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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
1
Allied air forces pound Sardinia, Sicily, and Naples as Pantelleria harbors tremble. More than 175000 Axis troops and numerous generals surrender in Tunisia following relentless aerial strikes and ground offensives.
Berlin Czechoslovakia and the Ruhr endure relentless Allied air attacks with heavy bomber raids extending into North Germany. Reports cite German claims of fighters and flak challenging raids while American and British forces target Duisburg Dortmund and other key sites.
Washington May 14 War Food Administrator Chester Davis plans to ask farmers to plant more wheat for Europe in 1944. He aims to raise winter acreage and increase total planted area by at least 25 percent above this year's 52 million acres. A loan program may be announced to guarantee growers about 1.22 dollars per bushel for the 1945 crop, higher than the 1.14 dollars paid for the 1944 crop.
Jacksonville May 14 The Monneyennia legion demands ousting of Roane Waring after an apology to John T Lewin and threatens to resign as head of the American Legion if not declared ousted at the state convention, amid a tense leadership dispute.
Nazi leaders anticipate a major Russian offensive in the coming weeks as Allied leaders weigh Western Europe actions. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill face urgent global strategy talks, with no clear progress report on allied deliberations expected before Churchill’s visit.
Washington discusss a clash between executive and legislative branches over drafting fathers. The army extended furloughs from ten to fourteen days and plans to reach three weeks by September 1. Senate committee chairmen push hearings to exempt fathers, signaling a broader fight as 1943 draft policy nears.
By Eddy Gilmore Associated Press Moscow May 14 reports say Soviet forces made gains around the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk despite stubborn German counterattacks. Dispatches indicate heavy artillery barrages and a planned push to drive Germans from the approaches as Soviet air units raid rail lines and targets behind front lines. German aerial activity continued with night raids and sinking of a few transports, while the Russians claim to have seized initiative in the Dovels front area after repelling several German counterattacks.
Ambassador Lawrance told Steinhardt he plans to depart tonight for Cairo and aims to return in about 10 days. He declined to reveal the trip’s purpose, saying it was not connected with the British military and civil leaders conference recently held in Cairo.
Washington May 13 The house voted 442 to 65 to renew Roosevelt's reciprocal trading powers but only for two years A Republican charged it weakens the president's authority while Democrats argued the program boosts postwar trade and helps curb unemployment The bill now goes to the Senate and supporters insist the plan advances America’s global cooperation and economic recovery plans
James Doty recounts six months of combat from Port Moresby to Buna Village against Japanese forces. The dispatch notes wartime morale and cites government statements on unconditional victory and national confidence, with emphasis on home front support and ongoing efforts.
Pete Basta, a 61 year old miner employed at the Julia near Erie, died at West County Hospital in Greeley after falling from a second-story balcony at Bria hotel. Investigators ruled the death accidental as Basta had returned to his room and later left, then plummeted about 20 feet to the sidewalk. He had come to America from Bulgaria and was not married.
A 15-year-old daughter of Mrs. J. N. Crawford of Loveland died at Loveland hospital Thursday morning from injuries after a fall near the Big Thompson school. She and five nearby high school friends were walking near Weldon Bridge when she tripped and fell into a cut.
Boris Borla appeals to Adolf Hitler for additional security police powers. Reports say Himmler burial hints at broader Nazi actions as unrest grows in German occupied Europe. Indications of potential trouble in France and uprisings in Belgium and Germany are noted amid a Balkan crisis.
Jowea Doty a 23 year old from Greeley recalls life on the Colorado State College of Education campus during World War II. He describes fighting in New Guinea and Australia, wounds, training, and the daily vigilance against Japanese forces as he awaited return to duty.
Chinese troops reportedly conducted a dockage raid on Japanese held Kingmen island near Atoy on Monday night. The report claims several Japanese were killed and two officers were taken prisoner, as convoy 4 of the east coast of China moves toward the area.
Denver May 1 regional office of the Price Administration announced price ceilings for household soaps and cleansers sold in grocery stores across Colorado Wyoming Montana New Mexico Utah and Montana. The ceilings vary by product size with bars priced from five to 11 cents per regular bar and three for 14 cents, laundry detergents from five to 14 cents per bar, six for 14, packs of soap from five to 69 cents per box and cleansers five to 33 cents per 14 ounce pack. Washing powders ceilings range up to 21 cents per box.
American forces land on Attu in the Aleutians as part of a drive to drive Japan from the chain. Reports indicate heavy fighting with Japanese forces of unknown strength. Naval spokesmen refuse comment beyond noting the operation and strategic aims of outflanking the garrison. Attu's capture would threaten Kiska and provide a base for air and submarine operations against Japan. Weather, supply routes, and broader Pacific strategy accompany ongoing reports.
In a May 14 broadcast to Britain's Home Guard from the White House, Prime Minister Churchill said he and his military experts had met with President Roosevelt to map general offensive plans well ahead of advancing Allied armies. He urged continued vigilance, noting victory requires forward design, forethought, and sustained effort to free Europe and defeat the Axis.
The report notes American troops landing on Adak Island in the Aleutians near 2,900 miles from Tass, with progress in fighting. Mediterranean battles see Allied ships bombarding targets near Cap Tron and Sardinia while raids strike Cagliari and Naples. Western and Pacific fronts show air offensives, Soviet pressure on German lines near Novorossiysk, and MacArthur’s bombers attacking Japanese bases in New Guinea and Rabaul.
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