RAF Smashed At Jap Bases In Burma Mission
An eye witness account from May describes RAF Blenheim bombers flying over the Chindwin Valley in Burma, engaging Japanese river bases near Maungjan and Singkaling Knamil. The crew faced engine trouble, hostile fire, and thundering heat as they attacked a 200 foot long steamer and other river targets, then pursued the Naga range in treacherous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Earth
Crowdel
Prraninuie
Eric
Chindwin Valley
Assam
Poreiblé
Len
Erle
Burma
Maungjan
Naga
Algo
Dicky
Oly
War Busy With Guns In WWI Echoes And Speculation
Fragmented OCR text references a 155 antimeter gun, a 44 ton range, and a 261 pound projectile. Mentions world war era tech, road speed, and costs, but the passage is garbled. It hints at a military project or weapon with many unclear details and figures.
War Hands Drive Local Support For Armament Purchase
A wartime appeal urges residents to unite with neighbors to fund long range weapons for the armed forces. Citizens are asked to invest 10 percent of income in Wer Boris to aid rosting the county junta and ensure an adequate gun supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avsogals
America
Boris
Cay
Milliken Farewell Party for Brontzes Held in Milliken
A farewell party for Fred Bronte, longtime AliMhen superintendent, and his wife was held in the Odd Fellows hall in Milliken. About 75 graduates and children attended a program featuring Mrs. White’s piano and vocal solos, John Zigch performances, and mystic mind reading. Refreshments were served. community members helped with the event. The Brontzes will live in Greeley this summer before moving to Golden where Mr. Bronte will teach. the Raines plan to relocate to Loveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zigch
Johnstown
Lydane Puson
Mystle
Cie Varias
White
Brumtzes
Raines
Mimkee
Brinta
Greeley
Golden
Ar. Renate
Lovet
Won L. Warner
Jimny Alath
Altvatear
George Alaughan
Maughan
Viola Pyenning
Tyohay
Hebron
N. D
Ter Pirenis
Theo Ulemting
Fading Sky Over Gettysburg Mission Ends With Narrow Escape
In fierce fighting near Gettysburg the crew faced fuel and ammo shortages and outgunned by Japanese planes while Blenheims tried to interfere. Eric steered toward a cloudbank as Dicky calculated. The crew crossed high mountains as engines sang and the mission ended with a cautious return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsipg
Burma
Eric
Dicky
Trenheim
Pre-flight Aeronautics for 15 Students at College High
The College High School announces a summer term preflight aeronautics program for 15 selected students chosen by Dr. William T. Wrinkle. Applicants must show algebra proficiency and are open to both genders. Courses cover meteorology, navigation, and aerodynamics with college staff supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College High
Igh
Ker PraRenin
Hody
Yeetetay
Gir
Torley Glidden
Ll. Mevman
Leo Roy West
Reg Aar
Gilden Fy
Nebrasky Avialios
Eumer
Glidden
Reguinely
College High School
Wrinkle
Virgilie
DY W
Lege
Lia Upper Pission
Reninr Algi School
Callege High School
Sineer Neasion
Platteville Altar And Rosary Hostess Leads Local Society
Mrs Raney hosted the Platteville Altar and Rosary Society meeting with Myra Harriet Gleason and several attendees from Denver and California. A Father’s Day program is planned for June 14 at the church, with notable organizers listed and a move to fund youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Raney
Platteville
Altar and Rosary Society
Plattevtlla
Jane
Mid
Raney
Altay and Rogaty Society
Myra
Gleason
Tony Guitoldey
L. C. Canig
Roseos Stevens
Charles Whitian
Larg Beach
Harald Egner
Arenal
Dale Robb
A. D. Mitchell
Denver
Women's Society of
Norvine
Churel
Sara
Roy Gavcett
Gwentotyt Wusley
Charles’theil
J. G. Jobing
Charles Brigga
Jenna Stevens
Are
Wablender
Walter Ingersoll
Oddfallows Lodge
Springston
Henry Crosa
Hebekah Iodge
Oddfellows Lodge
Oddfellow
Aracles Dames Momer Bruce
James Mo Fond
Myrtle Moody
Marine Officers Two Creelay Youths Enlist in US Marines
Two Creelay youths Charles B. Leake and Julian A. Pliss have enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve as candidates for commissions. Leake, a Colorado State College senior active in football wrestling and swimming, and Pliss, a University of Colorado sophomore reports editor and Sigaun Delta member, will train at Quantico, Virginia for a 10 week indoctrination course before commissioning upon successful completion.
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Creelay
Lave
Marine Corps Vesnivea
Boo
Heutenaota
Charles B. Leake
Aloysius G. Saonko
Sixteenth Street
Julian A. Pluss
Samuel Pluss
Leake
Colorado State College
Pl Sigaun Delta
University of Colorado
Leing
Nollege Itu
Quantico
Leaka
Pliss
Great Western Begins Beet Loading Station at Hereford
Great Western starts construction of a new beet loading station in Hereford, with cost estimates between 0 and 10000 dollars. The project promises a model facility for the area, while local library services resume after funding drives. Community events include a gala at TR. E. Faylor's and a Tuesday gathering for country markets. Local figures Grover Grover and residents Gertrude Harnara Verna Syl coordinate volunteer efforts and relief services for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover, Tywe
Hareford
Eavu
C.H. Fatherbach
American Museu OF Natural History
New York
Pawyco
TR. E. Faylors
Grover
Gertrude Harnara
Verna Syl
Dorly Tubbivy
John Fry
Gill Ladies Aid Meeting at Hants of Mes
The Gill Ladies Aid held a meeting at the residence of Mrs. Chaves Becker in Westnesbury with Mrs. Jos Burlwell assisting. Mes. Altea Wale was injured but recovering at Grevley hospital. Mrs. Belly Briscoe Aukeney and her baby daughter arrived from San Francisco to visit her parents. Jub Walker hosted the Git Missionary gathering at her home. The DGC club held a deer steak fry with members and families present including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodmore and a Magdaylena, N resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Ladies
Hants of Mes
Chaves Becker
Westnesbury
Jos Burlwell
Altea Wale
Grevley Hospital
Belly Briscoe Aukeney
San Francisco
Mel
Sirs
H.W. Briscoe
Jub Walker
D. GC
Preaent
Frank
Woodmore
Magdaylena
Dwi
Wilt Doke
Donkey Riddle Sparks Farmer and Simpleton Banter
A farmer quizzes a new hand about which liquid a donkey will drink. The assistant judges water, arguing the donkey is a 'simpleton' with a quip that implies instinctive preference. The exchange ends with the farmer approving the reply and a playful mispronunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigatt
Neddy
Chon Hw
Emissary and Editor Train for Duty with Troops
In early reporting from the press, the emissary and editor are described as preparing for further training to fulfill duties alongside troops in action. The piece notes the evolving role of newsroom staff in wartime support and information dissemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie
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Daniel DE Luce
Brees
India
Chindwaiy
Ganges
Orlewtta
Totley
MATS
Chindwin
Bieoheln
Homy
Kent
England
Air Groner
Paddy
Ballarat
Australia
Shorts Laval Yue
Haviga
Nicky
Ghayvita
Ténta
Lenline
Rouebild
RSG
Peitken
Grayvita
Phere Gilbert Bishop Drug Co. Weldosado Nynge
Milliken
Flurce
Gettysburg
Switzerland
Department of Commerce
Grast Western Sugar Company
The
Great Western Sugar Company
Roly Stroy
Mra
Conrad Sioh
AiNiKen
U. S. Army
Austratia
Albert Schneider
Edwards Garage
Gamp Peery
Port Clinton
Ohio
Ordnance
Tenth Armored Division
Mee
Jacob G. Schneider
303
Tenth Atreat
Great Western
Hereford
Iehlo
Javn Fry
Necla
Gertvnde fMova
Uuruea
St. Joh
Priday
Joan Siewbart
Sheihure
Ghidver's Haspital
May Shelbart
Gill
Ita
Tsemblew
Ant Association
MACYS
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
THALP
Helen Y. Lyoch
Pinger Parachute Co
Employes
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