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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1944

Page

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G COP Plans Full Ticket With One Exit In County Races

A distorted OCR note outlines G CO P plans for a full ticket except one county post. It lists Benjamin A. Woodcvelt as county judge seeking re election on the Republican ticket alongside other GOP nominees for county offices. It also mentions John Allnutt for county coroner and a slate of others, with scattered data about a Fordtam university granh and a late night seismologist report from Rev Joseph Lynch.

Tepubilesa Uekat Twa el Rin Republicad Pdunly John Allnutt Taymag Willos Republicad Wl Read Iotticn Spiidtet Noble Sanden Disteiet F. Warren Distelet Eehoola i Awhitenide BN Townsend, Greespies Seavieony

Hearing on Sunnydale gates ends with removals ordered

Residents protested gates and cattle guards installed by P W Weitzel on roads to Sunnydale. The commissioners ordered removal of all guards by August 20 and required two miles of fencing to secure cemetery land leased by Weitzel. The hearing addressed gate access, school routes, rural mail service, and cemetery fencing.

Thes Wai P. W. Weitzal Weitzel Sheares Srecz Wellzel Sunnydale Wellsel Sunnydalé Fox Wertzel Wales

County War Bond Sales Reported at 1,389,827 Total

Weld County bonds sales reached 1,389,827 with 66 percent credited to Weld County. County chairman Charles He Swink announced the total and noted the sale goal stood at 1,138,009 while the overall total approached 1,380,827.

Weld County Charles He Swink

Allied Casualties in Burma Reported After Campaign

In Burma the Allied casualties are stated as about 18 000 killed and 12 000 wounded with 6 000 missing. Japanese losses are claimed at 21 700 dead and around 20 000 punched but figures vary as sources differ on totals. General Fulwell’s forces are cited in the tentative tallies from Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Fulwell.

Burma Agia Cro Kandy Ceylon Onli Gially Lodey Lonuen Joseph.w. Fulwel

Gus Anderson Is Candidate Sheriff of Weld County

The text proclaims Gus Anderson as a sheriff candidate in Weld County Colorado. It describes his cooperation with FOI agencies and other offices. It highlights local support from peace officers and colleagues, noting his strong reputation and expected effective service as sheriff.

Lester J. Ghulmers Ewing Fos Sherite Ander’ Sbn Chattatian FOI Witm Aheriff Colorado Dulsex Sherife Well County

Fifth Army advances after San Vincenzo capture

Allied forces report San Vincenzo seized from German defenders near Livorno as Fifth Army presses inland toward Christine and Travale. American units, aided by Italian partisans, advance with minimal opposition, while nearby Bagela and Sta attack points see continued pressure. Air crews tally rapid Japanese losses in a separate carrier operation.

Rome Jung San Vincened Livorno Garmone Fifth Army San Vincenzo Christine Travale Chilisding Siena Florence Parsland America Baegela Kealuet Cerce

Dewey Bricker Nominees Fly To Chicago Convention

Dewey and Bricker, Republican nominees for president and vice president, prepared to fly to Chicago tonight to accept their nominations. Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York would address the convention after a whirlwind nomination and unanimous roll call vote, with Senator Harold Stassen and Minnesota leaders backing the ticket.

Dewey Bricker Ay Miller Chicago Dokat Tudinas Joly Wi Buicker Ohio Albay Tauce Albany Gilvey É Sland Lls Goday United States Tom Dewsy Lantender America Halvot Minnesota Wehalt Gommdr Harold’ BE Tate Ili 4 Bas “ Deene Almant Washington, D. Gy Thoman Beseg Mala Ba Harrison Spargier Republican National

Thefts Reported From Several Cars In County

The article records multiple car thefts from various residents including Walia Stephenson who reports 1 to 10 gallons of garolipa stolen from a parked car at 184 Bayenth Avenue Ann' Boomer county clerk reports a $45 watch and a box of .22 shells stolen from her automobile near Varne swimming pool Dave Wintegond of Ault reports documents and cigars stolen from a car at Elghia Street and Lincoln Park delve Magnuson of Eaton reports a gas book and ration book missing from her auto downtown Police noted car prowls occurring since Sunday.

Walia Stephenson Polles Bayenth Avenue Ann’ Boomer Varnese Swimming Pool Dave Wintegond Ault Elghia Street Lincoln Park Delve Tnes Magnuson Eaton Heya Iowntown

Bond Show Draws 1500 At Garden Theater

An enthused crowd estimated at 1500 attended a novelty show staged by Lowry Field personnel from Denver to Weld County. The event at the Garden Theatre on the Colorado State College campus followed a summer band concert led by Dr. J DeForest Cine ox. The troupe of 18 entertainers included TA Durria as commander and featured several bands and booth acts, with appreciation voiced for downtown workers and college authorities.

Lowry Field Denver Weld le Garden Theatre Colorado State Celeloge of Educatin J. DeForest Alt ‘Waes Dpire College Gulhoriles TA. Durria Gece Mde Enteriainera Ling Lie

Axis Bombs Hit Bucharest and Sofia Areas Amid Stacks

Bombs rained across Bucharest suburbs and Sofia outskirts as German raids pressed through the region. Intercepting Allied planes claimed losses while fires and smoke rose from refineries and oil facilities near Bu charest.

Air Invaders Of Saipan Backed By Far East Air Force

The newly organized Far East air force provides long range support to American invaders in Saipan. Liberator bombers from New Guinea, flying nearly 1000 miles over water, struck Palau and Woleai airfields and Yap defenses. The raid cost Japan several planes, damaged runways, and forced retreat of many Japanese units.

Heavquartera New Guinea Palau Yap Saipan Ieland Planen Laboratora

Finland Lines Up With Germans In Nazi Backed Move

An eyewitness report from Helsinki describes German troops entering Finland as leaders like President Risto Kallio Premier Edwin Linko and Finance Minister Vaino Tanner attended meetings with German officials. The capital became a parade ground as German destroyers and cavalry moved through. Official word claimed German help was agreed with “perfect understanding” and that Finland would cooperate within a German dominated framework.

Regulera Eaglern Lollei Helsink Risto Kyl Edwin _ Linko Vaino Tunner Gar Igter Joacim von Maralial

Nye Trailing Stambaugh In North Dakota GOP Race

Fargo, N D June 88 With a third of the precincts reported former National American Legion Commander Lynn W Stam baugh led over incumbent Gerald B Nye for the North Dakota Republican nomination for U S Senator. Stambaugh Fargo attorney based his campaign on U S participation in world affairs and held a 20 828 to 18 48 vote lead with 725 of the state's 2 261 precincts reported.

Fargo N.D Greennda Tueaday Sleetlon National American Legion Lynn VW. Stampaugh Gerald B. Nye North Dakota Partine On U. S Stambaugh U.S Atate

Allied Casualties Invasion Total 40,549 Americans 24,162

A June 28 SHAEF release estimates two week Allied casualties in Europe at 40,549, of which 24,162 are American. Germans suffer at least 76,000 casualties in Normandy thru the Cherbourg fall, with U.S. losses concentrated on June 6 to 20.

Allied Expeditionary Force Supremé Command Europe Stso Cherbourg Agsannt Caenares Park Inelurive Normandy Gherhourx Supreme Headquarters Firat Gessan Digisten United States Washington He Aivy

British Smash 2 Miles Beyond Odon River Line

Allied forces shattered the Odon river line advancing two miles beyond while German defenses near Caen faltered. Up to 40,000 prisoners reported as the Normandy invasion push concentrates along the Cherbourg peninsula and west of Caen with heavy tank battles reshaping the front.

Odon Peninsula Suprema Noutl Caen Prerao Une Cap de la Hague Cherbourg Maupbrts Alflod Normandy Coon Tth Ib Armes Garmans

Reds Capture Mogilev Push Toward Minsk

Soviet forces report capturing Mogilev and advancing toward Minsk. A special order of the day announces troop progress on the White Ruthenian front with German defenses breached along the Dnieper region as Red Army units push from 200 miles north of Mogilev toward the capital and nearby towns.

Mogilev Minsk Leen Matabal Stalin Tmoor White Huigsta Bios Caw Ate ‘ Shktoy Rykhov Boaghey Reich Fatherland

Fire Strikes Nightly, Fatal Blaze Amazes Town

A late night fire, described in garbled OCR, caused a tragic blaze with unspecified property damage and no injuries confirmed. The report mentions a windy night and a town scene with emergency response and lingering questions.

McKaughan Named Airport Manager in Greeley

McKaughan will become airport manager starting July 1, with a $140 monthly salary plus living quarters, telephone, lights, fuel, and water. He will run the field shop and serve as inspector for Gibbsley Aviation, replacing Jack Hartman who resigned. The council also plans to dedicate the airport to Clarence F. Crosier in ceremonies to honor Lt. Crosier, killed over France on June 2. The airport will keep the name Greeley Municipal Airport.

Herschel Poen Ghiét Mechans ‘Airways Lara Greeley McHaughen Tina Tela Monts Aa GiBley Aviation Company Jack Hartman McKaughan Bis Crosler Wort Skamkern of Commerce Naked Tal & Survey Fat R. Richardson Dura Fio Sarvlee Commission Woguccords John Z Fairbury Neb Isla Grove Park A. H. Clere Plate Board of Health

Nunn Girl Hurt In Gas Truck and Car Crash at Ault

Gladys Crist, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Crist of Routed One Nunn, was injured in a crash in Ault on Tuesday afternoon. She rode in the front seat of a model A Ford driven by her mother Ora Crist 48. Burl M Lelat her father was in the car. The model A collided with an International truck and another vehicle. Gladys sustained abrasions and a deep cut of skin, with a lump of skin torn from her left arm. Ora Crist was bruised and Burl Lelat injured. The car rolled 60 feet and the truck was damaged. Patrolmen Hob Agher and Sgt. Seoul Moss investigated.

Gladys Crlet Earl ML Crist Ninn pRintil Hulk Ant Sériana Burl M. Lelat Olga Gigdys Crist Brusen Akin Flash Miro Melton Transpariutted Company Nathan Louis Frern Eighth Avenue Internec Hob Agher Seoul Moss

Hengyang Surrounded as Japanese Reach Key Chinese City

Report from June 2 1938 indicates Hengyang in Hunan province is encircled by Japanese forces with the city described as the greatest potential loss for China since Canton fell. Communiques claim severe fighting but Hengyang remains in Chinese hands, while missions retreat from threatened areas. Stilwell HQ notes seven aircraft missing in ongoing Hanau and Yunnan operations.

Changkog Hengyang Jusoin Hunan Thie City China Canton Hankow Hengyank Kuwong Kwantong Kertlin Kwangal Welyang Komiang Con Joseph W. Stilwell Hanau Yunnan Tme

Mrs. Janette Miller Dies Here Tuesday

Mrs Janette Miller died at Memorial hospital Tuesday after a week of illness. Born in Kangax and aged 35, she came to Greeley from Ohio. Active in United Presbyterian church, she is survived by husband Beneat Miller and children Ivan Margaret Robert Dwight Dorothy Clara, plus two brothers Edwin R Keys and Albert Keys of Greeley. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. in Sattler Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow.

Mire Janette Bier Fifth Street Memorial Hospital Sra Milter Kangax Greeley Oho United Presbyterian Church Beneat Miller Ivan Margaret Robert Miller Dwight Miller Army Air Corps South Pacific Dorothy Clara Miller San Francisco Slater Jara Miller Edwin R. Keys Albert Keys Sattler, Funeral Home Chapel Evans

Robt Barger Wounded in France June 8

Private Robert O. Barger 19, of Greenley, Colorado, was seriously wounded in Sotton de France on June 8 per a telegram from the War Department received by his mother Mrs Hazel D. Hsger. A paratrooper with the Jedsea corps, he trained at Camp Barkeley Texas since July 1943 and had been stationed in England before going overseas in December 1943. He graduated from Greenley High School in May 1943. his brother Lt. Richard Darger is stationed in England and another brother Franklin Darger is in Denver.

Flint Robert O. Barger Tf Sotton de France Ili Mra Hazel D. Hseger Barger Wan Hoe Emt Ylea Ab Wen Jedsea Camp Barkeley Tex de Tamber England Yaston Barger Greeley Hichard D. Barger Piel

City Hi Grad Killed D-Day Invasion Officer

Norman Lee Doerges, 27, a field artillery officer, died overseas after graduating from Fort Sill and serving with the 82nd Airborne. Survivors include his wife and son, a mother, a sister, and brothers in Missouri and Arizona. His family lived in Greeley and Cortland, with previous work in Hereford and at Skyrock Electric.

Seto Norman Lee Poerees Laura Drumm Doerges Denver Test Salerkore Doerges St F. Dogrees Tormerly Greeley O. Heplitlere Platteville Noergen St.Louie Tle Hereford Achnoss Grais Colorado State College Fort Colling Skyrock Electria National Guard Pehrusry Fort Sill Okla Fort George Bfenne Aro 82Nd Airtorne Giviston Artilery

Brighton Rural Fire Department Extinguishes Gas Tank Blaze

Fort Linton June 27 The Brighton Rural Fire Department forced an opening in the gasoline tank and sprayed water over 18 000 gallons to quell the blaze by o clock Tuesday afternoon. Firemen used pumping equipment from a nearby irrigation ditch and a fire pumper to control the fire.

Fort Linton Brighton

Weather Tatas for Four Hours Ending a.m.

A garbled weather brief reports highs near 99 and lows around 62 for Colorado with scattered showers along mountains. Expect cooler conditions east today and warmer east Thursday afternoon. Wyoming forecast fair today and tonight with warm Thursday afternoon.

Tatas Sweeneadiays Atchture Colorado Thursitaz Waetier Port

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