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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
7
A Russian writer notes Allied forces landing in Normandy on June 6 1940 and praises Allied gallantry while citing Soviet resolve. He foresees a concerted assault on Germany from east west and south and predicts victory and a peaceful dawn.
Conferees on the GI bill of rights have agreed on maximum educational benefits of 500 dollars a year for up to four years to aid veterans whose studies were interrupted by military service. Senator Lucas said the language ensures no new federal controls over state education systems, while other sections remain to be resolved.
June 9 Phoenix report says Gov Osborn proclaims June 12 to July 8 as the fifth war loan campaign. He calls Americans to support the armed forces and Allied forces in Europe and urges citizens to rally early to meet the $32,000,000 quota.
Gen Claire Chennault may lead Allied aces in China with a claimed 20 to 30 planes in one month. Col Robert L Scott said the Flying Tigers downed 394 Japanese planes. he noted sand lot fighting and a tactic of repainting aircraft noses to deceive the enemy.
A tribute highlights the men and women engaged in the high assignment of liberation. The article praises their courage, endurance, and steadfast service during a defining period.
Vice Admiral McIntire reported Roosevelt in better physical condition than the average man of his age. The president, 62, benefited from a spring South Carolina vacation and feels substantially healthier than a year ago. The doctor called the vacation a success and said health has improved.
Tokyo radio claims Chennault’s forces boasted airpower in the theater but Chennault joked that they had only 16 planes. Scott, Georgia born pilot and author of God Is My Co-Pilot, had shot down 13 Japanese aircraft and destroyed others on the ground.
The leaning tower of Pisa started to tilt during construction in the mid fourteenth century, indicating early instability in its foundations and design.
CHUNGKING June 9 Heavy fighting for Changsha with high casualties reported by the Chinese high command. Japanese forces reportedly advanced from the north to within about nine and a half miles of the city. In Honan province Japanese attacked and were repulsed southwest of Taying, a railway town east of Tungkwan. Three battered Chinese divisions broke out of Loyang May 25 and joined forces east of Lushih.
North Africa duty brings S/Sgt. Joe M Baer of Clintonville Wis to feed top brass. He served canned ham with pineapple, sweet potatoes and apple cobbler to President Roosevelt and five leading generals in the European theater. They praised his cooking.
The text notes Wisconsin lumberjacks are now stationed at Fort Sheridan and mentions an electron microscope capable of photographing particles as small as 1/500,000,000 of an inch.
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