauline Mary Magnia 78. Surviving are four daughters Mis Edward Rossi Mrs Frank Sisti Mrs Jim Miord and Mrs Joe Micri all of Victoria. Two brothers Antonio Chiodini and August Chiodini both of Victoria. 22 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren reported.
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Pauline Mary Magnia
Edward Rossi
Frank Sisti
Jim Miord
Joe Micri
Antonio Chiodini
August Chiodini
Discharged K-9 Ordinance Held Up in Rockford
ARockford city council committee reviews a proposal allowing discharge dogs with good character to live freely. The ordinance faced delays after objections from G Henry Bloom and a referral to committee, with unclear dates and details due to corrupted text.
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Rockford
G. Henry
Bloom
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