Russians Claim Gains as Donets Battles Continue
Soviet dispatches report heavy fighting along the Donets with Red Army forces claiming gains near Smolensk and Vyazma while Russian defense lines hold south of Kharkov. Pravda notes advances along the Dnieper front and clears from Jiz Rourca toward the river valley as German positions are contested.
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Eddy Gilmore
Arapeleted Bevan
Moscow
Red Army
Smolansk
Stereyo Htussa
Smolensk
Peavda
Communist Party
Tinleper
Donets
Tibuad
Rapidre
Tha
Germaine
Wien
Kholm Zhirkovsky
Tha Dniepert
Jis Rourca
Vallway
Tie Travain
Tie Germana
Ure
Pravda
Prem Tandon
Gait
Jost
Belgdred
Kharkov
Bur
Rossian
Motead
Donet
Szyuiy
Conminique
Shclensk
Koya
Promotions of 288 Marine Captains to Major Rank
Washington announces promotions by the marching corps headquarters naming 288 Marine captains raised to major. Included are officers from Colorado based Denver units: Thlph B. Houston Roh-270J Putnam and Thomas EB Williams, all of Denver, plus Thomas 20 Kursleuny Buchla.
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Prem
Washington
Masing Corps Headquarters
Includ
Colorado
Thlph B. Houston
Putnam
Thomas EB
Wil Hams
Denver
Thomas
Kursleuny Buchla
Roosevelt Cancels Discussion Due To Cold in Head
Washington reports President Roosevelt delayed a planned discussion with leaders protesting the War Labor Board and reform talks. A presidential secretary said the doctor noted the early signs of a slight cold and advised him to rest over the weekend.
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Roosevelt
Washington
APL
Gald
Leave For Final Army Tests In North Weld district
Four Waxes carrying 102 men left Greeley for Denver for final physical examinations by selective service. The March call for North Weld board No. 14 included 115 draftees, with some transferred to other boards. Some did not report, while others will be checked in New Mexico. Those accepted after exams may receive a week’s furlough before duty. Public publication of names for those rejected was discussed to ease embarrassment.
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Selectioe
Greeley Sahuriisy
Denver
North Weld Sclective Service Board No
Unore
Lloyd A. Eldred
Challingy
Selectioa Xecvine Board
Toneport
Taba
New Mexico
National Colective Service Headquarters
Naimen
Ater
Selecive
Wational
Teal Draft Boyd
Ley
Woman uses two War Stamps as one cent postage
In Boulder Colorado on March 20 a woman sent a letter to the Boulder newspaper using two one dollar War Stamps instead of the one cent postage. The post office delivered it, the woman said it was patriotism though she admits she did not notice the stamps’ wrong color.
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Boulder
Colg
Marsh
Uncle Sam
M Boulder
Colorado House approves school aid on final reading
The Colorado House passed on final reading a broad school aid bill with one dissenting vote. It would guarantee 1,000 dollars yearly for elementary classroom needs and 513 for high school units, funded by 15 percent of income tax revenues for a contingent fund for at risk districts.
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House
F Associated
Cenver
Colorado Trauma of Representatives
Hese
Watts
Lambert Alden
Denver
Hones
Natda
Spon
Local Property Listings Highlight Murrays and Brooks Names
Readable fragments show names Murrays Llcensa Stuart A Belander Channahon ML and Paya Marceling Brooks Morrie in Morrie Il as part of a damaged listing.
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Murrays Llcensa
Stuart A
Belander
Channahon
Paya Marceling Brooks
Morrie
Emphasis on Essential Output In Total War Statement
Easton states at a public meeting that essential output must drive rationing. He warns against consumer goods waste and urges planned rationing to sustain military production and national defense during total war. He argues that only by directing resources can the nation mobilize effectively and preserve victory.
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Easton
Denek Easton
State Defense Council
Murary
Ston Gard
Jis Wiseto
United States
Studebaker
Weang
Boms
Mud and Dust Stop Allies in Tunisian War
American and British forces stalled by mud on Tunisian plains near Gataa and Fl Guetay, only 60 miles from Algiers. Gen George S. Patton Jr and Montgomery's Eighth Army pressure Mareth Line as air moves lag. Allied fighters coordinate with bombers to counter Axis air strength. French General Giraud reportedly present when Allied march into Grisr.
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Daniel DE Luce Cansseietod
Narih
Afelea
Amerieat Afantry
Arator
Gataa An
Fl Guetay
Evwia Rommela
Mfeline
Wattonfesa
Liew
George 5
Allied
Searl Giraud
Algiers
Grisr
Jewish Death Toll in Poland Reported by Exile Government
The Polish government in exile reports that at least 15 000 Jews, the entire Jewish population of five Polish towns, have been killed by German secret police. The figure is dated March 20 and cited as a casualty estimate amid wartime reporting.
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Lotion
Wet
City of Flint Seized by Nazis Sunk in Atlantic
The City of Flint, a former American steamship seized by Germany in late January 1939, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic. Survivors report abrupt attack with no warning, and the vessel later interned by Norway after complex diplomatic exchanges.
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City of Flint
Wad
Ington
Bastin
Havy Department
Flint
Washington Orb
Clr
Atlantic
Navy
mid-Atlantic
William ‘Mills
Millon
Mas
Philadelphia
Europe
Pho
Germany
Neo
AFL
Tromsoe
Norway
Tromsos
Biarmatsk
Russi
Mater
Hongesuund
Fulnt
J. A. Galnard
Tia Norreaian
Ita Sland
Filnt
Nris Uns Commission
Tut
Two Kinds of Ration Stamps Expire Sunday Midnight
Roscoe Bradt, chief clerk of the county rationing board, reminds ration book holders that Stamp No. 4 in the A gasoline ration books, good for four gallons, expires at midnight Sunday along with Stamp No. 75, good for one pound of coffee, in book No. 1.
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Giindey
Roscoe Bradt
County
UMW Extends Negotiation Timeline Amid Talks
The United Mine Workers of America proposed extending negotiations to May 1 for a new contract in Northern and Southern Appalachian soft coal areas, retroactive to April 1 if an agreement is reached. The current contract expired March 41 and a stoppage risk loomed without a deal by Mitch 1.
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New York
Wilco House
Presiderit Hoosevelt
United Mine Workers
Wer
York
United Mine Workers of America
Fano le Lente
UMW
Union Apyke
A3 & Move
Zarlengo Decorated Pilot Returns Home From War
Joby Zarlengo, Flying Fortress pilot, honored with four decorations after serving in the Pacific war. A Greeley native, he attended Colorado State College of Education and joined the national guard before enlisting, later earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, and the Air Medal. He survived Midway and other battles, and will be on furlough until April 4. His parents reside in Newcastle, California.
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Joby Arlengo
Greeley
Greeley National Guard
Anova
Bulder
Har
Alnoke
Havwatl
Zarlenga da Hiehaldey
Onti
Zarlengo Anki
Zarlenge
Midway
Fortresa
Ligatan- Ank Zarlengo
Urebi
Lombere
Reems
Aorteneo
Pacific
Ticit
Zarlenga
Mie Uriel
Ste Aes
C. G. Kersey
Fmsey
Aus
C. C. Tersey
Fourteenth Avenue
Ad Mvs. Lows Amons0
Newcastle
Calo
Zirlenga
Citatinns
Teibue
Fata
Eldridge Dies At Gilcrest In Friday Evening Death
Robert W. Eldridge 85 died Friday evening at the Gilcrest home of his daughter Mrs. Stella Thomas. He was born October 3, 1857 in Aikin, WN and had lived in several states before moving to Pueblo, Colorado 38 years ago. Survived by four sons and two daughters, 34 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Stacy's.
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Robert
Elderdee
Stella Thomas
Gilcrest
Wie Woontha
Eldridge
Aikin
Tanneases
Tates
Tueblo
Colo
Gilcrest Sines
Ed Eldrilga
Oklahoma City
Roe
Nek Paso Wrights
Call
Ines
Fla Ood Sin
iBeaver
Grerest
Juanita Crouse
Poello
Stacy’s
Grazing Service Would Boost Meat Supply and Slaughter Horses
The United States grazing service announces plans to add 152,000,000 pounds of meat by improving western rangelands and slaughtering 100,000 wild horses. Director Rutledge cites increased yields, forage, and water, plus reduced wild game, with careful removal of horses and herd management across 53 districts in the western states.
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Salt Lake Cy
United Statie Grazing Service
Vasai
R. Hy
Ratledze
Rattle
Tve
Roy Tandied
Hancelanis
Lowevey
Aml Me
Grazing Service
Utah
Nevada
California
Oregon
Ifeho
Montana
New Mexico
G@olorado
Arizona
Wyoming
Rutledge
Train and Bus Collision Kills At Least Eight Near Grande City IN
A crash between a J1Mnolg electric train and a two car trash near Grande City results in eight or more deaths and twenty five injuries. Most victims are women and children. Emergency crews summon aid and transport injured to Granite City hospital.
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Anenefaler Press
Grande City
Jenge
Grab- No Glty
Granite City
Peoria
St. Lore
Gallroad
Ak Bpringield
Emmett Warden
Nameoki
Farmers Must Collect Ration Stamps On Sales
Farmers who sell meat or other food must collect ration stamps from buyers. The Office of Price Administration announced yesterday a rule requiring stamps on direct sales to stores or consumers. The order aims to regulate food sales and ensure compliance across markets.
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Teglas Mare
Hood Praises Red Cross at Air Station
Lieutenant B Eugene Hood of the United States Naval Aviation Battalion at Pasco Washington praised Red Cross services during a brief visit to Greeley with his parents Mr and Mrs C H Hood. He noted Red Cross volunteers and support at all times aiding morale providing emergency loans arranging recreation and general help. Hood, a former Colorado School of Mines and University of Washington student, trained as a naval aviation cadet in 1940 and later served at Pensacola Core-Cristo Texas and Poser air station before becoming an instructor.
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Red Crass
B. Eugene Hood
United States
Naval Alvatalion
Pasco
Waah
Greeley
C. H. Ilood
Red Cross
Theé Cross
Hood
Mood
Dallas
Colorado School of Mines
University of Washington
Naval Might School
Peneacals
Fla
Core-Christ
Tex
Poser
Alr
Meadville Letter Praises Greeley From Trainee
A Pennsylvanian trainee at a fair forces school in Meadville writes editorial praise for Greeley describing it as a swell place with friendly people. He notes soldiers are greeted with smiles and kind words in Meadville and hopes Meadville would mirror that hospitality for cadets in Allegheny. He ends by saying Greeley is a swell place and the people are kind.
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Greeley
Orrin L. Strickland
Meadville
Tribone- Republican
Strickland
Fair Forces School
Stace Fon
Steickland
Meadyile
Mearville
Meadellls
Allegheny
Wre
Grooley
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Zarlengo Capitol
Robt. W. Eldridge
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Campbell
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