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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1995
Page
1
The Gazette recalls the post D-Day era as the war progressed toward its end. It surveys people, headlines, and stories that defined that pivotal half century and shaped history.
Leonard Bumgardner fought through France and the Battle of the Bulge and survived a crash that killed three soldiers while his unit was decommissioning in 1945. He spent eight days in hospital and rejoined his company, returning home in early 1946. He recalls the wreck and its toll on families.
In a grim 177 day campaign off Cape Hatteras three dozen UN ships were sunk by German U boats. The attacks began shortly after Pearl Harbor and left many lives lost while no official communiques were issued.
The Fighting 69th holds a 48th annual reunion in Myrtle Beach from October 22 to 29. The U S S Missouri Association seeks shipmates who served on the Mighty Mo. The Eighth Armored Thundering Herd plans a 46th reunion in Grand Rapids June 29 to July 2. The 35th Infantry Division hosts its 78th reunion in Raleigh September 14 to 17. A 50th war’s end memorial reunion for the U S S Canberra is set for October 11 to 14 in Buffalo. The Second Indian Head Division Association seeks veterans for a reunion with contact names and addresses provided.
Activists at the Lincoln Memorial claim militia voices are a civil rights movement of the 90s while Liddy accuses Clinton of demonizing them after the Oklahoma City bombing.
Senate leaders clash as Bob Dole threatens to block anti-terrorism legislation unless Democrats show cooperation. The report notes broader political pressure amid national security debates as Clinton faces scrutiny of leadership.
Gaston County officials plan a lengthy budget discussion Tuesday night with Health Department leaders amid a 6.8 percent cut totaling 396 456 and a pledge to trim the overall budget by 5 percent or 5 6 million. Meanwhile 48 Gaston students left for Gotha Germany as temporary German citizens in a send off at Gaston Day School. The Orlando Magic swept the Indiana Pacers to reach the NBA finals for the first time, with the series opening Wednesday. Kyle Petty ended a career drought at Dover Downs Speedway, briefly receiving oxygen after the race before celebrating the victory.
Forecast for today lists sunset at 8:34 p.m. sunrise tomorrow at 6:10 a.m. Across cities including Asheville Charlotte Gastonia Greensboro Hickory Raleigh Durham and Wilmington temperatures rise to highs from 83 to 89 degrees with lows from 61 to 70. Precipitation shows 0.00 inches for most areas and not available in a few.
The Gaston Record notes a high temperature record set on June 5 1995 with 97 degrees and a low of 47 degrees tied to historical stations 1899 and 1938. Precipitation logged at 2.11 inches in 1980. Weather data retroactively cited for local history.
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