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Caen is on a standstill on account of heavy rain.
From Italy small but steady gains are
reported. We are 16 miles beyond Ancona, 15 miles
from Florence and less than 4 miles from Pisa.
Our positions along the Arno are being consolidated.
Our planes made 1500 sorties, 12 planes
were destroyed and 17 are missing.
Beaufighters attacked a convoy of some 40
ships near Helgoland. 2 were sunk, 2 damaged
and 5 escort vessels were left burning.
Mosquitoes attacked Berlin and mines were
also laid, all without loss. Activity of
flying bombs continued last night and in
daylight today. Some missiles were brought down.
America troops are poring into Guam. Losses are
moderate. More
than 20000 Japanese troops are
believed to be there. As they advance the
Americans meet with stiffer resistance.
Truman is senator of Missouri.
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