Kentuckians Block Nazi Tank Attacks Near Normandy
A few hundred yards ahead of a forward command post near Normandy, Kentuckians and their armored units engage German tanks. Alfred Williams of Louisville reports heavy armor piercing fire and four German tanks knocked out this afternoon amid a third counter attack since yesterday. Prisoners describe fuel shortages and disorganized German lines as paratroopers in infantry roles mix with tanks.
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Counterattack Fails to Break Allied Lines in Night Action
In a harsh night engagement Allied troops repelled a German counterattack test with 25 tanks and infantry. Tank commander Williams earned praise for knocking out an 88 and holding ground, while leaders credited persistent defense and fresh units up front.
Local Notes From Rutland and Nearby Areas
Mrs Elizabeth Harmon spent the week end in Rutland with relatives Lieut Col Charles Capron has been awarded the Army Bronze Star Medal Catholic Charity drive begins August 8 funds to aid orphans and the aged Mrs Harold Miller and daughter Barbara of Evanston Illinois visit her mother Mrs William Powers Mrs Catherine Mitchell of Poughton Street vacationing in Philadelphia with her son Jack Pet Arthur Shmemons stationed in North Carolina visits his parents Mr and Mrs quack Simmons The parish of St John the Baptist forms part of these society notices
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Chicago
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Fort Myers
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Salem
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Catherine Mitchell
Poughton Street
Philadelphia
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Roosevelt era letters shape 1948 Democratic fight
The piece outlines how Roosevelt aides influenced the 1948 vice presidential contest through letters about Wallace and Byrnes. It notes a Chicago conference with Mayor Kelly and Chairman Hannegan, Roosevelt’s phone call to Byrnes, and Barkley’s withdrawal. Henry Wallace rises as liberal leader despite defeat.
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Wallace
Iowa
Agnes McLay
Birmingham
Mich
Henry A. Wallace
Chicago
Hannegan
Truman
Roosevelt
Kelly
Byrnes
C. O
Barkley
Douglas
Trean Barkley
New Desham
Henry Walace
America
Towan
Seven Die in Upstate New York Accidents This Weekend
A string of automobile crashes drownings and falls left seven people dead across upstate New York over the weekend. Victims include Grace Miner in Rochester Michael Breen and Gerald Mann in Syracuse Maude Vincent in Wolcott Clarence First in Springville Doris Jones in Salamanca Jack Lambert in Walton and others.
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Albany
Uparate New York
Rochester
Grace KH. Miner
Tellasion
Syracuse
Michael Breen
Gerald Mann
Wolcott
Troy Sailor Wounded and Others Listed in Navy Meld
Report from the Navy Department notes Troy Sailor wounded in action with a long list of relatives and shipmates also serving. Peter Magnette, a Troy resident and former athlete, is among the wounded. brothers Frank Magnetto and others serve in the Navy. Also mentioned are Granville Marine St Jos Edwards Jr and Walter J. O’Brien missing at sea. Graduation notes and a quote from George W. Adams accompany the brief.
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Anthony Magnetic
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Frank Magnetto
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Navy
Red Cross
Ste Jos O. Edwards
Granville
Marines
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Catharins O'Brien
Bradford Street
Albany
Schenectady Surgeon Under Fire Amid Trials
A chaotic report details Schenectady surgeon Mai Campbell amid wartime dispatches and courtroom filings. Defendants include Lawrence Dennis Jahgent and Maxiimillian St George as lawyers clash over representation and a defendant’s critical condition following an operation at House of Mercy Hospital.
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Washington
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Normandy
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Joseph FE. McWilliams
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Pinsitela
Mass
Eugenie Nelson
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