Land and Air Offensive Pins Cherbourg Nazis
American forces under Omar Bradley push through Cherbourg area in a three sector advance. Troops capture Pierre Eglise and cut the last road to the port, isolating German units in the northeast as another spearhead nears Beaumont Hague. High command indicates no surrender yet amid reports of planned operations constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casault
Cardea
Rman
Bradley
Pierré Eglise
Tailes Edat
Bbe
Queltehos
Jare
Pear Biovgne
Conat
Miller Soutt
Cherbourg
Weel
Sailors Appeal for Labor Cash to Support Wage Stand
June 28 report from Associated Press details a seaplane tender crew letter from Coos Bay urging workers to quit work and accept a wage increase offer with 412 in cash. The message, dated June 10 and routed through the fleet post office, cites Wright Aircraft Corporation and Lackland plant actions, and references UAW leadership and wartime propaganda concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Honery
Associated ‘Press
Coos, Bay
Censor
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Wright Aircraft Corporation
Amr Liven
Lackland
Onto
Wright Aeronautical
Carnoration
Eithout
Winlon
Sand Sfler
Associated Presa
Coos Bay
Tir
Thomas
United ‘Automobilia Workers C
Washington
Tiea
International Offic
Wright
Cincinnati
International
Peonia
Armed Services
UAW
Marriage Licenses Aid in Greeley Entry
Orihmen and Greeley along with 1, Tohason of Greeley appear in a marriage licenses aid notice. The brief item lists names connected to the filings and location in Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orihmen
Greeley
Tohason
Collision Report on Fifteenth Avenue and Fourteenth Street
A traffic collision was reported near Fifteenth Avenue and Fourteenth Street with police transport. The incident involved two vehicles and occurred on a Wednesday, with responders securing the scene and directing traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedtlyan
Heery WiiMaras
Fifteenth Avenue
Joiabeke
Twaltth Tlieet
Treltth Alseel
Dillard Family Mourns Private Dillard Dies of Wound
Private First Class Bob Neal Dillard 23, of Galeton, died from wounds suffered in Italy while serving with the army. He was born in Galeton and attended local schools, graduating in 1940. Survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Willard Dillard, and brothers Corporal Herbert Dillard and Seaman Kenneth Dillard. A telegram from the War Department confirmed his death following a May 29 action near Rome. earlier telegram stated he was seriously wounded May 30. The family also noted notes from New Guinea and Parragut training history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Neal Didierd
Acton Totaly
Department
bin Parenty
Willard
Galeton
Dillards
Wedneminy
Dillard
Gateton
Jung
Wan
Griston
Horie
Owser
Gregory
Gresley Candy
Rome
Teller
Hig
Vinit Hone
Pays
Pvt
Pitrenis
Jeanette
Brottora
Herchet Dillard
Parragut
Ida
L B Stephens dies in fall when ladder breaks
L B Stephens, about to turn 61, died instantly when a ladder broke while he painted a residence at 1854 Twelfth. He fell 24 feet, crushing his skull on a cement corner. Decener John Alt Nut investigated. Survivors include his wife Mia and several children and grandchildren. He was a longtime resident of the region and formerly worked on the Twin Bridges general store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
B.sreptens
Lim
John Altnutt
Stephers
Greeley Land
Here
Otieraxt-Pialteyitle
Bialite
Opera
Brore
Wanelbo
Katte le Glicreat
Platteviie
Mia
Kia Stephens
Kra
Lanrie Redgell
Fort Cole
Ling
Stephens
Estenday
Waehiveton
D. GC
Lennella Afe- Lcot
Limon
Allee
Rayrold L. Stephens
Army Air Forces
Florida
Chanute Field
Ill
Dan Stephens
San Francisco
Calif
Fred
Ed Baldwin
Dillon, Mont
Allee Stephens
Myrtle Baldwin
Greelay
Hedg Wea
Bridge contract let for De Beque project on Colorado River
State Highway Engineer Charles D. Vail announced the bid letting for a bridge over the Colorado River at De Beque. The contract was awarded to Harter and Lowdermilk Brothers of Denver on a bid of equal to the figures shown in Fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Beque Beidge
Asioadirted
Pre
Davver
Charles D. Vail
Colorado River
de Beque
Harter and Lowdermilk Brothers
Denver
Hien
Missing in Italy Sergeant Derrera II News Update
Grace Derrera of La Salle reports Sergeant Evnoat Derrera II, 23, missing in Italy since May 24 after serving with the 167th Infantry. He had been wounded twice, hospitalized for months, and overseas 16 months. He is survived by wife Grace and son Ernest Jr. The piece also notes hospital administrator Joanne Linduer arriving to Weld County Hospital and references past assignments in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratt’ Bergeant
Evnoat Derrera
la Salle
Greeley
Hoptechber
Italy
Grace
War Department
Dervera
Sgt
Dervara
U Greeley Aid -la
Salle Communiti
Mary Marquez
Weltongheel
Denver
Fidel
Washington
Derrera
Erorst, Jr
167Th Infantry
Anzio
Beachheng
Mra
Cerrera
Waa
Aaister
Martin
Juuregul
Platteville
Route 1
Set
Cerrora
Alfred
John
Orchard
Prea
Neoyer
Joe
Johns Awo
Hera Joanne Linduer
Weld County Public Hospital
Th. G
Doctors Hospital
Washington, D. C
Weld Drivers Licenses Issued July 1 Plan
Around 4000 drivers expected to receive licenses in Weld County by July 1. Officials estimate issuance numbers from the Bureau of motor services with deadlines for license pickup at the main office on the bottom floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilcansee
Weld
Syeer Lidensen
Beheen Car Biielnese le
Bureau of the Bounty Sleries
Early Encephalitis Reported at Peckham
The Tribune reports the first case of encephalitis among horses in Weld county this summer. Dr. W. G. Blake notes the incident on B. D. Biot’s ranch east and south of Peckham, with the disease believed to be carried by mosquitoes. He cautions this is very early for encephalitis to appear and mentions many bornty being worked on for me to be tote years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld
The
Tribune
W. G. Blake
B.D. Biot
Peckham
Blake
Pinko
Weld County War Bond Sales Reach $904,743 So Far
Weld county reports total bonds sold to date amounting to $904,743 under the fifth war loan. The drive headquarters notes the figure after a recent mobilization effort and quotes ongoing county participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Threday
Weld
Charles
Allies Near Ancona and Adriatic Port Advance Near Rimini
Allied forces within 32 miles of Ancona and near Rimini on the Adriatic coast report advances as El Alamein style operations push toward Camtrino while naval and air actions disrupt Axis shipping. Noceco and Perugia areas see limited progress amid weather hindrances. Allied losses and German casualties tallied with over 27,000 prisoners taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayr
Rome
Jt 22
Malina
Ancons
Adrige
Elshthamy
Camtrino
Persia
Grosasto
Aucoms
Yenles
Secor
Troapa
Formo
Rimini
Noceco' Umbra
Amerino
Per
Trasimeno
Perugia
Sid Feder
Italy
Mediterranean
Livorno
Ventimigis
Riviers
Elks
Conatal
Shahlos
Roopa
Eank
Cugegiment & Altgie
Mutk
Berlin
Aaid
Ware
Tianoss
Iba
Palmela
Green
Eibe
Allice
Wheeler Says Hunt Will Not Be Candidate
William 8 Hunt serves his fourth term as Weld county superintendent of schools and will not seek re election. Democratic chairman John R P Wheeler says Hunt informed him days ago he did not wish to run again and questions a party need for a replacement. Republican John Hatchell announces his candidacy as Hunt plans to leave office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Hunt
Weld
John R. P. Wheeler
Hunt
Wheeler
Hent
Acthouly
Milliken
Jerta Bioreland
Altho
Brorelsud
Hutnt
Carl” Carleon
Anct
Carleon
John Hatchell
Pisew Atler
Isle
Reds Press Drives for Quick End of War
News dateline June 22 reports Allied forces and Soviet drives to end World War II quickly. Eisenhower warns freedom of port cities while Finland faces cabinet reshaping and peace efforts as red army advances on Ladoga region. Delta Hotel Bolt Darts item notes sale of Darts Flouke in Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Cherburg
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rey
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
Prom
Dune
Supreme Command
Fleharmen
London
Red Army
Lake Ladoga
Finland
Moscow
Vitpuri
Kareliant
Agath
Ladash
Hele Annkl
Iornire
Finniah
Erisla
Reuters
Stockholm
Preas
Svenaka Dagbladet
Erals
Messian
Antau
Meering
Atarmansk- Leningrade
Svir
Ladogs
Aneza
Oneshskae
Vilpure
Delta
Colo
T. We Osborn
K. F. Conkreham
Los Angeles
Roy
Qeeawond
Soviet Estimate Claims 7.8 Million German Deaths in Russia
The Soviet Information Bureau, marking the third anniversary of the German invasion, reported tonight that more than seven million Germans have been killed in three years of fighting on Russian soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
London
Thussday
Soviet Information Bureau
Lo & Review
Russia
Weather forecast for Lacustor area with scattered showers
Lacustor area forecast shows a high near 95 and a low around 68 with moisture at 06. Scattered showers in the mountains are expected this afternoon and again Friday afternoon. cooler southeast portions moderate. war as where.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mountaina
Little Larry Rehms Goes Exploring Before Mother Rises
Three year old Larry Rehms wandered from his home on Tenth Street to Fifth Street and Eleventh Avenue, engaging with police and traffic until Officer Cartiman returned him to his mother Virginia Rehme. The incident ended with Larry back home safely after a brief police escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Rehms
Hla
Virginia Rehme
Tenth
Etree
Larry
Fifth Street
Eleventh Avenue
Aftic
Rye Patten
Henry Caerleon
Avery Police
Cartiman
Yankee Battle Casualties Near Quarter Million
Washington June 23 American battle casualties near a quarter million, Secretary Stimson reported army totals through June 1 178 677 an increase since May 21 31 289 dead 71 422 wounded 39 976 missing 95 980 prisoners Navy casualties total 43 705 an increase of 432 since two weeks ago. Thoms killed total 20 044 wounded ecrease 242 missing 9 298 and prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lattle
Stimson
Eae
Nilsaing
Tojo Flattops Hit by Bombs In Saipan Carrier Battle
U S Pacific Fleet reports a major action near Saipan in which American carrier planes and warships sunk at least four Japanese ships and damaged many more. Allied losses were light with 49 U S planes downed and no surface vessel losses. The battle followed days of maneuvering near the Marianas and Philippines as Admiral Nimitz pressed the offensive against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharles. H. Atr
Ewan McMurty
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Fears Harbor
Carriee Manes
United Stated
Fifth Fleet
Palippines
Japan
Saipats Island
Marianas
Philippinas
Chester W. Nimitz
Saipan
Princins
Island
the Marianas
Tokyo
Soma
Alloid
Nimits
U. & Shins
U.S
Dal- Qbahin
Atbat
Spokiteman
Midway
Battle of Midway
Carrier Force
Raymond A. Spruance
U. S.fiit
Wenr
Battla
Guadalcanal
Ninitz
United States
Spruance
Marc A. Milseher
Mitscher
Japanase
Crear
Sun
Fay
Itz
Marauders Aid Cherbourg In Closest Assault Yet
Allied air forces hammer Cherbourg under heavy bomber and escort raids. Marauders and Liberators attack Pas de Calais approaches while Mosquitos strike Berlin. Mustangs provide cover, with several enemy aircraft downed as weather remains favorable for the 24 hour operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Headquarters
Carrue
Omar N
Hradtey'e Dougtbays
France
Germany
Andustrisl
Ruhr sid-Serlin
Dywers
Berlin
Russie
Pitava
Ukraine
Gendan
Alle
Hunsin
Bevlin
Ruhr
Hhiseland
Libereter
Pas de County
Brent
U. S
Britain
Russia
Moscow
Strategic Air Force
Rub-land
Terlio
Yak Flehters
Hedalr
Pet and Hobby Show at Central for War Bond Purchases
Children at Central Playground plan a fifth war bond drive with a pet and hobby show at Lincoln Park. Advance gifts total 51 dollars, with a 199 dollar goal. kids craft decorations and costumes while grounds close Friday afternoon to accommodate attendees.
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Greeley
Lincoln Parks
Orcelay
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Nesl Dillard
Bob N. Dillard
L.B. Stephens
Derrera II
Ancona
Adriatic
Bie
Philippines
Maro
Stanvers
Dackneas
Eisenhower
Agsin
Mother
Nippon
Mary A. Mitchher
Saban
Marauders
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