British Plan 1000-Bomber Raids Renewed on Germany
Allied air drive expands to send 800 planes nightly with aim to reach 1,000 bombers against German targets. Britain plans larger offensives even in poor weather, targeting Mannheim and St. Nazaire, while Air Ministry reports heavy night attacks on western Germany and France, with Allied efforts to pressure Industrie hubs and submarine facilities.
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Germany
L Asocieted Press
Allied Air Vom
Corman
Tts
Souree
Britain
Lodo
Stirling Dowihers
Munnheis
Air Ministry
London
Mauiheim
Novi
St Nurnhe
France
Colomiunique
Heiler Manes
Holland
Manutirim
Europe
Lingurtant
Awong Ulem
Auslin
Chemical
Raddio Daimler
Deus Engineering Works
Vombere Serang
Mannhein
St. Naxatres
Manchelin
New Mexico Woman Killed Near Hudson
Mrs Leng Leonizin, 28, of Gallup, died when her Oldsmobile overturned twice on US 6 near Hudson in Weld County. Driver was taking a companion to Mayo Clinic. husband uninjured. Deputy coroner Dr. Holt en noted neck injuries. body sent to Linden mortuary. Fatality occurred near the scene of a prior auto collision.
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Leng Leonizin
Gallup NL
Fier
US S. Algluyway
Hulton
Souheastern Weld
Netwatal
Poloker
Greeney
Denver
Ari
B. G. Holten
Weld
Leonipia
Lundien Morttary
Port Gapten
Arthur Kunge Nevers
Fort Mor
Chimney Rock Teacher Snowed In With Little Food
Fort Collins Colorado May 20. A rural snowfall left a Fort Collins teacher snowbound for 10 days with scarce bread and water. In the Wyoming border area a rancher died during the storm and others faced hardship as rescue efforts stretched. Three men and a woman huddled in a cabin with meager rations until help arrived after delays.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Blovenau
Senate Okays Sale of Grains as Stock Feed
Washington May 20 The Senate tentatively approved government sales of grains for stock feed after a farm bloc dispute. A 55 to 25 vote rejected a push by Senator Thomas and belt senators to require wheat sales at par with corn or 36 cents a bushel. The measure allows feed grain sales totaling 126,000,000 bushels of wheat at about 82 cents per bushel, near the 82 percent parity price.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Farm Bloc
Thomas
D. Okla
No American Bombers Lost Over Japan
Nine American bombers believed down over Tokyo were discussed by Gen. James H. Doolittle who said all other planes reached their destinations safely. Roosevelt noted the medal of honor award while Japanese claims differed. Doolittle explained high altitude to dodge anti aircraft fire and that some crews dropped their payloads away from Tokyo.
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Presa
Washington
Tokyo
Preaiden Roosevelt
James H
Jimmy) Doolittle
Roosevelt
Tie
Interac
Roogevelt
Shangvi la
Doolittle
Pht
Wit
Secretary Hull Sees Grounds for Shorter War
Secretary of State Hull told a press session that he sees grounds for hope the victory for the United Nations might come sooner than expected this year. He noted U S preparations have expanded for offensive and defensive purposes, prompting revised calculations on the war's duration.
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Hull
R Aspeial
Washirsten
United Nations
Gian
Earliss
United States
Reds Drive Nearer Kharkov Amid Soviet Push
The Red Army pressed toward Kharkov on the southwestern front amid renewed fighting as German forces offered stiff resistance. Moscow denied claims of a Kerch Peninsula loss while reporting heavy bombardments and air support, with Allied dispatches noting German attempts to block Soviet advances.
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Kharkov
Moscow
Kerch
Henry CG Cassidy
Crimea
Balan
Ciippines
Germany
Izharkov
Bareyenkaya
Izyim
Kalinin
Worthiyeat
Prizvor
Doolittle Mission Praised By Allied Officers
The report notes a warship near Tokyo and the Mitsubi shi aircraft factory at Nagoya amid coastal concentrations, docks, ships and ammunition dumps. Doolittle praised the skill and precision of the officers and crew who carried out the mission, astonished by the distinguished service and voluntary nature of the act before Japan was targeted.
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Tokyo
Mitsubishi Aircraft Factory
Nagoya
Doolittia
Hind
Japan
Food for Victory Groups May Ration Vital Farm Supplies
In a conference in Arlington, E. D. White warned state and county war boards, set up to promote the food for victory campaign, that they may soon ration vital farm supplies. He cited possible steel shortages for farm equipment makers and indicated an equitable distribution plan. The potential rations could extend to fertilizer and bagging, with boards representing federal agencies.
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Associated Preiss Chicano
Secretary of Agriculture
Arlgle
E. D. White
War Boards
Agriculture Department
War Board
Two Colorado Fliers Bombed Japs at Home
Two Colorado airmen who helped raid Tokyo and other targets last month were celebrated by families. Mrs Leonard, wife of Staff Sergeant Pd Leonard, voiced pride and relief after learning of her husband’s daring mission and a daughter born mid April while he served overseas. The report notes Lt. Ant McCool, a navigator on one of the bombers, learned he was a parent for the first time in April, with his wife in Okinawa.
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Associated Presay Deavey
Tokyo
Svs
Loris Leonard
How
Pd. Leonard
Associated
Pepsny
Colorado Springs
Colo
McCool
Ife
Ant McCool
Mra
McCoo
Fork Cobb
Okin
Drather
California
Meftoat
Junts
War In Brief Amid Global Fronts Steady
In wartime dispatches, Moscow reports continued German resistance near Kharkov and uncertain advances while Soviet lines hold. Washington hints at potential United Nations victory sooner than expected as China battles Japanese penetrations along the southwest border. RAF raids hit Jakarta airfields, and German Romanian forces push along straits after taking bridgeheads.
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Washington
Hil
United Nations
Chungking
Virinin
China
Poru
Melbourne
Cavite
Dein
RAF Lwie
Akyan
Buran
Strait of Kereh
Bali Stiles
City of Fern
James J. Davis Beaten by Old Pew Machine
Philadelphia May 20 Associated Press report on Pennsylvania primary races. Major Edward Martin defeats U S Senator James J. Davis for the Republican gubernatorial nomination while Ralph H. Smith and Luther Slate contest Democratic selections. Dr Grant Furlong defeats Charlieg Fadus for renomination in a CIO influenced district amid labor tensions.
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T Associated Yeast
Philadelphia
Botter Publican
Democrac
Tost Miele Winnes
Pennsylvania
Gieveral Edward Martin
U. S
James J. Davis
Clair Hoss
David L. Lawrence
U.S
Joseph Guffey
Ralph H. Smith
Pittsburgh
Luther Slate
Rep
Gharlog
Fadus
Will Extend Gas Rationing Washington May 18
President Roosevelt signaled extensions to the gas rationing plan as a wartime measure. Reports from press conferences and defense officials indicated continued considerations to curb automobiled use amid ongoing national supply concerns.
Himmler Heads Netherlands Police Nazi Province Proposed
Nazi Germany plans to incorporate the Netherlands as an autonomous province named Nieder mark under Dutch Nazi leader Anton Munzert. Himmler is reported to head Dutch police and storm troopers as authorities hold 8 accused plotters and 460 prominent citizens as hostages in a broad re inflatory effort.
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Himmler
Netherlands
Holland
Niedermark
T Associated
Covina Reich
Anton Munzert
Cadete and
Sergee
Mbedzires
Pirat
Greeley Transport Eyes Route Extension to Improve Service
Greeley Transportation Company plans a possible extension of its bus service south of Twenty first Street toward Selington and west to Eighth Street, aiming to serve Glenmare district and reduce Thirteenth Wyver route usage. The plan involves safety rules, driver licensing, and a college partnership for student drivers. officials discuss permits, wages, and potential WPA labor changes with timing in 1938.
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Fis
Greeley Welder
James
Dover
Login
Oil
Sink General Managen
IRM
James Vnnearedl
Eighth
Ninth Street
Eighteenth Avenue
Twelfth
Nineteenth Street
Thirteenth Wyver
Ine & Block
Glenmaere
Greeley
Sega
Mom
Sie
James Gatd
Cin Party
Agng Ave
Nn Ptc
Kelly
Ile
Lester
Glen CG
Turner i Greeley State Controkter
Turner
Caliege
Hus
Bis
Maine
Cole
Cole Duce
Bay
Cotorath Springs
Kansas
Water Department
WEA
Seekers After War Industry Jobs Drive Traffic Into Colorado
Denver reports high motor traffic crossing into Colorado as wartime labor needs draw motorists seeking employment in the war industries. Edward L. Reilly, chief of the highway patrol entry division, notes many travelers move through the state to reach jobs farther west and warns wartime rationing may curb tourist traffic. April checks totaled 12,150 autos, up from 10,154 a year earlier. March also rose to 7,135 from 6,597 in 1941. Traffic checks at borders are voluntary but motorists asked to stop for inspection.
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Denver
Moeter Taftle
Colyadole
Colorado
Edward L. Reilly
Highway Patrol
Cald
Marth
Reilly
Citry
Exoneration Claimed in Walsh Case Amid Brooklyn Visit Allegations
Senator Walsh is said to have been completely exonerated after an investigation into claims tied to a Brooklyn house visit during wartime. Barkley and McNary endorsed the probe as thorough, while Wheeler suggested political smearing of dissenters to foreign policy supporters.
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Barktey
Minte Tuilay
Sauntor Wale
DeAluss
Liz Walsh Lal
Brookly i
Senate Ln 5
Harkley
New York Post
Walsh
Brooklyn
Barkley
Eutweklan
McNary
Oregon
Barkley Rata
Gustave TH. Hecktab
Deekman
Gidgenemen
Wheeler
D-Mons
Setat
New York
Samuel Idevawlle
Lelboai
Toll
Tax rates slashed in new House plan
The house ways and means committee agreed on new individual tax rates ranging from 2 to 7 per cent, down from present rates of 6 to 77 per cent. Senate relations chair Connally said a satisfactory agreement for mobilizing French merchant ships and warships at Martinique had largely been worked out with Admiral Hobert, without Vichy involvement.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Waya and Means Committee
Connally
Tex
Senate Forsign Relations Committee
Martinique
Australian New Warning Of Jap Threat
Australian Prime Minister Curtin warned that the tempo of the war was increasing as Japan planned a major offensive. Allied commanders reported sweeping operations in northern islands and Chinese river valleys while Japan and Germany pressed on with air and sea actions.
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Russia
Austral
Joly Curd Warurt
Cortin
Apo
China
Japan
Elhun
Curtin
Dolight Macarthur
Belulah
Chiniwin
Chia
Turma
Liew Fion
Jasenis W. Su Wola Chitess
Ava
Runa Road
Gremany
Tokyo
Japatoze
Chekiang
Liunter
Chekians
Chins
Simnetal
Rasath Cheldang
Jain
Herndquiry Devs
TAF
Birra
Aryat
Camp Contractors Sue F. Carpenter For Interference
Colorado Springs May 24 contractors file suit in district court for declaratory judgment against State Revenue Director Pateington Te Carpenter. They claim conflict with bite aver interferes with their work and hampers progress. Plaintiffs include C. F. Lethe Co of Iowa, George W. Condon Co of Oklahoma, Rate & Sons of Denver, Henven Corestruc Co of Mon, Perry-Kiewit Sons Co of Dallas, the Colorado Springs Construction Co. and other local entities.
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Associated
Colorado Springs
Colo
Carson Contractors
Agaist Staite Revenuk
Pateington Te Carpenter
Bite Aver
Wse Fx Teniet
Hampfis
Job
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iCulermic Springs Consteuctors
Hickert Granted War Duration Leave For Officer
Greeley police officer George Hickert was granted leave for the war duration from the local force. M Leroy Walton will serve as acting chief during the leave. Hickert plans a June shipbuilding assignment and will return to duty after the war with seniority preserved. The council approved a $50 ad to the Greeley Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Finance Commission noted a potential major project for the city.
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Georse Hickert
Greeley
Tubsday
Tocal
Courvil
M. Leroy Walton
Evitervicw Commission
Mickerl
Creeley Defense Welding School
Com Hally
Fis Ieava
Lvl
Gervive Carsuttssion
Tifa
Walton
Council
Greeley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Aderlising
Finance Commissione
Hering
Janine Gimber
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Max Barash
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Greeley Transportation System
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