Sunny Skies Over France Threaten Full Allied Air Push
Allied dispatches report American and British forces breaking into key German positions near St Lo and Lessay in Normandy. Gen Omar N. Bradley’s 1st Army threatens to split the German front along the St Lo Periers road as advances continue west of Caen and along the Odon River.
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Supreme Headquarters
Abi
St Lo
Lessay
Helenguenad
Westrr
Normandy
United States First Army
Con
Dwight D. Eisenhower
London
Stibborn
Joanis Lesnay
AFF
Omar N. Bradley
Todiy
St. Lo-Poriers
Leseau
France
Tnid
Carn
Miles C. Dempsey
2Nd Army
Esquay
Caen
St. Lo
le Mesnil-Vigot
St. Lo. Periers
St. Lo-Lessay
Remilly- Sur-Lizon
la Barre
Coutances
Luzon
Flash Fire Kills Six At Tunnel Of Love Amusement Park
A blaze at Ellich's Garden Tunnel Of Love in Denver killed six, including two soldiers and their wives. A short circuit and lighted cigarette sparked the fire, trapping riders in the Old Mill Stream ride. Corp. Witham Railbourne of Louisville, stationed at Buckley Field, helped save several people before perishing.
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Denver
Elilch’s Garden
Corp. Witham Railbourne
Louisville
Bulkley Field
Buckley Field
Senator Taft To Be Honored At Elyria Reception
Senator Robert Taft will be guest of honor at a reception by the Elyria Republican Women's club from 3 to 4 p m next Sunday at the Elyria Woman's Club on Fourth Street. About 300 invitations were issued. Attendees may enter freely. Taft is also slated to speak at a Sunday Town Hall in Oberlin before visiting the county to meet residents.
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Robert 4. Taft
Elyria Republic
Elyria
Oberlin
Elyrians
Oberlin Youth Is Killed In Action
Clyde Ciprus, Oberlin High School class of 1940, was killed in action on June 22 while serving in France. He had written a foxhole letter to his parents four days before his death. Survived by his parents and sister Jeanetty, with Ruth employed on her father's ship in Northeast Russia.
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Oberlin
Ciprus
Justin
War Department
Clyde
France
Oberlin High School
Jeanetty
Jeanetty, We Sberlin
Rulyh
Alber’siinal
Northeast
Russia
Budget Hearings Set for City and County Sessions
Budget hearings are scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. in City Hall and tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Commissioners' Court. Public access is granted for both sessions as the city and county review their budgets.
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Uncial Chamber i
City Hall County
Commissioners’ Office
Weather Ohio Fair Tonight With Warmer Tuesday
Fair tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy with warmer temperatures. Thunder showers begin in the west and spread eastward by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Begus
County Budget Discussion Tonight in Elyria
Dr Arch D Schultz head of the Research Division of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce will meet Larain county citizens and officials tonight at 7 p.m. in Elyria Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss the county budget. A public hearing follows tomorrow morning at the courthouse where the division’s cost compilations and recommendations will be presented and questions cleared up. The meeting is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch D. Schultz
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Flyma
Larain County
P.m
Elyria
Schultz
Yanks Near Livorno as Fifth Army Advances on Italian Front
American forces drove up the West coast toward Livorno and advanced on several fronts around the city. Montenero and Monte Maggiore were captured while other Fifth Army units pressed to within miles of Livorno, with Eighth Army probing toward Arezzo and Florence. German counterattacks and heavy shelling challenged the advance as tanks entered action and allied jeeps pushed deeper along the Arno corridor.
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Rome
Livorno
United States
Montenero
Monte Maggiore
Fifth Army
Arno
Pisa
Rim
Arezeu
Arno Valley
Florence
Pogpibania
Caragnole
Lurentina
Poggibonsi
Lugenzatia
Lorenzgna
Amernestis
Liverno
Pala
Javarno
Usignitana
Togany
Mala
Nanth Panacy Grenadier Regiment
Hike Hug
Inia
Hundreds Apply Here For Soldiers Ballots
Lorain County board reports large turnout of applications for soldiers ballots for the November election. The office notes confusion over eligibility rules and issues explanations to clarify the process for members of the armed forces, merchant marines, allied forces, and certain auxiliary groups. Eligible voters must meet U S service and residency requirements and be at least 21 by November 7.
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Lorain
Amerian Red Cross
Society of Friends
Womens Auxiliary Service Plaots
United Service
Volgr
United States
Ohio
Ghia S
Jessters
Max
Cleris
Vuler Bray
Democrats To Have Short Platform At Convention
Democrats shape a brief platform at Chicago headquarters with a focus on domestic policies and a comprehensive foreign affairs plank. Party leaders stress wartime unity and pledge strong cooperation to maintain peace as farm leaders and U S servicemen feature in the day’s agenda.
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Robert E. Nanhegan
Washington
Roosevelts
John W. McCormack
Mass
Claude Pepper
Fla
Edward A. O'Neil
Farm Bureau Federation
ACME
Ations
Navy Minister Of Japan Relieved Of His Post
United Press reports in Tokyo state Admiral Shigetaro Shimada was relieved as Navy Minister amid Japan's wartime setbacks. Admiral Naokuni Nomura reportedly replaced him, and Shimada may have given up duties as navy chief of staff. The shakeup follows losses in the Philippines Sea and Saipan, with the Japanese empire facing grave war conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Japanese Dormer
Admmiral
Shigetaro Shiniguu
Navy
Mensler
Philippines Sea
Saipan
Marianas
Tokyo Redio
Shimada
Naokuni Nomura
Thys
Tarahitu
FCC
Tokyo
Hideki ‘Toyu
Philippines
U.S
Suni
Japan
Aaner
Shamads
Osini Nakata
Maly
Mirpensahon
Imperiutial
Shimada Ay Ue
Rome
Elyria Council Set to Adopt 1995 City Budget Tonight
The Elyria city council plans to adopt the 1995 budget at tonight's meeting, with a 7 pm hearing in City Hall. The tentative general fund reach is 392,266 for the city’s supervision, available for inspection but no objections filed during the week-long period.
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Elyria
Cuune
Cownell
Mundaight
Pepuy
Japs Press On In Southwest Pacific Trap Break
Allied forces held a jammed Argentine-like river line near Attape as 45,000 Japanese soldiers pressed to break out along the Derintumnor River. U.S. and Australian units bombarded targets inland while Allied air power kept up a heavy strike, with reports of Japanese casualties and prisoner debarkations amid fierce fighting on the north coast of New Guinea.
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Laicer Headquarters
Southwest Pacific
Nosalid
Derintumnor River
Altupe
Acehumunique
Americas
U.S
Tokyo
Boela
Ceram
Dutch East Indies
Hearing On County Budget At Nine Tuesday Morning
County commissioners set a tentative budget at an annual hearing in the commissioners’ office. Budget requests were received. officials planned discussion but did not report final adjustments. The meeting aimed to review the county’s finances and outline funding priorities for the upcoming year.
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Corntiussioners
Cou
Tax Examiner To Assist Vendors In County
Tax Examiner HA Finegan to help vendors as county commissioners approve staff cuts. Due to a shortage of help, schedules were reduced eliminating several offices and affecting service at the chamber of commerce.
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Fineganwalk
Bega County
Coist House
Gum
Qherlin
Welliutton and
Amherst
Exwainer
Roth
Chamber of Comanceso
Lurgan Chiw
Frei Daly
Heavy U S Bombers Pound French Targets
A large force of about 750 American heavy bombers crossed the Channel in misty weather to strike railway bridges and supply dumps in France near Paris Rheims Belfort and along the Swiss border. They faced limited opposition as fighters escorted by 500 to 740 Mustangs Thunderbolts and Lightnings attacked targets including rail yards and oil plants in Germany and Yugoslavia.
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London
Channel
Germany
Paris
Aly la Montaigne
Rheims
Belfort
Basle
Britain
Ruhr
Hamborn
Dauisburg
Smederevo
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Vienna
Austria
Naz Shrine
Af Murueh
Strithern Germany
Sk la
Normandy Battle Front
Munich
Saarbrucken
France
Pars
Battletines
Nantes
Rennes
St Hilare du Harcourt
Agstema Cape
Coen
Richard C. Riedel Wins Promotion
Richard C. Riedel was promoted to first sergeant on June 2, per a notice from his mother Mrs. C. B. Riedel of Butternut Ridge. He served as a B24 Liberator bomber pilot during World War II, entering the Army in November 1942 and earning his wings at Altus, Oklahoma. Riedel attended Western Reserve University and belonged to Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
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Rachael
Riedel
Butternut Ridge
Kardelo
Laly
Agnet
Altus
Oklahoma
Western Reserve University
Qeliy Tau Dells
Soldier Anthony Dombroski Killed in Action on Bink Island
Pte Anthony Dombroski 25 youngest of three brothers in the Army was killed in action on Bink Island in the Pacific on June 16 per War Department notice received by his mother Mrs Kazmira Dombroski 222 Marseilles Avenue. Word of death came a day after she was told he was listed as missing in action.
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Pte
Anthony Dombroski
Bink Island
Kazmira Dombroski
Marseilles
War Department
Avediye
Dembroski
Xeon
Britain to Send Large Forces to the Pacific
Prime Minister Curtin announced Britain will dispatch true and powerful forces to the southwest Pacific to fight under General MacArthur against Japan. Churchill promised aid. planners intend a vigorous British effort this year, with initial small steps then full force committed to the campaign in the Southwest Pacific.
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Canberra
Britain
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
John Curtin
Curtin
House of Representatives
Churchill
Huntin
Mr. Churchill
Phare Curtin
Macs Arthur
Australia
Philippines
Wreddy
Southwest
Carlin
Japan
Aleady Sfernurom Macpuwel
Australlane
Lund Guwnesetts Rovernur
MacArthur
Prodigy Dies at 16 in Destitution in Boston Area
An article recounts the life of Willitat Janes Sadie, a child prodigy who died at 16 in destitution. It notes he was later identified as Sidis, his schooling and brief professors roles, and a later life marked by unemployment. The piece mentions Brookline, Harvard ties, and a Texas university connection in a fragmented timeline.
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Boston
Willitat Janes Sadie
Sidis
Brookline
Landis
Das 20Th Birtday
Texas University
Maere
Mhevedle
New Yor
Delay Decision on Placing Bond Issues on Ballot
Lorain county commissioners delayed deciding which bond proposals to place on the November ballot. They will accept written statements from interested groups and have sent letters to key entities including the juvenile court officials, county bar association, and groups advocating a new courthouse and a county apartment project for further input before a final vote.
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Luly
sUggertad
Loraine Conyrols
Somumesraerp
Une
Parchate
H HM. Ng
Lora County Bar Association
Yule
New Court House
Evacuation and Frontline Shifts Reported in Europe
London dispatch reports civilians ordered to evacuate as Nazi and Soviet forces clash across Poland and East Prussia. Berlin radio claims momentum as Red Army advances toward Prussia borders and shows gains around Grodno.
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London
Um—s. Cow Dispatch
East Pruaal
Germany
Seatno
Germi
Oman
Prussia
Suwalki ‘Triangle
Poland
Adolf Werann
Red Army
Waa
Soforeus
Berlin
Herlin
Augstan
Tarnopol
Lwow
Zloczow
Cloczow
Ernst von Hummer
Tulla
Kowel
Prut
Lyon
Pends
Prissa
Moscow
Grodno
Aluminum Is Released For Civilian Items
The War Production Board allows limited civilian use of aluminum to support peacetime production. Officials note a surplus of aluminum and caution that substitutions must not raise overall production or divert manpower. The rule also relaxes limits on magnesium use while maintaining strategic safeguards.
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War Production Board
WPR
Donald M. Nelson
WPB
Army
Navy
Sonunige Sioner
Joint Chiefs of State
New Twist On Greeting From Distant War Work Center
A woman writes from a war work center where her gentleman friend works. She recalls his message you were here and notes the wartime mood. The piece critiques wage practices and hints at worker agitation while mentioning possible earnings ranges and help wanted notices.
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Senator Taft
John W. Gander
Belden
England
Italy
Edwitt J. Wysogorski
Sohn Wysogorski
Batre Lawrr Avenue
North Africa
Dwin J
Wysogornk
Richard C. Riedel
Fe, Anthony .Dembroski
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