Shelling of Oregon Coast and Vancouver Island
Unidentified submarine shells hit the Oregon coast near Seaside and Vancouver Island in Canada’s British Columbia. Projectiles, five inch shells about 60 pounds, caused minor damage and no casualties, with residents startled by the dawn attack and patrol aircraft deployed to locate the source. Authorities attributed the strikes to an offshore crate and noted similarities to earlier Pacific coast incidents.
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Roosevalt-Churchill Talks Are Continued
Reports from Washington describe resumed talks between Provident Monne vell and Prime Minister Clarents as proceeding in a satisfactory manner. Presidential Secretary Stephen Burly declined to reveal details while London rumors name Lieutenant Governor McNangston as a favored commander for potential UN operations.
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Provident Monnevell
Clarents
United Nations
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Wlittary
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Aly
Stephen Burly
London
Washington
Goneril A. Gene McNangston
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Urgent Call For 10 More Volunteers To Circulate Port Petition
Greeley chamber of commerce airport committee urges at least ten volunteers to canvass property owners to back the Grering airport bond issue. Many owners already support but 15 more to sign needed. contact the Greeley Journal office or banks to sign. Dr FC Jean of Greeley State College supported petition. organizers assigning workers.
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Dick Vatu
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Driver License Bureau Faces Monday Morning Rush
Wet weather and looming October deadlines pushed crowds to the West County Driver License Bureau Monday morning. About 6,000 Weld county residents whose licenses expire July 1 had not yet received new permanent permits. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Krotoxe Vintonido of Greeley died shortly after birth and is under funeral arrangements.
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Sever Ieyvers
Sin Clerka
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Greeley
Featerstay
Erraune
Rainfall Briefly Touches Northern Colorado Rivers
General rain across northern Colorado produced about half an inch in Greeley by noon. Poudre and Platte rivers rose and flooded near Greeley, with Poudre flowing about 2,000 cubic feet per second at the canon mouth and later rising above its hand. Yukon storms eased, but rivers remained high, while wheat and barley showed lodging across the region.
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Wayne Smith Missing In Action From War Service
Mrs Stanley H Sylth of Pierce Neve received word from the War Department that Wayne Smith is missing in action. He served in the Coast Artillery and was stationed at Fort Drum Moulla Lay. His parents were told no further info is available and he may be among those listed as missing in the Pacific theater. Wayne, a Pierce High School graduate, had a brother Howard in the army stationed at Lowry Field.
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Stanley A. Smith
Philippines
Stanley H. Sylth
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War Départment
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Stott
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Armel
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Spud Rodeo to proceed despite cancellation scare
Greeley chamber and city committee announced the Spud Rodeo will go on as scheduled. They cited CDC guidance and travel costs, noting most attendees are locals and that canceling would not save money. The decision follows a wire answer from transportation officials and emphasizes continuing the July Fourth event in Greeley.
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Gresley Chamber of Commerce
Greeley
Office ‘of Defenseransportation
Joseph B. Ranteau
CDC
Miles
Urgeley
Pnat
Liem
Senator Johnson to Colorado amid re election talk
Senator Johnson plans a Wednesday flight to Colorado for a series of appearances. He dodges a clear decision on running again and hints in a letter to a party official that a formal announcement could come before July.
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Washington
Dolinxon
D.gale
Toillay
Colorado
le Wold
Hyron G. Rogers
Elsilr
Coloraioan
Bellale Poal
Sevastopol Defenses Fall as German Pressure Grows
Soviet defenders retreat from north and south fortresses around Sevastopol under relentless German assault. Reports from Moscow and London describe heavy fighting, near-total control of coastal forts by German forces, and continued Soviet withdrawals as the second year of the war opens.
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Bulgaria
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Ony Ou
Kharkov
Germina
Rubber Drive Continues Across Weld County
Hay Hucker reports a continuing rubber drive as farmers work to collect sap rubber and deliver it to the nearest station. Deliveries have been slower as laymen stay busy in the fields. Burkey visited southeast Weld on Saturday, finding 5,000 pounds delivered at Rogsen, 2,000 at Prospect Valley, and 2,000 at Indeon.
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Ewing Heads Weld County GOP Organization
Cholmera Ewing of Greeley elected county chair of the Weld County Republican Party at a Saturday meeting in the district courtroom. Herma E. Grist of Fort Lupton resigned as chair, which was accepted. Anna M. Palmer of Greeley named vice chairwoman succeeding Bye Ann Spomer, Weld County clerk, whose resignation was also accepted. The central committee set June 30 as caucus date and Greeley caucuses June 30 from 6 to 2. Outside Greeley caucuses will be held in three towns, depending on officers’ directions. Delegates to the county assembly will be elected. total delegates 68. The assembly will nominate county officers, designate candidates for four representatives to the state assembly, one state senator, and set dates for further assemblies in Denver, Boulder, and the 8th Judicial district. (Continued on Page 3)
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Greeley
Couuty
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Lore Salurday
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Gieeley
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Assembly
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Mosen Bruish
Eno
Evat
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Denver
Jay
Congressional Assembly
Boulder
Heroes Day Parade Held in Denver by Colorado Veterans
A Heroes Day parade and rally took place in Denver with contingents from Port Wayne and other units. The event honored veterans including fighters from the USA and allied forces, as crowds gathered for the solemn observance. Weather forced a plane stop, then a two hundred truck convoy carried about 2900 soldiers through Greeley toward Denver for the Merc’s Day program.
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Greeley
Denver
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Oil Company Buys 58 Tons Of Rubber Here
Greeley scrap dealers Max Faragh and Sam Gold sold 58 tons of scrap rubber to the USO committee for 20 cents per ton, routed to Rubber Reserve in Chicago at 28 cents. The deal nets Faragh, Gold, and the committee about 200 dollars, with plans to extend drive to meet a 3,660 dollar Greeley fund quota. Ray J. Neil and Robert Warrep led the effort.
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Sam Gold
Greetey US
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Lo Rubber Reserve Company
Job Greeley
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Lioyt Alloult
Satq
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Ray J. Neil
Astriat Ranrerautallye
Robert Warrep
Nandard Gl Company
Iniiatia
Nazis Sweep On To Egypt After Tobruk Capture
Washington reports the Japanese have landed forces near Alaska, aiming to establish a base close to Dutch Harbor. A communique notes raid activity against Iska and Bink, with tents and minor structures observed, signaling a second Western Hemisphere foothold.
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Non-residents Urged To Evacuate Hawaii
Honolulu June 22 United States victory over Japan at Midway prompted General Delos G Emmons to urge all non residents to evacuate the Hawaiian Islands at once The American air and naval victory signaled a possible return of enemy forces and emphasized the danger of remaining on the islands as war warnings continued across the Pacific
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Gas Famine Strands Thousands of Motorists on Atlantic Coasts
Absent fuel as rationing hits hard with 3500 Philadelphia stations closed by afternoon. Drivers abandon cars or tow them to lots. shortages blamed on doubling ration card volumes to six gallons without more supply. Washington and New York also report long lines and shifting travel. Officials hint at congressional probe into nationwide rationing.
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New York
Civil Air Patrol Forced Landings Near Denver
Civil Air Patrol units near Denver report two of seven privately owned airplanes diverted to forced landings yesterday while returning from a trip to Sterling. One aircraft sustained damage but no injuries were noted. others landed safely near Watkins and Bennett.
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Sterling
Nodine
James Witlinmeon
Watkins
Claus to join Coast Guard in June 36
Greeley official Vern Claus announced at Tuesday night council that Claus will enter the Coast Guard service in June 36. He plans to seek aid from the city department for the duration of the war and will depart the community soon.
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Aisistace
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Africa Defeat May Prolong War for Years
In this dispatch from Meena 1 Assoet at Leurtion on June 22 a reported military disaster in Libya and a map mix up blight the Africa front. British officials warn the Allies face new twists. Prime Minister Churchill is expected to address Parliament about intensified fighting.
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Bir Vachum
Laval Aims for Nazi Victory Hopes in Europe
The report quotes Laval stating he hopes for Germany's victory and supports a new European order. He argues collaboration offers freedom for war prisoners and asserts France would gain by a Pax Nazi settlement. The piece also notes King Christian X and a Telegraph merger plan news nearby.
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Slowdown Hits Denver Chicago Fast Trains Schedule
Transportation officials announce delays to the Denver Chicago Fast Trains, adding an hour to travel. The southbound Aephyr leaves Denver at 4 yenee aaners and arrives Chicago by 1:41 am, with the westbound Zenlyy matching times. Stops will be added in Colorado and neighboring regions, service cuts offset by using a spare locomotive and cars. Union Turitic plans new service changes next Sunday, with timetable adjustments for Denver city trains and a possible shift in the division’s schedules.
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Few Escape Tobruk as Axis Push Seizes Tobruk
British report Axis forces broke from the Libyan border toward Tobruk, inflicting heavy losses. Claiming 100 tanks destroyed and hundreds of vehicles, the article notes many troops were captured while isolated resistance continued and Egypt faced a potential push to strike Cairo.
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M. Ritelment
Girl 18 Saves Children in Apartment Fire
Beverly, 18, rescued three young children from a fire that killed a five year old girl in Crondat. The blaze at the Ed Henefarth apartment in Beverly began Sunday morning. Virginia Lee Henefarth and Mrs. Henefarth reached safety with help, while Mrs. Lee’s daughter died in the fire.
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