U S Bombers Hit Two Italian Battleships in Bold Strike
U S bomber crews claimed 35 direct hits on two Italian battleships during a high altitude raid in the Mediterranean. One battleship ablaze, a cruiser damaged, and a destroyer sunk or forced away by RAF and US forces, with a British convoy reportedly passing through.
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U.S
Lennon
United Tutor
Cruigera
Gralroyers
Foint
RAP
Ha Thranta
RAF
Ultuoa
Canchlevable Coe
Peitharty
Axis Air Atticks
London
Alfred HK. Kalbever
Ameren
Phines
Dagea
Nutherer
Lafayette
Mkalverer
Veaseky
Kalberer
Ola High
GC. R. Fetdimame
Sanntha
Kangad Brighton
George Thriel
Brighton
Charles Brown
Scottabuit
John H. Wilcax
Tyler
Texag
Thomas A Shamokey
Los Angeles
Kysny
Port Worth
Texnay
Tlatt
Georg Whitlock
Dolse
Kano
H. J. Rhoades
Wakka
Okla
R. G. Miler
EL Page
Texas
Navy
U. S
Nathie
United State
United States
BBC
Alr
Mediterranean
Kala Indag
Crewe
Alexander
Cork
Cemival
Josnes
Olf Fover
Aneny Crnisers
tAnsuilates
Musselini
Thames
Berlin
Rome
Weather Lorn for 24 hours end at dawn near Denver
Weather notes from Colorado and Wyoming predict warm spells through May in places like Denver and New Orleans. Forecasts mention mild highs and variable winds, with unsettled periods in the mountain regions and plains.
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Libel
Low
Colorado
Wyoming
Warmat
Denver
Kit Paso
Kavens Alyy
New Orleans
Newsman Tells Of Last Hour Of Lexington
An abrupt, disaster filled account recalls the final moments of Lexington as American crews faced a crushing Japanese fleet assault. The narrative highlights swift action, heavy losses, and the resolve of gunners under fire during a pivotal five day campaign and last stage engagement.
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Lexington
Mhiraga
Hs Lfeturis
Bond
Thote
Cebilers
Tomers
Wild Sea Bone Birwiniawag
Trans-Florida Oil Line OKed by Ickes Plan
Petrol and pipeline official Jareld L. Ickes announces approval of reconstruction plans for an S-Loch petroleum products pipeline across northern Florida. The project, proposed by American Liberty Pipe Line Co, would run 220 miles from Port Tallahassee to Jacksonville with 25,090 barrels per day capacity and connect via the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to fuel east coast Florida Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina.
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Washington
Jareld L. Ickes
Jacksoiville
Lieeau Cone
Jacksonvlile
Florida
Geargis
South Carolina
North Carolina
Rubber Drive Aims to Aid U S Agencies in Weld County
In Weld County the Scraptons campaign collects used tires and rubber for military and Red Cross relief. Local stations pay 2 cents a pound, profits funding Army and Navy relief, with Hatch’s station and nearby collectors showing a large load of tires bound for a Texaco warehouse.
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Weld County
Weald County Petroleum Industries
Ray Rucker
Pravidant
Prisg
U.S
Army Treller
Navy Relief
Cheater Hatch
Tenth Avenue
Tith Street
George Carr
Fred Rosling
Greeley
Hatch Station
All Company
Union Delivery
J. H. Barton
Graelsy
Surpryisoy
Texaco Company
Hatch
Bill Walden
Ralph Godfrey
Sam
Baby
Final Drive For Airport Petition Seeks Signatures in Greeley
Community campaign led by Jaycee aviation committee chair Dick Tatman aims to collect signatures for a proposed 10000 airport project. Volunteers are urged to assist at 1013 Highth avenue and at Greeley bank offices as residents sign petitions amid property tax concerns. An Aeronautics Western division rep from Denver will review site maps with engineer T. B. Mootley to outline layout near Evang.
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Diiva
Greeley Ty
Ue Invice Chamber At Commerce
Dick Tatman
Jaycee Aviation Conmittes
Eatmoan
Prnvass
Halp Ad
Sirenlation
Highth Avenue
Fergond
Greeley Bank
Ally Creeley
Aeronautics Western Division
Denver
Kmart
Evang
T. B. Mootley
Brother of Two Weld Women Is Lost on Carrier
Vernon Clark Smith, brother of Dedhett Webber and nephew of Mrs. Frank Kaiser, died in the sinking of the USS Lexington during the Coral Sea battle. His brothers H. W. Smith, an intelligence officer, and Billie Lee Smith, attached to a pursuing ship on the west coast, also served. Smith graduated from Minaint Taaining in Dover and joined the service in July 1940. H. W. Smith expected to visit in October.
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Vernon Clark Smith
Dedhett Webber
Mra
Frank Kaiser
United States
Lexingtan
The
Coral
SH. Smith
W. A
Washington
Denver
H. W. Smith
Lewngtan
Warant
Iy Eafa
Bille Lee Smith
Peal
R. Wy Savth
Wyarnon Lark Smith
Wen
Dover
Kay
H. W Smith Ia
Gotorata
Nazis Beaten Off near Tobruk As Garrison Gets New Material
Cairo reports British and American aircraft aided operations around Tobruk as Allied forces repelled two Axis attacks on Sidi Rezegh and Acroma. Field Marshal Rommel’s line near the port held, while British reserves and landed supplies at Tarbuck Wak seemed poised to bolster a counterattack.
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Tobruk
Edward Kennedy
Amici Frees
Cairo
SM Rezegh
Accroma
Erwin Hommel
Eouth
Kharkay
Gerihans
Galro
Danten
Sir Renegh
Chungking
Dempsey Resignation Accepted by F ten
Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Jolin A. Tempney as secretary of the interplay and announces plans for Sayre to step down. Stephen Rady, presidential secretary, says he knew nothing of the resignation. Dempsey, a former maritime commissioner, remains connected to Interior Department offices.
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Presa
Washington
Roosevelt
Jolin A. Tempney
Moders
Interplay
New Mexico
Stephen Rady
Francia
Sayre
Fallippines
Cuntmue-Tower
Ft. Sayre
Finwan
Ima
Ferier Songreasman
Dempsey
Maritime Commission
This Pointer Proves Spotter of Airplanes
Tarzan the Doberman pinscher operates as a plane spotter for Dr E Alexander of the aircraft warning service in Los Angeles. He points at incoming aircraft two to three minutes before they are audible to his master, then waits to alert by telephone report to headquarters. Tarzan began pointing after observing on duty for several nights.
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Los Angeles
Tarzan
Alexander
Aircraft Warning Service
Jap Bombers Attack Darwin Daring Australian Defense
An Associated Press note reports Japanese bombers attacked Darwin assisted by 26 Japanese ships and bombers. They were driven off with no significant damage. General MacArthur’s forces continued operations in the region.
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Associated Press
Australia
Darwin
MacArthur
Estimates on Scrap Rubber Vary Widely
Weld county officials and firemen met at the Camfield hotel to hear details of the rubber collection plan. Steve Dell outlined rubber supply and demand, noting that the industry pays one cent per pound and no charge is laid on sellers. Reports indicate collects across the county, with daily updates to headquarters.
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U.s.c
Red Cross Navy
Nelet Aid Avni Taliet
Sant Kornig
Continental Desser
Windgor
Ray Tucker
Weld County of Industry Committee
Tucker
Greeley Civil Service Seeks War Time Police Fire Candidates
Greeley civil service calls applicants for wartime police and fire positions. Applicants must file with the city clerk by noon June 25. exams and locations to be announced. Preference given to men over 45 or with two or more children. The commission seeks good men to fill vacancies for the duration of the war while maintaining a clean, permanent civil service record.
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Greeley Civil Service
Greeley Police and Hire
Cty
John
Anpilesnia
Wor
Sérvien Commission
Ely Cornell
Commission x
Crneley Nen
Nantes
Gresley
Greeley
Vega
Reds Attack Near Kharkov and Sevastopol Battles Wide
Soviet dispatches report counter attacks near Kharkov forcing German withdrawals and multiple assaults around Sevastopol as battles widen. In Sevastopol area, the Red Army pressed on a highway approach while defending Balaklava and Sevastopol’s southern sector amid heavy fighting. Reports also claim Fort Siberia stormed and Bryansk advances as German forces suffer losses and retreats across multiple fronts.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Ated Vross
Fasuoetas Moscaw
Kharkov
Wera
Lodny
Servera
Unes
Ling
Iussiai
Red Army
Kharkav
Sevastopol
Flerce
DKS
Bovlet Wispatches
Uelensee
Baluklava
SCL
Balukhiva
TennyEo
Barhiy
Savastopo
Kiarkoy
Sevasional
Germain
Reuwatan
Sevastypot
Leortin
Nazia
Siberia
Siberis
Bryansk
Kureaw
Saul
Moscow
F D R Signs $50 Pay Bill Amid National Debate
President Roosevelt today signed a $50 pay bill affecting military personnel including regulars and officers. The measure retroactively raises base pay from 36500 to 1800 a year, extends to the navy and mentions increased retirement and dependent allowances. A correction was ordered to fix a missing date in one clause and the House adopted the measure after reconciliation with the Senate.
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Hennifer
Roosevelt
Ueutenant Inni
Casinn
Senate
Divorce Decree Signed in Wednes County Court
A divorce decree was signed Wednesday in the county court involving plaintiff eR and defendant Sheeley. The decree details are not fully legible but confirms the dissolution of the marriage and court action completed in the local jurisdiction.
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Iilgaten
Canal
Terman
Sheeley
War In Brief Summary From Global Fronts In Wartime
In brief war notes from multiple theaters Papal Britain reports Axis attacks repelled Tobruk fighting continues near Durwi and Chekinings. Curtin warns of possible reach of attacks on Australia while Soviet and Allied actions mix with diplomacy in Europe and Asia. Roosevelt signs legislation boosting armed forces payroll amid cautious Allied advances in the Mediterranean and Asia.
Midway pilot Zarienge tied to Colorado unit role
Zarienge, a sophomore at Colorado State College of Education, piloted a plane in the Midway battle as U S Army planes under General Tinker attacked from Hawaii. His depot march and service with Company M of the ASTM regiment are noted amid transfers and leadership changes. family details place him in Newcastle, California. He hinted at ongoing training and hopeful war prospects as the unit rests before further action.
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Jul Zarienge
Trostey
Sentemben
Astm Regiment
Colorada Motion Guard
U. S. Army
Midway
Tinker
Hawaii
Prt
Darlengo
Colorado State College of Educa
Yell
National Guard
Lewis Zarlenzo
Uve
Newcastle
Calo
Zarlenzo
Greeley
Oriyf
Ather
Len Prozen
Waltle
Congress May Make Fingerprinting of Populace Mandatory
A June 1 Associated Press report notes that broad discussion centers on mandating fingerprinting for all U S residents. A. Abbreviation, testifying to appropriations, cites 15 million fingerprint records and ongoing naval demands driving growth in biometric files.
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Congress
Washington
Jime
A. Abelretta
Department of Jttellec
FBT
Irem
Planes Impounded at Craig for U S Readiness
Two planes owned by Elmer Griger and Gordon Tillestens were impounded in Craig Colorado by order of Federal Judge J Foster Symnea after District Attorney Thaman J. Morrissey reported the owners violated civil air emergency rules by not maintaining readiness within a 24 hour window. The aircraft were kept in a Craig hangar and later moved to Dover Municipal Park pending settlement.
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Associated Press
Teaver
Craig
Colo
Ards
J. Foster
Thaman J. Morrissey
Elmer Griger
Gordon Tillestens
Griggs and
Tillestens
Muffat
Combty Ranchers
Morriasey
Dover Municipal
Alee Park
Uenillny
City considers sale and purchase options for gas property
Greeley aldermen postponed action on sale of the National Gas and Fuel Company property and debated city purchase of the gas plant revenue. A June 3 hearing will decide whether the city should join as a party. Reports note potential revenue of 300000 to 250000 and discuss using funds to finance city purchases.
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Fromluy Wily Colliel
Yesalwilon
National Gas Wid Locity Company
Lin Directey and Shiiary
Greeluy
Was and Fuel Company
le Weanthie
Widermen
Canadian Kiwanis Elects Leader in Cleveland Meeting
London Ontario attorney Ered A Meister was elected president of Kiwanis international at the Cleveland session. Nashville Tennesee official Rfwspaner GNeCulyer named as other key officer. Internatnional toy retenting BE, Be.
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Kiwanis
Cleveland
A. Meister
London
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Alle India Congress Party
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Nile
Teile Wisdod
Janes G. Borkus
Cheee and
James
Pucker
Austin
Tex
Greeley Gan and Fuel Company
Ui Minguialing
Hural Group
Han G. Reyer
Weld
Shoelty
Creman
Eigilian Defense Firemen
B. A. Brumley
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Scott Body Works
Mienver
Inkon
Roy Paterson
Ft. C. Mara
Paul Meeker
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