Axis Subs Sink Freighter Off East Coast In 1942 Attack
Three Axis submarines torpedoed and sank the 8,214 ton freighter Siurore off the Atlantic coast. The ship, owned by Geo Steamship Company of New York, carried iron ore for New York. Twenty two thousand tons of ore were aboard. Rescue efforts saved 25 crew members after a 12 hour ordeal. four sailors reached Cape Hatteras in a small boat.
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van March
le Aimerichi
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Te Gea Steamship Company
New York
Navy
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Atlantic
Ora Stenmahiy Corporation Amltty
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Mil
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Christophere W. Core
Richmond
Tracer
Caplan Charlon
Nash
Dundalk
Marore
Trelenter
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Haltimora
Hock
Asassiqul
F. B. Stahl
Alligi Wng
Core
Stahl
Caplan
Acara
War in Brief: Axis Drives, Allied Air Attacks, and Soviet Push
War in Brief reports German air and naval actions in the Western European theater. Axis losses were tallied as 79 merchant ships sunk in January, while Allied air attacks on Malta and Rangoon continued. In the Soviet front, Red Army counteroffensives near Smolensk and Stary Rogla advanced, with heavy casualties for the Nazis. Australia and New Zealand prepare for life after Jay has crumbled, and MacArthur may be named commander of southwest Pacific forces.
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Exquah Channel
Hitler Command
Enealish Channel
Yeommmnntau Winch Ld
Hhowever
Australia
New Zealand
United Nations
Sydney
Sydney Telegraph
Douglas MacArthur
Moon Eclipse Tonight At 6 48 Fated Rise
Observers in Greeley report a total lunar eclipse tonight starting at 6 48 PM with moonrise in shadow. Professor Finley notes the moon may appear redder once fully rising and the eclipse will be visible until 7 10 PM before shadow recedes. Cloud cover could affect viewing.
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Wien
Neely
G. W. Finley
Gweolog
Anya
Greeley
Clouda
Professor Flaley
Army calls for 76,009 new officers this year
In Washington on March 1 the army announced a plan to recruit 76,009 new officers for ground forces and outline steps for men aged 18 to 45 to join as cadets. About 95,000 applicants will be selected to compete for officer commissions. In the Middle East, raids on Tripoli and Benina port areas and other axis targets were reported by RAF with bombardments and harbor damage. In the Philippines, Manila reports indicate Japanese forces loading German planes as they strengthen their balance of forces.
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John J. McClos
Hr Miegehnols
Middle East
Cairo
Egypt
Maren 1
Tripoli
Benwas
Africa
RAF
Desert
Aren
Farm tenancy changes in western states 1935 to 1940
The Farm Security Administration reports a broad drop in farm tenancy across rada and New Mexico from 1935 to 1940. Colorado fell from 39 percent in 1930s to 1 percent in 1940, New Mexico from 15 to 3.7 percent, while Montana and Wyoming saw slight increases.
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Uasa
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
Faldwin
Colorado
Supt Mooney of Sugar Co Dies Monday
Samuel O Mooney 63 New York born worker rose to vice president and general superintendent of Great Western Sugar Co died in Denver of a heart ailment. He joined the company in 1903 as a pipefitter at the Fort Collins factory and climbed to top posts, later serving as district superintendent for factories in Eston Greeley Windsor Fort Lupton Fort Collins Trinidad and Longmont. He is survived by his widow Mrs Harriet T Mooney two sisters Joe Mooney and J G Mooney. Burial at Fort Collins with services to be announced.
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Samuel 0
Moopty
Svateh
Prookliter
Great Western Sugar Company
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Great Westerns
Collins
Aypor
Sini Wid
Greeley
Man Monney Iy
Harriet ‘T. Momney
Joe Mooney
Weatera’y Gren Iny
OG Mooney
American Cigens Sugar Company
Mason City
Burkel
Fort Colina
Hom
Miron
Meaney Gavyed Ag Tauster Mechansst
Greelny
Fort Colling
Loveland Tnetorlen
Loveland Vietory
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Eston
Windsor
Fort Lupton
Fort Collins
Taveland
Longmont
Hornt Glasgove
Scotland
Moore
Noy
Lonilanderry
Treland
United States
Philadelpig
Cnleratn
Lost Troops Still Fighting In Northern Luzon
Washington reports the War Department confirms American Filipino forces in northern Luzon attacked and drove Japanese from a river valley. A “Lost Battalion” action showed guerrilla warfare gains amid dwindling ground operations. President Quezon praises Filipino resilience against Japanese forces.
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War Department
Davelys Macdrthir
Bataan Pele Rula
Japan
T Wor
Luzon
Ceneral Slac- Arthur
Defense Group Offered Use of Chamber of Commerce Office
Greelay Chamber of Commerce notified the defense group Whlet Friday that an office for civilian volunteer defense work remains available at headquarters. Representatives from several women’s organizations met with local civilian defense workers to discuss participation in national defense activities. A further meeting is planned this week at the new Junior High School building at 7 30. Organizations with volunteers are urged to send representatives.
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Greelay Chamber of Commerce
Whlet
Stiil Bey
Untangling a Vague Paris Occupation Report
A partial dispatch from Paris describes German control amid rising violence in occupied France. The report mentions a march clear of details and a claimed incident about a bomb threat and fake seed, with limited readable names or places.
House Group Seeks Suspension Of Sugar Act Aid
Washington March 2 heads reported the house appropriations committee urging suspension of the 1937 Sugar Act support programs for marketing quality and producer payments. The panel also proposed $60,065,889 in new agriculture funding for the fiscal year starting July 1, and discussed price supports, parity payments, and farm stock controls amid broader farm policy debate.
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Washington
Felone Eran
Rees
Wankington
Tha Hovee
Agriculture Department
Second Modity Credit Corporation
Hoosewelt
Pwhien
Coatenals
Vauunittes
Eve
Lloyd Elected To Head Colorado Republicans
Denver March 2 Members of the Republican state central committee elected a new state chairman by unanimous vote to lead the party in this year’s convention and apportion delegates. William Lloyd of Pueblo, a county chairman, was prominent as a possible successor after Arthur Sheely’s army call.
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Wittisw Ftoyit
Puebla
Tolay
Colorado
Repubican Party
Allte Chatman
BRC
Arthur Sheely
Fort Cokling
Ens
Governor Carr Sounds Uncertain On Mint Plans
Denver March 2 Governor Carr told the Goloradd Republican Central committee he did not know what Mint would do next fall. Carr is widely expected to seek the United States Senate seat in the 1842 election. Henry King markets director on leave since Washington assignment surrendered on embezzlement charge of 100 dollars. Bond of 1,500 filed. Sabin court released him.
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Denver
Govenor Carr
Goloradd
Republican Central
Carr
United States Senate
Jaycees Move Camfield Program to Banquet Room
Jaycees program at Camfield is moved to the Denver Colorado cafe banquet room due to interest in aviation topics. Dinner at 6:30 followed by program at 9, free to the public. Paul Carmichael organizes under Arthur G. Smith Continental Airlines. Tom Hlaman Velma Brust Clara Lou Casey to appear with a film on air span manufacture and commercial aviation.
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Santor Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Cafe
Paul Carmichacl
Arthur G. Smith
Continental Airines
Tom Hlaman
Natinger
Velma Brust
Johnstown
Clara Lou Casey
Eaton
Ine
Hatch Out of Danger Says Senator Hatchyn Remarked By Doctor
Senator Carl Hatch was described as out of immediate danger after injuries from a motor vehicle crash in Albuquerque New Mexico. Dr Lovelace reported he spent a good night and was doing very nicely. the physician noted improvement and maintained optimistic tone about his condition.
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Senate Ends Its Pensions
Washington March 2 The Senate acts on a measure repealing pensions for congressmen and approves a conference report. The House bill now goes to the president for signature and would provide continued pay for armed forces and civilian workers in enemy custody to dependents.
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Senate
Higher Army Pay Nearing Final Action
Washington March 2 Associated Press reports a likely final move on higher army pay as a controversial bill advances through closed committee discussions. Senator John P. Caton leads a plan to raise base monthly pay from 21 to 42 dollars for inductees, with staged increases and a 10 percent rise overall. Projections show substantial yearly costs and possible broader army size effects debated by the Senate Military Committee.
Coloradoans Commissioned Air Corps Second Lieutenants
Washington, March 2. Commissioning second lieutenants in the U S army air corps has been announced. Names listed include John Paul Acco la, La Junta. Jatin Baldwin Brady, Denver. Loula Wyborn Con almanam, 2105 Bion, Colorado. B Sorings, Tours. Kent Stitzer, in nison, Colo.
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Washington
U. S
Army Air Corps
John Paul Accola
la Junta
Colo
Jatin Baldwin
Brady
Denver
Loula
Allies Rushed To Front In Java Counterattack
Allied forces aided by Americans and British rushed to the Java front to counter Japanese invasion. Aerial and naval actions damaged invasion fleets as Dutch and Allied troops mounted a defense along the coast, with transports sunk and tanks set ablaze near Rempang and surrounding areas. The situation remained fluid with no confirmed fresh landings reported by midnight.
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Duteh
Rembang
Torkan
Soriabaga
Matel
Boredo Bouts Alen
Poventy Relon
Auhiarines
Coanamniais
Coanamniais Enld de Lore Goto
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Renhang
Flora
Soprabnin
Hutryla
Invasion Pressure on Java Reports Clash at Tandueng
By Richard McMurray Japanese troops push toward Java coast within 40 miles of Dutch HQ at Tandueng as Dutch British and American defenders counter offensively. From three beaches on invasion shores the Japanese press to penetrate the rich island while resistance and air raids intensify against the invaders.
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Wileh
Java
Tandueng
Roosevelt reorganizes army into three forces for world war
President Roosevelt signs a wartime reorganization creating three components the Ground Forces the Air Forces and the Services of Supply. The Chief of Staff gains authority to oversee overseas departments while Secretary of War handles personnel funds and records under direct presidential supervision. The order effective March and lasting six months directs reallocation of command duties and operational control across Army of the United States.
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Colorado Governor Carr backs Japanese evacuation aid stance
Governor Ralph J. Carr reported strong public support for his plan to assist in evacuating enemy aliens if required for the war effort. He noted telegrams and letters praising his position and received messages from Lt. Gen. DeWitt and a congressional committee urging a coordinated regional approach.
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U8 Marine
West Wave
Dewitt
J. L. DeWitt
Reberal
Ate Western Defense Command
Nin
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Ila
Colorado
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Seattle
Tolon
Ralph J. Carr
Defense Strikes Double Through February in Java Action
The National Association of Manufacturers reports a 77 percent rise in war production through February. Japanese forces land at Indramayu near Batavia as Allied planes bomb and fighter squadrons sweep the Java Sea. Allied naval and air forces engage, with 260,000 Dutch and American troops defending coastal positions as battles unfold along the northern coast and around Madura.
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Java Sea
rhuteHag Fran Airpirta
Maby Mown
Awerlate
March Weather Shifts From Warm to Cold Across County
A March weekend brought erratic conditions with Sunday peaking around 41 degrees before a sharp cool down. Monday saw the temperature recover as Weld County farmers faced lingering snow and delays to spring work. Denver and southern county areas reported clear skies and heavier traffic amid changing conditions.
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Denver
Warrior Stan
Greeley
Anta Trafic
Marshall Urges War Expansion and Air Raids Expected
Washington report cites General Marshall urging the United States to press the war to the enemy and expect isolated air raids. A military appropriation bill of 32 762 737 900 passed the Senate with protection funds noted for U.S. homes. Obituary notes Victoria Otero of New Lucerne, 65, died Monday. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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