Allies Strike Italian Bases In Mediterranean Sweep
Allied air forces hammered Sardinia and inland Italian targets in a major strike from North Africa. They hit Civita Vecchia near Rome, damaging ships and fuel stores, and attacked Alghero, Olbia, Porto Torres, Calasetta, and other Sardinia sites. Tedder praised Tunis campaign gains as opening the Mediterranean to Allied shipping.
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William
King
Associated Peres
North Africa
Strida
Callening-Ip Pampalen
Farether
Sardinia
Rome
Civitaveccha
Ofr Flelt
Alsherp
Porto Torres
Calasetta
Porto Pont Romane
Abbasanta
Bardinia
Gagniard
Comlao
Messin
Sfelly
Gallpoli
Arthur Tedder
Mled Sit
Mediterranean
Tunis
Csiro Aispatehea
Pontelleria
Lia Motte
Cay Ron
Furlsin
Tedier
Europe
Consolidated Works On 400 Passenger Transport Airplane
Harry Woolhead, president of Consolidacy al Voltee Atreret Corp, announces progress on a 400 passenger airliner at a national aviation rally. He says months are spent on development and testing, with a mockup not a finished craft, and notes related wartime constraints and long prototypes.
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Consolidated Works
Associated Ttre
Los Angeles
Harry Woolhead
al Voltee Atreret Corp
Woolhead
Aviaton Ford
Mack
Fane Grare
Ieeeugé
Toradrrom
OWI Budget and Leadership Shuffle Ties to War Effort
Washington scene notes a reshuffling of key war information leadership as Gardner Cowles Jr takes over as OWI head, with a 47 million dollar budget to defend before Congress. In New York, bids are invited for a 250 share block of stock in the Denver Post publisher Findlay Tate estate, with stakes noted in a Times report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gardner Cowles, Jr
Office of War Information
Palmer Hoyt
Hatch
Hogi
Morning Oregonian
Portland
Cowles
Shires
OWI
Tammen
Post
New York
Diters
Tofay
Fost Printing and Publishing Co
Pullishers
Denver Post
No. Wes
Today's Times
Ree
Cent
Ehares
Badle Schultz
Ernest Rey Campbell
Inishes Ander
Agnes Bell Tatelene
Weather Loch Forecast Summary
Weather loch for 24 hours reports Saturday high around 72 with low near freezing. Snow expected in mountains today with rain and cooler conditions tonight. Warmth remains in southeast areas though overall temperature trends show a change today into tonight and Sunday morning. Southeast portion could see mixed snow and shifting precipitation with slight temperature fluctuations.
Ickes Stirs Up Jackson Hole Tension Over Monument
Consoerated Press reports in Jackson Hole Wyoming May 15 that Interior Secretary Ickes defended the newly created Jackson Hole National Monument amid armed cattlemen opposed to the designation. Ranchers from Clark County and the Jackson Hole Cattle and Horse Association warned of conflict as they insisted grazing rights persist despite the monument. Officials note a 221000 acre area and an ongoing legal challenge while cattlemen threaten action to graze on monument lands unless more access is granted.
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Consoerated Pressdackson
Wyo
Uris
Wyoming
L. Ickes
Jackson Hole National Monument
Tekes
Greas
Washington
Requila
Atuni
Roy van Vleck
Jackson
Clifford Honsex
Jackson Mole
Park Service
Cattle Association
Lester C. Hunt
Special Seabees Recruiting Officer to Visit Monday
The United States navy will send a special recruiting officer to the submarine base at the post office here Monday to sign up recruits for the Seabees. Ages 12 to 40 may apply. those with a trade should act at once. Chief petty officer eligibility is noted for qualified applicants. Also: An Armial convoy reaches an English port with few ships, including a few WACs, in the latest update.
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United States Navy
Sige
England
London
Move in Coal Wage Dispute Shifts to Lewis
Washington May 15 The next move in the salt coal wage dispute appeared to be up to John L Lewis as operators accepted War Labor Board order to resume bargaining and continue production. In New York UMW president withheld immediate comment on the WLB directive, leaving doubt about extending the day’s wage terms or possible new stoppage. Lewis conferred with aides at the Hotel House during morning hours with no indication on a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asco
Washington
Johm L. Lewis
New York
United Mine Workers
WLA
Lewis
Hoose Rel
Axis Attacks Leningrad Amid Heavy Barrage
Axis forces launched a heavy assault on Leningrad with a brutal artillery barrage and ground attacks. Soviet infantry countered as Russians reinforced the U6 area while German advances were met with fierce resistance and significant losses. Red Star reported intensified bombardment of Novorossisk and railway targets as Soviet air power struck German supply lines and depots across the eastern front.
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Gilmore Mogcaw
Leningrad
Red Stag
Cerniah
Ural
Lentgead
Iau
Fie
Novorossisk
Kuban
Novarsiane
Barty
Brees
Ue Army
Vammmunnd
Lake Laitoga
Leathgrni
Rusele
Germany
Moscow
Warsaw
Poland
Geranev
Taus
Infant christened as father falls in Denver shooting
In Denver May 15 infant Sue Anne Wanamaker christened at bier for father Private Clarence J Wanamaker killed by gunshot wound on duty at Lowry Field. The incident followed a bungled burglary with waning details as an investigation investigates the accidental discharge during a quick-draw pistol practice involving Wanamaker and James King of Haleyville Alabama.
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Bier
Denver
Piran Fogelaville
Myra
Wille Wanamaker
Sue Anne
Ter
Clarence J. Wanamaker
War Department
Mid
G. J. Wen
Stetlersville
Lowry Fet
Tyt
Wanamaker
Pyl
James King
Haleyville
Ala
Lowry Public
King
Tallyhos Tourists Through Pike's Peak Region
Red and green tallyhos drawn by horses were pressed into service near Pike's Tunnel Pressey Mandon Springs May 4 to show tourists the Pike's Peak region. The tallyhos met Kalna to begin seasonal tours from Manitou Springs to Goode and other scenic spots in the Colorado Springs area.
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Presey Mandon Springs
Cols
Pike's Peak
Kalna
Manitou Springs
Colorado Springs
Prices Rolled Back on Tuna Bonito and Yellowtail
Washington May 35 A rollback of food prices reaches tuna bonito and yellowtail with savings of 2 to 4 cents a half pound can at retail. Office of Price Administration orders cut canner maximum prices effective next Friday. Reductions range from 43 cents to 1 dollar per one pound can.
Beaver Fights Back After Shoveling Attack Near Irrigation Ditch
In GAnpel andr Perna Walezanburg May 13 a beaver attacked rancher Deguero who struck it with an irrigation shovel. The beaver woke, fought and bit him thrugh the forearms and leg before escaping. Deguero was hospitalised in Walsenburg as the beaver resumed building a dam in the ditch.
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Ganpel
Perna
Walezanburg
Golo
Ranehh
Mesa Deguero
Deguero
State Fish and Game Department
Beaver
Deguers
Walsenburg
Beavers
Bombers Deliver Major Raid Over Emden and Kiel
London dateline reports the largest force of American heavy bombers yet over Germany striking Emden and Kiel in northwest Germany. Some 60 aircraft reportedly took part in night raids aimed at naval installations, cities and factories, with fierce aerial combat and significant enemy fighter opposition noted.
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U.S
Europe
Emden
Kiel
Associated Trea
London
Germany
Iibor
Fimden
Tieitt
Emdée
Prince
Miers
Belginn
Holland
RAF
Berlin
Ruhr
Czechaslalyakén
Formas Mois
Belgium
General Motors
Antwerp
Vechter Shiield
Conrial
Netherlands
van Vel Uen
Tfaarlem
Anerican Med
Hiilein
Klel
Heney H. Lindley
Catesville
Tex
Barbardier
Washington Parley Faces Postwar Planning Problems
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill, in their tenth day of discussions, plan the postwar world and coordinated military deliveries to hasten the defeat of Hitlerism. Churchill’s radio address and joint statements with Housewell signal a strategy beyond immediate victories, stressing ongoing efforts as battlefield triumphs alone do not close the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harold Oliver Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Honsewell
Sattlefield
New Higher Wages for Denver Printers
Denver printers receive a weekly pay raise to 51.15 under the WLB. Acting regional chairman Charles Leanhart said the increase follows the Title Steel formula. Nine composing room workers get one week of paid vacation annually. Denver moves to start a second municipal airport project in Atacomo county, 3,000 acres, to develop the air facility.
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Denver
WLB Bis
Increnas
Charles W. Leanhart
WLH
Tdttle
Ree
Anton
OPA revokes fruit markup schedules at eleventh hour
Washington May 14 OPA revoked maximum markups for canned and frozen fruit and vegetables that were to take effect next Monday after discovering many grocers would charge more than current prices. The action targets retailers using the new markup rules and halts the planned price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opa
Boner
Associated Ress
Washington
Senate Votes Rums Plan Bill By 48-31 Tally
Washington May 15 A split on tax plan emerges as Senate debates a Rum formula for withholding taxes. House last week approved a bill. Senate action signals a path toward pay as you go revenue rules. Debate centers on timing and exemptions amid partisan divisions.
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Senate
Washington
Camprazilly
House
Johnson
Calo
Sfureny
Stant
Roberteon Wye
Wheler
Mont
Axis Generala Captured by Allies Report
London reports Allied forces captured a group of Axis generals including Ritter Von Thoma and Col. Gen Jurgen Von Arai, with Russia excluded from the tally. The dispatch notes up to 19 German renewals and mentions the Duke of Asia captured in Ethopia. Funeral notices from Fort Lupton memorialize Thomas Eldridge, 90, with service at Fort Lupton Baptist Church.
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Asia
Ethhopia
Fort Lupton
Fort Lipton Baptist Church
Thoman Eldridge
Fort Tanlon
Afr
Rhivlde
Scotland
Lefferdick Funeral Home
Shyiver Elevated to Major in WPA Role
Shyiver, Colorado administrator of WPA from July 1935 to March 1943, is commissioned major and assigned to the School of Military Government at Charlottesville. After leaving WPA he went to Washington to work for the Bureau of the Budget and previously served with the Heat Rehabilitation Administration in Denver.
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Paw DB. Shiver
Colorado
WPA
School of
Charlottesville
WHA
Shriver
Washington
Bureau of the Budget
Neoatlon
Jnsha
Denver
Chinese claim 3,000 Japs killed in flank attack
Chungking reports a Chinese communique claiming about 3,000 Japanese soldiers killed in a flank attack west and south of the Talheng mountain range near the Shatsi border area. Chinese forces say they dispersed a large enemy force attempting a surround, aided by a shift in front lines and rear area disruption.
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Chungking
Talheng
Pel- ying-Pukow
Global War At a Glance
A wartime bulletin describes Allied advances and German resistance across multiple fronts. It notes Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal declaring progress as credible and reports actions in the Mediterranean, northern Italy, and references Churchill’s thoughts on a potential invasion. The piece also mentions Soviet and Western Allied operations and growing air offensives against German targets.
Army Bomber Wreck Near Collins Kills Two
A World War II era Army bomber crashed west of Collins Colorado killing Lt. Averitt and Lt. Luxenburg both from the Seventh Ferrying Group. The wreckage burned and ground crews found the bodies Friday after the Thursday crash during a ferry flight from Denver.
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Collins
Associated Presa
Falla
Mont
W.T. Avertif, Jr
Stoiley
Luxenburg
Gerlsl
Gore Flehl
Great Falla
Fort Collins
Colo
We Te Tilden
Beronth
Denver
W. T. Averitt, Sr
Texay
Corporal Luxenberg
Aaron Luwenberg
Elwood City
Rockley
Wiles Moti
Masonville
al Grumhaugh
Colorada Agelculizal College
Clystan
Theo Teat
Robert Gray
William Arthur
Foul
Jor
Robert Allen
Grand June
Fun
Clyde Heeder
Boulder
Tard Dregon
Lemon
Greeley School Board Elects New Vice President and Reelects President
Walter Ob. Hain was reelected president of the Greeley school board No. 6 at a recent meeting. Floyd Wilson was chosen as the new vice president. Howell Culbertson was reelected board secretary for two years and C. N. Jackson was reelected treasurer.
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Walter Ob. Hain
Greeley
Floyd Wilson
Albert Hers
Shas
Howell Culbertson
C. N. Jackson
Treagi
Over Half Inch Of Rain Falls in This Dist
Mora rain fell over the area east of the mountains Saturday morning in what appeared to be a storm. Saturday amounted to 34 of an inch and rain continued to fall for some time after. Farmers are anxious for warmer weather to aid growth, but the cold wet spell has not harmed crops yet.
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Greeley
Wie Mountains
Japanese Foresesn Progress Reported by News Agencies
The piece reports on Allied and Japanese statements about the Aleutian campaign, noting Knox’s remarks that Attu operations are progressing satisfactorily. It cites General Sadao Arake and Akki figures, mentions morale, and describes a large, icebound Attu Island as the focal point of the push toward Tokyo.
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Associated
Trea
Mehitln
Attetei
Sadoa Arake
Vail
Assortatei
Acuki
Alon
Avaki
Colvin Named CSCE Field Marshal For Commencement
Dr A O Colvin professor of business education chosen as faculty marshal for Colorado State College of Education commencement. Ceremony set for Lille Theater Cranford June 9 at 11 10 a m with laureate George Willard Frasier address. Senior ceremonial June 8 3 45 p m at Garden Theater and other events planned at Student Union and AlTr circle. Dormitories become barracks for Army Air Forces Technical Training detachment.
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A. O. Colvin
Tas
Colorado State College of Education
Jane
Francis Shoemaker
Cerar
Little Theater
Fir
George Willard Frasier
Santor Ball
Garden Thester
AlTr
Snyder Hal
Army Air Porcel Technical Training Detachment
Segregation Plan for Japanese Americans Begins Soon
Washington May 15. Relocation authority moves to segregate Japanese Americans. Director Dillon B. Myer of the WRA announced the plan to separate individuals in relocation centers. Most tasks expected to finish in spring and summer.
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Associated Pr
Washington
Dillon B. Myer
WRA
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Jackson Hole
Seabees
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Enyoke
D. Stough
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Velzenrol
Auancieled Press
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Aenado
Wissura Caine Athorile
George C.ga
Pende Tinfucn
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Shyiver
Tokyo
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New School Board
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Tong
Pacific
Nowell
Sapes
Weh
Secretary of the Navy
MarArthur
Corm Imander
Australia
Western Pacific
Orea
Willan F. Halsex, Jr
Southern Pacific
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Churchill
Macarthur Uulzey
Lerny
Aome
Attu
Aleutianse
Guadalential Island
Solomons
Furstey
Dr. Colvin
CSCE
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