Germany Loses 23 Million Men and 60 Satellite Divisions
An Associated Press report from Pals notes Germany’s army has suffered about 2,000,000 losses in six months, with 60 satellite divisions now aiding the fight. It cites figures for wounded and captured in France, Russia, and Italy, warning of a critical manpower shortage and the impact on Western Front strength. Satellite nations listed include Holland, Norway, Denmark, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Hungary, and Neo-Fascist Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Presa
Pals
Garrian
Elx Montis
Melita Nota
Sony
Goreanaus
Tontelt
Gerwen
Fetvength
France
Italy
Srn
Freweh
Intlans
Flitland
Thomania
Bulgaria
Discussion Group Meets This Evening
Digaission Group meets at Angell's tea room Wednesday to discuss report on state institutions. W Aldo Carlan chairs interim committees with Dr George Praaier and Dr Earls Rogge, Capt Andrew Wilson of the British army on program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Aldo Carlaon
Be Tnterim
Caltego
Earls A. Rogge
Angell
Andrew Wilson
Dritieh Army
Mscussion
Cupl
Wilson
Denver
X Toter
Fresiér
Rugg
Mea
Atata Institutane
Thenlerim
Farm Items Get Higher Priority for AA-2 Ratings
The War Production Board announced a higher priority AA-2 rating for purchasing electric motors and repair parts used by farmers. Previously AA-4 ratings applied to such products. AA-2 items include belts, blades, chains, pumps, rivets, switches, incubator thermometers, tubing, and wood parts for farm machinery.
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Washington
Dre
War Production Board
Malleale
Teria
English Diplomat Is Killed Mysteriously
English diplomat Bir Brie Tateh, a leading British authority on China, was found dead on his Norfolk estate after a gun attack. An inquest began but was adjourned to January 8 as police narrowed inquiries to a particular unit. evidence included chewing gum, a fatal bullet, and ten .30 caliber cartridge cases.
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Presa
China
Garner
Sell
Deaths and Funerals notices for Keith family
Deaths and Funerals notice for Delbert A. Keith aged 8 percent of Hereford area. Husband of Katherine Keith, father of Bertrand Keith Hereford, Berenice Golgarth Purcell, George Barnes Lar emie Wye, and Gladys Ayars Grover. Brother of Marsin Bingham Montpelier Vermont. Funeral services Thursday at 292m from Prairie Center Sunday School rooms. Interment at Fulmerment Eaton cemetery.
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Keith Delbert A. Keith
S. W
Hereford
Katherine Keith
Bertrand Keith
Berenice Golgarth
Purcell
George Barnes
Laremie
Wye
Gladys Ayars
Grover
Marsin Bingham
Monthester
Vermont
Prairie Center
Fulerment
Eaton Cemetery
Mass Maude A Harris Rites in Loveland Nebraska
Mass Harris of 1705 Falratres Road mother of C Fasieck Brash Nebraska Pawl Harris Alame orda North Alabama Kenneth Harris 1990 191% Ave Greenley Loveland sister of Moss Pickering Midden Nebraska Leonard Pickering Kansas City Missouri Charles Pickering Loveland Colorado Lena Dadline and Gulletta both of Wopin Missouri funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday Iron Stamnond Mortuary Loveland Colorado interment Loveland.
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Barris
Maude A. Horria
Falratres Road
C. Fasieck
Brash
Pawl Varris
Alameorda
N. AL
Kenneth Jarris
Ave. Greeley
Moss Pickering
Mioden
Nebr
Leonard Pickering
Kansas City
Charles Pickering
Loveland
Golo
Aiia
Whl
Gulletta
Mra
Lena Dadline
Wopiin
Stamnond Mortuary
Colo
Joterment Loveland
U S Agents Seize Colorado Honor Liquor Case
Federal agents announced the confiscation of 1 718 cases of Honor whiskey in a Southeast Colorado operation alleging unauthorized wholesale trading. Officials named investigators Lowhes Walsh Buckese and A V Anderson as agent in charge.
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Denver
Hqnor
Heselaives
Wade
Colorado
Lowhes
Walsh, Buckese and Body
A.V. Anderson
Watt
Sharp Drop in Farm Phones Across the United States
A Federal Communications Commission report shows farm telephones fell 13.7 percent from 1920 to 1940, despite overall rural phone growth. The decline stems from rising costs, fewer independent carriers, and increased regulation by the Bell System, with regional variations in farm telephone density and economics.
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Washington
Ber B
United States
Federal
Cammuniita- Hons Gammifasian Wisclosey
F.C
Fg Sts
Farme Hind
F.c.crapers Daclarea
Hell
F.C.C
Mount Hood Destroyed In Central Pacific Explosion
The 3733 ton Naval ammunition ship Mount Hood blew up at an advanced base in the Central Pacific. Commander Harold Agnew Turner of Palm City California was reported missing. Other vessels lost to enemy action included minesweepers MS 19 and YWS 35, landing craft infantry 459, and rotor torpedo boat PT 363.
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Washington
Brg
Mount Hood
Central Pacific
Navy
Iarold Agnew Tarner
Palm City
Calift
Planes deliver botulism serum after Sidney deaths
A Civil Air Patrol courier plane from Denver arrived in Sidney, Nebraska, with botulism serum for two local women hospitalized after food poisoning from home canned corn. The corn is linked to two prior deaths in Grand Island and Sidney. Dr Dowart of Sliney reported confirmed botulism pending lab analysis.
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Denver
Sidney
Amamneinies
Franel - Sidney
Botuilam Aerum
Civil Air Patrol
Danver
Be Hove
C. BE. Dowart
Sliney
Mes. A. Brown
Grand Island
Melvin Brown
Sidney la Lesa
C. E. Bennett
R. Webster
Terracing to boost dryland yields between Greeley and Loveland
Fort Collins expert urges terrace work on about 40 000 acres of dryland between Loveland and the Greeley area to curb erosion and lift yields. Contour farming with terraces plus centering cultivation could raise grain output by hundreds of pounds per acre, according to conservationist Stanbury.
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Greeley
Loveland
Fort Collins
Stanabury
Sait. Conservation ‘Service
Stausbury
Cory
Aevon
Stanbury Sach
Spit Congervation Service
Anon
Ilia
Mr. Stousbury
Aviation Pact Wins Quick Approval at Conference
Chicago December 5 The aviation pact for international cooperation in air transport and opening the way to treaties for commercial aircraft received rapid approval at the World Aviation conference.
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Chicago
Trea Ekles
Corporations Top Sixth War Loan Effort Sets Record
Wantington and Dac report corporations leading the sixth war loan drive surpassing prior totals. Individual bond buyers and the 6 million volunteers were urged to attend more heavily to boost purchases. Total corporate and individual sales reached billions with quotas and totals from the drive varying in reported figures.
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Wantington
Dac
Nowe
Arller
Agla
Denverite Bags 3 More Planes over Barlin
West Point graduate Maj. Wiligmj Hovde led the effort in a major aerial battle over Barlin, downing five enemy fighters and sharing another with his wingman. Lt. Arthur K. Alexander of Hollywood added a victory, boosting Hovde’s total to 10 74. Col. John H. Lowell of Denver claimed three more, bringing his total to six aerial victories and seven ground destroyals.
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Associated Press
Londons
Dee
West
Point
Maj
Wiligm'j
Hovde
Crookaton
Minn
Barlin
Arthur
Alexander
Hollywood
Calif
John H. Lowell
Denver
Calo
Pat Arthur Jeffrey
San Francisco
Regain! Village Near Kwaiying Reclaimed by Chinese Troops
Chinese command said forces retook Pachni, a railway town 76 miles southeast of Kwaiying, as Japanese troops fell back toward Pachat. Reported fighting continued near Tushan and Chiai with Chinese claiming gains in Hunan and Japanese retreats.
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Chungking
Aghway
Pachni
Kwaiying
Painta
Kyelyang
Ian
Orthwest
China
Chineas
Hunan
Tushan
Ewélyang
Beeen Tushar
Chiai
Pannellion
Alonday Mari
Ae -Amatler
Edinmn
House Defies FR Freezes Payroll Tax Passage
In Washington today the House passed legislation to raise old age insurance taxes, sending the bill to the Senate by a 262 to 720 vote. The measure would lift the tax on employers and employees, but President Roosevelt was expected to veto. A two thirds vote in both chambers would be needed to override.
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Reas
Washington
Wetylug
Miblatration Wiebes
House
Senate
Hoosevelt
Colorado Girl Wins National 4-H Show Dress Contest
A Colorado girl won the national 4-H Show dress revue, finishing a costume she completed in 12 hours. Fort Collins and Salo are named among other state winners in the report.
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Colorado
Arkansas
Mabel
Patelee Seaworth
Fort
Collins
Salo
Governor hints at transferring cash to state treasurer
A governor suggested that state institutions may be required to place all cash held with the treasurer. The remark followed questions about compliance by state agencies and the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home at Homelake. Potential other agencies could follow if funds are not deposited as required.
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Reaay
Denver
Eee
Viv Ould
Aiseuhn Laon Lavine
Ton Tha
Trandfer
Treaaurer
Ater Ati
Homa
Homelake
Missing After Blast at Naval Depot in McAlester
In McAlester Oklahoma on December 5 Captain Elmer Woodside reports 11 men missing after an explosion in a torpedo warhead magazine at the ammunition depot. An investigation suggests warheads were transferred from a truck to the magazine when the blast occurred. Part of two trucks were involved.
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McAlester
Okla
Elmer Woodside
Arc- Alester
U.S. Naval
Parta
Ambiguous wartime note on Japanese air threat and supply routes
Fragmentary report references Elmont W and associates discussing restrictions on Japanese air activity and a supply route. Mentions headquarter ports and a period of renewed restraint, with unclear dates and details.
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U.S
Frank Binatra
Terra de Pastores
George Negrete
Carl A. Teieial
Coast Guard
Brooklia
Denverite
Delta Literary
Delta School
Linn Grove Cemetery
George Coulton
Massen
Carl Esmond
Pancy Gates
Morris
Kweiyang
Naval Depot
Jess’ Sandwich Shop
South Eighth Ave
Elmont
MacArth
Hargrove
Adee, Baxter
Eythe
Michiel
Africa
Eti
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