Yankee Fliers Bag 4 Planes On Burma Road
The report states American volunteers serving in an international air force engaged Japanese planes over Burma, with four enemy aircraft shot down and several transports sunk or damaged. It notes U.S. forces along the Philippines repelling a Japanese thrust and mentions naval actions near the Philippines and Dasvo, plus ongoing fighting around Hong Kong and Hong Kong Island as Japanese forces tighten their grip. The dispatch references new developments across the Pacific theater and cites Associated Press reporting.
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Pers
Amereiu
Navy
Tong
U. S
Philippines
Hind
Amtrican
Ching
Burma
Chua
U, &, Andtuarhono
Philipphies
Aldunna
Henry
Dasveo
Tie Island
Manila
Navy Department
Cavile
Phiippines
Yilian
Pacific
Central Pacific
Far East
Associated Press
Songkong I
Govumner
Mark Young
Ionekong Harbor
Rairems
Shavechin
Borneo
North Borneo
Sarawak
Hongkong
2 Tokyo
Mount Victoria
Victoria
Tokyo
Tre
Hongkong and Shankhal Banking Corporation
Térkso Doc
Bhian Jal
London
Hill Impressed By the British Will To Victory
Colorado friends of Representative Hill of the Second District may get a chance to gauge his impressions from a recent London trip. Hill plans a weekend trip to Fort Collins if the House takes a three day recess then, and would not return to Washington until January. He praised Britain’s “will to win” and urged Americans to match civilian defense resolve. He noted labor shortages, predicted women’s conscription within six months, and praised the Agriculture Department’s wartime efforts. The party traveled Atlantic via clipper plane, three weeks plus in England and western Europe. McMullen Funeral Monday for John B. McMullen at Macy’s drawing room at 2:30 PM.
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Wallington
Fler
Colorado
Hill
Baé
England
New York
PAT
Englane
Britain
Gertroyell
Qin
Wat
Coopers
London Bitehouse
THM
London
Agriculture Department
Tim
Ieaselend
Robert Henderson
Atlantic
Sentlani
Japs Sink Russian Freighter As Goebbels Warns Nazis
Axis warfare reports saturate front lines as Japan sinks a Russian freighter off Vladivostok and Comrade Goebbels warns of hard reverses for Nazis. Soviet dispatches claim heavy German losses near Moscow and Donets while British forces break from Tobruk toward Dernaa, with Axis transport ships sunk and retreat underway in North Africa.
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Goebbels
Censor Price Sworn In As Censorship Director
Washington December 20 Hyson Price took the oath of office today as director of censorship. The ceremony occurred in the Postmaster General’s office with Frank Whiker as censorship advisory board chair. Attorney General Francia Biddle attended, and executive assistant to the attorney general Ugo Carnsi administered the oath. Price has been granted leave from his AP post as executive news editor.
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Tousocleled Pres
Washington
Hyson Price
Ais
Frank ¢. Whiker Be
Francia Biddle
Ugo Carnsi
Price
Associated Press
Army Seeks Younger Volunteers for Draft Plan
Washington December 20 Congress backed a plan to enlist men under 20, with the army aiming to recruit younger volunteers as part of broader selective service changes. Officials expect a large pool of potential draftees and emphasize preserving trained workers for essential industries while expanding the volunteer base.
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Army
Bracay
Washington
Congress
Reynohla
VNC
Senate
Bothhous Yeaterda
Roozerell
Weather Local for 24 Hours Enubug 24 Saturday
Weather notes report a Saturday high and a low around 15 degrees with regional mentions of Colorado, Arkansas, and Weld County. Aged resident Greeley pioneer Mr Ford Gritteaty III Charles MH. Kori, 93, is in critical condition at home after a weeks of illness. authorities note he remains conscious.
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Colorado
Paty
Wizensandhig
Arkansas
Yobley Man
Northwest
Raritan
G. H. Ford Gritteaty
Charles MH. Kori
Admiral King to Command U S Fleet
Secretary of the Navy Knox announced Admiral Ernese J. King will command the United States fleet with overall direction of forces in Atlantic Pacific and Asiatic waters. He will be responsible to the secretary and the president and will be succeeded as commander of the Atlantic fleet by Admiral Roy J. Ingersoll. The change places King in charge of major naval operations and coastal frontier duties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Knox
Ernese J. King
United States
Altantte
Roy J, Ingersoll
Fr Chlat
King
Atiante
Pacific
Asutle
Payal Coastal Frontier
Russia forms committer of action to overturn Mussolini
The Russian embassy announced a militant Italian group of fascists and Communists formed a secret committee of action to overthrow Mussolini and seek a separate peace for Italy. The Soviet War News cited a revolutionary movement following Mussolini’s regime unrest including a life attempt and sabotage. A trial had been held in Teleste, Italy, last month. British naval aircraft attacked Axis transports near Tripoli sinking one 2,000 ton ship and another 2,000 ton ship in a guarded convoy. A theft report was filed after a hydraulic truck jack was stolen from Oscar Priiny in Tyeliih street.
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London
Italy
Teleste
Craigo
Tripoli
Senators Favor Expeditionary Force Across Atlantic Soon
Washington reports senators showed broad support for sending an expeditionary force across the Atlantic once trained equipped and ships available. Some predicted Africa as the likely target with the Azores and Canary Islands noted as strategic points.
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Atlantic
Africa
Washington
United States
Azores
Canary Talnade
Norris
and-Neb
Wheeler
Gment
Re elected AAA Chairman Leads West County Meeting
Harry Clark wins re election as AAA chairman at the district meeting held at the county court, with Emereon as vice chairman and Frank Jocobicct among key officers. The 24 Metepates front community contested, but Clark, Emerson, and others secured posts on the first or second ballots amid a largely unopposed administration for the year ending Sept 30, 1941.
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West County Agricultural Conservation
Hovey Cluck
Exton
BB. Emerson
Dringedale
Viice
Frank Jocobicct
Northwest of
Brighton
Hird
Iumiit
District Court
Royur
Comemunity
Chirk Wire
Marvin Collinge
Kaloo
Annie
Ciatly Olretnd Sre
Emereon
E. B. Bmtrapn
Callina
Binetson
Frank Jaepbueel
Charles Kurzenaw
Piattevilly
A. T. Stewart
Ault
Lyle
Coukysy
Rogsen
H. Davin
PL. Lupton
Wy L. Stalin
Frederick
Thare
Epled
Jon Jottigen
Gilcvoat
Conlin
Davis Th
Shakiwe
Gun
Callas
Davis
Receivfur
Ray Borker
New Raynver
Hibbs
Keenenburg
Lyle Wooksey
F. ©. Nicklas
Stan
Emerson
Punty
Thorcraft Medical Exams Uy to Army Not Board Doctors
Denver reports that Thorcraft medical exams will be used for army screening rather than the draft board. Brig. Gen. Harold Wichardson, Colorado selective service director, announced the new system as a boost to the war effort.
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Thorcraft
Army
Denver
Harold
Wichardson
Colorado
Selective Service
Sheriff's Office Secures Two Way Radio Permits
Wald County sheriff's office obtains two way radio permits with four permits issued for sheriff’s cars and immediate installation proceed. Deputy Steritts, Hammond, and Glenn Reigns already hold certificates to operate the two way system.
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Wald
Choriff
Hammond
Glenn Reigns
Sherri
Lyle Crowe Acquitted by County Jury
County court jury Friday cleared Lyle Crowe operator of the Ideal Liquor store at Vane of selling liquor to two minors from Evang and LaSalle. Barnard Houtchens defended, presenting witnesses to challenge the juveniles and dispute their testimony.
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Lyla Crowe
Ideal
Vane
Evang and
LaSalle
Barnard Houtchens
Nazi Subs Reported Off Atlantic Coast By Navy
Washington reports that German submarines have been operating off the Atlantic coast. The navy statement stressed the need to curtail enemy operations while withholding specifics on locations, dates, or ships. Weather conditions and broadcasts were noted as factors in submarine movement and potential enemy air attacks on North American ports.
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Atlantic
Navy Dept
Washington
Tlu Hayy
Dumenient
Atlantic Cong
Navy
Natral Gantt
Elthey
Duluth
Vila
Tadalo
London
Jozeph Goebbels
Rungla
German high command reports Atlantic losses and tanker sunk
German high command announced heavy action in the Atlantic with four ships sunk totaling about 17 600 tons and damage to two tankers and a freighter. A 8 000 ton tanker was credited sunk in St George's Channel by long range aircraft. British planes from convoy defense bases claimed hits on German aircraft.
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Ectin
Loft Lelal
Boate
Tone
Oper
Atlantic
High Command
Aad
St. George's Channel
Les
England
Ireland
Gereman
Carr Seeks Federal Takeover Of State Employment Service
Governor Carr urges temporary transfer of the Colvenie Employment Service to the federal war effort. He calls for five steps including lease of all facilities for $1 a year and suspension of state records under federal supervision, with authority to work under federal conditions only during the war.
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Care
Colvenie Employment Service
Wad
Roosevelt
Federa
Ula
Carr
Carr Pres
Caer
Congress
McCune Pleads Guilty on Probation in Liquor Case
Roger McCune, 22, of Evans Sut Wilay, pleaded guilty on probation to a charge tied to a Friday testimony in Crowe case. He admitted helping two minor boys buy liquor, while witnesses faced related charges. District attorney's office weighs counts against others in a separate theft case involving a hail machine.
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Hoger McCune
Evans Sut- Wilay
Douryibutiig
Devin Whey
Pacha
Han
McCune
Lyle Crowe
Crowe
Vistrict Nularney
Panther
Herman Houston
Rob Walters
Greeley
Conv
Pieyson
Walters
Edmiston Child Dies in Greeley Hospital Saturday
Roberta Fay Edmiston seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs P H Edmiston of 1005 C Street died Saturday morning at Greeley hospital from a heart ailment She was born in Greeley June 1924 and was a top pupil at Central School Survivors include her parents a brother Clyde and four grandparents Mr and Mrs RH Alps Loveland and Mr and Mrs G T Edmiston Prairie Grove Ark Fenecal services will be held Monday at 2 oclock with services at Lina Grove conducted by Seaith Brothers Mortuary in charge
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Roberta Fay Edmiston
Éairy
Aml
P. H. Edmiston
C Street
Greeley Hospital
Nh Greeley
Central School
Clyde
RH. Alps
Loveland
G. T. Edmiston
Prairie Grove
Ark
Seaith Brothers Mortuary
Fenecal
Sotecisent
Lina Grove
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