Rapid City Population Surges Above 17 000
Rapid City proper now estimates 17 292 residents, up 2 448 since 1940, with Greater Rapid City at 19 544. School census indicates Rapid City district ages six to twenty one total 4 323, up from 3 787 in 1941, while adjoining districts show mixed changes and one decrease. The 1940 federal census counted 13 844 in Rapid City and 16 674 in Greater Rapid City.
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Rapid City
B. B. Bergquist
Berrquist
Mahoney Addition
Upper Rapid
Cleghorn
North Additions
Wlattoon
Greater
Hermosa Site Picked for Major South Dakota Defense Install
Washington reports the War Department will establish a defense installation near Rapid City South Dakota at a cost over 3 million dollars. The Hermosa site, about 15 miles south of Rapid City, will be a large training cantonment overseen by the Fourth District Army Engineer office.
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Washington
Rep
Case
South Dakota
Republican
War Department
Repid City
Fourth District
Army Engineer Office
Ort Peck
Mont
Architectural Cnteering
Hugi and Bratherwreck
Sioux Falls
Hermosa
Rapid City
Provo
Mid City Army Air- Base
Sordid Picture In War Contracts
Washington June 23. The House committee reported uncovering evidence of waste and inflated profits in war department contracts. It urged halting cost-plus-a-fixed-fee arrangements except in unique cases and praised progress in aviation production while condemning excesses in many branches and finance. Candy manufacturers used 20 to 25 million dollars worth of dairy products in 1941.
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Washington
House Military Companttee
War Department
Andrew J. May
Democrat
Kentucky
Air Corps
Jesse Jones
RFC
Rubber Reserve Company
Cushing
Jones
Maritime Commission
Ulillodt
Flashes Of Life In Briefs From Across The Nation
A compilation of short AP items recalls puzzled parents seeking their Marines son Clarence Elliott, a humorous Paris Missouri car prank, Corporal Tufts helping a pup at Camp Allan, a Chicago man’s tribute pint for his son, and a Scotsman’s Father’s Day wire thanking for a Scotch donation.
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Ghiftin
C. T. Elliott
Jas
Clarence
San Diego
Calif—Corp
Orin Tufts
Chisago
Allan
Tuits
Chicago
Hugh Robertson
Scotsman
Hugh
Mississippi
Robertson
Nigerian chief offers sons to kill Hitler in Germany
A Nigerian bow and arrow tribe chief, visiting England, offers to send three of his strongest sons to Germany to kill Adolf Hitler. Governor Sir Bernard Bourdillon quotes the chief promising to spare three youths to end the trouble, likening the plan to stalking a jungle beast.
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London
Nigeria
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Bernard Bourdillon
England
Weather review notes cool May hinder crop growth in South Dakota
Federal meteorologist B. R. Laskowski reports a week of cool, variable rainfall across South Dakota affecting crop progress. Winter grains near maturity, rye turning in the southeast. spring grains growing north toward the North Dakota line. Corn planting and forage crops active. alfalfa yields strong. potatoes blooming east. grasshoppers hatching in the west. Stock in good to excellent condition. rainfall totals listed for numerous towns.
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South Dakota
B. R. Laskowski
North Dakota Line
Spink
Walworth
Clark County
Aberdeen
Fairfax
Huron
Lemmon
Mitchell
Mobridge
Pierre
Rapid City
Sioux Falls
Tyndell
Watertown
Yankton
Ardmore
Brookings
Faith
Milbank
Vivian
War toll rises as ships sink in Atlantic convoy patrols
The war report says Allied convoys were attacked along heavily defended North and Central American coastal waters. Twenty more United States and British merchantmen, totaling about 102000 tons, were sunk in the period. The sinking pace reflected the gravity of the evolving battle zone as enemy sea forces intensified operations.
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United States
U. S. Mary
Caribbean
Atlantic
Axis forces clash as Rommel advances toward Egypt frontier
British forces brace for major action as Axis divisions push south of Gambut toward Tobruk Bir Shegea and fort Maddalena. Rommel aims to outflank British positions while Luftwaffe and Italian units pound coastal defenses. US Liberator bombers and RAF coordinate strikes on Beri gasí Libya to disrupt supply lines and deter airborne incursions.
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London
Gambut
Tobruk
Bardia
Egypt
Hrwin Rommel
RAF
Berigasi
Reds
Greece
Crete
Rommel
Libya
el Libya
Military notes on Rommel flank harassment plan
The fragment hints at preparations to harass Rommel's exposed flank during the campaign. It suggests an expected cons actions aimed at exploiting a vulnerable position and increasing pressure on the enemy force.
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Rommel
Brownie Day Camp Opens Week of Activities
Brownie Day Camp began Tuesday with five Huron Brownies registering at nine o clock under Mrs. WH George. The morning included a sing along with Mrs. Montgomery and unit divisions for seven to ten year olds led by Betty Johnson, Lois McFadden, Margery Thorn, Payilis Gross, Norma Jean Nelson, Laura Jean Grothe and Rosemary Loder. Observations at the Fairgrounds ended at Scout House with sketching supervised by Florence Evans, Mary Jane Gilbert and Virginia Hetlinger. John Evans demonstrated fire extinguishers. After lunch, camp cleanliness was discussed by director H. M. Easton. The day featured dancing, games, story telling, and unit activities before rest hour. Bay Camp continues Wednesday and Thursday, with sessions June 30, July 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Jamen
Browne
Huron
WH. George
M. J. Gomery
He Thrall
Betty Johnson
Lois McFadden
Margery Thorn
Payilis Gross
Norma Jean Nelson
Laura Jean Grothe
Sleepy Hollow
Rosemary Loder
Delores Patterson
Fairgrounds
Scout House
Florence Evans
Mary Jane Gilbert
Virginia Hetlinger
John Evans
H. M. Easton
Bay
MacKENZIE Continues War News From Eager Fronts
London reports reinforcements arriving in the Middle East and warplanes joining the British and United States heavy bombers against Rommel. The British navy readies to strike Rommel's supply routes along the Mediterranean lane, a critical weakness he must rely on. In the Soviet front, Red Army sees withdrawals south of Kharkov, with local gains not decisive, while Nazi efforts press toward Leningrad and Moscow notes.
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Rommel
Kharkov
Moscow
Axis propaganda builds pressure as war risk grows
The piece notes that Allied lines hold a hopeful stride toward victory while Axis forces gain a favorable stance. It suggests Japan may wait for Europe to tilt before challenging Russia, but Tokyo furthers plans and troops in Manchukuo with about a million near Siberia, ready for action if Hitler falters or advances.
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Japan
Russia
Tokyo
Manchukuo
Siberian
Axis
Europe
Hitler
Siberia
Berlin
Neighborhood notes and local visits across towns
Mrs. S P Fennig and Iker mother travel to Hatfield for relative visits. Funeral for Mrs. James Crogsisnd held at Baumbach Funeral Home and burial at Woodlawn. Numerous residents in Watertown Ree Heights and surrounding areas attend trips, visits, and events including vacations, church activities, and community registrations.
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S. P. Fennig
Iker
Hatfield
Mica
James Crogsisnd
Watertown
Baumbach
Woodlawn
R.A. Perry
Watertown and
Hoyts
John Ludwig
Dempster
Doris Fenniz
A. W. Guse
Chicago
Lola
E. Ragaie
Reggie
Verong Anderson
Aurora
Flandreau
O. F. Guse
H. B. Temte
O. W. Resepow
Rutland
Rosenow
Frank Lauder
L. A. Gage
Points
California
N. Hoffman
Fort Collins
Colo
Huron College President Details Navy V-1 Training Plan
Huron College has been approved as an Accredited V-1 School. President George F. MacDougall says V-1 students are part of the Navy and should pursue education to better serve. The plan requires a minimum yearly enrollment and outlines paths to sea service, commissions, and advancement through naval training and reserve programs.
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V-1
Navy Huron College
Navy
Nan
George F. MacDougall
Huron Coliesa
Huron College
Navy Department
Tae Pin
McDougall
Naval
V- Group
McDau#2
Radio Programs Schedule Highlights Central War Time
Central War Time radio lineup includes NBC CBS and NBC networks with multiple programs. Notable entries include Eddie Cantor Kay Kyser Nelson Eddy Concert and Bing Crosby Music Hour with Major Bowes Amateurs Show as well as The Cadets and Jack Stevens Sport Talks. Scheduled times span 6:50 to 9:30 with drama, variety, news, and live performances across stations.
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NBC
Eddie Cantor
Kay Kyser
CBS
Nelson Eddy
Dr Christan
Sturluy Temple
Mansom Sharmans
Manhattan
Midniginty Basin St
Ben Bernie
Dramatic Service
Indiana Indigo
Bill Stern
The
Cadets
Blue War
Fred Waring
Amos and
Andy
Dhs
Fulton Lewis Jr
Glenn Miller
al Pearce
Dixie
Kaltenborn
Jack Stevens
Fanny Brice
Henry Algrich
Nba
Raymond Scott
Cba
Raymond Clapper
Elmer Davis
Bing Crosby
Bowes
Mexico
Big Town
E. G. Robinson
Wpon
Ramparts
Rudy Vallee
Nbc Basic
Rosemary
New Smaller Sonotons Vacuum Tabs Audicles and Modes
A compact notice outlines possible hearing aid settings including air conduction, bone conduction, and optional carbon hearing devices. It suggests taking advantage of available vials and mentions a Sonotore of Dakotas Bulse with a postal-like address in Aberdeen South Dakota.
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Sonotore
Aberdeen
South Dekotz
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New Defense Area
Howe
Laurence
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Associated Press
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R. Q
Bornhouger
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Adolf
America
Britain
Laskowski
Neighborhood News
Bryant
Leeper
Burdin
Warren
Clark Crain
Minneapolis
Alfred Kier
Blunt
American Legion Auxiliary
Peter Ericson
Blunt Grain Company
W. H. Spencer
Okobola
Eugene Palmer
Colorado
Ree Heights
Maxine Brisbane
Donna Jean Troon
Jim Tekizsen
Murda
Nadene Nicholas
Los Angeles
Charlotte Nicholas
New Hampshire
Mel
Ted Kuch
A. L Nicholas
Marion Leach
Mary McKelvey
Ruth Lackey
Bazel Stockman
Bomhoff
Nellis McLaughlin
Miller
Carl Speirs
Burdette
Helen Bushong
Redfield
Herbert Busheng
W. Harmon
Brown’s
Cor
Ing & OL Geron
B.D
Sonotone Corporation
Emiliam Brinnen
Heron
South Dakotas
Marvin Hughitt Hotel
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