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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
5
William Smithwhite describes from a small rescue boat off the Cherbourg area as four Allied columns push inland under heavy German fire. Ships bombard shore, tanks land, and additional craft move in while destroyers and cruisers shell German batteries. Beachhead widens with limited casualties and two misrouted seabees added to the tally.
Partly cloudy today and tonight with slightly higher temperatures in the north portion. Scattered thundershowers coastal section this afternoon, partly cloudy and warm Friday with afternoon thundershowers extreme south portion and in mountains. Extreme Northwest Florida fair this afternoon and tonight, Friday partly cloudy.
Hazleton Pennsylvania June 8 AP Gerald Hassel a Hazleton high school senior actor continued his role in the school play after learning his mother Mrs Lottie Vera Hassel had died, she watched from her seat in the audience throughout the performance.
Allied armored forces driving north of Rome seized Civita Castellana a key highway and rail junction 32 miles north of Rome after capturing Civitavecchia 38 miles northwest. Fifth Army also took Bracciano 20 miles north while advancing north of the Tiber. The Germans withdrawal appears disorganized as Allied columns press toward the Adriatic flank.
Washington reports Allied invasion forces are bending diplomatic and military lines in Hitler Europe. By mid June, neutral nations may shift stance as victorious signals ripple, with Spain Finland France Sweden Turkey and others weighing risk of German defeat and potential reprisals.
Allied liberating troops push south from Bayeux in fierce fighting as air and sea reinforcements flood the beachhead. British Canadian forces seize French towns while Caen and Cherbourg area battles intensify with heavy bombing and ground assaults.
The city, whose population is about 36 000, provides a valuable Allied port and has been expanded in recent years. Yesterday, 250 to 500 Fortresses and Liberators bombed rail lines on the French Riviera, the Livorno port, the Voltri ship yards near Genoa, and the Savona rail yards.
Allied correspondent describes June 8 front in France with rapid tank advances across Caen Bayeux region. He reports German defenses incomplete, towns captured, crowds cheering, and Axis troops demoralized as air attacks instill fear. Bayeux praised by locals amid jubilant Allied advance.
General Eisenhower declared his complete confidence in the Allied armies navies and air forces has been completely justified. He praised the early naval landing operations and the planning of the combined air forces under Harris Spaatz and Mallory. He noted Montgomery leads the assault ground forces and all troops are performing magnificently.
Berlin reports indicate heavy fighting as Soviet forces open a new front north of Iasi in Romania. Moscow offered limited confirmation while battles in Moldavia widen and German losses mount with claimed Soviet counterattacks and tactical withdrawals.
A force of 750 to 1,000 American heavy bombers hit bridges airdromes and railroad yards 100 to 150 miles behind the front as RAF and US bombers assault Caen Cherbourg Le Mans Rennes Nantes Tours and other targets. German night fighters claim heavy RAF losses while Allied daylight raids press inland near St Lo and Cherbourg Peninsula.
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