Arson Guilty Plea Ties Up Auto Theft Case
Russell Forsberg of Dayton pled guilty to arson in burning the stolen car used in a Grand Junction pool hall robbery. He was fined 500 dollars and paroled by District Judge Henderson. Fay Lewis and Walter Kirby, currently serving 10 years, were tied to the case.
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Fort Dodge
Russell Forsberg
Dayton
O. 3
Henderson
Fay Lewis
Walter Kirby
Grand Junction
Lewis
Kirby
Early Ball Scores Across Leagues
In the American League Philadelphia leads Chicago 8 to 2 after five innings with players Potter Hayes Lee Thresh Silvestri involved. Washington 1 St. Louis 1 in the second. Chase Early Auker Swift. Detroit 5 New York 4 in the fifth. Newson Benton Tebbetts Bauer Hadley Dickey. Cleveland 5 Boston 3 in the sixth. Milner Hemsley Harris Bagby Desautels. National League New York Chicago game postponed due to rain.
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Chicago
Potter
Hayes
Lee
Thresh
Silvestri
Washington
St. Louis
Chase
Early
Auker
Swift
Detroit
New York
Newson
Benton
Tebbetts
Bauer
Hadley
Dickey
Clevland
Boston
Milner
Hemsley
Harris
Bagby
Desautels
Weather Outlook for Town and Nebraska Regions
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with showers in northeast portions tonight. Cooler tonight in southeast areas and slightly warmer Thursday in the south and east. In Nebraska, unsettled northeast tonight with not so cool Burwell area, then somewhat cooler Thursday in the northwest.
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Nebraska
Burwell
Navy awards contracts for 22 vessels including two battleships
The navy announced contracts for 22 vessels at about 327.2 million dollars, including two 45,000 ton battleships built by government yards and 11 other ships. Private yards will construct nine vessels, while the government builds the two battleships plus destroyers submarines seaplane tenders and more. The move comes as defense plans expand and allied countries seek former U S destroyers.
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Washington
Navy Today
Ask Militia Authority
Navy Yards
War Department
Anchorage
Alaska
Department
White House
Congress
House
Military Affairs Committee
North
South America
Miss Phyllia Otto Advances In Trans Miss Golf
At Glen Echo country club Phyllia Otto 15 of Atlanta Jr. high school wins 8 and 6 over Mrs Chester Keating St Joseph Mo to reach quarter finals in the Trans Mississsippi golf championship. Patty Berg defending champion 5 and 3 over Mahlon Wallace. Betty Jameson 6 and 5 over Georgia Dexheimer. Kay Pearson 3 and 2 over Kathleen Carey. Shirley Ann Johnson 6 and 5 over Lillian Zech. Jeanne Cline 16 from Bloomington Ill eliminated by Marion Miley Lexington Ky 7 and 6.
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St. Louis
Phyllia Otto
Atlantic, Jr
Glen Echo Country Club
Chester Keating
St. Joseph
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Mahlon B. Wallace
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Texas
Georgia Dexheimer
Kay Pearson
Houston
Tex
Kathleen Carey
Cedar Rapids
Shirley Ann Johnson
Chicago
Lillian Zech
Niles Center
Jeanne Cline
Bloomington
Marion Miley
Lexington
Miss Miley
WPA approves paving project for Atlantic schools
Coun cil Bluffs WPA office reports presidential approval of a 15137 dollar project for landscaping and walks around Atlantic High School. W R Jones, school board president, notes plans include a 24 foot concrete sidewalk around the building with possible blacktop parking, to be completed after paving.
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WPA
Council Bluffs
Atlantic Schools
Independent School District
W. R. Jones
Jones
Eleventh Street
Ford Plant Nears Production of New Military Airplane Motors
In Dearborn Michigan Edsel Ford reports the Ford plant has tooling ready to build an improved high powered engine for fighting and pursuit planes. The design combines top British and American engine qualities and actual manufacture hinges on government contract awards. Also noted, Howard Kluever, Masonic lodge master, left for Davenport to attend grand lodge.
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Dearborn
Mich
I. N
Henry Ford
Ford
Edsel Ford
Grand Lodge
Howard Kluever
Masonic Lodge
Davenport
Women golfers advance to quarter finals in match play
Mrs. H. D. Sterrett of Hutchinson Kansas and Mrs. Russell Mann of Milwaukee moved into the quarter finals after two close wins. Sterrett beat Jo MacRae of Ames 2 and 1 while Mann defeated 18 year old Sarah Adams of Richmond Kentucky 1 up.
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H. D. Sterrett
Hutchinson
Kan
Russell Mann
Milwaukee
Shipping routes reshaped as Roosevelt bars Med to U S vessels
President Roosevelt extends the belligerent zone after Italy joins the war closing the Mediterranean to American flag ships. Only limited Atlantic approaches to Spain and Portugal remain open and about 45 vessels in the southern European trade are cut off from the Mediterranean while some may shift to New York to open ports.
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United States
Germany
Italy
Washington
Europe
Roosevelt
Mediterranean
Portugal
Spain
Morocco
Red Sea
U. S
New York
War Relief Fund Passes $200 Mark In Atlantic Today
The Red Cross war relief fund in Atlantic totals $202.70 after five contributions totaling $31. The News-Telegraph collects funds to aid civilian war victims in Europe. Cass county seeks its $1,620 quota as delegates head to the state 4 H convention in Ames with Mikee Cole and Viola Joyce among attendees.
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Red Cross War Relief Fund
Atlantic
News-Telegraph
Red Cross
Europe
Cass County
Deborah Franklin
N.A.R
Winifred Walters
O. A. Otto
John P. Anderson
Atlantic State Bank
Ames
Mikee Cole
New County
Viola Joyce
Rain Deluge Boosts June Soil Moisture Across Area
Over an inch and a half of rain drenched the region, aiding cornfields as moisture soaked into the soil. Official gauges recorded 1.55 inches with Anita reporting 1.75, marking the second heavy June shower in four days. Temperatures ran three degrees below normal with forecasts for showers in the northeast and cooler temps in the south.
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Atlantic
Roy L. Fancolly
Anita
Des Moines Woman Killed In Traffic Collision
Des Moines records its 15th traffic death of the year as 63 year old Mrs Jacob Coleman was struck crossing a street by a car driven by 19 year old Eldon Gould. Police say she appeared confused and stopped in front of the vehicle. Gould stopped within a car length. Survived by husband Esley and three daughters Velta McCoy Mildred Coleman and Wilma Rovimette.
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Des Moines
Jacob Coleman
Eldon Gould
Gould
Coleman
Esley
Velta McCoy
Mildred Coleman
Es Moines
Wilma Rovimette
Johnston
Malone Confirmed as Atlantic Postmaster
Washington June 12 Charles E Malone won senate confirmation as postmaster at Atlantic. The nomination was approved late yesterday following a favorable committee and floor vote.
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Washington, D. C
Charles E. Malone
Atlantic
United States Senate
Nazi Troops Take Chateau Thierry Reims and Rouen
German forces claimed rapid advances across France as Nazi troops seized Chateau Thierry Reims and Rouen. The German blitzkrieg pressed toward Paris with hundreds of divisions reported in action while Turkey weighed peace or war amid global conflict signals.
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Reims
Rouen
International News Service
Arctic Circle
Equator
Near East
Egypt
Italy
France
Meuse
Germany
Paris
Ismet Inonu
Turkey
Senlis
Seine
Vernon
Alps
Aisne
Soissons
Forte
Milan
Fere
Marne
Meaux
Desperate Gamble in France Sees German Push Near Paris
French authorities report a peak German drive in France with tanks in action and attempts at a Seine crossing near Rouen and Vernon. French counterattacks resume near Ver non as Paris defenses tighten, while Italy hesitates on Alpine action. Missouri visit ends in Salem with Knarr family.
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France
Germany
Hitler
Paris
Compiegne
Noyon
Siassons
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Front Line War Bulletins From Across the World
A compilation of World War II briefings: South Africa reports heavy bombing of Italian targets in Ethiopia with substantial damage and a direct hit on transport sheds. Polish submarine Orzel presumed lost. Australian cruiser sinks Italian steamer Romolo after setting it afire. Calabia seized in Calcutta. Ventimiglia bridge destroyed by Italian troops. Britain and Japan reach agreement on Tientsin issue. Soviet embassy in Chungking bombed during raid. Alexandria broadcasts air raid alert. Romanian authorities halt Black Sea shipping and order port returns. Turkey shipping suspended.
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Union of South Africa
Ethiopia
Union
Turin
Milan
Malta
Libya
Italy
Galeasto Ciano
Telefrago
London
I. N
Genoa
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Great Britain
England
Germany admits halting liner Washington
Berlin reports the German government acknowledged that a German submarine stopped the refugee liner Washington off Portugal after receiving a note from Washington about planned calls at Bordeaux and Lisbon. An official statement says the commander acted correctly, mistaking the Washington for a Greek vessel attempting escape. The U S state department notes the message may not have reached Berlin in time.
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Berlin
N. S
United States
Washington
Portugal
State Department
Germany
Bordeaux
Lisbon
Bombs in Geneva area identified as British
Geneva reports that bombs that killed four people in the Geneva region were British after an official investigation. The Renens station bombing killed two. in Geneva city a soldier and a woman died and 19 were wounded as seven bombs exploded, with heavy-caliber blasts.
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Geneva
Renens
Lake Geneva
London
Switzerland
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