Parents Told J. Leaverton Is Missing
Mr and Mrs Jack Leaverton of Greeley received word from the bureau of navigation that their son John Atitan Lensertua Leaverton a U S Navy aviation man is missing in action near Corregidor after the fall of the Philippines. The Navy department lamented no further details could be given and said several months may pass before formal information arrives. John enlisted in spring 1938 and had served about three years, with previous word placing him at Cavite naval base in February.
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Jack Leaverton
Tie Twintydiver Street
Greeley
Bureau of Navigation
Milton Lawverton
Aviation Hineutiitet
Willan Lewweron
Greman
S. Wavy
Tie Burrits
Navy Department
John Atitan Lensertua
U. 8
Navy
John Deaverton
Jofm
Cavite
Feh- Vian
Leaverton
Soulidaw
Soulilaw
Smain-Law
Glen Mores Cailern
Lea Moris Galay
Voth
Bath
Nun
Wbs
Selionl
Keeterbugg
Ant
Nish
Brighton
Marble Tourney To Be Saturday At Hermes Minn
The Guy Wardle marble tournament, hosted by the Grewley Lions, is rescheduled for Saturday May 16 after a snow day on May 2. It begins at 9 am on Hermes Minn ground. Participants are in two brackets for ages under 10 and 11 to 40. Prizes include bats, baseball gear, and leather belts.
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Guy Wardle
Torete
Grewley Lions Cinh
Melnete
Hermes Minn
Bluventh
Etreet
Ase
Une
Rio Grande Reports Big Increase in Net
The Associated Press reports a large rise in net for the Rio Grande Western as costs rose and traffic grew. The annual report notes 26 new industries established in Colorado and Utah territories, spurred by war demand for ammunition plants, oil storage, coal yards and related facilities. Revenue climbs 9 percent over 1940 due to higher traffic and freight activity.
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Rio Grande
Onera
Denver
Colorado
Utah
Jersey
Baseball scores and shaky recap from old Detroit Cleveland game
Fragmentary report shows American league action with Detroit versus Cleveland and National League details involving Philadelphia and Hostow. The text is garbled with unclear names and partial scores, making full reconstruction impossible.
War Department admits U S planes bombed Tokyo and other Jap cities
The War Department disclosed that American air raids on April 18 hit Tokyo Yokohama Nagoya and nearby targets. Incendiaries were used with marked accuracy and substantial destruction reported. The notice confirms US bomber actions and their effects across several Japanese cities.
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War Department
U. S
Tokyo
Aay
Washington
Mayet al
Amortemn Weny
Histaners
Fromlow Wilder
Atitllary
Miyal
Hidwetrick
Tokys
Yokohama
Nagoya
Hayes
Japanese Aid Intercepted Amid Pacific Front Reports
A chaotic wartime dispatch from Noosa notes intercepted Japanese aid convoys in Yunnan and western China while battles rumble near Meudalay Mandalay and Yuri province. Chinese forces repulse several advances as Tokyo claims heavy casualties in the rear and air battles over the sector.
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Noosa
Bhamo
Kuri Road
Meusdalay
Myiikyine
Mandalay
Laven
Kunghsin
Jeni
Birais
Llent
Joseph W. Stivell
U.S. 4
Thei Himal
Laslilo
Lavide
Yurtiae
Mey
China
Yuri
Ogle
Matheson Transferred to Officers' School at Belvoir
Corporal Matheson Jr and D P L Matty ewon of Greenley Colorado transfer from Humison Field and enemy air bases near San Francisco to the Army Engineers Officer Candidate School at Belvoir Virginia. Upon completion he will be commissioned second lieutenant. He is a graduate of Greenley High School and attended Colorado State College of Education and University of Colorado at Boulder studying Civil Engineering. Enlisted January 21.
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Matheson
Mra
Mattyewon
Ninth Avenue
Greeley
Inshpen
Humisien Field
Nemy Air Bnes
San Francisco
Celif
Avy Engineers
Canstiate School
Belvoir
Virginia
Greeley High School
Colorado State Caillage of Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
Britain Poised for Large Scale Gas Offensive
Observers warn Britain has prepared for a potential German gas attack in Russia, citing new gas formulations and stowage methods developed over three years. Churchill signaled readiness to retaliate within hours if used, with Britain holding a strategic advantage should gas warfare unfold.
Local Weather Forecast Assistant Details
The report covers a 24 hour outlook for Monday with highs near 77 and lows around 47. Colorado sees showers in the afternoon with cooler conditions and a broad temperature drop. Weather alerts note scattered rain elsewhere with a general cooling and fluctuating temperatures.
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Colorado
Wila
Lemperatura Lowells
Laval's Envoy Sees Hull on The Caribbean
French ambassador Gaston Henry Haye met with Secretary of State Molotov to discuss Martinique and other Caribbean questions, aiming for satisfactory progress. Secretary Hull gave a noncommittal reply while negotiations with Admiral Robert continued, with no word on American guarantees of French sovereignty.
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Associated Freet
Washington
Aay
Gaston Henry Haye
Molt
Georges Robert
Igh
Martinigna
Martine Inne
Robert
U. S
Martinique
Guadaloupe
French Guinea
Robert Ay
Patent Holder Cannot Control Resale Prices
The Supreme Court ruled the patent holder cannot control resale prices of patented articles. Chief Justice Stone authored the opinion noting valid contracts cannot fix prices. Dayton Ohio firm Lens Commay of Dayton and affiliate Antwla Corpaya faced antitrust charges. Justice Jackson did not participate.
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Weaahington
May
Su Qwema
Stone
Dayton
Ohio
Diypowed
Lalailerk
Jackson
Long Company
Itz
Antwla Corpaya Fon
Justice Department
High Court
Department
Conn Breaks Land Fight With Father in Law
Sage Billy Conn former heavyweight contender breaks with Joe Louis title plans after a family dispute with his father in law Jiony BMI at Swifts bane Smith, a former major league player, and Conn’s wife Mary Louise. The row followed a christening and involved hospital and home visits as Conn and Smith resolved tensions amid a comeback bid. A note on Hubert Waldo Jr returning to his home after retirement and Flo recovering from surgery in a Denver hospital is included.
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Billy Conn
Jiony Bmi
Conn
Joe Louis
Smith
Mary Louise
Sin-Telegraph
Com
Hubert Waldo
Tinbert O. Waldo, Jr
Greeley
Tatney
Flo
Denver
U S Submarines Sink Jap Destroyer and Two Cargo Ships
Washington May 11 The navy announced United States submarines in the Western Pacific sank a Japanese destroyer and two cargo ships including an auxiliary. The communique says the sinkings are not previously reported and follow recent German sea actions. Total Japanese ships sunk probably sunk and damaged now 42 sunk 12 probably sunk 14 damaged.
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Washington
Navy
United States
Pacific
Navy Department
Goral
100 at North Colo Conference On Minority Problems Sunday
A Northern Colorado conference on minority problems of the Spanish speaking people drew about 100 attendees Sunday at the Pace Will club. The Workers Service Committee and local groups chaired sessions, with Henrth Valdez of Fort Collins presiding. The event, sponsored by several associations, featured discussions on equal opportunity and defense work for Spanish speaking workers.
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North Colo
Colorado
Pace Wily Club
Commission
Henrth Valdez
Fort Cols
Workers Service
Walier
Ti Dez
Creeley
Amudd Boen
Crewley
Arvaggermenta
Peri Col- Nos
Mary
Allez
Spantat Ancerlenn Citizeng Agsociation
Mexican Manovary Society of
Fort Collins
Wondation Tovie Advancement
Pele
Denyer
Charles L. Duna
Clowi
Wii
B. Wazind
Privlence Bostwick
Denver
Davron B. Beshear
Choriog Tafoya
V Neon Sign Lights Up on Inspiration Tower in Greeley
A new lighted V neon sign on Inspiration Tower, tied to the First National Bank, was turned on for the first time Saturday night in Greeley. The sign stands several feet tall with a three-part, nine-finish design feature.
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Inspiration Tower
Greeleyy
Victory
Aloy
Holkt Lower
Teviltaan Iinetyre Company
Greeley
Roy Rays Funeral Held Wednesday Windsor Service Details
Roy Ray’s funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at the Lakeside Lodge Windsor. Services from the Methodist church at Windsor begin at 3 o clock with Rev A N Machin of the First Christian church officiating. Honorary bearers from Grand Lodge will attend and Gree Ley Cantonment No 6 will provide an honor guard. Duval will be buried at Lakeside cemetery Windsor.
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Roy Ray
Ehucel i Windsor
A. N. Machin
First Christian Church
Lakeside Lodge
Windsor
Grand Lodge
Greeley Cantonment
Duval
Lakeside Cemeters
Air Photographers Record Coral Sea Battle Revelations
Air photographers captured vivid images of the Coral Sea engagement as American bombers returned toward their Australian base. The Melbourne radio, citing Norman Stockton, described about 500 planes involved and both sides deploying torpedo carriers and dive bombers amid a cloudless sky 259 miles from the North Queenstown court.
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Bra Francisco
Coral Sea Front
Melbourne
Norman Stockton
North
Queen Acourt
GBS
Graduates Set for Greeley High Commencement
Greeley high school will graduate 249 seniors at commencement exercises Thursday night May 2 at the Fight overnite gymnasium. The week opens with vesper services and the ceremony will feature seniors from 212 to graduate this year.
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Greeley High
Greeley Hd School
Lay Yeur
Ig Gavliool
Lightning Strikes Gilcrest School Chimney Causing Damage
A lightning strike hit Gilcrest school building chimney, knocking down about twelve feet of the stack and damaging the gym roof. Furnace connections were blown off and the furnace door forced open. Despite the damage, classes resumed Monday while repairs began. Home Gas and Electric reported electrical trouble southeast of La Salle affecting an electric stove.
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Home Gas and Electric Company
la Salla Ding
Sister of Mrs Wyatt Dies at Fort Collins
Sister of Mrs Wyatt Vernie Sheldon Winzenried died late Saturday at home in Fort Collins after a heart ailment. She is survived by her husband and three sons and other relatives, with funeral arrangements handled by Balmer-Collins mortuary in Fort Collins.
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Riva
Vernie Sheldon Winzenmried
Sisine
Mus
Wyatt
Geeley
Fort Collins
Ter Washand
Swift Aid Company
Fat Collins
Roger Wingenrrled
Ob Lovelind
Lamartine Winzenrlied
Aying Aly Corps
Davis Monthanfield
Tuegon
Ariz
Churchill Warns Hitler Britain to Use Gas If Russia Attacked
London May 10 Prime Minister Churchill warned in a broadside broadcast that Britain and American sea power will stand with Russia against Nazi aggression. He said Britain would use poison gas if Germany unleashed it on Russia, treating any gas attack on an ally as an act against Britain itself. He recalled World War I lessons and noted German offensives of 1940.
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Churchill
Hitler
Britain
Russia
A'Ross
London
Churchilleragrin
Germany
Tenealyth
Tie
Weston
England
France
Japan Claims Full Conquest Of Philippines
A Japanese agency dispatch reports Major General William F. Sharp as commander in chief of American forces in Mindanao after Corregidor fell. It states American troops have surrendered and outlines positions near Malaybalay and Davao as Japanese advance continues across the Philippines.
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Tokyo
Mower
Philippines
Dipuera Forves
Sharp
Conlonel
Jesse T. Traywick
Wallweight
Col
Wade Od
Conteasi
Lal Gol
H. Mitchell
Contader
U.S. Gist
Miller earns first in national music contest
Velna Lou Miller, a student at Greatoy Rife school and daughter of Mr and Mrs BO Miller, won a first rating in the national music contest held in Ou Nebr last week. Miller entered the vocal contests and trained under Miss Charlea M Pallips, with five max hip techniques praised as well developed.
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Vela Lou Miller
Justae
Greatoy Rife School
BO. Miller
Nebr
Mies Miller
Protes
Miss Millin
Charlea M. Pallips
Bond Deduction Plan Offered in Washington Debate
A proposal to deduct a portion of weekly pay for war bond purchases draws support in Congress. George (D Ga) and Chrisman (D Tenn) push scales from 5 to 10 percent on wages, salaries, and other earnings with brackets based on weekly pay. The plan aims to channel funds into bond purchases after tax, aligning with Roosevelt era war efforts.
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Washington
Avery
Congress
FEO
Munca Firjeanne
Roosevelt
Regent
Poudre River Reaches Highest Stage Monday
The Poudre River surged to its highest stage on Monday as reservoirs fill and flows rise. Flood warnings followed as the river exceeded prior peaks by about 200 feet near Bonlay and 600 feet above Saturday, with notable increases along the Platte as well.
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Poudre River
Amt Tech
Dua
Gresley
Bonlay
Platte
Ryans la Salle
Kier
Hom
Pamtye
War in Brief: Allied Tide Shifts Across Fronts
Disjointed notes describe Japanese reinforcements at Chungking and threats toward Yunnan, Australian units in action, and Allied plans in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic. Reports claim German and Italian forces threaten Libya, with heavy losses claimed for Malta and attacks on British air power.
Price Ceilings Take Effect At Midnight
The government moves to regulate prices with ceilings for retailers and services starting May 15 for 1,800,000 retailers and July 1 for retail services. Observers expect a surge in buying as price limits bite, with exemptions for certain professions and specific rental areas.
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Associated
New York
Mas Westhy
Irak
Meinors
Thuy
Dhe
Fise
Murali
Cetnileys
OFA
Laondyien
Uke
Alley Chase
Mare
Beet Labor Grids Counties for Beet Crop Season
County workers arrive in Greeley for beet harvest as sugar officials forecast adequate but not surplus labor for the crop. The shipment includes 46 rolls of data and notes an ongoing southward labor movement from Mexican sources.
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Tahar Rer
Greeley
Eston
Agiti
Eulel
Coal Rationing Hinted by Nelson
In Wastington on May 1 Nelson, war production chief, warned that coal shortages may prompt rationing due to transport bottlenecks. He urged precautions and noted storage levels as authorities assess ongoing war demands and civilian use.
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Nelson
Tuay Tremaine
Teceecan
Menaii
Day
Two Former Coloradoans Held by Japs
The report notes two former Colorado men, one a major and the other a colonel, held by Japanese forces. General Sharp, an instructor for Colorado National Guard in 1911 and 1927, married Kathryn Land in 1916. Colonel Kiln e n, born in Colorado to French parents, graduated from Oregon University and joined the army in 1917.
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Kiflen
Beavor Post
Coral Sea Fight Reported as Japanese Losses Rise
Allied air and naval units claim success in the Coral Sea with Japanese submarines sunk and ships damaged. Canberra and Melbourne observers note cautious interpretation amid reports of further enemy movement and renewed battle rumors.
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Lassortated Bross
Meadaurters
Australia
Oral Sea
Hevilieastern
Macdrdine
Janavese Jorses
Ainkinga
Lozsna
Altho
Daranese
Vive Germar
Parisia
Arthrush
MacArtiurts
Fing
Washington
Navy Department
Abed Chambers
Cheada Islands
New Guinea
Cautioly
Melbourne Herald
Coral Sea
Cuetin
Macadvenue
Sis
Alee Cameron Dies at 51 in Greely Home
Alee Cameron 51 died Sunday afternoon at his Greely home after two years of illness. A Missouri native, he lived in Greely 11 years and was a member of the Christian church. Survived by widow Mrs Digdie Cameron and five children Doris Right Snive of Casper Robert Lester Hilly Betty and R C Cameron of Seeley. Six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Macy drawing room with interment at Ginn Grove.
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Cameron
Ile
Mr. Cameron
Missouri
Grevley
The
Christ In Church
Digdie Cameroun
Doris Right Snive
Casper
Robert Lester
Hilly
Betty
R. C. Cameron
Seeley
Macys
Ginn Grove
McNamee Funeral Tuesday New York
Graham McNamee 54 veteran radio commentator died Saturday from a brain embolism after heart disease. The service is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. in New York, with burial at Columbus. McNamee was a prominent figure in early radio broadcasting and widely known for his national coverage.
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New York
Funera
Serview
Graham McNamee
Adicht
Frank B. Camphett
Funal
Columbus
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Doin M. Leaverton
Aviation Maghiniat
Accond Olast
Ie “Wmissing
Tele Uran
Hie Parenty
Jack Milton Leaverton
J. Leaverton
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Officers
Associated Press
Ore Mirdleton Louiol
Bettinh
Laval
Hull
Caribbean
U.S
Gilcrest
Japan
Wainwright
Velna
Lou Miller
Chungking
Yunnan
ANU
Austratia
Bonyhoys
Moscow
Goremany
Natia
Rusain
Alee Cameron
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