Allied advance in France reported by daily war brief
The report describes Allied forces in France breaking into German lines near Cherbourg and Carentan. Tanks support doughboys as they push from the Cotentin coast toward inland targets, with heavy fighting in hedgerow country and efforts to secure Montebourg and surrounding bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Berlin
Iael Weal
Ecound
Mér
France
Coventan
Strateric
Teatrice
Carontha
Montebourg
Chet’ Nourg
Elemehld
Gad
Purple Heart Awarded Posthumously to Harrah Son
Posthumous Purple Heart announced for Harrah, son of Mrs. BG Harrah, with official notification to his parents from General Robert H. Dublin acting adjutant general. Letter dated June 1 informs of the decoration awarded by the department in memory of his service and loss in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrah
BG. Harta
Correaidar
Aipoila ‘Bay
Veiddad
Sctording
Beixadler
Robert ‘H.dublop
War Department
Henry Bi Stlingon
Wvid
Allies Advance On Wide Front North of Rome
Allied forces push along a broad front north of Rome capturing Orvieto Aquila and Narni while advancing 67 miles north of Rome and 41 miles northwest of Orbetello The Fifth Army fights near Singagliao and Orbetello as the Adriatic sector sees progress French and American units reach Saline river and patrols probe toward Pightesano Bombers target refineries in Budapest area and northern Yugoslavia destroying fifteen German planes and leaving many missing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward’ Kennedy Kane
Waly
Oryelo
Aquila
Narnaod
Rome
Narn
Intlea
Eorth
Oulea
Orvielo
Lake “Bolgena
Singliaio
Orbetello
Orbetallo
Coat Town
Pittheway
Lake Boissons
Advanee
Fpitighsano
Lave
Adriatic
Gereman
Italy
Armien Ats
Rempante
Budapest
Yugoslavia
Tailan
Auth
Flovence
Weather outlook for Colorado altered by unreliable OCR
Partly cloudy today with a cooler Friday forecast. The report cites possible temperature changes and notes unsettled conditions across the region, mentioning Colorado towns and a warming trend into the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Two B-17 crash survivors found west of Fort Collins
Exhausted survivors of a B-17 crash were found west of Fort Collins by Ault and Pierce anglers after the plane went down on a high plain. Four crew members died. two were rescued, with several others injured. Lowry Field officials awaited confirmation and names.
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Ault
Pierce
Ft. Collins
Fort Collins
Colo
Rina
Fort. Collins
Brounteinons
Crag
Ulebt
Barger
Lowlia
Seb
Don Jacobs
Lowry
Povite
Wie
Avery
Fort* Cole
Fred
Mail Corrier
Arthur
J. Copés
Auli
Tehor Faigin
Cragh
Jeer
Hiree Otter Glenmerk
Ha Namen
DuPont Man to Exhibit at Luncheon on War and Ration Topics
We and Peterson of the Du Pont company will display 40 farming articles at a luncheon at the Maple Temple Friday at noon. The speaker will cover war and research, with details available by calling phone number 371 for rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We & Peterson
di Pont Company
Chamber of
Wilkinson to Air Line Ride From Greeley
Mayor Le L Wilkinson of Greeley leads a group of eight northern Calawago mayors traveling by air from Greeley to Denver for a Saturday 11 a.m. reception at Denver International. The new Massey and Ransom Flying Service will operate the link starting Monday, with Denver’s Mayor Hon Stapleton welcoming the visitors at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le L. Wilkinson
Greeley
Calawago
Denver
Ainervice
Massey and Ransom Flying Service, Inc
Fort Calllnn
Otis Te Massey
Hon Stapleton
Fort Collins
Sterling
Fort Morgan
Boulder
Estes Park
Massey and Ransom
Plance
Loveland
Longmont
Prea
Masser
Ransom
Plac
Postwar Plan for International Cooperation Council
Associated Press reports President Roosevelt announced a postwar concept for a fully representative international organization to settle disputes and prevent threats to the peace. The plan rejects a police state model and emphasizes peaceful cooperation among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainunlow
Roosevelt
Jnd
Ila
See
Ital
Edward R.steltintug
Taalit Bowmen
Leo. Rawvotaky
Dapartment
Roonevell
Invasion of Saipan and Marianas Begins With Assault
Allied forces announced a major invasion of Saipan and the Marianas, with initial landings by assault troops and heavy carrier air bombardment. The operation aimed to soften Japanese defenses, backed by battleships cruisers and destroyers, as Nimitz reported from Pearl Harbor. The plan anticipates a protracted campaign as air and sea power presses inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie
Wortepork
Jaan
Satpait
Tn Vietorianis
Nisnltz
Enahy
Junnpest
Marlanga
Salepa
Mula
Rota
Guam
Amaritan
Wimbe
Tiolan Snd Saipan
Mowiliay- J *Y Saipin
Marianas
Japan
Tatura
Baee
Marianag
Saipan
Hittleworth
Ile Harbor
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Jane
Tys
Trik
Caroline's
Awny
Navy
Waz
Adralizal Chestey W. Nimitz
Truk
Fleet
Ponage
Vonhiras
Ogeana
Maru
Rhaethate Islands
County War Bond Sale Reaches $180000 Milestone
War bond drive in the county has raised twelve hundred eighty thousand dollars toward national efforts. Contributions include local organizations and individuals totaling substantial sums with ongoing fundraising through the week.
Viipuri Front Breach Deepens in Finnish Campaign
Reports from Moscow indicate Soviet forces widened the breach in Finnish defenses near Viipuri as reinforcements pour into the Merce region. The front line extends toward KuIereselkh and Jarvl with heavy fighting reported along a 46 to 47 mile arc east of the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thaiedariy
Finland
Unies
Karelian
Ahmius
Miustomaki
Kiltgre
Eacweth
Moscow
Red
Kulerselkh
Lt Elmer Maul Veteran of Carrier Air Group 12
Lt Elmer Maul a veteran of Carrier Air Group 12 and a prolific strike pilot in the Pacific War is noted for about 60 missions with Yorktown Enterprise and Carriers 12 groups. His career includes raids on Lae Tulagi Halmahera and Guadalcanal, multiple ship and transport sinks, and record totals in ships destroyed and enemy aircraft, as praised by Cmdr Clifton.
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Elmer Maul Vet
Carrier Air Group 12
Praga
U. S. Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Cmdr
Joe's Cutton
Pir
Fn St. Atkier
Greeley
Colo
Witot
Yorktown
Norfolk
Gilverdamand
Maratalao
Halamaus
Lae
New Guinea
Ransport
Tulagi Harbor
Salomond
Coral Sea
Midway
Enterprise
Sante
Tulsgl
Guadalcsnal
Battle of
Santa Crus
Bir Kron 12
Charles Hi
Dawnprad
Etx
Emilstra
Destroyeram
Oflera
Mie Alr
Atriker Phen
Pacific
Clifton
Cilio
Paducah
Mn Antlal
Timnath Man Recovering After Lightning Strike
A Timnath man was knocked unconscious when lightning struck a tractor truck, injuring several people nearby. He is reported recovering today as investigators assess the scene and the employer Vincent Thayer is linked to the train site. A colleague identified as Johnson suffered burns but remained unconscious for a time.
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Fort Colling
Cole
Leonor Jason
Timnall
Ishusau
Thayer
Jitet
Johison Escanell
Olfier Inhiry
Induction Report Details June 24 Procedures and Names
A June 24 induction report lists volunteers and regular selects for immediate service and examina tions. It also notes transfers, former boards, and inductees including several from Greeley and surrounding areas. A district courtesy patrol conference and summer camp plans are mentioned for patrol attendance and shifts.
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Felcctiva
Waysigul
John Gulraud Moore
Route 4
Greeley
Alfred Daniel Demivel
Transferriad
Pepto
Colo
Aleculfi
Letey Kr
Eat Sewart
Eaton
Sam Tiott
Gregley
Raymond Car
Danielson
Ail
Lloyd Eugene
Thomas
Corry Donald
Anilow Wills
Briggsiate
William Aiston Tilton
Edward Ghul
Windsor
Emanuel Hehloday
Janes Lovence Kshaber
Cedar Rapids
Metford
Alton Hibler
Richard
Willis Wilean
Riverton
Wye
Dave Weber
Mirest Gallegos
Los Angeles
Calif
ChotHe
Virgil ‘Gresley
Uetfield
Brighton
Miendore Rohrig
Portland
Gre
Donald George Weber
Denver
Gadaywki Fall
Salinas
Cellf
Toshitsigh Yada
Leom Woodland
Catt
Camp West
Coblem
Sebonl
Bate
Tlie
Great Western To Split Huge Bond Purchase
Great Western Sugar company boosted the Fifth War Loan effort by purchasing bonds worth 1 425 000 to credit to its locales. Colorado totals show 46 738 442 in bonds purchased since the drive began, about eight percent of the state quota. Mineral county led at 102 percent, followed by Tackon county at 51 percent and Elbert county at 49 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denyes
the Great, Western Sugar Company
Colorado
P Coloradans
Mineral County
Tackaon County
Ad Elbert County
India China area used as base of B 29s
June 16 dispatch reports new American 12 Superfortress units based in India China Burma theater for bombing Japan. Marshall says this off ensive will target key industrial centers with high payloads, while war department withholds final target details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
Avroelitad Pacs
Te Army
Pacite
United States
Homber Command
Japan
Sky Mammoth
Air Force
Homber
He Arnold
Army All Forces
Flying Fortress
Arnoli Saith
George CG. Marahall
Militass
Jeintz
Stati
Arnot
Tanjor
Henamic
Tokyo
James H. Dye-ittle
Colonal Initt-New
Eighth Air Force
Feitaln
Venturous
Horget
Siberia
Cimna
Anl
Atua
Prac
Hironite
Nagoya
Smpire
Osaka Kobe-Ryoto
Empire
Gostonsd
Om. Paes
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Cherbourg
Germany
Boutherst Corst
Pithin
Daley
Nimitz
Pre, Ronald Harrah
Pie
DuPont
All-Nations Council
Fr’s
Yiapan
Marlatas
Salman
Tiretanes
Vors Wtatute Mol
Sarqune
Niwit
Raul
Leie Erickson
Associated Byers
Salpon
Amirimasy
Adu
Chester W. Nitiltz
Saipat
Taliv
Pagan
Hota Te
Nuda
Riers
Ladeslins
Deshroyers
wiMl
Salicday
Uim
Midting
Cassociated Press
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Jung
Atterngon
Wold County
Aviva
Weshiesday
Reds
Viipuri
Maul
Ee Acm
Mra
Q. i. Mayl
Luceroa
Bia
Graduata
Greeler
University of Colorada
Timnath
Great Western
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