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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
6
David Lawrence discusses the June invasion plan and the strategic shift as Allied forces land in Europe. He argues the operation's scale, air and sea power dominance, and the expected German strain as the largest army ever moved to the continent reaches its climactic phase within 14 to 15 months.
The Mexican president by executive decree effective June 1 abolishes the siesta the four hour lunch period and orders all businesses to stay open midday Except for bull fighting cock fighting and tabasco in cuisine the decree faces strong public reaction The piece notes Roosevelt as a comparison and satirizes executive power with a Canute reference.
Paul Mallon assesses the Normandy invasion, noting German surprise, delayed alarms, and the depth of the coastal fortifications. He highlights airborne and sea landings, German counterattack timing, and the plan to push toward Paris along the Seine.
The piece traces the development of gasoline octane growth from early fluids like iso-octane in 1903 through 87 and 100 octane fuels by the 1930s. It credits iso-octane’s cost decline and polymerization advances, highlighting military and automotive uses and predicting high performance in the near future.
A Carolina Blue Ridge tale follows Zeke as he climbs from the valley post office to fetch a letter, teased by friends who mock his pace while a sunny morning prompts a jog up a steep slope. Added quotes reflect mountain humor and advice.
Washington dispatch details Vice President Wallace offering to step aside if Roosevelt seeks re election. The report notes FDRs cautious stance amid power plays by Jesse Jones and party factions. It also covers Navy Secretary Forrestals picks and congressional hearing friction with Montgomery Ward figures.
Nebraskan leaders dismiss isolationism as a dead issue while urging unity in war effort. Governor Bourke Hickenlooper notes high enlistment ratios. Illinois and Chicago cited as benchmarks for cooperation. Nebraska political scene stays quiet as Gov. Griswold faces George Olsen, a bomber plant worker who ran a unique, noncampaign campaign.
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