17 Jun 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Sat, 17 Jun 1944
Rained, overcast, muggy.
4 cigs, 1 matches issued Y1.97.
Kyushu, the Southern Island of Japan raided 2am 16th. Turkish Foreign Minister resigned 15th. US forces succeeded in landing on Sai-pan Island in Mariana Group 15th. All news indicates stepping up of our pressure on all fronts.
Brightened during afternoon.
With Steve pm.
