This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1944
Page
8
Allied Headquarters in Naples reports Cassino comes under brutal shelling after days of relative quiet. The bombardment targets Allied troops in the town, with authorities confirming intensified attacks and ongoing fighting in the Cassino area.
Considerable German movement of infantry tanks and artillery was noted in the Garigliano valley sector. American troops are in the Allied line along the Garigliano River, a sector previously held by British Fifth Army. New Zealand forces reported casualties in attacks on two strong points at Sant’Angelo near Cassino, while Cassino endured renewed shelling after a quiet spell.
Front line reports indicate shelling in the upper Rapido Valley northeast of Sant Elia while Germans move in the lower Garigliano sector. In Ausente Valley about 21 tanks or self propelled guns were noted 2.5 miles northeast of Minturno with five believed knocked out by artillery. Goliath tank destroyed north of Sessano. Poor weather limited Allied air activity though fighter bombers hit rail lines and shipping near Rome. About 400 sorties were flown including patrols over battle areas. Friday night raids targeted roads and railways in Ancona and San Benedetto zones on the Adriatic coast.
Funeral services for Rev. Charles A. Dusten pastor of St. Andrew's Church Avenel New Jersey will be held at 11 am today at St. Patrick's Church A solemn requiem mass will be celebrated The body lies in state until 11 am today Members of the Father Van Rensselaer Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus formed the guard of honor at the bier from 7 pm yesterday Alumni of Mt St Mary's Seminary Emmitsburg will attend the funeral today.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey will accept the Republican nomination for President if tendered by the GOP in June. Close associates say he expects a first ballot nomination and would join the race to defeat Roosevelt, while preferring to finish his current term as New York governor. He cites duty to party and nation and foresees key tasks: win the war, craft a peace, and protect private enterprise and the American way of life.
Supporters of Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia met in Greensboro to establish regional machinery for a draft Byrd movement aiming for the Democratic presidential nomination.
The account recalls radio chatter from the Marshall Islands invasion, a Walkerville Sgt. Ray Woodworth rifle-killing a Jap sniper, and persistent U S tactics. It notes vast naval firepower totals, a Turner order to sink or cease firing on a merchant hulk, and quirky war-time routines including shipboard coffee rituals.
A move to save material has brought a smaller rectangular lapkin into Chicago restaurants. The Linen Supply Co. says the new napkin is more practical and easier to handle than the standard square napkin, replacing it in many eateries citywide.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.