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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1995
Page
1
The Gazette recalls events after D-Day in June 1944 and reflects on how the invasion began the end of World War II. It highlights people, headlines, and stories from the era that shaped the latter half of the century.
Nipponese defenders pour 105mm shells in a futile last stand on the Yaeju-Daka escarpment as U S Tenth Army presses the onslaught. Japanese casualties climb toward a thousand daily while Berlin clings to Nazi propaganda and Russian officers fall to snipers. In Gastonia, Chamber of Commerce advances housing, a new bus terminal, and an abattoir project after monthly board meeting.
The Eight Armored Division plans its 46th reunion in Grand Rapids Michigan June 29 to July 2 with contact Jake Steving Jr Sun City West Arizona 1 602 546 9789. The First Calvary Division holds its 48th reunion August 9 in Killeen Texas contact 1 817 547 6537. The 80th Blue Ridge Division reunion runs August 16 to 19 in Charlotte contact 1 615 984 2854. The U S S Missouri Association seeks Navy and Marine shipmates who served on Mighty Mo contact Richard Reisig 1 516 731 4398. The 35th Infantry Division holds its 78th reunion September 14 to 17 in Raleigh contact Robert W Hites 600 Wimberly Drive Greensboro 27410. A 50th wartime end anniversary memorial reunion for World War II veterans of U S S Canberra October 11 to 14 in Buffalo contact Paul D McManuels 1 717 737 2516 or John Chenowth 1 717 292 2649. The Fighting 69th Infantry Division holds its 48th reunion October 22 to 29 in Myrtle Beach contact George or Rita Wolff 1 803 272 4247. The Second Indian Head Division Association seeks veterans for a reunion contact Fred Williams or Bill Creech box 460 Buda Texas 78610. Souvenirs sought by the American Military Museum in Gastonia with items like uniforms patches and flags. donations or loans accepted. The museum at Second Avenue opens Sundays 2 00 to 5 00 pm contact Ray Edwards at 824 5487 or 868 2161.
To our readers the paper invites World War II pictures stories or memorabilia. Call Bo Petersen at 864-3291 ext 211 to share items or information for publication.
Captain Scott O Grady came home to a hero s welcome after six days in the Bosnian countryside following his jet fighter being shot down. He tearfully hugged family members and told a crowd that he once doubted miracles.
A bombing at an outdoor music festival in Sarajevo killed at least 28 people and injured over 200, according to police. One suspect was arrested as life on the streets gradually returns to normal after a 15 month hiatus. The sniper was active around the Ali Pasha mosque on the main street.
White House chief of staff Leon Panetta condemned House Speaker Newt Gingrich's threat to shut down the federal government in October if President Clinton rejects Republican measures as the height of irresponsibility. The circus atmosphere of the O J Simpson trial was not expected to recur in the Oklahoma City bombing case, said U S Attorney Patrick M Ryan.
The North Carolina Senate joined the House to pass three bills clarifying how marital property is divided in divorce with at most one dissenting vote. The measures aim to restore balance in state law governing property distribution.
Houston Rockets won 106-103 over the Orlando Magic to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Terry Labonte and Jeff Gordon are noted in a separate item about Pocono Raceway.
Tuesday outlook for Asheville and Charlotte shows highs near 84 to 89 degrees with lows around 64 to 68. Precipitation forecast is 0.00 inches for both cities.
June 12 1995 is referenced with historical temperature records including the year 1926 for high and 1972 for low and 1932 for precipitation. June 11 199 shows a continuation of archival weather notes and data compilation from local records.
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