Red Army Captures Krivoi Rog and Key Fronts
Soviet and Allied dispatches report the Red Army seizure of Krivoi Rog on February 22 after heavy fighting. Stalin’s broadcast confirms the capture and highlights the fall as a major industrial and strategic loss for Germany, with advances along the Dnieper bend and further gains near Nikopol and Kherson fronts.
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Dror
Krivoi
Dnieper
Red Army
Stollns
Bertin Rate
Stalin
Moscow Radio
Third Ukrainian Front
Krivol Rog
Krivol Rox
Ukraine
Dnb
Nikopol
Tivol
Drigper
Ksirol Rog
Ferlip
Ouilnkiria
Allers 1
Alant
Thaua Ines
Cherkasy
Wat ‘Bulletin Cats
Bo 7Tomsey
Kholi
Vtuidway
Inign
Laendingi
Poddorye
Miafrid Cente
Kallotn
Khon
Snoiz
Canta
Alty
Tokuye
Lovat
Kholm
Lake Hmen
Ob Pakoy
Germas
Iran
Tuere
Yaaterday
Solsty
Volot
Itu Leningrad
Hollay
Dna
Pekovr
Staraya Rasen
Pskov
Una
Peltov
Associated Press
London
Eatonian
Stockholm
Helsinki Cea
Fstonia
Leningrad-Volkhov
Uer
Rugslana
Nikopal
Xrivot Hog
Acton
Weather and funeral notice from local page
Weather forecast for 24 hours ending Tuesday shows high 63 and low 13 with fair conditions. Snow flurries possible in the north and east portions Wednesday, winds 26 to 30 mph easing tonight. Infant Otis Jones of Avil dies. funeral held Monday at Linn Grove with interment at Wel s County hospital. Macy's in charge.
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Colorado
Divi
Jonee
Linn Grove
Otis Jones
Avil
S County Hospital
Macys Imnortaaty
Americans Bomb and Shell Japs From Paramushiro to Rabaul
The war front stretches 3000 miles as U S forces and Marines capture Eniwetok Atoll and strike across Japanese positions. MacArthur reports nine enemy freighters and escort vessels destroyed while air patrols hit shipping and airfields. Nimitz notes substantial but not decisive progress with caution on optimistic claims.
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Morrie Landsberg
Presa War
Ombs
Phelia
Rabaul Oi
Pacific
Eniwetok Island
Ale
Parry
Iowa
Eniwetok Atoll
Geral Toughis MacArthur
Rabaul
New Britain
Wewax
New Guinea
Bismarck Archipelago
Kuriles
Navy Flere
Korfles
Paramushiro
Stumusint Telandy
Marshalls
Atolla Bi
mid-Pacific
Catal Tx
Kwajalein
Eniwetok
Clipper Air Plans Global Checks Amid War Currency Push
Clipper Air announces plans to forge new world currency checks acceptable to three countries and colonies worldwide. The system aims to bypass wartime restrictions on air travel and reduce the value of the current global air currency, enabling broader use across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pan American World Airways System
Pal
Volunteer for Selective Service Called Up
A scrambled notice mentions Fred Gettman and C Gettman, with a misprinted address and a reference to a service call. Officials indicate the person should have been listed as a volunteer for the selective service, noting action planned for Monday August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gettman
C. Gettman
Greene
Russian Peace Terms Said To Have Been Offered to Finland
Stockholm February 21 Dagens Nyheter reported that Finnish diplomat Juin K Puust kizl has received armistice demands and discussed terms of a proposed peace with Russia before withdrawing the story. The report notes Russian bombardment raids on Uleavers port in Bothnia and cites the distance from Hol eiakt to the Swede Jahboner.
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Finland
Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Juin K. Puustkizl
Stonkhol
Fel
Tmnlaht
Uleavers
Bothniatongul
Agebey Auld
Holeiakt
Jahboner
Roosevelt vetoes tax bill as ineffective in war needs
President Roosevelt vetoes a complex income tax bill, calling it ineffective and dangerous for granting special privileges. He faults Congress for drafting unclear provisions and urges simplification to speed wartime revenue. He cites a projected revenue under $2 trillion and questions social security tax implications.
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Wreekington
Roopevelt
Congress
Democrata Pod
Chalman Doughton
N.C
George
Tlesaldt
Tapguerio
Ty ‘Thachlet
Alup
Ing
Nigher Mathematica
Roosevelt
Wendell TL
Willkie
United States
Hoosevelt
Hill
Blore
Sugar Beet Benefit Payments Reported in Weld County
Weld county AAA committee secretary L. D. Hobbs reports 1943 sugar beet benefit payments totaling 1,648,955 to date, with applications still being accepted and final Weld county payments expected near 2 million dollars, as of Tuesday.
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Weld County
L. D. Hobbs
Washington Farewell Address Read In Senate Rites
The Senate observed Washingtons farewell address with a formal ceremony. By rule since 1789 the address is read by a Democrat then a Republican, marking the anniversary of the president's farewell. The reading was led by Senator Thomas D. Vinch, with the vice president presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Wealington
Camplolmervones
Lie Senate
Hettor
Thaias D.vinh
Heavy Gunfire Duel At Anzio Beachhead Reported
Allied forces repelled a renewed German assault along the Anzio front near Rome with heavy artillery barrages and fierce infantry fighting. American and British units held positions at two points while Allied air cover disrupted German movement and preparations near Aprilia and Garreccelo.
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Richard G. Maesoch
Associated Prent
Naples
Rome
Hritf Kocpa
Care Rocelo
Sud
Aprilia
Ésat
Garrecelo
Quadruplets Born To Wife Of Private In The Paratroops
Decatur Alabama February 22 19 Thre e gitle smd on they were born this weekinston s bientasy to Mrs Spencer Hutto 24 year old wife of a paratrooper of Hillsloxo The mother brought here by ambulance was reported in satisfactory condition Dr T M Guyton delivered the other infants The father Private Spencer Edmund Hutto 26 Company and that paratrooper regiment Fort Benning GA notified by twice MMrn Hutto a blond of average size The quadruplets are her only children The first born was Thane at 4020 am second Yeomns at 1042 Spencer Edmund Jr at 1063 and Sherlanna at 1105
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Spencer Edemnd Hutto
Company & That
Regivent
Fort Benning
Hawea
Mmrn
Hutton
Sige
Ora
Iehildren
Thane
Yeomns
Spencer Edmund, Jr
Sherlanna
Air raid alert and smoke of confusion in London clash
Reports say London endured an air raid alert with searchlights and distant gunfire amid confusion about the cause. In a separate police action, two Mexican residents were jailed in Greeley after four cartons of cigarettes were found in their possession during highway patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Moniay
Greeley
Damon Tosa
Ned Johnson
Napkin wrapped pool ball leads to burglary case
Tony Layer, a former ex-con, confessed to breaking a Rogers Jewelry window and stealing rings after a pool hall napkin wrapped ball was used. Investigators traced similar napkins to a Cheyenne laundry and linked Lopez to previous thefts, with several rings recovered or traced to buyers in Greeley and nearby towns.
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Tony Layer
Greeley
Cpsy
Viet
Tony
Nity Jar
G. C. Hunter
Rogers Jewelry
Manapilo
Cheyenne Taundry
Potlee - Othat
Hunter
Cheyemns
Jaundrles
Cheyenne
Tony Loneran
Lopez
Sn Ld
Grealey
Lopez Wadthers
Tiautor
Lopes
Tames
Jn Gulterres
Rulon
Robert Meron
Howard Ne
Lypes
Japaz
Wherry
Canon City
Colorado Turkey Producers Forecast 775000 For Year
Colorado cooperative and livestock services report that producers aim to raise about 775000 turkeys this year, a figure 20 percent above last year. Higher feed costs and dwindling protein concentrates, blamed on 1948 factory profits, contribute to load reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Apartments Here Much in Demand
The Chamber of Commerce reports high demand for rentals as newcomers seek housing. The listings are nearly exhausted and apartments once rented should be removed to avoid wasted showing efforts. Some furnished units are scarce and priced high.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tex
Fanya
Moody says Red Cross in Italy and England aid troops
Letter from Lt. William D. Moody Jr in England describes Red Cross convoy visits delivering candy cigarettes magazines and motion pictures to U S troops. He praises the Red Cross saying the organization does a magnificent job and urges his family to keep clipping news aboutHome service. He notes scarce reading material and asks recipients to continue sending clippings.
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Moody
Red Cross
Italy
England
William D. Moody, Jr
W. B. Mooty
LE Moody
American Red Cross
Jettora
Mmn
Willy Lige
Etter
Fogland
Baas
Aon
Larger U S Forces Seen From Allied Plans
James M Long reports from Laition on Churchill and Allied strategists forecasting a bigger U S force. Allies expect reinforcements from Africa and a united front including America Britain and the Soviet Union. Germany braces with focus on Rome and a possible invasion of England. air power and long range bombers will drive the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M
Pelma Aiiile
Tor Churchill
Jude Mvaghind
Gornons
Ameria
Atand
Moscow
Teheran
Cermit
Warne
Giurditi
Europa
Hitler
Italy
Rome
Stalinsgra
Africa
Chuyele
Calva
U. S
Britain
Purpaes
Germany
Wit
Traly
Kennedy Denies Invitation to Roosevelt Cabinet
Patni Heacy Fla Feb 22 Josepph P Kennedy denies reports that he was invited to join President Roosevelt's cabinet to replace Jesse Jones as secretary of commerce. He says he knows nothing about the invitation and the Boston Herald claimed such a move. Kennedy, wintering at his Florida home, disputes the rumor. Allied forces retake a Burma pass point near Neayedauk with lighter casualties, forcing Japanese from the western exit as Louis Mountbatten's Southeast Asia command reports progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patni Heacy
Fla
Josepph P. Kenedy
Roosevel
Doston Herald
Commoarce
Heralds
Jesse Joes
Commerce
Henry Morgenthau, Sr
The
Treasury
Burma
New Deli
Potable Alcohol From Potatoes Weighs in as Option
Washington discussions by a member of the Senate special Quorum Shortage Investigating committee consider a plan to resume small scale potable alcohol from potatoes. The New York Times cites a four point program to market 138,000,000 bushels of last year’s potato crop by distilling alcohol for beverage uses and converting surplus into feed and other products.
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Washington
Senate
Ferguson
New York Times
Armen
Italy and Britain Coordinated Sudden Incident Wreck Reich
Fragmentary report notes coordinated action by Italy and Britain beginning an incident that wrecks the Reich. Names appear as Jess Lomo and Mubundas K. Ghmialk linked to the Indisit tead er, with unclear context and dates February 22.
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Italy
Britain
Reich
Jess Lomo
Mre
Mubundas K. Ghmialk
Wits of
Indisit Teader
Credit Men Announce New Board
Nearly 240 attended the Weld County Credit Men's association dinner marking the first year of operation of the foundation. James T. Burke district attorney of Rewyer county spoke on constitutional government and the need for vigilant service. New directors from Greeley include Albert O. Clough William M. Stockover Jack Kingesbury Rey Broith and Hills Starbuck. Outside Greeley directors are Hubert Hickman Windsor Raymald Cornberg Kersey Henry Brown Eaton F C Mighty ler Johnstown Roy M. Briggs. Entertainment featured Mrs Virginia Husman and soldiers. Rev Berle G. Allen gave the invocation. Turkey dinner was prepared by C G Tama.
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Fitaua
Weld County Credit Men's Association
Alyen
James T. Burke
Rewyer County
Mall
Withinin M
Sloskaver
le Sesoclation
Albert Clough
Lloyd A. Eldeed
Fncine Frei Oster
Helen Johoson
Ready Brash
Greeley
Alvert O. Clough
William MM. Stockover
Jack Kingebury
Rey Broith
Hills Starbuck
Hubert Hickman
Windsor
Raymald Cornberg
Kersey
Henry Brown
Eaton
F. C
Mike Ler
Johnstonn
Roy M. Briggs
Dastriet
Hurke
Bureauverney
Burke
Mia
Virginia Husman
P.O.W
Norman Fauer
Donald Moshar
Cal
Morgan Hurley
Sgt
Daiiiel Schnik
Berle G. Allen
First Presbyterian Church
Car G
Tama
Induction Failure Shocks Granada Relocation Center
Five Japanese American men at the Granada relocation center in Nevada failed to report for induction. Center director James Lindley and local officials cited ongoing protests and questions over military service eligibility as reasons. Some residents urged restrictions against Japanese Americans to be lifted as others supported the induction efforts.
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Lamar
Calo
Peh
Thy
Lindley
Afl
Amiilnry
Army
New York City
Greeley
Barklor
Denver
Colo
Allied bombers hit Regensburg in first cross–base raid
Allied air forces based in Italy and England coordinated the first German target attack by bombers from both fronts. Regensburg 60 miles northeast of Munich faced a daylight strike supported by U S Eighth and 25th Air Forces, with heavy bomber and fighter escorts. The operation aimed at German factories and airfields, with subsequent attacks over the Netherlands and western Germany.
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Jaseer
Vere
Nap
Messerschmitt
Aorles
Regensburg
Germany
Munich
Italy
England
London
United Kingdom
Linly
U. S. Army
U. S. Eighth
25Th
Gerial
TAP
Dominion
al Squties
Farjorlea
Air
Americon
Taday
Naxtland
Netherlands
France
Berkt Radio Seid
Gennasy
Danube
Alps
Main
Agganlc
Coardfnatea
Drentid
Me Telvologie Air Force
Carl A. Splatz
West
Ninth Airforce
Gite Afen
DNA Varpadenst
Gurmany
Danube and
Alps Urtas
Noo
U.S
Tha Releh
Tra Daya
Hombore
Lingén
Emden
Vechte
Quakenbruck
Bramsche Bipeholz
Brenten
Wilhelmshaven
Two Americans Killed In Sinaloa Governor Slaying
A violent attack in Mazarion Mexico killed two American men linked to US Consulate official Walter W. Cotchett Jr and another pilot, as gunmen shot the governor of Sinaloa and wounded several others. The incident occurred during the annual masquerade ball, with chaos and gunfire.
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Mazarion
Mexico
Blyst
Maskeil Assarein
Sinaloa
Pistal
Aead Americana
Consal Stewart
Waller VY. Cotchett, Jr
Ihde
San Angeles
Eb Yucsan
Artz
Rewben Brooks
Werner
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Krivoi Rog
Mazi
Knox
Warna
Presa
Wilfeo Ll Warden
Finiwetok
Sain Tha Lateat
Cauipeizh
He Gilberts
Marphull
Resa
Xaval
Art Levy
Admiral Ter W
Nimitz
Rabawl
Netherlands East
Lahsaldyame
Ambala Island
AnjeMton
Navy
Cheater W. Nimitz
China
FDR
Naplea
Anzio
Aome
Napien
iAmerican
Tropa
Tia’ Afitio
Euccans
Heving
Field
Alber Kesseteing
Churchill
Turkey
Kennedy
M. K. Ghandi
Credit
Fernard
Yanks Hill Air Fields
Brunswick
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