Allied push across Normandy tightens as Caen fronts flare
Allied forces drive through Caumont and Villers-Bocage to threaten Caen while Caen endures heavy naval bombardment. American armor breaks stalemate at Carentan as Montgomery pincers threaten three German fronts. Berlin and Transocean claim mixed moves with large prisoner captures and shifting fronts along Cherbourg peninsula.
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Caumont
Villers-Bocage
Caen
Carentan
Cherbourg
Berlin
Transocean
Tilly-Sur-Seulles
France
Normandy
Cerisy Forest
le Havre
Axis
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Vichy
Bay of Biscay
Europe
Hisen- Lower
Quineville
le Ham
Montbourg
Valognes
NAVAL GUNS CONTINUE DRIVE IN NORTHERN BURMA
Reports from Pearl Harbor on June 14 describe U S forces beating back a Japanese column near Lungling and seizing a village about 20 miles from Teng chung as part of allied advances toward a junction with Lt Gen Joseph Stilwell in northern Burma. The dispatch notes the Pacific Fleet’s ongoing operations and aims to link with combined assaults in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stilwell
Burma
Lungling
Tengchung
Vital Junction Falls to Fifth North of Rome
Allied Fifth Army pushed around Orbetello and seized the crucial highway junction of No. 1 and 74, advancing toward Gradioli as the Eighth Army drives north of Rome. Reconnaissance reports indicate continued movement north with heavy German shell fire and demolitions along the Tiber Valley and Bolsena area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Fifth Army
Orbetello
Orbetelle
Eighth Army
Lake Bolsent
Narni
Terni
Latera
Valentano
Gradioli
Bolsena
Tiber Valley
Magliano
Bids Open for Uniform Burial Contracts at Finney
Finney General Hospital Thomasville Georgia invites bids for Uniform Burial Service contracts for deceased military personnel white and colored. White bids due 2 June 1944 at 2 30 p m EWT colored bids due 16 June 1944 at 10 00 a m EWT. Details from Director of Supply Lt Col James T McGiboney hospital executive officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniform Burial Service
Finney General Hospital
Director of Supply
E.W.T
Thomasville
Georgia
James T. McGiboney
Navy Says Marianna Allied Raid Sinks Ships and Planes
A carrier task force reportedly sank 13 Japanese ships and damaged 16 others with 141 planes destroyed over three days near Guam Saipan Tinian and Rota. Nimitz listed six operations with 15 U S losses and 15 airmen while Japanese claims claimed minor damage and one Allied ship sunk.
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Guam
Marianas
Navy
Tokyo
U.S
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Rd. Chester W. Nimitz
Saipan
Tinian
Rota
Nimitz
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Japan
Reds Advance Against Finns in Viipuri Area
Moscow reports Soviet tanks and heavy artillery pushing toward Viipuri as Finnish reserves face assaults along the Karelan Isthmus. Pravda notes battles near Mustamiaki and a capture of crossroads shaping communications lines, while Finnish defences along the isthmus hold against artillery prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Viipuri
Red Army
Pravda
Mustamiaki
Leninrad
Karelan
Red Star
Sianmiaki
Karelian
Underground in France Hinders German Efforts
Paris dispatch reports from underground France indicate a growing guerrilla movement and organized resistance undermining German plans for the invasion. Maquis forces hold Tarbes and Limoges while communications falter around Angoulême and Perigueux as saboteurs operate with arms supplied by aircraft.
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France
Atlantic Wall
Iran
Tarbes
Pyrenees
Mediterranean
Limoges
Bordeaux
Angouleme
Perigueux
Limousin
Milleuvaches
Vienne
Correze
Portbou
Savoy
Rhone
Vichy
Atlantic
Porthou
Riviera
Normandy
Germans face uncertain war as allies gain momentum
The article argues that German leaders Rommel and Von Rundstedt disagree on tactics while Allied forces secure bridgeheads in France. It contends German nerves rise as Allied counterattacks press through Caen, threatening German hold and raising questions about Berlin’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Marshal Rommel
von Rundstedt
Rommel
Local Folks and Visitors Schedule Summer Activities
Miss Ruth Burch attends University of Georgia summer school in Athens for several weeks. Mr and Mrs W B Cherry of New York visit Mrs Cherry's mother Mrs M Nertz. Mrs Fred Osler of Tulsa Oklahoma visits sister Miss May Alexander on East Clay St. J W Horne aboard AOM 2C returns from Pasco Washington to spend a week with family after earning Gunner's Wings. Mrs Harry Ainsworth leaves for Hawkinsville for Harley F Lawson funeral June 15. Mr and Mrs W A Watt host Mr Iain Sinclair of Edinburgh Scotland a Rockefeller Foundation medical trainee in New York. Miss Betty Earp heads to Miami Florida to stay with uncle Mr Hicks and aunt Mrs Hicks.
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Ruth Burch
Athens
University of Georgia
Fred Osler
Tulsa, Okla
Miss May Alexander
East Clay St
Harry Ainsworth
Hawkinsville
Harley F. Lawson
W. A. Watt
Iain Sinclair
Edinburgh
Scotland
Sinclair i
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Misa Betty Earp
Miami
Fila
Federal contracts approved for Thomasville sanitation projects
City authorities report the Federal Government has approved two sanitation contracts in Thomasville. A work order will be issued soon by engineers Wiedeman and Singleton from Atlanta. Groundwork includes water and sewer mains and a sewage disposal plant with land acquisition completed and papers ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Engineers
Wiedeman and Singleton
Atlanta
Layton
Whigham Lieutenant Awaiting Next Assignment in Miami
1st Lt. Hervey L. Logue of Whigham Georgia has returned from overseas service and is in the Army Air Forces Redistribution Station No 2 in Miami Beach awaiting his next assignment. He is credited with shooting down one enemy plane and possibly destroying four others while completing 30 missions in the Central Pacific. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. He is the son of Mr and Mrs H L Logue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Hervey L. ‘Logue
Whigham
United States
Army Air Forces
H. L. Logue
Hope for Both Sides in Turbulent Times
The text reflects a cautious wish for balance between two paths amid uncertainty, expressing desire for positive outcomes while acknowledging fear of potential negatives. It underscores a preference for constructive change and stability for all involved.
Rev McKay To Lead Midweek Prayer Service
The Presbyterian church hosts a midweek prayer meeting led by Rev Wm McKay in the pastor's absence. Services begin at eight o'clock tonight.
Melon shipments rise as prices hit new highs
Watermelons from Thomas County command strong prices with most melons averaging 550 to 850 per car. A Cannon Balls car near Boston or Dixie brought 1 050.44, while smaller melons sold for around Metcalfe at 750 each. Demand expected to push large shipments to the East and North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County
Boston
Dixie
Metcalfe
South Georgia
Price Control Battle Over Textiles and Farm Parity
Congress debates the Bankhead amendment to block or extend crop price support tied to 1942 standards. OPA chief Bowles warns of a potential $250 million annual rise in textile costs. Senate approves the amendment, House version differs on designation of essential textiles. A conference committee will resolve differences before a potential presidential veto as summer recess looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Mich
OPA
Roosevelt
Chester Bowles
Senate
House
War Production Board
WPB
Conference Committee
Congress
Bricker Group Predicts Big Vote at Republican Nominating Conventi
Bricker backers claim Gov John W Bricker will win 250 to 300 votes on first ballot at the Republican nominating convention with 174 votes credited to him now 50 pledged and 124 claimed Dewey is listed at 285 with 72 pledged and 213 probable Bricker supporters call the field fruitful and say he grows stronger daily The Illinois 19th district election shifts House balance Republicans 212 Democrats 216 plus 4 minor parties and three vacancies Senate debate sees Vandenberg pledge support for a just peace Atlantic Charter terms and Ralph Gates notes a secret poll showing 26 of 29 delegates favoring Dewey nomination
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John W. Bricker
Ohio
Bricker
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Congress
Illinois
House
Yesterdy
Rolla C. McMillen
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
Weather Report from Thomasville Georgia June 14 1944
Partly cloudy with widely scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. fair tonight. Thursday expected partly cloudy with a higher afternoon temperature and a few more scattered storms. Observation at 8 am shows 76 with no significant precipitation in the last 24 hours. rainfall totals for the month and season updated.
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U. S. Department OF Commerce
Thomasville, Ga
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Mrs. Cherry
Mrs. M. Nertz
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AOM
Pasco
Wash
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Ralph Gates
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