Allied Air Power Maintains Invasion Front
Allied planes pressed operations around the invasion beaches. Fighters claimed and damaged enemy aircraft, while reconnaissance crews watched German moves. U S and British air forces bombed rail hubs and roads south of Caen, with 1500 tons dropped and critical targets hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatteaudun
U. S. 9Th Air Force
Crete
Sicily
U. S. 8Th Air Force
Caen
Supreme Headquarters Communique No. 4
U. S
Battle area arc details aircraft and fortifications
A report highlights targets within a 40 to 50 mile arc south and southeast of the battle area, noting tank cars flak towers radio installations and airfields as key objectives.
Retailers Rally Promotes War Bond Drive In Butte
The event features Rev. Thomas Ashworth delivering the invocation and a cheerleader sketch by Butte high school, Tom J. Davis of Rotary International pledging to clerks turned bond salesmen, plus a Bond Ensemble dance and a film “The Battle of Europe.” End with music by the Butte Musicians’ union as retailers urged to drop normal ads for war bond promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ashworth
St. John Episcopal Church
Butte High School
Tom J. Davis
Rotary International
Third Army
Mary McTaggart
Germany
Europe
Butte Musicians’ Union
Butte
Window Display Committee
Allied Invasion Expands Across Bayeux Caen Highway
Allied forces report heavy fighting inland as they push across the Bayeux Caen road. Parachute landings, air raids, and reinforcements surge in Normandy with Rommel directing units, while Cherbourg battles and field reports indicate widespread engagements and evolving tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayeux
Bayeux-Caen
Eisenhower
Cherbourg
France
Argentan
Paris
Caen
Erwin Rommel
Normandy
Crete
Channel
P. E. O. Conclave Highlights National Growth and War Efforts
The P. E. O. sisterhood reveals a 1921 state chapter in Montana, 177000 members nationwide, 2350 local chapters, and a $2 million debt-free fund supporting education. Projects include the Educational Loan Fund at $824050.09 aiding 8800 girls, Cottey College in Nevada Missouri, and a United Victory fund over $50000. Patriotic service includes war bonds, Red Cross hours, and community leadership led by Mrs Simpson and Mrs Dodds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Iowa
Educational Loan Fund
Cottey College
Nevada
United Victory Fund
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Virginia Stockard
Red Cross
Simpson
Supreme Chapter
Cornell College
Dr. Simpson
University of North Dakota
Simipson
Grand Forks Daily Herald
Women’s Organization
War Production Board
Dodds
Montana
Kalispell
Flathead County
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Dad
Broadway
B. L. Montgomery
Coutances
Lessay
Madeleine
Quineville
Falaise
Pas de Calais
le Havre
Carantan-Valognes
Orne Estuary
Orne
Deauville
Channel Islands
2Nd
50Th
Omar N. Bradley
Alan G. Kirk
First Army
Seine
Sea
Rouen
Trinidad
Laventille
P.E.O
Coca-Cola Company
Delge
Coca-Cola
Coke
C-G
Carter
Nature
AeAd
Bane C
Op.a
Tex
Firestone
Seat Cove
Furnitur
Wouse
Bate Ste
Galena
Wyoming
Voice of Firestone
Richard Crooks
Firestone Symphony Orchastre
N.B.C
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