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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1944
Page
5
Advancing Allied forces exposed the German west wall as a delaying obstacle rather than an absolute barrier. Experts credit D capes by sea and air bombardment, and the courage of June 6 landing troops for breaching a formidable, reinforced concrete defense with mines and crossfire along the beaches. Onions have been grown in gardens for more than 4000 years.
Col. Ernest J. Dawley, once demoted from major general to colonel for unsatisfactory performance at Salerno, is nominated for temporary brigadier general as a comeback signal. His career included roles at Camp Roberts and Camp Hood after removal in 1943. Separate inquiry concerns Maj. Gen. Henry J. F. Miller demotion over an invasion date remark and possible further disclosures.
OPA investigators will check motorists crossing the Mexican border for B and C gasoline rations at Agua Caliente races in a new enforcement drive. Enforcement Attorney Frank L. Oliver said many cars with B and C stickers attend the Sunday events. He warned similar checks could occur at Del Mar if it opens.
London reports the Eighth Air Force on D Day destroyed 429 railway cars damaged 372 military vehicles wrecked 25 locomotives bombed 14 bridges attacked 35 railroad yards and damaged one tunnel two warehouses three factories two oil tanks seven military encampments one overpass and 10 flak cars during the northern France invasion day.
North Carolina begins commercial tungsten mining marking a historic development for the state. The project expands mineral output and signals growth in local mining activity with industry interest and potential economic impacts.
Allied engineers report fake mine fields in France were a German ruse ordered to fool Rommel. German wooden bullets used against paratroopers. prisoners claim harsh treatment and morale sag among POWs. Reinforcements arrive as beaches cleared of mines and field hospitals prepare. treatment for the wounded shifts.
The Texas A and M forest service reports nearly one million tree seedlings planted across 48 counties in six months. About three quarters of the seedlings were slash pine.
An ad touts FASTEETH a non acid alkaline powder that sprinkles on plates to hold dentures firmer and more comfortable. It claims soothing cooling effects on gums and helps avoid embarrassment from loose plates, urging purchase at any drug store.
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