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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1995
Page
2
The Gazette recalls the post invasion period beginning in June 1944 and charts how the Normandy campaign marked the start of the near end of World War II. It highlights key people, stories, and headlines from that pivotal time half a century on.
The Gazette recounts Marine Pvt Dolph J. Honeycutt Jr. a 19 year old North Carolinian who helped hold a ridge and claim 75 to 100 enemy casualties before suffering a forearm wound. His unit faced a deadly Japanese sniper and held position despite intense pressure. General MacArthur notes near end of Philippine resistance as Japanese retreat toward Sierra Madre.
Radio Tokyo reports Allied invasion forces fighting onto Kume Island sixty miles west of Okinawa. The broadcast predicts American assault forces may land on the China coast as preparation to invading Japan.
The Gazette lists multiple World War II and other unit reunions across the United States, including the Eighth Armored Thundering Herd in Grand Rapids and the 1st Calvary in Killeen. It notes a U S S Missouri Association search, the 35th Infantry Division gathering in Raleigh, a Canberra memorial in Buffalo, the Fighting 69th in Myrtle Beach, and the Second Indian Head Division Association seeking veterans, plus a museum in Gastonia seeking memorabilia. It provides contact names and phone numbers for each event or inquiry.
Negotiations to resolve a dispute over access to Japan's auto market ended Sunday with no progress after nearly seven hours of talks. Japanese negotiator Yoshihiro Sakamoto, seen left, has been the most pessimistic in public and reported no progress. The issues remain for a meeting between trade chiefs who have refused to compromise.
Observers report nationwide disruption as chaos and assassination threats keep Haitians from voting in their first free election in five years. Dozens of pages mention violence, political strains, and legal actions across multiple regions.
Gastonia officials approve a program to connect eligible residents outside the city and inside-city noncustomers. The plan aims to expand services for water and sewer hookups and reduce barriers for potential new customers amid local governance actions.
Partly cloudy conditions across North and South Carolina with morning temperatures in the mid to upper 70s to 80s. Greensboro and Raleigh area highs near 84 to 85 and lows around 68 to 69 with varying precipitation amounts from 0.00 to 1.20 inches. Wilmington and Charlotte report highs around 84 to 87 and lows near 63 to 73, with light rainfall in some locations.
Partial forecast notes show fluctuating lake levels with a partly cloudy to showery window. Officials warn of possible late day showers as humidity rises and temperatures drift. Local residents monitor shoreline changes and water management advisories amid unsettled conditions.
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