Normandy Beachhead Route Aimed at Cherbourg Peninsular Landing
Allied planners identify the Cherbourg peninsula as a prime beachhead objective for invading France. The narrow 70 mile long coast offers strong gun defenses but a foothold there could open the Seine valley toward Paris. Le Havre remains a key Atlantic terminal with a history as a major wartime harbor and landing base.
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Cape de la Hagué
Cape de Bar- Seur
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Seine Valley
Paris
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Prince
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Ashing
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Louis XVI
Britain
United States
Sentence of Cocoanut Grove Owner Upheld
The Massachusetts Supreme Court upheld Barnett Welansky's manslaughter conviction for the Cocoanut Grove fire deaths, and he remains in prison serving a 22 to 13 year term. The record also notes the trawler Cormorant set a port haul record of 455,087 pounds with crew shares of $743.73.
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Boston
Cormorant
Atlantic
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Air Reserves May Attend Colleges Under Army Program
The War Department announced a plan to allow Air Corps Enlisted Reserve members over ten years and nine months to pursue college courses under the Army Specialized Training Reserve Program. ACER members will enter selected colleges on June 1, 1944, at government expense, receive uniforms, housing, meals, and medical care, and be assigned to an IAF training center upon active duty.
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Army
Sach College
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President Leads Nation in Prayer World War II Broadcast
President Roosevelt led a nationwide radio prayer from the White House asking divine aid for the Allied relief effort and humanity. Mrs Roosevelt and their son-in-law Maj. John Boettiger joined him, while photographs of the broadcast were not permitted due to the solemn occasion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
White House
Freedom For Humanity
Anna Boettiger
Reds Gaim German Attack Is Weakening
Early today a Prussian broadcast said the Germans have suffered heavy losses recently and yesterday sent into action smaller tank and infantry forces. The report claims the Soviet and Allied communique confirms a weakening German attack in Romania.
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Gaim
Tandon
Cerr Fasi
Romania
Momcow
Allied Invasion News awaited by Europe in panic and hope
Europe awaits word of Allied landings as Nazi radio admits more invasions expected tonight. Britons feel grim confidence, neutral capitals sell special editions, Rome revels in liberation mood. The Associated Press scene captures public prayers and praise for the troops and the fastest possible turn of events.
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Lendon
Europe
Germany
Hitler
Rome
Cits
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Associated Press
Allied Landing Rumors Reach Ankara Peloponnesus
Ankara buzzed with unconfirmed reports of an Allied landing in the Peloponnesus. Turkish officials said neutrality would remain, roads were closed to foreigners, and much of the army was in maneuvers as Western Front openings stirred interest.
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Peloponnesus
Pelops
Greece
Corinth
Balkan
Turkey
Europe
Russia cheers as invasion news spreads worldwide
Reports say Russians greeted news of Allied invasion of France with loud cheering and public broadcasts. The Red Army was perceived to be preparing eastward counterattacks while diplomats anticipated growing reaction as operations unfolded.
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Moscott Upi
flRet
France
Red Army
Americans Rain Attacks on Central Pacific Bases
American bombers struck Japanese airfields and gun positions across Truk Ponape Nauru and the eastern Marshalls in weekend raids. The operations were disclosed in press release 435 issued by Admiral Chester W Nimitz commander in chief Pacific Fleet.
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Washington
Central Pacific
Truk
Ponape
Neuru
Marshalls
Chester W. Nisdix
Pacific
U S Recognizes New Regime in Ecuador
The United States grants full recognition to Ecuador's new government after the May 28 revolution. Acting Secretary of State Stettinius stated the U S trusts the regime's friendly stance toward the United Nations and its intent to fulfill international obligations.
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Washington
United States
Ecuador
Stetiajus
United Nations
Underground Shadow Army Awaits Signal in France
In occupied France a German controlled underground force prepared for a potential uprising. Allies warned readiness as radios spread propaganda to deter resistance. General Eisenhower promised a signal while Charles de Gaulle urged all able to switch sides, gather information, or resist capture.
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London
Hitler
Uhirst
France
uUsie
Alled
Dwight D. Eisernhower
Charles de Gaulle
National Committee
Saborge
Republicans and Democrats Split In New York City
In two special congressional elections in New York City districts usually Democratic, Republican Emlsworth B Buck won in the 2nd district covering Staten Island and Lower Manhattan, 214,258 to 761 unofficially. In Brooklyn’s 4th district Democrat John J Rooney defeated Republican William G Nolan 4,260 to 1,850. O’Leary previously led the 9th district after death triggered the contest.
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New York
GPI
New York City
Emlsworth B. Buck
Thomas W. Cantwell
Staten Island
Lower Manhattan
James A O'Leary
Teak
Fourth
Brooklyn
Uns
John J Rooney
American Labor Party
William G. Nolan
Conscientious Objectors Test Military Diets
New York conscientious objectors volunteer for food tests at the University of Minnesota to simulate harsh military conditions. They endure subzero to 139 degree temperatures and hard labor on treadmills to study sugar metabolism and vitamin relations.
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New York
University of Minnesota
Victory Book Campaign shipped 10 million books to armed forces
Final report by William S. Hepner shows the Victory Book Campaign distributed 10 200.715 books to Army Navy and select centers at about two cents per book. Books ranged from classics to technical fields, funded by American donors and coordinated with Red Cross USO and War Prisoners Aid and other groups.
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Eh2zimman
Ths Board
Hepner
American Red Cross
USO
Army
Navy
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Becaues
Press Cheers for Joan Ellis After False Alarm
Reports say Joan Ellis, who triggered a false Allied landings alert two days early, was cheered by cable messages and editorials nationwide. Messages from Miami and South Bend praised her, urging encouragement and noting the error.
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Joan Ellis
France
Miami
Associated Press
London
Eisenhower
Indiana
MaySeld
Allied Airborne Invasion Push Heaviest In History
Supreme Headquarters announced that over a thousand Allied planes carried troops into France, delivering the largest airborne force to date. The invasion air phase dropped 10,000 tons of bombs to clear the way for ground troops, with only about fifty German planes challenging the raid. Continuous fighter cover and night patrols safeguarded the transport, gliders, and reconnaissance units as they moved inland.
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Lonéps G — Supreme Headquarters
France
Supreme Headquarters
Youth shot by friend aided by tourniquet at hospital
Philadelphia youth Benjamin Spicer Jr. 13 appeared at Temple University Hospital for treatment after a leg wound from a companion. His friend applied a tourniquet and bandage and rode ten miles to fetch a bicycle to transport Spicer home.
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Benjamin Spicer, Jr
Temple University Hospital
Spigel
Ward's Not Essential to War Declared by Avery
Avery told a House committee that Ward's department store was not essential to the war effort and accused government agencies of backing union racketeers. He charged the NLRB and WLS with conspiring to close Ward's Chicago plant, claiming Roosevelt's seizure order was illegal and aimed to aid a black Republican. Ward's chairman was ejected from the plant during the clash.
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Sewell Avery
House
Montgomery
Ward
Chicago
Wards
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WLS
Roosevelt
Avery
Mall
Eisenhower Son Graduates as Cadet at West Point
Cadet John Eisenhower son of the invasion chief completes graduation at the U S Military Academy amid D Day era cheers. He receives his diploma from Maj Gen Francis Whyte and is commissioned second lieutenant in the infantry destined for Fort Benning for transition training.
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Sotema
U. S. Mee Lary Academy
John Eisenhower
Francis & Why
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Heutenant
Fort Bennisg. Ga
Henry Beukema
Zoninter
Omar BN. Bradley
River
Hernor
Bradley
Air Corps
Lear
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