Naval Battle Raging For Midway Island
A fierce sea air battle rages near Midway Island as Japanese forces press an assault. American defenders reportedly repelled attacks, claiming hits on an enemy carrier and other vessels. Admiral Nimetz says the attack began at dawn and aims to seize the island, but American forces held firm with only minor damage reported on Midway.
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Hawalahe
Suidal
Batts
Midway Talwad
Gas Sonad
Armiral
W. Nimetz
Inciler
Mae
Rota
Diveli Macho
Midway
Capitel Eh{ag
Wake Island
Nimtts
Hawaii
Jab M. Hightower
Washington
Pacific
United States
Micieng Jeland
Pest Marbor
Chester WW. Nimitz
Goast
Tila
Indiente
Crucia
Pear Harbor
Alaska
Panama Canal
Jontess
Ant
Navy reports two ships sunk in Atlantic patrols
The Navy disclosed two more merchant vessels and a navy patrol boat were sunk in the Atlantic. Among the 48 aboard the Norwegian ship Una, at least 14 survived after five days in open boats rescued by a Dutch Marehuntman. A Dutch ship later faced sunken fate. 15 Chinese crew members were killed on the Butch ship, with 82 others' rescue status unknown.
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United Nations
Thuy
Weather summary for multiple cities forecast
Local forecast notes a 24 hour period with scattered showers and thunderstorms varying by region. Temperatures range from the mid 60s to upper 90s across Amarillo Chicago Denver El Paso and Kansas City with brief afternoon and overnight activity and little overall temperature change.
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Colorado
Euat
Wyoming
Naval Experts See East Pacific Drive From Midway Raids
Naval experts say the Japanese raids on Dutch Harbor and Midway signal a broad East Pacific push. Reports quote Admiral Nimitz noting heavy fighting at Midway, with one battleship and one carrier damaged and other ships believed struck. aerial toll heavy but material damage deemed minor.
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Dutch Harbor
Midway
East Pacific
Seniors Panel Sees Growth Through Service at OSCE
Three seniors spoke at the second annual commencement of Colorado State College of Education, framing graduation as a call to mature through service. Names listed include Torothy Bwoet, Fred Lewis, and Otho Payne. diplomas awarded to 138.
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Cyntes
Colorado State College of Education
Garden Theatre
Torothy Bwoet
Greeley
Fred Lewis
Hot Springs
S. D
Three Die In Two Wrecks Near Denver
Denver June 3 three persons are dead in two collisions near Denver. Teenager Tredy Anne Koch 17 of Denver and Steven Davis a student at Colorado State College Fort Collins died at Denver General Hospital. Duh Walker Wheatridge and Migs Kook Celorado College candidate freshmen year also killed in the same crashes near Denver International Airport and west of Denver.
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Denver
Miet
Denver Lake
Anne Koch
Wenver
Steven Davis
Wlay
Duh Walker
Migs Kook
Celarade College
Dayle
Mine Koch
Rlcler Lo Wear
Jn Denver
Red Lips on Envelope Insignia Sparks Army Mail Trend
Pvt. Robert L. Downing of the 11th Infantry notes a new craze among soldiers and wives as crimson lipstick marks appear on sealed envelopes. The vivid insignia is not art but a playful trend shaping mail salutes throughout the unit.
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Robert L. Downing
11Th Infantry Mall
Saldiera
Store Decorations Urged for VFW Session in Greeley
Greeley merchants are urged by the chamber of commerce to decorate shop windows for the state VFW convention to be held here June 1, 12 and 18. The theme of the convention is On to Victory.
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Greeley
Chamber of Commerce
Crealey Chamber Act
Senate Okays $46 Minimum and Dependents Aid Plan
The Senate approved a plan to raise base monthly pay for armed service members to $46 with dependent allowances. Enlisted personnel may contribute $22 toward family support. the bill outlines optional extra contributions and varying dependent allowances. The House version differs on wife and child support, and a tax on selective service calls may also be included.
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Washington
Winder
Senate
Ohio
Mershey
Ryle
Lewis Hershey
Mihimin Py
Pites
Senaty
Cabollette
Thak
Faul Johnson Severely Injured In Workplace Fall
Paul Joliueor, 42, of SOL Sixth Avent, suffered a fractured vertebrae after a fall from a root while working on an A. Winogead Shuttlige project. He will be unable to work for at least six months, according to a physician on Friday.
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Paul Joliueor
SOL Sixth Avent
Iepol
Ganatta Case Goes To Jury In Pueblo Trial
Frank Gahatin case moves to district court jury after closing evidence. Witnesses from Pueblo Garden City and Rogers testify about Ganatta’s movements before the Stark store fire. State accuses Garden City leaders of complicity while defense probes timing and motives.
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Frank Gahatin Grsey
Pam
Gants
Ganalta
Pueblo
Denver
Walsenburg
Cheyenne
Havenrod
Miewoman
Garden City
Ganatta
Marvy Rudbeck
Ming
Eo Schusldt
Rudbeck
Gaz
Pak Om Hrefa Maret
Lot Rosedale
G. D. McFetrilge
Frank Gadatta
Weld District Court
Rosedale
Stark
Trents
Roy M. Bripes
McFetriles
Heere
Ganatta McPetridge
Gavatta
Dorothy Sweet Earns Outstanding Senior Girl Honors
Dorothy Sweet of Graeley wins the Outstanding Senior Girl award at Colorado State College of Education as part of the 62nd commencement in Denver. The ceremony also honors three $28 Pr o Hellenic awards for top sorority girls and notes numerous state scholarships for 20 plus graduates and two named outstanding graduates Florencio Nalt and Fred Lawra.
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Cole Tain State College of Education
Garden Theater
Pro-Hellenic Board
Dorothy Avery
Denver
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Retty Nerryhill
Kayna Sigma
Anna Catharine Johnson
Walsenbury
Delta Simna Bpatlon
Florenci oNalt
Leadville
Fred Lawra
Mot Springs
Dak
Pl Lambda Theth
Davey Sweet
Graeley
Cologne State College of Education
Aan Gand
Rosa Menapace
Trkuntal
Winn MM. Abel
Greeley
Linn Lee Arthur
Sibley Ann Deck
Omaha
Nebrugeel
War volunteers to do farm work in Kin Paso County
A group of 20 men funded by county agricultural officials will work on farms in Kin Paso County to fill labor needs amid drought. N Vickers, county agricultural agent, and Rush Appleman, head of the agricultural department, announced the program under soil conservation supervision. The volunteers will be engaged this season and may extend past harvest time into fall as conditions require.
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Caelarata Springs
Tempiston Gap
N. Vickers
Comity Agrien
Rush Appleman
Ehairan
Ure
Department of Ageienttine
Tha County
Sefave
Wickard Named Federal Food Dictator and Board Chief
President Roosevelt creates a nine member committee under Secretary Wickard to control production and allocation of civilian, military, and foreign food supplies. The War Production Board will follow the plan, with policy decisions final at the War Food Committee, while rationing continues under the OVA and WRB agencies.
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Auicelaves Peavey Washington
Joe S
War Production Board
Yeuntd
Nelson
WHA
OVA
WEC
Beaties Wickard
LS. Stinehower
State Department
Carl A. Harding
War Department
W. D. Young
Navy
W. Bs. Parker
Board of Economic Warfare
John Orchard
St. Ville
Civilisn
WRB
Douglas 1
Townson
Industry
WYPE
T. L. Daniel Materials
WDD
Fond Commttee
Agriculture Department
Dontistie
Nortoom
Syieh
WPD
Divlstot Wille
Sterilizing Spud Knives in Stock Dip Is Advocated
County Agent L Y Friday advised potato growers to disinfect cutting knives with a one percent solution of moris ig and phenol, claiming it is as effective as stronger mixes. Drying seed after disinfection is recommended, with caution on heat and equipment limits.
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L. Y
Hte
Toyne
Toyan
Elwood Arsenal Blast Triggers Deaths and Missing Persons
A blast at the Elwood arsenal leaves 57 dead and many missing, with cities shaken and rumors of an earthquake. Authorities investigate suspected causes as debris and shock ripple through the region.
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Elwood Arsenal
Indians To Be Attraction at VEW Session
Sioux Hillsills led by Clilet Bir Snake will feature on Ye Veterans of Foreign Wars program at a Greeley convention June 1 1934. Chet Griffin arranged the encampment event with commander Chris Big Blake, plans include a war honor for the Kiowa nation and a parade at Island Grove park. Governor Ralph Cart will attend in Creeler June 12 to honor veterans and lay a memorial service for the Department. The procession begins at 8 20 Friday evening.
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Clilet
Snake
Greeley
Dune
Rand
Muffalo WI
Chet Gritfin
Ne Encampment Committee
Chist Big Blake
Jani
Island Grove Park
Aliee Donate
Women's Auxiliary
Halph L. Cart
Creeler
Vyfay
Allied Planes Sink Two Subs Off Australia
Allied planes reported sinking two enemy submarines off the Australian coast as U S war supplies continued to reach Australia. General MacArthur's headquarters confirmed the success as part of ongoing defense of Allied shipping lanes amid Japanese submarine activity.
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Australia
Allied Seamarters
jJuna G
United States
Macartre W
Dapanase
Dveca Ralders
Sydney
Cline Keeps Weld County Welfare Post Amid Reappointment
Dwight GB Chiewan Fehday reappointed director of Weld County Welfare department by county commissioners. Cline has held the post five and a half years and scored highest marks in the district, which includes five counties. Tatyrence A. Klug of Grebley certified for appointment after merit exams, previously a case worker here on leave for schooling at Colorado U.
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Dwight GB. Chiewan Fehday
Weld County Welfare Department
Solorade Verte Ayutentar
Cline
Atte
Tatyrence A. Klug
Grewley
Weld County
Schoal
Colorado U
Explosions Strike Joliet Plant Kill, Wound Dozens
A catastrophic blast at the Shohaga Fortwood Ordnance plant near Joliet killed or listed as missing 57 people. Capt. David P. Tunstall reported 4 identified and 36 missing, with 40 injuries. Fires and debris affected nearby towns, windows shattered in Kankakee, and a large-scale rescue operation was underway. Authorities found body parts at the Joliet undertaking establishment and at the plant grounds.
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Issociated Press
Joliet
Stersons
Lituy
Shohaga Frrwood Ordnance Plant
Here
Wechtel
David P. Tunstall
H. A. Kingston
Will County
Ordnance Plant
Venice
War Foreseen by Germans How invasion of Holland stunned
Foreign correspondence from Berlin recalls the night Angnal 1639 a week before Poland opened when all contact with the outside world broke. Reports from Glewitz near the border and East Prussia detail plans for the army to march into Poland and Silesia, with permission denied for further field coverage.
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Louis BP. Lockner
New York
Wide World
Germany
Amer Lon
Angnal
Poland
Bertin
Angus M. Thaermer
Glewitz
thestiestag-Pouse
Pal
Upper Silesia
Eawin A. Shanke
East Prussia
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Office of Price Adminfetration
OPA
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James Dou- Ulle
Ebyoon Landitue
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Kankakee Ondnance Tnt Works
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Kankakee
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Chicago Weather Bureau
Army Inteligence
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Wide World Bureau
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