American Task Force Sinks or Damages Yap Palau and Woleai
Washington reports that an American task force struck Palau Yap and Woleai in the Caroline Islands, sinking or damaging several Japanese ships at anchor. Secretary Knox said the strike began March 30 and continued to April 1 with aircraft losses noted and limited confirmed ship counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palau
Woleai
Knox
Washington
America Naval
Japan
Philippines
Alee Elrock Yap
Pgna
Palaw
Wolens
Knoa
Howaldo Paigu
Enat
Mindanao
Prigu
Valent
Yap
Juddget
Patthera
Wan Rune “Tear
Torneo Hambherk
Philipputta Islands
Fia
le Yale
Mundine
Manilé
Weld
Fredence
Qeast
Highest Praise for Elks Blood Donor Drive
Captain Howser, head of Army medical sequence, lauds Elks and Red Cross for a two day blood donor drive in Greely. About 100 donors attended despite some no shows. The Red Cross mobile unit, housed in Elks club basement, will return to Greely in May with dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley Etka
AW. Howeer
Ue Army Med Sequintahd Mra
Mary Fisnoen Edwarda
Red Crogs
Red Crose
Dlaad
Eadquarters
Howser
Greelay
Elks Club
The
Elks
Creeley
Bronday
Gresley
Tragic Well Death Of 20 Month Old Near La Salle
Tosophing Miratez, 20 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Mivelez, died after drowning in a 14 foot deep dug well near La Salle on Monday afternoon. Rescue efforts by local squads and Public Service employee Woodward failed to revive her. Coroner John Allnutt and Deputy Sheriff Glenn Relea investigated, and the body was taken to Johnston Funeral Home in Pinttengilla. The well cover indicação had edge collapse, and the child appeared to fall through an opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tosophing Miratez
Brucet Mivelez
Brown Firm
la Balle
Greeley Five
Department Rescue Squad
J. E. Woodward
Publica -Service Company
Khas
Hheritt
Woodward
Borvicu Ie
Wid
Johnston Fubéeral
Pinttegilla
Glenn Relea
Accu
Kal Meyners
Nome Ling
Federal Court Jury Gets Chaplin Case
A federal court jury in Los Angeles retired at 12 03 a m to deliberates on Charlie Chaplin's mann ad quiral case. The panel of seven women and five men faces four possible verdicts including guilty on both counts or innocent on both. The trial also covers Joan Berry and alleged moral turpitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Charlie Ghaplin
Ita
U. S
J. Fld. Ocoler
Joan Berry
New York City
Alegedly Lamoral Yurpenes
Real Willkie Test in Wisconsin Vote
Milwaukee April 4 The nation watched Wisconsins political convention results as delegates pledged to various republican prospects. The primary focus was a test for Wendell Wilkie amid his reform campaign while Democrats faced no clear challenger with Franklin D Roosevelt the sole named candidate. Delegates elected 26 national delegates, with Republicans and 24 unpledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsis
Paliticians
Weodell Wilkie
Aldemaa
Franklin D. Rooeavell
Wemncrats
Pals
Ratinr Aslegates
Republic
British Empire War Casualties Reported in Final Years
London April 4 British Empire casualties for the last four years of war total 687 159 with 165 741 killed and 169 349 wounded 74 204 missing and 270 495 prisoners of war Prime Minister Churchill disclosed new figures. American forces in the latest announcements show 173 238 casualties in about 27 months including 49 657 killed 84 033 wounded 36 321 missing and 2 163 prisoners of war The U S figures include army casualties through last March 16 Churchill cited UK totals for the four years at 109 10 with 49 780 killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chnrchill
Nevay
U. S
Churchill
Cleliian
United Kingdom
Local Prisoners of War Planned for Larimer Timber Work
German prisoners at the Greeley camp will be used in timber operations and some agriculture in northern Larimer and Jackson counties. War Manpower Commission priorities will assign jobs. three large operators expect many workers among 1,500 to 2,000 available. Firms include Michigan River Lumber Company of Walden, Cowdrey outfit, Rosch camp in western Larimore, and Backman Brothers of Fort Collins. lumber demand tied to war materials and airship munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimer
Fort Colite
Greeley Pela
Larimer County
Jackson County
Fort Colline
U. S. Employment Service
William H. Gausch
Gaasch
Gaseoh
Michigan
Rosch Campe
Laringr County
Backman Brothers
Fort Calfins
Airmen Strive on Palau and Solomons Front in Pacific Drive
Allied HQ reports Gen. MacArthur’s airmen and ground forces press the offensive across a 1,000 mile arc toward Palau and Bougainville. Daylight strikes hit Truk and Rabaul fortifications, with attacks near Darwin and in the Admiralties. Sw. Pacific commanders note bombing of targets from New Guinea to New Britain, with heavy air activity and ongoing attrition of Japanese strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
Doughs MacArthur
Tougainville
Aneiy Gatrigor
Solomons Toland
Haves
Palau
Millea
Philippines
MacArthur
Uruk
Tiwan
Toul
Impr
Darwin
Australia
Bougahiyile
Empress Augusta
Hensiguariera
New Ireland
Rabaul
New Drunty
Gdveva Island
Open Bay
New Beltnin
Wansa Bay
New Guinea
Witby
Tombers
Wewak
Madang
Associated Press
Allied
Empress Auguala Bay
Douglas Macaethur
Truk
Carolnos
Mast
Wirisla
Italian Fascists Sandwiched with German Soldiers
Allied headquarters in Nanda reports Italian fascists pushed between German units along the Rome front. Minor patrol clashes and artillery fire keep the line alert as some Italian troops are said to be integrated with German positions. A patrol penetrated near Litloris but withdrew under attack. German forces continue patrols and shelling near Cassino, including near the Des Roses Hotel, with mortars and artillery affecting rail activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanda
Rome
Tha Ine
Litloris
Cassino
Des Roses
April Notices To Be Mailed To Men For Exam
The week will see 138 notices mailed to men to report on April 17 for preindiction physical examination. North Weld territory under the governing board will receive notices as part of the monthly effort. The April total is noted as 36 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Weld Perfectlve
Missing Flags Prompt Fund Cut Threat at Sterling Theatre
Kiwanis club raised about $800 for crippled children last week through a minstrel show. Flags carried by Gracely Boy Scouts were bundled for delivery to Denver but disappeared before pickup. If returned promptly to the Sterling theatre no questions asked. otherwise nearly $100 will be deducted from the fund to cover replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanla Club
Allied Nation
Tage Immot
Sterling Theatre
Jack Brung
Gracley Boy Scouts
Tingle
Toby
Denver
Sterting
Reds Raid Petsamo port in northern Finland
Reds attacked the port of Petsamo in northern Finland and sank a transport ship. Moscow announced the raid and said several thousand tons of cargo were damaged or lost. another vessel was hardly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ruaalah Hiahea
Peatsamo
Finland
Geran
T Housand Tong Ma
Moscow
County Democratic Convention Set for June 1
County Democratic leaders announce a June 1 convention to elect delegates to the state convention in Denver on June 24, with John Wheeler as county party chairman. The state delegates will then choose national delegates in Chicago for President Roosevelt’s renomination. June dates compare with Republican caucuses and county gathering planned for April 15 in Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
John Wheeler
Chicago
Roosevelt
Gresley
Eighth Avenue
Allies Strike South Route for Hitler's Armies
The article recalls Allied attacks on supply lines through Bucharest and Budapest. It notes a letter from a battalion commanding officer commending Pvt. Richard J. Tealand for valor in action in the Marshall Islands era. It details his education, enlistment in 1942, training in San Diego, and service in the Pacific, with personal notes on his wife Ireland and their infant son Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Budapest
Hitler
God Mys
Roy M. Fratand
Kadson
Sattalion Commandig
Thely Sali
Ptc
Rlchard J. Tealand
Wwerine “Corps
Marahall
Pic
Ira- Hin Haw Beer
Darshalls
Tyvlnod
Hurtkon Klett
University of Colorado
Colorado State College of Education
Guinarina Corpa
San Diego
Elurpahootings Me
Boyanyet
Sanoa
Marshalls
Marilyn Aten
Hudson
Pre
Ireland
Richard
Mather
Eon
Hiega
Nira
Lyaland
Lis Perents
Allstar
Mra
W. J. Irwin
Feld Arillery
Puella
Fort Lupton Farm Association Urges Early Labor Applications
Fort Lupton and southern Weld county farmers were urged to file labor applications soon to ensure worker arrangements. About 125 attended the Fort Lupton Farm Improvement Association meeting led by E. B. Davis. Most labor this year is expected to be Mexican nationals housed in the Fort Lupton workers camp, with possible use of prisoners of war. Other topics included expanding the camp and adding worker housing. Applications are filed at the labor camp office run by Howard Murray. no trip to Greeley needed. An election of officers will occur at a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lupton
Weld County
Ware L. V. Toyne
Weld
Fred Ford
Farm Labor Office
Dan Smith
War Food Administration
Howard Murray
Greeley
Navy and Marine Airmen Destroy 4316 Jap Planes
Secretary Knox announced at a Bread conference that American navy and marine airmen have destroyed 4316 Japanese airplanes since the war began. He noted this total excludes enemy planes destroyed on the ground or on routes by bomber and fighter planes, and stressed the difficulty of counting ground losses. He stated the air loss ratio favors the United States with four Japanese ships destroyed in combat for each American loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presyy
Washington
Brine My” Knox
Aylatera
Saalfmire Rutt
Carriera
Enzny
Kwajalein
Eniwetox
Wotho
Wothn
Jalnit
Eide
Marshalls
Jaluit
Salvador Rebellion Suppressed in Hresie Jent Gon Capital
An attempted uprising by Maximiliana Wernandea Martinez against the government of Hresie Jent Gon broke out Sunday in Eble. The rebellion was put down immediately and quiet returned to the capital, with authorities restoring order after a center-city conflagration.
Yanks Take Ten Atolls In Marshalls Strengthen Pacific foothold
Allied forces announced further occupation of ten atolls in the Marshall Islands extending U S sovereignty to Namuruk Ebon Jaluit and more. Most captures were without resistance with some prisoners reported as light opposition was overcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalls
U. 8
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
American Forces Bay
Marshall Islands
Bit Jaiuit Atoll
Atm
Chester
Nhnitz
United States
Namu
Afilngiapalap
Namorik
Ebon
Arno
Bikini
Allied bombers strike Bucharest and Sofia fronts
Allied air forces raided Bucharest and Sofia with heavy bombings and fighter sweeps. Bombers attacked rail yards, aircraft factories, and industrial targets while Steyr and Steyr area factories faced night strikes. Budapest endured major attacks with significant rail yard damage and losses to enemy planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Heinzerling
Aled
Naples
Bucharest
U.S
Ober
Buchareat
Budapest
Hungary
Bielarest
Europe
Dimerica
Bouday
Anrinunerd
Bundy
Steyr
Austria
Mediterranean
Hitler
Ub Tint
Sofia
Bale
Aatia
Vailroad
Gero Railroad
Balkan Chancelleriea
Manfred-Welss Stent Works
RAF
Jett
Nasault
U.S. Elith Airforce
Tokal Aircraft Components
Fhota
Sudleat
Tokel
Aliaul
Jocata
Balkan
Firs
Eudy
Lvesteviay
Byere
Otley Farkessen
Libsyatova
Yugoslavia
Brad
Knin Ead Cross
Italy
Hno
Lonun
Mnes
Yegoslavia
Audnavest
OPA Cuts Tire Inspection Rules In City Notice
Washington April 4 The OPA announced a reduction in tire inspection requirements. Effective April 20 only motorists seeking replacement tires must present a tire condition certificate. All other inspections are eliminated as drivers are said to be maintaining tires well to extend life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pease
Washington
Russians Close on Three Fronts In Eastern Drive
Soviet arms breach Axis lines on three fronts driving toward Lwow and Odessa while destroying German forces. Moscow reports encirclements, 208,280 killed or captured, and 184,210 Germans killed with 24,950 captured in 28 days. Romanian rail centers threatened as Russian forces advance toward Galati and the Danube delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Cremat
London
Russian Armas
Moscow
Kumania
Toal
Odessa
Ligh
Ukev
Ukraine
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Red Army
Bhukov
Skala
Umbator
Bnovada
Ivan
Koner
Peut
Yailway
Taal
Norokot
Dengent
Dorohol
Kerpltsy
Aluo Milya
Insl
Galat
Danube River
Kishinev
Reszarabia
Capitaiita St
New York
Leon
Old Poland
Zhukov
Lopatin
Lwow
Qogokhov
Odeses
Radion
Malinovsky
Third
Downs
Kamilela
Briggsdale Man Is Missing in German Raid
Briggsdale appears in a wartime note reporting a local man missing in action after a raid over Germany on March 6. Tim Heigesdale Apell-Licut Bradden, a former Briggsdale boy, served as a lieutenant in the air corps, trained at Nebraska and Randolph Field, with overseas service of about nine months. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. Le Laycock of Briggsdale, whose family once owned local holdings now moved to Westcliffe, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heigesdale
Apell
Licut
Tim
Bradden
Driggedale
Germany
Madden
Brigesdale
Cairo
Nob
Switz
Henry Madden
Tin
Alr
U S Submarines Sunk 14 More Japanese Vessels
The Associated Press reports a navy tally of 14 additional Japanese ships sunk by American submarines, raising total confirmed sinkings to 687. The submarines targeted a range of cargo vessels and tankers along the Japanese coast, with other ships damaged or probably sunk in the broader campaign.
AFL Renews Attack On Pay Control Policy
The American Federation of Labor attacks the wartime pay control system, arguing that living costs have risen more than the 15 percent permitted under the formula. AFL's Manny Meany told a War Labor Board panel the cost of living has climbed up to 18 percent, urging changes to the wage formula to aid workers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ane
Amer Ean Federation of Labor
America
Fee
Manny
AFL
War Labor Board
Meany
Bureau of Inbot Atatistica
Nerichiture
Yugoslav Leader Sends Congratulatory Message
The Yugoslav Information Bureau reported a telegram to King Peter from War Minister General Oraje Milixavic conveying congratulations on the impending royal visit. The message hailed the people and army and wished long life for the king and queen, Alexandra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talk
Casoci
London
Yugoslav Information Bureauy
Peter
Oraje Milixtavic
Yugoslavia
Alexandra
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Wanlington
Malhine
Doplaina
Ghins
Tiska
Publ Uc
Adare Wiliams
Halgey
South Pacific
Talihtal
Pacile
Real Willkie
Wisconsin
British Empire
Talian
Petsamo
Richard Ireland
Lupton
Navy
Marine
Salvador
Toops
Batwatok
Ratik
Mexico City
Senaclo
Sferrevinn
Pohsiaher
Mexico
Weer
Whr
Colorado
Wyoming
Associated Presay
Dubno
Briggsdale
Pascal Sepulveda
Erie
Sepulveda
Sepulvyeda
Senulvad
Hatfield Chilaon
Loveloud
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