Japanese report says Marines land on Makin Island repulsed
Tokyo reports that 200 American Marines landed at dawn on Makin Island in the Gilbert group but were repulsed completely. The communique from Imperial Headquarters notes the island’s geography and distances from Hawaii and the Solomon Islands, and mentions Allied bombardments and ongoing Pacific operations.
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Tokyo
Gilbert Island
Makin
sAnselald Press
Makin Island
Gilbart
Nouthwest
United States Navy
Jalutt Island
Marshall Gyong
Fon
Malte Jelin
Imperial Headquarters
Effort to Avert Aluminum Labor Vote on Strike
Labor leaders at seven Alcoa plants including Vernon California sought to block a strike amid fears of a company lockout affecting 80 thousand workers. Secretaries warned of government intervention as talks with the War Labor Board stalled and wage disputes surfaced across the aluminum industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bresay
Atvevien
Almmésut Company of America
Vernon
Calif
H. L. Weckler
Argentile
Ed Thal
Totrat Building Trades Council
Weckler
Antonireprescntatives
Pittsburgh
Fuard
Geneva St
Charles
Wan
Atrike
Gal. George
Steony
Army Corps
Iso
Inlertets
Dover
Athunlinin
New Wenslngton
Detroit
Bilgewater
Atoon
Venn
Buaxite
Ark
Budiv
N.C
Avide Bnels ‘Laa
Itis
WLU
General C. of C. Meeting Monday About the Hospital
Members of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce are invited to a general meeting Monday at noon at the Mazanit hall to discuss Greeley hospital facilities and needs. Representatives from the West County Abolition Association and coriary commissioners will attend.
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Greeley
Stockyards Case Here Dismissed
Suit brought by the State Ronvid of Black examiers against Mobilig Brothers of Rersns for 1704.95 damages from hog purchases at Sunset Sales Yard in Jane ary. Dismissed in state court Thursday on stipulation of at torneys. Plaintiffs claimed losses from alleged cattle disease and cargo issues. defendants include Clarence J. Penvot Senser Soles guu American Surety Co National Livety Co and Ny J. Wester.
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Ronvid
Petalt
Mobilig Brothers
Rersns
Clarence J. Penvot
Senser Soles Guu
American Surely Copay
National Livety Company
Aid Ny
J. Wester
Sub raids in South Atlantic pit seesaw naval clash
Reports say two merchant ships were sunk and a third submarine destroyed off Brazil and across the South Atlantic as Axis undersea raiders operate near South American waters. U S and Brazilian authorities vow convoy protection and intensified air and naval cooperation as a merchant ship captain recounts narrowly avoiding a torpedo while changing course.
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Rin de Ipierra
Flore Aleo
Geintin Vargas
Brazil
Navy
United States Naval
Warner
South Atlantic
Hie Elilp
Germans Cross the Don Amid Heavy Fighting
German forces pushed across the Don as Soviet defenses halted a northwest advance. reports say German and allied units faced fierce counterattacks with heavy casualties on both sides. Axis air support aided assaults while Soviet artillery and tanks repelled German breakthroughs near Leningrad and in the Caucasus theater.
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Henry
Cassidy
Fyeser Moacow
Germian Coreen
Eich
Don
Laarschulfenet
Kiitskaya
Scaltugend
Vaneoord
Army Nowe
Ted Star
Stellans
Pravda
Ohe Place
Vneg Fourwliee Sectov
Dan Herd
Leningrad
Adolf Hitler
Toiay
Lailwol
Toon
Husalan Taeps
Caucasus
North Central
Lake Simen
Don River
Rahey
Moscow
Volksiug
Toland
Waream
Mtubhoro
Atal Mugen
Koteluikavaki
Red Army
Bnd
War Manpower chief seeks to boost metal miner jobs
Washington Aug 21 War Manpower Commissioner Paul V McNulty announced a plan to retain metal miners for war production by making such jobs more comparable with other wartime industries. The move aims to keep skilled labor in key fields.
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Asnoeiated Press
Washington
Paul V. McNult
Married Men Face Army Reclassification Plans
Eriked fragment reports a fictional draft director Lewis B. Hereney outlining a reclassification of single men to married men for military service. He says action could start in October or by Christmas with waivers for men with dependents prioritized later.
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Evanston
Ally, &T
Mal Gen
Lewis B. Hereney
Fictonal
Reynolds
Ernest
Vaccaro
Washington
Chailina Reynolds
DNC
Sonia Military Affairs
Ius
Fils
Admiiistration
Heavy Fight Rumored Southwest of Portugal
A report from Alaarge province says a heavy naval and air battle is reported off Cape Saint Vincent southwest of Portugal. The Meparich SM did not disclose who fought, and Parliament members reported the engagement. Cape St Vincent is famed for naval history including a 1707 victory over the Steins and Nelson’s actions near the coast.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Alaarge Province
Floren
Cape Saint Vincosnt
Acuty
Cape St. Vincent
Steins
Nelson
Shing Ha
Linn
Oriders
Willkie to Tell Allies of War Production Plan
President Roosevelt outlined a plan in a press conference to let American allies know the truth about war production and unity behind the war effort. He said Wendell L. Willkie would tour the Near East and Russia, carrying messages to leaders including Stalin, to report back as minority leader of the opposition.
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Ehlent
Wendell L. Wilde
Near East
Russia
Willkie
Arabia
Roosevelt
Stalin
Wilkie
Voter May Write In Judge Anywhere On Ballot
Denver readers learn voters may write in a candidate for the supreme court vacancy on any clear space of the primary ballot. Secretary Wolter notes some counties show the vacancy notice printed, while in others voters must write the candidate name and the district office.
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Morris Clevenger
Tasscelalya Presa
Denver
Supreme Court
Tilte Otto Honk
Menton
Alate Wolter
Morrizon
Tank car use forbidden in Midwest oil move
Washington reports petroleum coordinator directs immediate restriction on railroad tank car deliveries across 20 states in the Midwest and Southwest. Estimated 5,000 to 7,000 tank cars diverted to fuel stockpiling with 100,000 barrels added to daily movement, possibly easing winter fuel needs.
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Woshington
Harald Tekea
Middle West
Tnal
Heeham
Texas
Louishina
Miasisnipul
Alatemi
Oklahom
Arkawan
Arkawan, ‘Yeas , Kentucky, Mins Curd, Kansas, Nebranka
Iowa
Inola
Lediava
Clty
Michigan
Wieronsin
Minnesota
North Dakatand
South Dakota
Reputy Coordientor Rally Daviey
Tle
New England
Enat
Washington
Mark
Ofddie
Aintes
Rogers
Petroleum Co-Ordinatat
Roger
Mel
Great Western Beet Crop Beet Checks Mailing Aug 28
Great Western Sugar company will mail nearly 300000 in extra payments for the 1941 beet crop. President Frank A Kem said checks go out August 28. Colorado Nebraska Wheatland area growers will receive about 32 cents per ton, with Billings Lovell districts at 3 cents. Total August payments bring company totals to about 16250000 plus processing tax payments, with final accounting after year end.
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Denver
Great Western Sugar Company
Frank A. Kem
Conado-Nebraska-Whestland
Wic
Billings
Mont
Lovell
Wyes
Kemp
Colorado-New Draska - Wheatland
Lavell
Kempsit
Hoyt
Suger
Three Way Battle For New York Governorship
In New York on August 31 James A. Farley led the Democrats to secure the nomination for Attorney General John J. Bennett Sr. as governor with Mead challenging him. The American Labor party indicated it may back Bennett, while Meade supporters and McGoldrick align against him. Roosevelt era politics frame the contest as Farley weighs presidential aims and Bennett pledges support for Roosevelt foreign policy.
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Fess
New York
James A. Farley
Genew
John J. Bennett, Sr
Auoter
Varilmttlee
Apening
National Democratic Club
Associated Presay
Ly Tla Democrats
Gan Mal
John J. Bennett
Labor Parte
Earings
Tamarrayr
Bennett
Gnuntor
James M. Meadley
Joseph D. McGaldrick
New York City
Spport
McCoeldrick
Henmett
Alon
Thorns E. Dewey
Shins
Mead
Farler
Hla
Roosevelt
Bla
Bernete de Wouty
Brooklyn
Nui
Train schedule notice for 4H trip from Greeley
A schedule alert states the 4H train will depart Greeley Sunday morning with 48 youths, including Crapercilig Tigges and Efras Stonill from LaSalle, requiring participants to be at Greeley station by 2230. The notice corrects a prior error in the county agent's office filing.
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Greeley
He Greey Station
Weather Outlook for Friday in Colorado
Local forecast calls for a 24 hour period with mild changes. Highs around 92 degrees, cooler overnight, scattered showers expected in the mountains and surrounding hills. Denver area may see wisps of showers, with no significant temperature swings.
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Colorado
Hed Wiley
Gale damages Port Arthur in tropical storm summary
Port Arthur and nearby Beaumont report gale impacts with shattered glass and damaged roofs. No loss of life. property damage mostly to utilities and waterfront areas. High tides and strong winds disrupt coastal neighborhoods and power lines. communications limited, four large gates and several power facilities affected.
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Port Arthur
Yaohlant Machar
Trent
Lowlanda
Coast Guard
Deaumont
Entira
Dieppe Raid Revealed Bold Allied Air and Sea Success
Allied forces struck Dieppe coast in a complex assault that overwhelmed German defenses. The day yielded heavy losses for Germany with Allied aircraft and ships inflicting damage on rail yards and coastal targets while American and British air crews reported multiple victories and high courage amid intense combat.
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Dieppe
Engllen
Nehore (i) Bargen
Aisin
Pepin
Aly
Antony
Cere
Vaasens
Bentoix
Tuveia
United Nations
War Bonds Auction Saturday Aids Weld County Volunteers
The Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a Saturday auction at Linegin Park to raise funds for war bonds and local support. Admission from 20 to 9:30 promises music by Joe Mann and a Jebel backed program, with Rod Smith as auction chairman and a committee listing Peterson, Tooth, Wheeler, Smith, Snavely, and Wilton. The event totals $9,037.25 in donations so far.
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Faswell Meir Lora
Chamber of Commerce
Weld
Linegin Park
Allowaneor
Witeh
Fongtytts
Uhe
Masic
Jebel
Denver
Isith Joe Mann
Greeley
Rod Smith
Hig
Herehard Peterson
Dr. Wit Tooth
Jnlin Wheeler
Stanley Smith
Rob Snavely
Petn Wilton
Junior Chainer
Contueree
Shank's Big Test With Robinson in New York Tonight
AP reports Shank, once a little-known western welterweight, will challenge welterweight champion Robinson at Madison Square Garden tonight. The matchup centers on Shank proving himself capable of upsetting a top rival as he pursues lucrative future bouts.
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Shank
Robinson
New York
Asociated Press
Reuben Shank
Fe Morgan
Cale
Madison Square Gavilen
Tay Wen
Suvar Toy Totinaon
Cnn
Bradt Nominated for Chief Clerk of Ration Office
Wells county and Greeley defense leaders recommended Bradt, a Greeley businessman, for chief clerk of the county and city ration office. Horcod UX was named as co-commissioner successor to Pred Soverass. Bradt already serves in the office and must be confirmed.
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Bradt
Wells County
Greeley
Jacles Taye
Horcod UX. Bradt
Pacer
Jusian St. Donn
Niind
Pred Soverass
Hyn Elell Soveire
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