Burma Road Battle Surges as Japs Target U S Air Bases
Chinese forces and Japanese mechanized columns clash along the Burma road at Chefang near the frontier as Japan aims for American air bases in Yunnan. Reinforcements rush to Paoshan while United States support and air defense intensify.
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Burma Road
China
U.S
Chungking
Burma
Chefang
Yunnan
Wanting
Panshan
Yungchang
Mangshin
Paoshan
Burma-China
Kunming
Salween
United States
Joseph Stilwell
Yunnan Province
AVG
Japan
Kiangsi
Chekiang
Eastern China
Irrawaddy
Chindwin
Mandalay
Bhamo
Ban on Great Lakes grain shipments extended after May 15
Washington announced that all grain shipments over the Great Lakes after May 15 are prohibited except by special permit to free space for iron ore movement. Defense Transportation Director Joseph B. Eastman said about 340 ships and numerous mixed carriers are affected, with ore tonnage anticipated near 90 million tons for the season.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Defense Transportation
Joseph B Eastman
Eastman
Allow Renting of Used Typewriters News Update
Washington AP reports that persons or businesses may rent used typewriters directly from dealers. OPA clarifies rationing rules permit unrestricted rental but prohibit purchasing new or used machines except via rationing certificates and reserves government recall rights if defense needs arise.
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Washington
OPA
Saves Ring but It Costs Him Finger
In Long Beach California Nick A Perisick resisted two holdup men who stole $79. One robber attempted to take his diamond ring, slashed his left little finger, and the injury required amputation after doctors could not save the digit. The ordeal ended with Perisick's finger severed for the ring.
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Long Beach
Calif
Nick A. Perisick
Perisick
Nick
Man upbraids officer over removed stop signs
A Kansas City man scolded Lieut Barney Mahoney after police removed stop signs at an intersection. He complained drivers were ignoring the new situation and urged heightened caution.
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Kansas City
Barney Mahoney
Disgruntled Complainant Objects To Bus Service Delays
A complainant voices frustration as Mahoney prepares to assure an investigation. The critic notes past rides were available when buses stopped, but that practice has ended, describing the current service as disgraceful.
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Mahoney
British Lase Cruiser On Red Convoy Route
A British 10 000 ton cruiser Edinburgh and four merchant ships were lost during Arctic Ocean actions against German destroyers submarines and planes as convoys to Russia succeeded in delivering vital supplies. The Edinburgh reportedly took torpedo hits and was sunk after fighting off multiple German destroyers. one destroyer was sunk and another damaged in the prolonged engagements.
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London
Great Britain
Edinburgh
Admiralty
Red Army
Berlin
Russia
War Production Board bans copper use in civilian goods
The War Production Board prohibits copper brass and bronze after May 31 in over 100 civilian items including pins Christmas tree bulbs neon signs and musical instruments. The order halts production of many items with no copper substitutes found and may cause pin shortages while steel pins continue at limited output.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
City to waterproof Bever Reservoir roof
City council votes to spend 2000 to 3000 dollars for materials to waterproof the cement slab roof of Bever park reservoir completed in 1923. Water works officials say sealing is needed to prevent water seepage and protect public health. Councilman Lou Burgus notes dirt must be removed and cracks caulked.
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Bever Park
Lou Burgus
Debate Awards at Franklin High School
Franklin high school coach B. H. Byers presented five varsity and six freshman sophomore debate awards at an assembly. Varsity recipients were David Ring Gordon Fennell Norman Dake Keith Deal and Lawrence England. Freshman sophomore monograms went to Dean Ring Dale Morgan Val Jean Prather Frederick Ely Geraldine Hart and Janice Clark.
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B. H. Byers
Franklin High School
David Ring
Gordon Fennell
Norman Dake
Keith Deal
Lawrence England
Dean Ring
Dale Morgan
Val Jean Prather
Frederick Ely
Geraldine Hart
Janice Clark
Fennell
Dake
Franklin
Courthouse Sees Sixteen Suits Filed Over Crash and Marital Actions
Sixteen cases filed in district court Wednesday include five suits totaling 850,027 87 against Witwer Grocer and driver Cliff Edwards over an August crash involving Lillian Hennessey and a Witwer semi truck. Separate actions seek divorce and annulment, alimony and support for spouses, and temporary court costs.
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Witwer Grocer Company
Witwer Grocer
Cliff Edwards
Lillian RB
Hennessey
Edwards
Witwer
Eva McDermott
Dorothy Erust Frey
George F. Hennessey
R. E. McDermott
McDermott
Court actions seek various judgments and alimony claims
Mahlan Mills and Kenneth Mills sue for 170.88 judgment against Joe and Helen Story for a December 1931 furnace purchase with costs and interest. Lloyd McAfee is arrested for false utterance of a check. W L Crissman and Bleakley sue Reuel and Mabel Sayers for 495 for legal services. Alma M Wilson named administratrix of Milo Chihak estate with $2000 bond. One half interest in property shared by litigants. McGuire asserts lien to secure $720 alimony from divorce decree.
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Mahlan M Mills
Kenneth Mills
Central City
A. D Mills and Company
Joe
Helen Story
W.L. Crissman
David G. Bleakley
Reuel
Mabel Sayers
McGuire
McGuire Sues to Sell Property in Additions
Mabel McGuire files suit in district court seeking sale of property located in McClenahan and Buchanan’s additions. The petition names Frank McGuire as
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Mabel McGuire
McClenahan and Buchanan
Frank McGuire
Marathon Finance sues for 18677 judgment in district court
The Marathon Finance corporation filed a suit in district court seeking a 186.77 judgment against Harold E. Nold and Clifford and Evelyn Hanelsen on a promissory note allegedly given to the plaintiff on December 9, 1940.
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Marathon Finance Corpora Lion
Harold E. Nold
Clifford
Evelyn Hanelson
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