Allies Tighten Grip Around Caen as German Counterattacks
Allied forces push toward Caen from the east and south as German counterattacks surge around Cherbourg Frontline reports show Troarn and Le Ham captured while Pont L'Abbe expands a bridgehead on the Merderet. Eisenhower lauds progress as 6 U S divisions engage in Normandy invasion.
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Montebourg
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Pont L’abbe
Amiens
Arras
Cambrai
Poitiers
Rommel
Normandy
Holland
Belgium
St. Lo
Bitanny
Cherbourg
Bayeux
Allies Win Battle for Vital Heights
Southeast Asia Command reports a two month campaign near Kohima with Aradura captured in the south and Japanese withdrawal from Naga village in the north. Stilwell forces say Chinese troops with mortar support hold a rifle range near Myitkyina while Americans occupy southern town positions. Allied air forces hit Burma and East India targets.
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Burma
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Mogaung
India
Nations recognize De Gaulle provisional government
London reports that Poland Belgium Czecho Slovakia and Luxembourg acknowledged General Charles de Gaulle's provisional government of the French republic on Tuesday. United States Britain and Soviet Russia had not yet recognized the body and no other United Nations had followed suit.
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Tac town paratrooper who survived Sicily and Normandy
Pvt. Herbert Sather of Tacoma Washington returned to England for treatment after a grazing cow fell into his foxhole in Normandy and pinned him down until aid arrived. He previously fought in Sicily at Volturno and landed in Normandy unscathed until the animal incident.
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Imperfection Makes Ruby Perfect Through Chromium Oxide
The presence of chromium oxide, an imperfection in the ruby, is what yields its celebrated perfection. This chemical nuance defines color, clarity, and value in fine gems as scientists note the role of trace elements in gem geology.
U S Plans to Extend Air Routes Worldwide
The Civil Aeronautics Board announced plans to extend United States air routes to all parts of the world while denying any single American airline a monopoly without legislative approval. A map shows about 140000 miles of international routes, with hearings on over 100 domestic and foreign applications to follow.
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Washington
United States
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
L. Welch Pogue
Pogue
Senate Commerce and Aviation Committees
Butte Briefs: Local Club Meetings and Births
Gold Hill unit of the Lutheran church Ladies Aid will meet at 2 PM Wednesday with Mrs John King as hostess. Eagles auxiliary gathers at 8 PM Thursday with Evelyn Hamill presiding. Sons born to three mothers at St James hospital late Monday. Patrick Fogarty joins Navy V-6 and heads to basic at Farragut. Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary meeting postponed one week due to Flag Day.
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Ladies Aid of the
NAVY
Patrick Matthew Fogarty
Patrick J. Fogarty
Elm Street
Farragut
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Billings Musician Julius Clavadetscher Dies at Home
Billings musician Julius Clavadetscher a former Minneapolis symphony member died at his Billings home this week according to the Nelson family. He is survived by his wife a daughter and three sons serving in the armed forces. A native of Switzerland. Panama eyes postwar tourist growth.
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Julius Clavadetscher
Billings
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Roy J. Nelson
West
Galena Street
Nazis Abandon Airfields As Allied Bombing Intensifies
Allied air forces press the invasion effort by targeting remaining German airfields near Caen and across to Germany. Intelligence reports say over 20 Luftwaffe dromes attacked, 7 put out of operation for days, while 26 German planes are claimed shot down since midnight. Destitute Bengalis seek work elsewhere in India.
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Sance
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United States
First Aid to Sore Eyes Lavoptik Ad
Lavoptik promises prompt relief for sore inflamed itching and burning eyes with a 30 years track record. Praised by thousands, money refunded if not helped. Includes eye cup and is available at local druggists.
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