Army Men Overseas Near Decisive Action Says Stimson
Secretary Stimson announced that 3,657,000 Army personnel are overseas or ready for action as the United States builds up forces to strike the enemy. He described a coordinated deployment reaching across bases and continents, with a goal of a powerful, mobile force backed by thousands of aircraft and vast logistical support for the campaign ahead.
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Stimson
United States
Additio
United States Army
Ite
Bethy
Eyson
Alre “Aly
AAW
Armed Forces Ballots Requested at Clerk's Office
The notice indicates requests for armed forces ballots at the clerk’s office with reference to a provision for 2,000 ballots. It notes uncertainty in the wording about the requester Liem and an implied mechanism for ballot provisioning.
FDR and Allies Trade Notes on Europe Amid War Tensions
The article discusses U S diplomacy with Britain and France, noting General de Gaulle's potential visit and President Roosevelt's emphasis on European policy. It highlights concern over neutrals' roles, Spain's Axis trade, and ongoing attempts to press Spain and Turkey while balancing alliance unity.
Refusal to Cut Cabaret Tax Spurs Senate Clash
Washington House today rejected senate amendments including a proposal to lower the cabaret tax from 30 to 20 percent. Lawmakers sent the debt limit bill to conference, seeking to raise deficits and maintain the cabaret tax carveout for service members amid fiscal disputes.
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Ke Washington
Jones
House
Senate
Turkey May Join Allies at Invasion Time
Report states Turkey could enter the war on the Allied side as invasion of western Europe nears. London sources cite strategic gains from Turkish participation and from halting shipping flows to Germany as influencing Ankara. President Inonu tours Turkish ports amid Allied pressure and preparations continue on Dardanelles transit.
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Turkey
Alex H. Singleton
Banton
Alliey Goon
Acme
London
Sds
Ankara
Germany
Balksom
Cditiran
Dclion
Ml Churety
Tue Barito Radio
VU. 3S
Monstors
Inmet Inonn
Tur
Tos Delanana Yeptercay
Dardanelles
Axuntta
Otter
Hungarians Low Morale After Damage in Raids
Fragmented report from Lisbon notes Hungarian morale deteriorating after raids, with Premier Dueme accused of puppet regime tactics and feared anti Jewish expulsions in Budapest. Separate obituaries record the funeral of Herman Crint in Fort Lupton, with relatives attending.
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Crist Melatives
Ft Lupton
Wilfred Parry
Marble
Arthur Hesterberg
At Springs
William Lot Lassen
Grint Junction
Fort Lupton
Herman Crint
Fiint Methodiate Church
Hillside Cemetery
Fort. Lupton
Parry
Heaterbere Lara Nistera
Criai
Mr.Layden
Mrs. Criai
Richard Blake of LaSalle Is Hurt in Action
First Lieutenant Richard W Blake, an observation flyer on the Italian front, was injured in action May 15. A telegram to his wife and parents, Mr and Mrs Melvin Binks of La Salle Louisiana, confirms the wound and notes his earlier service with army field artillery.
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Richard “W Blake
Ttalian
Melvin Binks
la Salle
Blake
army field_ artillery
Colorado State College
Fort Na
Denton
Tez
Richard W. Blake and
Irlobard, Jr
la Balle
Strike Halts Transportation in St Louis Area
Mass walkouts by Amalgamated Transit and Electric Hallways and Motor Coach Employes members in St Louis halted city buses and trolleys, easing only as early conditions improved. Thousands faced rush hours with reduced staff but no large shutdowns or production cuts reported. broader wartime stoppages affected Detroit and other regions with wage and overtime disputes driving labor actions.
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Atraet
Louis
Ybor
al. Louie Transportation” Operstors
Americans Union
AFI
AFL
Ualong
Fotm Aller & Work
CIO
Columbia River Trict Council
Michigan
Deventure
Pann
War Labor Board
New York
Priscie
Brockton
Democrats Hold Weld Precinct Caucuses and County Convention
Democrats in Weld county will hold precinct caucuses Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Greeley and surrounding precincts to name delegates for the county convention on June 10 at Island Grove park. Weld will elect delegates to the state and congressional conventions, with Denver hosting the district gathering on June 24. Colorado is allotted 12 national convention delegates. the county and district events determine the distribution, typically totaling eight delegates.
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Démocrate
Weld County
Greeley Shurdley
Greeley
Outaldo
Island Grove Park
Nhat End
Denver
Colorado
Mediums Used Over Europe On Thursday
British night bombing raids across France and along the European front hammered rail centers near Paris and Trappes while destroying rail yards. Allied planes faced thunderstorms and heavy weather, sustaining crew losses but delivering thousands of tons of bombs. German air activity near Bugisad and Bogisad yielded minimal damage with no reported casualties.
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Qlaowin
London
Qt-Raf
Png
Aml
France
English Channel
Inez
Parla Tergnier
Paris
Sauwur
Parle
Rele
Tron Gate Canal
Mediterranean
Danuta
Fce
Ares
Britain
Uul
Garman
Huwn
Gunaluck
Bohwerta
Soest
Ploeau
Dagen Lagashet
Conocour
Tye. Hy
Missiai
Keenesburg Scrapyard Dig Sifts 35 Tons of Scrap
Keenesburg salvage crews from the Quarter Master Salvage Collecting Company haul 35 tons of scrap in Weld County near Greeley and Keenesburg. Harry Clark, county War Food Administration chairman, reports hundreds of tons gathered and signals further pickups in the Greagewood oil fields area if straps are available.
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Thatropa
67& Quartermaster Salvage Collecting Company
Fort Warren
Weld
Cole
Keencesburg
Harry Clark
County War Food Administration
Asi
Greeley
Greeley, Clave Nald
Laseen
Nuoa
Clark
Greagewood
Clark Aaid
Berlin Claims Big Allied Tank Force In Northern Africa
Berlin radio reports 18 Allied divisions including five tank units concentrated in French North Africa for an attack on southern France. The dispatch says 10 infantry and five tank divisions would enter the battle alongside Gen. Eisenhower's western Europe invasion. Moroccan and Algerian troops are included, with speculation Italy's Hivars might join in an invasion objective.
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London
Berlin
Coralca
France
Local Weather Report Highlighting Thunderstorms and Cooler Areas
A read as weather bulletin notes partly cloudy conditions today and tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms risk. In the west portions Friday it will be cooler with a few end mountain area influences. Wyoming forecast calls for thunderstorms this afternoon into evening and cooler temperatures Friday evening into Friday night in western districts.
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Mountain End
Wyoming
Dortton
Moscow Radio Warns Bulgarians Over Hitler Pact Ventures
The Moscow radio warns Bulgarians that they risk embracing dangerous ventures dictated by Hitler. The broadcast, relayed by Soviet monitor, questions whether the Bulgarian people have the resolve to oppose these actions as Bulgaria aligns with Germany against the United States and Britain.
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Prins
Tandon
Moscow
Hulgarias
Bulgaria
United States
Vritain
Ald
Hitler
Humphreys Heir Declared Bankrupt in New York
Albert Putnam Humphreys, heir to a Denver banking family, is adjudged bankrupt in New York. The case ties to his varied past as stunt pilot, sportsman, and former stock exchange member, with reports of a death threat and a recent medical discharge. His mother Bre. Ira Humphreys of Denver and connections to Denver aviation history are noted.
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New York
Denver
New York Stock Exchange
Lig
Fourth Wits
New Yorks
Humphreye
Blakeland
Dooglea County
Tiaix
A. Humphrayn
Bre
Ira Himphreye
Colorado Springs
Faizates
Young -Humphréyn
New-York Stock Exchange
Heg Orly Paterna
Cnfo Society
Orlando
POWC Opens Fifth War Loan Rally in Post Theatre
POWC launches the fifth U S war loan drive with a rally at the post theatre led by Maj A H Meyer. Lt Haford Keabler outlines the drive goals, Greveley camp quota of 18800, civilian personnel target 5490, and military personnel target 8490. Funds to be raised through June and July include purchasing $13,800 in bonds.
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Ite
United States
A. H. Meyer
Prt
Harold Kleckner
B/Sat
Perest
House Votes for School Lunch and FSA for One Year
Washington lawmakers approve a one year extension funding school lunch and the farm security act. The vote advances federal programs supporting meals for students and rural aid, with passage reported from today’s session in Washington.
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Washington
Yank Unit at Night Captured Ridge Held by Germans Above Velletri
American infantry staged a night action behind German lines south of Rome near Velletri. They seized a high ridge, infiltrated German positions, and established a foothold by dawn, trapping unseen German forces in a changing front above Velleti.
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Velletri
Kenneth L. Dixon
Rome
May ST
Actemisson
Walletel
Ghontilke Stenith
Alban Hills
Salvage GIs Enjoyed Pies At Keenesburg
Members of the 67th OM Salvage Collecting Company bivouacked on Scout Island at Snund Grove near Keenesburg. Daily salvage drives netted thousands of rounds and goods as platoons competed for contributions. The unit hosted a dinner and dance in Keenesburg while planning continued collection through Saturday.
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67Th OM
Fort Frances & Warren
Wyominx
Scout Island
Snund Grove
Herbert Rundeck
Keensburg
Montay
Keenesburg
Tate
678Th
Floyd M. Bentley
Bentley
Fhira
Price Sloan
Galvageman
Sond
Keenesburg Grammar
Bruce
Tueaday
Grover
Haymer
Béra
Greeley
Willam L Belt, Jr
Hatie
Preaent
Koil
Ag Tebpon
Cooperative 8 Company
Sateurday
Grealey, Raymer
Keenenbirg
Irber
Draft call for June raises North Weld Board figures
The North Weld selective service board lists June calls for 33 men to report for duty. The Army seeks 26 on June 26 and 13 on June 27, from men who have passed preinduction physicals. A June 4 preinduction batch will send 46 men to Denver for examinations. About 25 boys turn 18 each month in the district and are eligible for service in most cases.
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North Weld Selective Service Board Line
Neilys
Aken
Pdol
Wild
Bna
Cui
Thi
Denver
North Weld * Board
Ibarra Back Home From Colombia Exile in Ecuador
Quito, June 1. Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra returned to leadership as Ecuador’s provisional regime, installed after a one day revolution that toppled President Gordon Arroyo Del Rio. A new cabinet was named to assist, restoring privileges to Arcoyo Del Rio and outlining the new authority.
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Quito
Ecuador
Exila
Colombia
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra
Velasa Ibarra
Gordon Arroyo del Rio
Figs
Arcoyo del Rio
Velletri encircled as Allies push toward Rome
Allied forces, including American units, closed in on Velletri near Rome after heavy fighting and air support. Reports say troops roared up Mount Peachio ridge and seized positions near Nemina and the St. John Lateran area, with German retreat evident along the Alban Hills and along the Vila Casilina.
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Wap Ina
Germim Tines
Alban
Velletri
Rome
St. Peter's
Velletel
Velledel
Fils Soffilration Jn
Rome'n Gates
St. John Ialeran
Vila Casilina
Frosivons
Goremans
Alban Hill
Rugen
Volielst
Calmontone
Selaure
Alban HL
Germen
Peter
Associated Press
Faeward Kennedy
Vedletri
Peachio
Alin
Lake of Nem
Troopa Tn
CBA
Bera
Eighth Army
Teme
Frosinone
San Giovanni
Arca
Lick
Sacca Savers
Albert Kesselring
Vamont
Aran
Fifth Army
Garplueio
Ley
Cassica
Patricia
Frosinona
Mante Pisciaratia
Bante Bistrice
Ferentina
Wallace Gets Nod As Second Man In Party Race
Reports from Washington indicate Vice President Wallace has received presidential support for a second nominating bid while Franklin D Roosevelt is expected to seek a fourth term. Indiana prepares its delegation for the June convention as Dewey gains momentum from New York. Bricker calls for open discussion among party leaders to present clear choices to voters.
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Jack Bell
Associated Press
Congressionas Chelon
Washington
Wallace
Hoonevelt
Baford
Sberia
China
Turehua
Roosevelt
Arts Iin
Cna
Indiana
Repube
Beean
Tisuredey
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Dewey
Horshay
Late Cool Spring Reduces Grasshopper Chances
County Agent Toyne notes a late cool spring has slimmed grasshopper numbers this year though hoppers may appear after hay cutting. Reports of cutworm damage persist in fields as farmers protect plants with poison or paper guards.
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B. V. Toyne
Gordenera
Nazis Announce New Bulgarian Government
London June 1 German broadcasts reported a new Bulgarian government formed under Premier and Foreign Minister Ivan Bazrizuoff. Described as a veteran politician and former army officer, the Berlin broadcast claimed the cabinet backs a puppet regime under German influence. Reports also said German troops were in Bulgaria and had taken command of the Bulgarian army.
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Caas
London
Twanner
Hungary
New
Catinet
Ivan Bazrizuoff
Mbnister
Berlin
Sali
Transorean
Associated Prosa
Ure Rostiac
Bulgaria
North Weld Men Accepted by Army Navy
North Weld Selestiya Service board territory May 26 accepted for military service after pre induction examinations. Names listed include Bam Shigenko Noriyuki, Jamen Sarah Wiisay, Johnoe Robert Kys er, Rudolph Joe Romero, Wegas Laverne Rodgers, Dean Harold Klingenberg, James Lloyd Hutler, Cael W Swengon, Keith Nelson, Charles Glen Williams, Floyd Emer Gressnickle, Joy Trinidad Seales, Sonny Joa Yhnwisfekto, Tobidural Malph Dave Kell, Daniel Harold Kerbes, Nell Harry John. Continued on page 10.
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North Weld Selestiya Service Board
Bam
Shigenko Noriyuki
Jamen Sarah Wiisay
Johnoe Robert Kyser
Rudolph Joe Romero
Wegas
Laverne Rodgers
Dean Harold Klingenberg
James Lloyd Hutler
Cael W. Swengon
Keith Nelson
Charles Glen Willams
Floyd Emer Gressnickle
Joy Trinidad Seal
Es Sonny Joa
Yhnwisfekto Tobidatural
Malph
Dave Kell
Daniel Harold Kerbes
Nell Harry John
Railroad Derailment Near Philadelphia No Casualties Reported
A freight train and the Washington Boston Express derailed early today on eastbound tracks near Daralimant om Pennsylvania f Associated Prva Malachas New Jersey June 1. No injuries were reported as officials blamed the accident on mooring and a moving evolxhtear collapse sending cars onto the roadbed.
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Malachas
N.J
Pennsylvania
Here
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