Britain Abandons African Colony As Italians Strike Ports
Aug 18 London dispatch reports air ministry says British planes shot down seven German craft in seven days while a strategic withdrawal from Somaliland proceeds with reserves to bolster war effort. Italian arms claim a counterattack along the Jinkergus beaches and Berbera airfield with Axis troops and bombing. British forces defend, but retreat continues. Italian air and naval operations target the French coast as invasion preparation presses.
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England
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Dover
Wien
Lg Beltish Press Association
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Army Transport Takes Safest Course, Say American Officials
Washington Aug 19 The army transport American Legion is said to be taking the safest course determined by the Navy and Army officials as it carries American refugees from Europe. Sumner Welles stated the government weighs safety in operations and strategic decisions amid wartime evacuations.
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American Leston
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Greeley C of C Sets Festiva Date For Next Year
The Greeley Chamber of Commerce announced plans for next year’s festival and barbecue at Colorado State College of Education. Directors discussed lighting, decorations, and a possible convention that could bring substantial funds, with groups like the junior chamber assisting in planning and decorations.
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Chamber of Cambieres
Three Lawyers Face Disbarment In Denver Case
Denver August 19 The Colorado supreme court ordered disbarment proceedings against three lawyers. Lowol F Carey Merley Marshall and WH Gordon Howard face eight causes of action including alleged misused funds and attempting to influence court action.
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Weaitot
Coach Hancock Returns Sunday in Greeley Tale
Coach Hancock arrives in Greeley after months in Los Angeles studying at the University of Southern California on leave. He discusses football prospects, military call ups, and greeting players amid camp improvements, visiting campus with his wife and family.
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Greeley
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Hancore
Qe University of Southern Califora
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Mydullas
California
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Campig
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National Guard
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Company
Geecley National Guard
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Minventh Ardawe
Cloudbursts Strike Lower Poudre Canon Floods Reach High
Storms and cloudbursts caused a rapid inflow to the Poudre River with about 115 feet of net flow after 265 feet in flood stage. Water Commissioner W J Mes Anolly said the flood lasted two hours and noted the Mash flood affected Cache la Poudre No 2 canal. Thunderstorms in the Sawtooth region sparked fires in the national forest but firefighters contained the blaze. Continuous rain prompted concern for forested areas and a large water discharge toward the Poudre canyon gate.
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W. J. Mes Anolly
Cache la Poudes No. 2 Canal
New Equipment Space Readied For Grid Season
Plans for a grid season at College Big School detail new equipment spaces including a locker room expansion for visiting teams and a relocated office. The old equipment race area will be repurposed, and a bank of lockers will be added to improve storage and security.
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Soh Daubenmier
Wyalti
Mexicans Stop U. S. Freighter Off Mexican Coast
Mackay Radio reported an Ameren freighter Herman Fraech was stopped and boarded by a Mexican gunboat northwest of Acapulco, with orders to proceed after a boarding amid illness and confusion. The message listed 21 naval stations alerted and described the incident as a boarding in Mexican waters.
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San Francisco
Mackay Radio Company
Tony
Ameren
Herman Fraech
Arasputco
Mexico
Mackay
By & Mexicas
Anapulco
Weather colorada and Wyoming forecast brief
Weather summary reports generally fair conditions for Colorado and Wyoming. Tonight and Tuesday show warmer temperatures in the east, with highs near 82 degrees in the east. Local variations noted for sparsely populated areas and surrounding regions.
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Wyoming
East More
Tribune contest adds five prizes hundred yet to large
The Tribune announces a get acquainted contest with five new prizes bringing total awards to thirty dollars. Entrants submitted inventive entries including a cake and rolled paper canches. Judges will announce winners Tuesday afternoon in the Tribune. Merchants who advertised are invited to retain entries.
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Telbune
County Hires Dike Work Billing Sparks Commission Clash
County officials contend charges for dike work along Platte River reach $513 for 125 hours of operation. Commissioner Ford defends, claiming contractors and county employees shared duties on Wheeler Bridge project near Din Wheeler district. Budget dispute centers on revoking, adjusting, and settling the June to July billing with a conference planned.
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Livoen
Birkle
Malleyilluy
W. Richard
Denver
William Eby
Fort Calling
Anmiasinner
Bea Ther
Schuyler Ford
Ford Gaid
Vail
Soiatinag
Alka
Ifarlon
Schuyler
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Cavera
Means
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Cossmissioner
Reed
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Tadley
Cammigstoner
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Uw Wheeler
Eastisko
Adama
Eminty
Comty Commissioners
Walenburg
Wallenburg
Uni
Pat Groves
Adams County
Winchester
Voters Can Register at Polling Places August 22 23
Precincts 64 voters may register Thursday and Friday at local polling sites in Greeley and surrounding areas. County Clerk Walter Morrison notes hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and urges walkers to register in person to vote in the upcoming primary. More than 600 people already registered this week. around 20,000 remain unregistered statewide.
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Ermiary
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Ulhe County
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Chey
Micke Toyorite
Four Almazan Leaders Held in Mexico City Custody
Four Almazan leaders were detained in Mexico City amid political turmoil. Officials gave no explanation for the arrests as tensions rise over the ruling camp and calls for accountability.
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Almazan
Farm Boy Killed By Truck Near Home
Donner Aug 19 A Llbyencold County farm boy died after a truck backed into him as he sat with his father and brother on their farm 11 miles from Castlefork The boy Earl Bigle Jr died soon after seeing a physician His father backing a second truck caused the fatal accident Sheriff Buckner said the boy was crushed while trying to leap to shelter In a separate note a garden tragedy in London Mecker Mecker died after being struck by a car while tending a garden at her home in Southeast Buy bi
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Couping
Rene
Villeh Fe
Earl Bigle
Colo
George Nui
Arhich
Buckner
London
Ari
Ma Baanty
Buybi
Newspapers Back Willkie in 1940 Presidential Race
Several Baltimore and Maryland newspapers declare editorial support for Wendell Willkie in the forthcoming presidential election. The Daily News and Baltimore Sun align with his candidacy, while Roosevelt is noted as previously supported by some outlets.
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Ablengo Daily News
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Mme Navvy
Frank Moox
Wondell Li’ Whichis
Tips St
Nowa
Haltinore Sun
Winkie Asaluimnure
Naltinore Fun
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Wandell L. wWintkis
Veubiican Prasidential
Woutinea
Tha
Bim
Roosevelt
Eidher ‘bin
Ramion
Salvation Army Office Robbed Sunday Night
Police investigate a Sunday night robbery at the Salvation Army office on Seventh Street, stealing about $1 in coins and small bills from a donation box. Officers seek suspect Nubby Moore, described as a kickboxer, and note forced entry with a broken window and damaged partition.
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Salvation Weary
C. C. Hunter
Monlay
Nubby Moore
Hedner
Salvation Army
F . Polied
Jygale
Tex Wienes
Clark Faults Bullitt Speech as Treasonous
Senator Clark declares Bullitt's address a treasonous provocation urging action against Germany. He contends the speech promotes unprepared escalation and conscription, accusing it of disloyalty to U S policy and states it was echoed by officials in Philadelphia.
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Bullitt
Washington
Benathrt Clark
Wickard Succeeds Wallace in Democratic Cabinet Change
In a Roosevelt era reshuffle,Vice President Wallace nominates Paul H. Ayre? of Maryland to succeed Wickard as Undersecretary of Agriculture. Wickard had served as secretary since 1940s and Wallace’s resignation noted in a Hyde Park release.
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Washington
Claude T. Wintard
Jann Farmer
Roozevelt
Ty Silecott
Henry A. Wallace
Wickard
Roogordt
Paul 11
Aypter
Maryland
Apyuloby
Wallaca
Wallace
Hyde Park
Spitfires Rescue Pilot After Junkers Crash in England
A British Spitfire squadron, in action over England, saved a downed pilot after his Junkers craft crashed. The rescue involved the pilot escaping by parachute and reaching a cottage roof before entering a house, where local residents helped him and the air raid alert was forgotten. The incident highlights a dramatic air battle and the peril of the mission.
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Mrereh AG Mt Has
Cauadros
Galle
Han
Warnig
Grover Girl Injured in Auto Collision Near Grover
Minaitidi ionka 19 of Grover fractures right leg and suffers lacerations after a Saturday night crash that also injures Victor 22 of Grover and Hovnan Haul 64 of Greeley. Damage tallies at 225 pounds. Ming Mapkeia treated at Grealey hospital. Frank shhiojuas of Winst Street Creek and Fink of LaSalle involved in separate highway 65 collision north of Peckham.
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Grover
Victor
Grealey Hospital
Sahdais
Frank Shhiojuas
Creek
Doun Fink
LaSalle
Peckham
U S Warns German Govt Not To Sink Vansport
Washington August 13 The United States warned Germany not to sink a transport ship amid tense wartime exchanges. Reports from Potsdam and Berlin indicated protests over passenger safety and civilian tolls, as American officials pressed for restraint and adherance to international norms during the fleet’s movements.
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