Japanese raid hits Dutch Harbor in Alaska strike
Washington reports that four Japanese bombers and 15 fighters attacked Dutch Harbor at about 6 am local time, the 18 minute raid marking a potential reply to Tokyo. Navy says exact defenses and locations remain scarce. notes Aleutian bases exist with risks of further west coast action. Three local youths from Colorado camps are believed to be in Alaska at the time.
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Tosoctaim
Washington
Navy
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Tokyo
Sinson
de Watton
House
Delogde Dliandt
Aloeko
Deoloskare
Aleutian
Staskan Peninsula
Aleutians
Japan
Kuyile Islands
Japanexe
Anataska
Feauelsea
Tonolulu
Uiree Weld Cayity
Ly Alesina
Nels Auedereon
Keenesburg
Ditch Beyhor
Henry Haits
Severance
Arul Henri Schwarze‘kop
Windsor
Ae New Air
Typewriter Production Halted by War Board
The War Production Board announced a two month halt on typewriter production to reduce current rates. The move aims to ease supply strain and reallocate materials.
Sheepherder Kills Mother and Child in Colorado Attack
In a western Colorado resort city a sheepherder killed a mother and her infant daughter before wounding himself. Sheriff Roy Terrell said the suspect fired on others before taking a 26 20 caliber rifle to himself. Officers found a note in the dead woman's nightgown allegedly written by the shooter urging men to be good to their wives and to protect married women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prysti
Maestag
Colorado
Roy Terrell
Joe Chacon
Sweep Lovidoy
Acter
Nimeon
Chinen
Moa
Manston
Terrell
Chacon Waas
Maestas
Chacon
Post Tourney Suspended For Duration In War Effort
Jack Carberry of the Norney Post announced that the annual post tourney would be suspended for the duration of the war. The 1918 event, staged during World War I, was not held due to feasibility concerns and the need for teams to remain at their posts for up to twenty weeks.
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Asceginued Press
Sporta
Jack Carberry
Norney Post
Ammount Soult
Carberry
Paul E Bracy Indicted For Violating Draft Law
Records of the North Weld draft office show Paul B Bracy of Greeley charged by a federal grand jury in Denver with failure to report for transfer to a conscientious objectors camp. Bracy has been held in custody on order of the district attorney. The grand jury returned a true bill charging violation of the Selective Service Act.
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North Weld Draf
Paul B
Bracy
Greeley
Denver
Brats
Strategical Air Raids Seen Crippling Nazi War Plant
Washington reports air enthusiasts predict growing British American aerial power could cripple Nazi industry without a second front. They cite Cologne and Essen raids as proof of strategic bombing, outlining targets, methods, and potential cooperation with ground forces for decisive impact on German war production.
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John Mi Hightower
Washington
Britain
Germany
Cologne
Theas’ Ex Peria
Kesen
Catone
Nazia
Ulmmien
Hiltte
Bngland i
Winston Church- O
Oritain
Medicing
Lord Mountbatten In Washington for Military Conference
Lord Louis Mountbatten British chief of combined operations arrived in Washington for a military conference. He is to meet with United British fighting forces and top representatives of allied combined operations. The official purpose is to discuss strategic planning and coordination with U S military leaders.
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Lord Mountbatten
Washington
Prax
Waanington
The
Arty Ab
Louis Mountbitten
Caimnbhind
Tony
Hrchele
British Seize Rommel Supply Point Despite Sandstorm
Edward Kennedy reports that British forces claimed a Rommel supply hub near Knightbridge, isolating Axis units and opening a land corridor to Tobruk. Described were a sandstorm aiding consolidation, a one mile prep to a front breakout, and RAF raids on Augusta and Italian bases as Western Allied troops push the Libyan front.
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Edward Kennedy
Calva
Musehal
Hrwin Romulel
Atvivan Corpa
le Thyan
Ronnie
Sii
Salon
Bir Machel
Rome
Tobruk Av
Rotunda Seanal
Iibya
Rotonda Seguali
Knightstridge
Hie
Knightebridge
Augusta
Camp Carson Chief Great Grandson of Francis Scott Key
A damaged report from Gelorado Springs Colorado notes the arrival of Col. WM Blunt, claimed as the great grandson of Francis Scott Key, the composer of the national anthem. The piece mentions West Point attendance since 1907 and a charge related to military duties.
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Camp Carson
Francis Scott Key
Prea
Gelorada Springs
Colo
Francis Scot Key
Spanelli Ranney
Coup Corrina
Col
WM. Blunt
Blunt
Bien Key
Ife
West Point Miliitary Academy
Patrick Defeated in Alabama Congressional Primary
In Alabama's ninth district Birmingham businessman John Newsome defeated incumbent Congressman Luther Patrick in the Democratic primary. With 223 of 245 boxes counted, Newsome led 15,539 to 13,099 as Patrick, a former poet and comedian, congratulated the winner.
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Brena
Birminghain
Ala
Luther Patrick
Birmingham
Congress
John Newsome
Tatrick
Redlo
Justin Poet
Newsome
Patrick
Folrick
Nazi Field Marshals Must Leave Weapons Outside Talks
Louis P. Lochner recounts Hitler's tense relations with top German generals. He notes strict ritual before meetings, with generals leaving pistols and gear in anteroom. The piece surveys clashes with Hitler from von Fritsch to Rundstedt and Becht, highlighting Army tradition and fears of disfavour.
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der Fuehrer
Germany
Louis P. Lochner
United States
Wide World
Greeley Qally Tribune
Hitler
New York
Adolf Idler
Aqle
East Prussia
Berlin
Charbetlevy
Der
Sinwell
Tieuce
Napoleon
von Fritsch
Marsia
Werner Trombergs
Beck
Halder
Tiller
Blaskowicz
Plaskowicz
Warsaw
Poland
Marshal von Rundstedt
Risia
Aftics
Sixtlen
Enperor
Hig
Cross-Blocking Aids Beet Growers Says Engineer
E M Mor ville, agricultural engineer, Fort Collins, says cross blocking can boost beet energy by 25 to 60 percent by reducing thinning work and extending labor supply. He notes cross blocked beets require 26 percent less later thinning and that the method has proven effective for years, promising higher tonnage for American needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Mt. Morville
Nerfcultirel
Department of Agriculture
Fort Collins
Tia
America
Ganatta Arson Trial Opens Before Packed Court
The Ganatta arson trial began in a Frank court with a large crowd present. Prosecutors planned to call about 32 witnesses, detailing the November 14 fire that destroyed the A. W. Stark Mercantile store in Rose City, valued at over 756 thousand dollars. Defense lawyers represented Ganatta, who denies setting the blaze.
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See Talats
Neily Wa
Wite
District Court
Frank Ganatta
Puetta
Garden City
Rosewie
Gunattale
Willy
A. W. Stark
Rosedale
Trst
Teast
Ganatta
Pueblo
Distrit
Attaway Hatfield Orlean
Loveland
Orl Abbhara
Marc Smith
Greeley
More Districts Over Top in Weld Drive for USO
County chairman Lloyd Alluuth reports many districts exceeded their USO quotas amid a statewide drive. Readouts list Galeton 183.40 and Hudson aid 316.1h among contributors. total from 16 districts reaches 2422.76, with the county quota at 250.
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Weld
USO
Meir Tso
Lloyd Alluuth
Galeton
Hudson Aid
Tonyilic
Kereay
Koner
Kiowa
Masters
Osgood
Eaton
Hardinia
Greeley
TSO
Orchestra Leader Bunny Berl Dies at 54
Bunny Berl, 54 year old orchestra leader and trumpeter, died at Polyelinte Hospital after a day under treatment for an intestinal disturbance. He was taken to the hospital yesterday in New York City.
Avengers of Pearl Harbor to Take Oath Here
The United States navy will observe the Pearl Harbor anniversary with a recruitment drive here. August event swears in the Avengers of Pearl Harbor led by Quartermaster Prank A. Wood at Elka chu st 12:25 a.m. Sunday June 7. A 10 minute speech by Chief Wood is planned with officers attending from Donser and San Francisco.
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Pearl Harbor
United States Navy
Greeley
A. Wood
Ebict
Peckits
Elka Chust
Pearl Harbor Bay
Honolulu
Wood
Renritts
H. B. Green
Donser
BB. Lapham
San Francisco
Pearl
Free College Engineering Drawing Classes Announced
The Colorado Eure College of Biluentiont, announced by the war offices, will offer free engineering drawing instruction open to all. Sessions run line from Mantny to Friday, 7 to 10 each night at Guggemely Mall ynary WO, for eleven weeks from Mon to Friday.
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Colorado
Eure Collese
Ue War Offices
Program aims to double size of Navy in massive build plan
Congress moves to authorize a vast naval expansion projecting about 690000 tons of aircraft carriers cruisers destroyers and patrol vessels plus 600 ships. The Vinson bill seeks 1654 million in new appropriations and 1087600 million to contracts for expansion including anti aircraft construction and submarine force growth with about 100 submersibles hinted.
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Wasington
Jun
Moval
Navy
Marine Corps
Walders
Bili Ag al
Vinson
Weather Local for 24 Iwurs ending (2 0)
Colorado scattered showers and thunderstorms pound today and early tonight with no important change in temperature. Wyoming scattered showers pull thunderstorms today and early tonight with no significant temperature change. Ordnance Depot controversy over a Pueblo depot project described as not a dump by Major Morse, commanding officer.
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Colorado
Ordnance Depot
Construcion
Hare
Pueblo
Morse
Pike's Peak Mount Evans Highways Stay Closed To Late July
Colorado highways to Pikes Peak and Mount Evans remain closed through late July due to wartime constraints. Snow barriers may not clear enough to open these roads by summer, as the state highway department cites staff shortages and funding limits.
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Pike's Peak
Mount Evans
Ansotiated
Denver
Colorado
Webway Department
Thiol
Pikes Perk
Mount Fvats
Highway Department
Churles N. Stewart
Charles B. Vail
Uolaralla Springs
Pikes Peak
Questioning a Case Bill and Good Neighbor Policy
In Baton Rouge Louisiana policy debates arise over a Case Bill affecting relations with Latin America. A banquet honoring Anastasio Somoza of Nicaragua triggered diplomatic tensions. Leche and successors face funding disputes and potential impacts on Pan American solidarity as proposals to divert state funds stir controversy.
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Taton Rouge
Louisiana
Belard W. Leehe
Anistasio Somoza
Nicavasaa
Leche
Milton Fury
Cle State Treasury
Lils
Pan-Atierrica Eorldarity
Herman Crist to Quit Party Chairmanship
Herman Crist announces resignation as county Republican chairman due to travel demands to Greeley. The June 20 county committee meeting will appoint a replacement, with Mrs. Rut Spomer as vice chair and two state central committee members present. Crist argues the post should be held by local residents near Greeley for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyman B. Crist
Grist
Jyme
Rut
Spomer
Willabant Kar
State Central Committee
Hapvey Sells
Port Lupton
E. G. Engliss
Gree
British Air Strikes Hit Essen Canterbury in Night Raids
British forces renewed air operations against Essen and Canterbury in a three night sequence. Reports describe incendiaries, bomb drops, and smoke over targets from fighter and bomber raids extending across Halland to Britanny, with German losses noted and limited damage in Ty Poland and Southeast England.
Japs poised for renewed Pacific push to cut supply lines
The Wide World report, by Bill Bon, argues Japan plans a major offensive in the Pacific targeting American supply routes and Australia. It details potential Fiji advances, a stepwise push through the island chain, and strategic aims to sever communications to Allied forces.
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Australia
Bill Bon
Wide World
New York
Pacific
China
New
Southwest
Japan
Korea
Manchukuo
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War Production Board
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Paul E. Bracy
Rommel
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Dune
Manuel Quezon
Essen
Canterbury
Herman Crist
Jones
Wight
Fingal
Rihe Valley
Ceid
Tyland
Erm High Command
Halland
Dieppe
Mien
Nazi High Conn
Channel
Western Reich
Gremans
Cantaunique
Eseven
South Chins
Pomoen
Philippines
Daten Baat
India
Burma
Tdi
Kussia
Tugel
Rust
Tina Wa
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