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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
1
The wartime dispatches describe brutal fighting near Sevastopol with German and Soviet forces exchanging heavy shellfire. German claims of local gains contrast with Soviet resilience and massive casualty figures, as both sides suffer severe losses across tanks guns and aircraft.
Imperial Sugar Refinery in Sugarland, Vex faced a shutdown blamed on rationing with zero to one million pounds of refined sugar reported. General manager M. Thompson said the excess supply caused the halt until July 6, while raw sugar stocks remained ample.
In London June 23 a heated Commons session critiqued Britain's Libya defeat. Attlee reported stiff Allied losses, with 30 aircraft and seven warships at issue, while calls for Churchill's removal grew amid demands for a new cabinet and a loss of confidence in the war leadership.
The Greeley Chamber of Commerce announces a program to list vacant houses, rooms, and apartments for defense workers and their families. Owners or agents may list directly with the chamber. listings include address, number of rooms, and rental price to attract workers in Greeley. Phone contact provided for details.
British aerial attack on the German naval base at Emden was carried out for the fourth time in four days. Reports say the raid was light but damaged several targets, with weather clear and haze aiding identification. four raiders reportedly shot down and explosions contained.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill discuss a unified war plan at a White House meeting. They emphasize concentrating Allied power, preparing for future offensives, and aligning on steps to sustain the United Nations effort. No details given on exact problems or theatre locations.
Rain in Colorado cooled, but warm days reduce moisture need for small grains. Moisture from recent storm benefits dry and irrigated land, boosting wheat and winter barley prospects. Fields mature across the county as temperatures rise, while river levels recede in cooler hills. Precipitation totals for the storm reach around 2 inches in parts of central and northern Colorado, with local factory and police reports noting regional weather impacts.
Mrs Allen Dame Taylor, longtime pillar of Colorado Springs humanitarian work, died after a long illness. Daughter of Sulson M. Bentis, pioneer resident, she was first woman to study at Colorado College and contributed to community development. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
The report claims Axis submarines carry young crewmen, with officers often veterans. Some youths show signs of fear and stress, while sunken-ship survivors describe submarine commanders as war-weary. The piece notes public concern over youthfulness in undersea crews and perceived brutality toward helpless seamen.
A controversial $1,000,000 cache of securities tied to Dewey M. Blackmer was located in New York City banks under a masked name. Authorities freeze the accounts pending tax and liability reviews. Blackmer believed to reside in Switzerland after aiding a bribery probe involving government oil lands. Also reported: Mrs Frances Denavidez, 66, of the Creeley Spanland Colony, died at Greetey hospital. survivors include three sons and funeral arrangements.
A Denver postmaster replies to an outgoing letter from Tomes G Stavie, noting no postage was affixed except a single cent stamp. The case discusses the lack of postage and the required 5 cent stamp per article, reflecting wartime postal controls.
The House Military Committee today released a yearlong report detailing wasteful wartime contracting in the War Department. It cites excessive commissions, inflated vendor profits, and costly fixed fee and cost plus contracts, urging curbs and tighter accountability to protect taxpayers. The panel criticizes administration practices and warns against repeat excesses as aviation and industrial effort continue.
A joint meeting of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce airport committees and Junior Chamber aims to secure 3,000 signatures for the Greeley airport petitions. The session, held at the Chamber offices tonight, involves district captains and plans a final push this week amid government and army interest in a proposed airport west of Evans.
Government seeks to extend sugar trade allowances into July and August for institutional and industrial users. Amendment notes June 20 1942 effective date and July 6 window for July and August allocations. Agencies nominate institutional and industrial buyers. provisions aim to move sugar from warehouses to consumers via authorized channels amid wartime rationing. Agencies will coordinate with the Office of Price Administration to regulate distribution.
June 23 Wachinitan Aaecolated Area Army aid bill sent to the house totals 12 529,003,004 to finance a 4,600,000 force by July 1 1943 and to sustain allied nations. Rep Snyder in charge warned the war may last five years and the bill would raise outlays beyond World War I totals. Lt Gen McNurney and Lt Gen Somervell outlined needs as the army grows from 2,500,000 to 4,500,500 in 12 months amid the wartime crisis.
A U S freighter sank June 15 after two torpedoes struck it 75 miles off the U S coast. Navy reports say 88 aboard are missing with two confirmed dead. 23 are rescued or accounted for as crews fought to reach lifeboats and deck parts. Survivors include Corporal FENTLY from Gliette.
The Colorado scrap rubber collection campaign reports progress as Denver leaders claim the state ranks high nationally in per capita collection. Officials say the drive likely advanced over the weekend and that the movement shows strong local participation.
Gritich headquarters said RAF bombers hit Japanese concentrations in Burma yesterday. One attack targeted Magwe airfield amid heavy antiaircraft fire and the second strike on Akyab.
British and American forces clash west of the border as RAF and US Army bombers strike Axis supply lines in Libya and Egypt. Reports describe heavy fighting near Fort Capuzzo, Tobruk, and Sill Azliz with German forces pushing east from Libya toward Matruh as Britain weighs defense versus withdrawal to a fortified stand.
Howard Griggs of New York will lecture at the State Union Ballroom tonight at 2 ip m on Yeats and the Wish Well. The public is invited to attend. Griggs is a noted moral and forelite lecturer and holds the Helene LL.D Doctor of Humanities from the University of Maine, with other degrees from Colby College and Ohio University.
Details from Associated Press report that the State Air Raid Warden Instructors Training School at the University of Colorado runs July 7 to 9. Enrollment forms must be submitted by May 2. Notices have been sent to 146 local civil defense councils and 126 post offices in Colorado asking councils to send two men and each post office to be approved by the local defense organization.
Mitchell, manager of the Hen ranch in southern New Mexico, is nominated as a national committee member for New Mexico. The announcement followed a presentation by Gyms McCarmick of Santa Fe, who proposed a dollar-a-man contribution for the automobile commission of the office of price stabilization.
Denver hosts a wartime tribute with veterans and service members marching past crowds along Coloredo and Met Denver streets. Soldiers from Colorado posts and representatives of the Lexington carrier group are celebrated for awards and distinguished service while a traveling display of color and flags tours the city.
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