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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

06 Jun 2004

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Southern Illinoisan

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Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 2004

Page

3

Veterans recall Patton leadership and Red Ball Express service

In interviews from the 60th Normandy anniversary, Patton’s leadership is praised for speeding advance after road clearance. Black American Red Ball Express drivers are credited with sustaining gas supply as U.S. infantry pushed through France and into Germany. Veterans recount crossing the Seine and Rhine, rapid movement, and postwar discharges on Armistice Day.

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Lewis Patton Lence 79Th Infantry Division Seine River Rhine River Grayson France Belgium Germany Benton Cynergy Ohio Illinois Central Railroad Carbondale Miller’s Auto Sales Lance Normandy Europe
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Belmont Stakes ends in shock as Smarty Party defeats Smarty Jones

Fans describe mixed bets and big emotions after the Belmont Stakes where Smarty Jones falls short of a Triple Crown. Spectators from Carterville to Du Quoin recount long histories with racing, noting the surprise finish and the hush of disappointed bettors as owners and trainer face questions at the finish line.

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Smarty Jones Wendal Lee Carterville Smarty Rock Hard Ten David Kling du Quoin Caiman Donald Trump Meadows PAWILLA An. _ pesereeeT Tina Woolsey Judi Kling du Quoin Reac The University Teletrack
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