Allied
headquarters, Naples, June 3 (UP)—
American
troops have smashed through German positions south of Rome at many places, it was
announced officially today, capturing the fortress towns of Lanuvio
and Labico in advances to within 10 miles of the eternal city.
Valmontone,
Italy, June 2 (UP) —
The
red clay road into Valmontone was stained black today with the blood of German
and American soldiers. It was significant of the battle in which the Americans smashed Hermann Goering
troops to take this city.
Eastern
command, United States strategic air forces, Russia, June 3 (UP)
The
first American shuttle raid involving the use of bases in Russia opened up all
axis Europe including previous "blind spots"— to aerial bombardment
today on a
virtually
unlimited scale.
London,
June 3 (UP)—
The
allies announced today that Rome would be spared the ravages of war unless the
Germans elected to defend the city itself, which Berlin implied would not be
done.
MOORHEAD,
MINNESOTA. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1944
Lavunio, Labico
Taken In Drive
Against Nazi Line
Fifth Army Placed In
Strategic Position
For Push On Capital
Allied
headquarters, Naples, June 3 (UP)—
American
troops have smashed through German positions south of Rome at many places, it was
announced officially today, capturing the fortress towns of Lanuvio
and Labico in advances to within 10 miles of the eternal city.
"Troops
of the fifth army have broken through the enemy positions
south of Rome in many places, and now most of the Colli Laziali hill mass which
dominates the approaches to Rome." an official announcement said.
Red Clay Road
Into Valmontone
Stained By Blood
Men of Both Sides
Fall Before Artillery,
Machine Gun Fire
By JAMES E.
ROPER
Valmontone,
Italy, June 2 (UP) —
The
red clay road into Valmontone was stained black today with the blood of German
and American soldiers. It was significant of the battle in which the Americans smashed Hermann Goering
troops to take this city. The black splotches on the red clay were from the men
of both sides who fell before the American artillery and German machine gun
fire.
Along
the roadside lay wrecked German tanks and guns, together with ammunition and
soldiers' gear. At the outskirts of the town were sprawled several dead
Germans, their bodies dotted with swarms of green flies which hummed over their
wounds in the warm sun.
On
highway six, just east of Valmontone, there was a heap of German bodies. They
had tried to enter the town early today. But as the three trucks of German
infantry neared the town. American troops who already had cut the highway,
mowed them down with antitank guns.
Shuttle Bombing Opens Up All
Axis Europe To Heavy Raids
American Planes
Land Ât Bases
In Soviet Russia
Targets In Romania
Blasted In Mission
Deemed Successful
Eastern
command, United States strategic air forces, Russia, June 3 (UP)
The
first American shuttle raid involving the use of bases in Russia opened up all
axis Europe including previous "blind spots"— to aerial bombardment
today on a
virtually
unlimited scale.
The
initial such attack was completed yesterday when scores of Flying Fortresses,
with an escort of American Mustang and Soviet Yak fighters, landed at
newly-completed bases "somewhere in Russia" after raiding Romanian
targets selected by the Russian command.
Allies Will spare Rome
If Germans Abandon City
London,
June 3 (UP)—
The
allies announced today that Rome would be spared the ravages of war unless the
Germans elected to defend the city itself, which Berlin implied would not be
done.
General
Sir Henry Maitland Wilson, allied commander in the Mediterranean, said the
allies were interested "solely in the destruction and elimination of
German forces" in Italy and expressed hope that the enemy would not make
the "ill-considered choice" of defending Rome,
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