Churchill outlines looming Allied invasion in Europe
Prime Minister Churchill in the House of Commons confirms large scale Allied offensive plans and intensified air war against Germany. He notes agreed forward steps from Washington and North Africa and emphasizes pressure on the U boat menace while avoiding over confidence. He mentions resonant Far Eastern efforts and support to China Australia and New Zealand.
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German Officers Count Hours For Allies Invasion
Berlin sources say Nazi leaders monitor every hour for an Allied landfall with submarines aiding disruption. They expect varied coastal assaults from Belgium to the Balkans and note Italy could face a Mediterranean outset with well equipped Allied forces. London reports a failed raid on Lampedusa with British Commandos.
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John Colburn
Stockholm
Berlin
Stockholms Tidningen
Belgium
French
France
Italy
Balkans
Svenska Dagbladet
Kurt Psiesser
Mediterranean
Zoot Suit Disorder Strips Downtown in Los Angeles
Civil and military police cleared downtown Los Angeles after a night of disorders as sailors and soldiers, aided by a fleet of jeeps, hunted for zoot suit wearers. At least 24 civilians, 11 sailors, and five soldiers were jailed for disturbing the peace and unlawful assembly.
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Navy
Eleator
inter-American Affairs
Washdrene
Murray
George Gleason
US fighter planes down 19 Japanese Zeros near Russell Islands
US Navy reports 19 Japanese Zero fighters shot down and six damaged near the Russell Islands in the Solomons. Seven U.S. planes were lost with three pilots saved. The action occurred June 7 in the Russell Islands area, northwest of Guadalcanal, amid broader Pacific fighting.
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Washington
United States
Russell Islands
Solomons
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Solomon Islands
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U. S
North Pacific
Attu Island
Chichagof Valley
Guadalcanal
Bougainville Island
Victory Gardens Prove Worth While For All Citizens
Mr Winchester notes that even small plots yield value when cultivated providing fun for office bound workers and physical and educational benefits. Former fish stories fade as boys brag about vegetables. gardens offer rich returns as executive fronts grow lean. After the war many may abandon the tin can era.
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Victory Garden
Berryville 25 Seniors Graduated Today In Army-Backed Ceremony
Twenty five Berryville seniors graduated today at the high school with Army-supported classes and a merged commencement. Miss Gay Levi led the program with offerings from the Glee Club, Miss Lorraine Russell read the class poem, and Miss Eloise Rosenberry delivered the last will and testament.
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Mary Unruh
E. D. Vaughan
Gay Levi
Glee Club
Louise Barnett
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Lorraine Russell
George D. Grove
Martha Jane Jones
Eloise Rosenberry
King And Nimitz Hold Conference On Navy Strategy
Washington June 8 Admiral Ernest J King conferred on war plans with Admiral Chester W Nimitz in the west coast talks linked to North Africa conferences by Marshall and Eisenhower. Secretary Knox said Nimitz was on the west coast for conferences and noted ongoing strengthening of the Pacific fleet.
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Chester W. Nimitz
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Service Bonuses Proposed By Baldwin for WWII Veterans
Representative Baldwin proposes a postwar service bonus of at least 100 dollars per year of service. The plan would create a lump sum credit of 8.33 dollars for each month served, with ongoing monthly deposits for enlisted personnel and seamen, and a five percent deduction from base pay for officers added to the lump sum in a veterans fund.
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Veterans’ Fund
Clarke County Chamber names directors for 1943 44
Clarke County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and luncheon at the Parish House in Berryville yesterday. New directors named for the year ending June 30 1944 include J C Brubaker Charles J Enders William P Green G O Bryan Oscar Ramsburg and Maurice F Wisecarver.
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Clarke County
Joseph F. Moore
A. Robertson
War of Attrition On in Russia Gorki Bombing Update
German raids claim fires and heavy explosives seal another night attack on Gorki east of Moscow along the Volga. American correspondents note shifting fronts and foretell imminent major action as Ford engineers helped build a major factory near Gorki.
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Churchill Party Came Over With German Captives
An eastern Canadian port reports the convoy bringing Prime Minister Churchill and German prisoners of war to the United States. The voyage featured Churchill hidden from view as guards feared public reaction while German captives mockingly predicted Axis defeat in Africa. Eight prisoners briefly escaped into harbor water but were recaptured.
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Turtle shell initials point to 1943 Zepp burial
W Brill of Star Tannery found a turtle with initials S H 1877 while visiting Branson Feathers on Sunday June 6. He believes it refers to Samuel Herbaugh who died May 29 1943 and was buried at St James Lutheran Church near Zepp.
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Star Tannery
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Branson Feathers
War Meat Board to Request Weekly Slaughter Reports
The War Meat Board created by the War Food Administration calls for weekly reports from commercial slaughterers on the number and live weight of animals slaughtered. Chairman Reed says this will help direct fairer civilian and military meat distributions and evaluate ongoing supply and demand issues.
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Churchill hints at imminent Allied invasion in Europe
Prime Minister Churchill bluntly forecasts a large scale amphibious operation. The Rome radio claims British sea borne forces attempted a landing on Lampedusa off Tunisia, not yet confirmed by Allies. Moscow sees near zero hour for a summer offensive with German thrusts in four sectors. Berlin shifts to offensive talk as Soviet attack on northern Finland aligns with a western strike. Inonu of Turkey promises mobilization if needed. Argentina's military government vows neutrality for now and cooperation with American nations.
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Berlin
Italy
Lampedusa
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Tuenisian
Sicily
Mediterranean
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Associated Press
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Germany
Finland
Chiang Kai-Shek declares rice bowl safe after Yangtze victory
Chungking reports Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek achieved a major victory in the upper Yangtze counter-offensive against Japan. The victory is described as ensuring China’s rice bowl remains secure, ending fears of famine or surrender.
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Chungking
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Yangtze River
Heavy Allied Attacks Reported in North Africa and Sicily
British troops raid described as by about five companies with claims of sevens sunk and attackers destroyed. German and Italian communiques boast 100 percent testing of resistance while Italian forces defend home territory. In Sicily Messina Pantelleria and Pantelleria area faced air strikes with considerable damage. Pantelleria reports fighter air action and smoke observed.
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Messina
Sicily
Trapani
Panteria
Curb Market Opens Tomorrow At Parm and Home Market
Tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock the Parm and Home Market will open offering garden and farm products. Grover Schlack serves as market master as farmers and farm men are expected to attend with a variety of goods.
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Grover Schlack
Wanted Used Ice Boxes Call 3232
Classified notice seeking used ice boxes with a contact at W. B. Snider. Short request notes a telephone line 3232 and the ad appears to target local sellers for immediate pickup.
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W. B. Snider
Curiously Held Clothes Prompt Removals at St. near Piccadilly
A note demands the removal of clothing items held due to age concerns. If not removed, the items will be processed by Piccadilly St. Cleaners. The message cites a six three one page and nine t terms as identifiers.
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