Japanese Offensive Near Foochow Aims to Knock China Out
Japanese forces have landed near Fan Chao, Fukien, and fight heavy near Foochow as part of a major southward offensive. Chinese defense cites 30,000 to 40,000 Japanese troops active, with reserves at Hankow and Yangtze deployments, and ongoing clashes from Ningpo to Changlochen along coastal and river routes.
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Foochow
Fanch
East Coat Province
Fukien
Shanghai
Hongkong
China
Vauehow
Sir Seplewber
Cuckiang
Sheiglai
Tokyo
Yunnan
Kanianelal
Burulu
Salween
Sust
Army
Bnil
Kluhwe
Cheklaup
Chekiang
Takyo
Kino
Nanchang
Kiangsi
Chnesa
Kinhwa
Chines
Henkehow
Mbatt
Loveland Private Tson Missing List News Item
Loveland May 21 The war department announced that Robert Farner son of Mrs Hazel Farner a Loveland nurse and private in the Fourth Marines was missing in action in the Philippines. He had been decorated with the Silver Star and received a letter of commendation but is now presumed prisoner or missing awaiting word.
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Loveland
Hazel Farner
Loveland Hospital
War Department
Robert
Philippines
Farner
Fourth Marines
Mra. Farener
War In Brief Amid Global Frontline Shifts
Allied Headquarters report a broad war scene with Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Pacific theater notes. Britain notes German restraint after poor harvests while Vichy dispatches 6,000 American-trained troops en route to an unspecified destination.
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L Associated
Trea
Moscow
Klarkoy
Herta Stronghout
Ismaeling
Omlvinen
Chungking
Atinek
Foachaw
Yeaut Coast
Provines
Palen
Allied Headquarters
Australia
Howker
Waich Pact
London
Ariel
Germany
Vichy Gourcoe Peyort
Clvallar
Nazi Harvest Shortfall Shrinks Food Supplies in 1942
May reports from Loudon and Berlin indicate Germany faces a 75 percent harvest of average due to drought and poor weather. Officials blame lack of farmworkers seed shortages and prior bad years, warning further shortages without rain and improved conditions. Goering acknowledged hard times and urged continued effort to secure rainfall and production.
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Fresnd Loudon
Germary
Reichsmarshil Goering
Economc
Inter
Germany
Reich
Axis Claims U S Troops At Gibraltar May 21
New York May 21 Axis and Allied radio reports claim United States troops arrived at Gibraltar amid uncertainty. German dispatches cited 6 000 troops escorted by British destroyers. Transocean agency listed 3 009 on transports with destroyers offshore. Debarkation details and confirmation remained unclear.
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New York
United States
Gibraltar
Althe
Algeciras
Spain
Vichy Galt
Toy
Hioon Ant
Islay
Gresley High School 62nd Commencement Tonight at 8
The sixty second commencement of Gresley High School is set for 8 tonight at the Eighth Avenue gymnasium. Awards include the leadership trophy and scholarships with diplomas to be conferred by Albert Keys, vice president of the board of education. A “Youth and the Future” presentation by a senior chorus group will be shown, with George L. Scott providing the chorus script.
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Gresley High School
Eighth Avenue
Albert
Keys
Board of Education
Atnlor Shoral
Numuttr
George L. Scott
Selective Service Told to Consult Federal Employment Before Draft
Washington May 21 The war manpower commission directed the Selective Service System to instruct local boards to consult federal employment service offices before drafting any individual skilled in a critical war occupation. Eight objectives become effective June 4 include preferential referrals to war production, and coordination to classify occupations and expand agricultural labor.
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Washington
Maonpower Commission
Eelective Service
Ioarda
Federal Employment Service
Paul ¥. McMutt
Ths
Manpower Commission
McNutt
United States Employment Service
Employment Service
Selective Service
Netective Service Nucléur
Public Employment Office
Farm Security Administration
Office of Defense Transportation
The
ESA
Reds claim taking key point before Kharkov battle
Moscow dispatch reports Soviet forces broke a key German defense on the Kharkov front, capturing the strong point and driving out the garrison amid heavy fighting. Guerrilla activity behind German lines is described as intensifying the pressure as the Red Army advances.
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Kharkov
Goering
Henry Gassidy
Moscow
Marahal
Tinoshenko
Uigtithan
Ted Sthr
Qe Ruestat
Say
Pravda
Guerriling
Russia
Dask
Ts Nano Wie
Severance Man Missing in Philippine War News
A Severance man is missing and possibly a prisoner of war after action in the Philippines. The letter from Mia Josap Weiebrow describes the man’s family ties, army service since September 1940, and the parents’ updated reports amid recent events. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
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Severauce
Mia Josap Weiebrow
Hisin
Renton Ratz
Phiippines
Corregidor
Bats
Jacob Baly
Severance
Wallace Mankiox
Spme
District 6 Favors Usual School Opening Time
The Greeley district voted 1250 to 257 to open schools on September 8 with farm- work exemptions for cugels and students. Nearly two to one approved delaying August start and excusing farm work, while starting Aug 17 drew 387 in favor and 3077 against. The board will decide the opening date as students return Monday after report cards.
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Tatrona
Greeley
Tx Cugels
Yutaal Ue
Mont
Rednerdhig
Juttler Victory Army
Board of Education
Grealey
Pigs Mamma Dies and Piglets Get Sugar Ration Card
A sow’s litter at Mrs. Wes Bateman’s Fork Lupeton farm faced sugar rationing. After a vet’s affidavit, County Ration Administrator Fred Norcross and state official Newton approved a special sugar ration for the ill consuming pigs amid the Food for Victory campaign.
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Pys
Wes Baleman
Fork Lupeton
Tre Bateman
Leon Henderson
Wile But Newton
Newton
Norcross
Weld Petroleum Dealers Meet Planned At Camfield Hotel
Weld County petroleum industry leaders will gather June 3 at the Camfield hotel for a meeting hosted by Weld Petroleum Industries. Speakers include State Revenue Director Farrington Carpenter State GI Inspector Ray Beginess and B. Sparks. They will discuss present and contemplated regulations and measures related to the industry urging all interested parties to attend.
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Moerling
Weld County
Camfield
Jay Rucker
Weld Petroleum Industries Committee
Farrington Carpenter
Ray BeGiness
Sparks
Carpenter
Meuiiness
Plan to Levy Ten Percent Tax on Low Income Earners
A Washington discussion outlines a 10 percent payroll deduction aimed at low wage workers, funding a broader income tax reform. Proposals include standard exemptions, credits, and extending deductions to domestic workers, with implementation contingent on congressional action and treasury setup.
Jack Gill Leads Vote Of New York Printers
New York May 21 Hox Gill of Cleveland became president of the Inter factional Type Union as 275 New York City chapels voted. Jean: CMI 2,678 Baker 2,114. First vice president: Frank Newlerffer 3,430 Clarence Cosper 2,423. Second vice president: Thomas a Holland 2,233 Len S. Kid. Secretary treasurers Woodruff Randolph 3,850 John J. Camey 2,
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SAS Ocr Louth
New York
No Commencement To Conserve Tires In County
For the first time in 12 years there will be no county school commencement exercises. To conserve the diplomas they will be mailed from the superintendent's office after exam evaluations have been checked.
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Dickinson
N. Dy
How Taxes May Be Raised for Married Man With One Child
Washington May 20 A comparison shows how a married man with one child would pay under the house ways and means committee rates for next year. The table lists incomes from 1 600 to 40 000 with varying tax amounts and deductions under the new personal execution guidelines.
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Randolph Gaul
Cerassey the
Miviser
rousnuEne
Poul Gal
Marie
Paul
Treasury
Tran
Mons Far-Nacingeenerty
Congress
Edpress Anfeles
TRO Committee
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Matheson Appointed New Justice in Greeley Area
D F Matheson, longtime Greeley constable of 48 years, was named new justice by county commissioners on Thursday morning. The appointment follows a Republican patronage recommendation and takes effect in January. A replacement constable role to succeed Matheson was to be decided later.
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D. FP
Matheson
Greeley
St. Adams
Frank Hall
Ail Mey
Rome
Matheson Untus
John Barrymore Confined by Pneumonia in Hospital
Hollywood May 21. Actor Jol Barrymore is very sick with pneumonia, his physician said. He was moved to Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital Tuesday. Dr Hugo Kersten reported the actor suffers from heat and kidney ailment now complicated by hypostatic pneumonia. His Thursday radio appearance was canceled. Also noted, Colorado highway engineer Komer W Gray has been promoted to lieutenant colonel and stationed with the quartermaster corps fourth air force. he graduated from the University of Colorado and lives in San Mateo with Mrs Gray and their two children.
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Hollywood
Jol Barrymore
Hallywood Presbyterian Hospital
Hugo Kersten
Lleut
Gunnison
Cole
Komer W. Gray
Colorado
Frmnnison
Gray
Fourth Air Force
Elacn
University of Colorado
San Mateo
Calif
Wickard Likely Heads New War Food Board
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard is expected to lead a new overall food requirements committee under the WPB to coordinate production processing and distribution. Donald M Nelson announced at a meeting that the committee would streamline food administration and meet rising demand for the United Nations.
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Associated Weet
New York
Donald M. Nelson
Wateir Advetion Board
Wickard
WPB
Nelson
Associated Grocery Manufactures of America
Wickark
Associated Press
Amerion
Associated Crocorp Manufacturers of America
Washington
Wickord
United Nations
New Weld: Officers Called To Active Duty
A roster lists officers and associates joining active duty in Colorado and neighboring areas. Included are Kenneth E. Caine, Lona G. Reman, Donald Colgate, Richard L. Str, Hershel P. Lucht, Robart A. Tuston, Frederick W. Songer, James W. Stinnett, Edward P. Dean, Walter Gray, Stanley Manley, Jerry Randack, Jack Jones, John Wething, Benjamin Fitzgerald, and others from Fort Morgan, Montrose, Craig and nearby towns.
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Associated Paeae
Mort Calling
Conn
Fbatty
Coloado State College
Revalygul
Mt ' Hi
Sillittarysas
Tturvey
Olson
Kenneth E. Caine
Lona G
Worfelton
Edward P. Dean
Las Anis
Donaht We Whiteside
Coveland
Willam
Gray
Johnston
Sturray 1
Manley
Ends
Kenneth Crush
Colorado Saring
Jerry F. Randack, Sr
Valdez
Jack VI. Jones
Colbhran
Willian Ft. Renney
Montrose
John J. Wething
Thocay Ford
Benjamin L. Fitegerald
McPhee
Benol
Hatfield Chilson to Speak at Weld County GOP Meeting
Weld County Young Republicans will host Hatfield Chilson district attorney for Weld Larimer Boubler and Jackson counties at a meeting tonight in Loveland at the Ninth Street lounge. Chilson a University of Colorado graduate was elected district attorney in November 1940. Abthorn Smith are listed as local deputies. The group will adopt 21 directors for the next two years and invites interested youths to attend.
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Hatneld Chikson
Weld
Larimer
Boubler
Jackson Counties
Loveland
Vonight
Rleciin
Ninth Street
Ep. m
Chilson
University of Calorada
Kart
Kart Abthorn
Smith
Weld County
Greeley Type Union Elects Wednesday Officers
Greeley Type Union No 586 holds an election Wednesday for officers including Edward Turnbull as president, St F Ballard as vice president, Floyd Elfiett as secretary, and Clack Pie as treasurer, with details of the nominating slate.
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Creeley
Edward ‘Turnbull
St F. Ballard
Floyd
Elfiett
Clack Pie
Body of Child Found In Platte Near Henderson
Brighton May 21 W G Bayer a rancher found the body of a boy about four or five years old on the South Platte bank near Henderson. Sheriff Herman Farney said it may be Raymond Padilla Jr five of Denver who disappeared May 1 after riding a bicycle into flood waters. Grandfather Patricio Cashmore 60 also disappeared May 4 and was feared drowned while trying to rescue the boy.
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Brighton
Colon
W. G. Bayer
South Platte River
Henderson
Herman Farney
Raymond Padilla, Jr
Denver
Padilla
Patricio Cashmore
Japs Test Air At Moresby For Chutists Riotous Advance Details
Allied forces tighten defenses as Japan's bomber power grows after a Park Moresby raid. Australia drafts 36,000 into civil construction corps for a potential large scale offensive. Thousands mobilize for airfields rails and roads building while MacArthur reports Allied air attacks on Keapang and Dit capitals of Timor.
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Treadquarters
Australia
AmiGl
Law Jayarete
Cobroy eShell
Inrac
Gsale
Fmothe
Atustralia
Melos
Civil Construction Corps
Carps
Ava
Inildhuge
Ugg
Siang
Walhting
Gsrd
Park Moresby
New Gulfor
Ulroen
Keapang
Dit
Selunk
Timor
Koopa
Maconway
General MacArthur
Olhier Jayaseas
Port Moresby
New Gainea
Koepans
Alagui
Koepang
Dyte Timor
Safwan Atetralia
Dili
Darwin
Ntth
Makin
Ree
Win
Kansas Garages May Be Filled with Grain
Popeka May 21. Tire and automobile facilities, once idle due to rationing, may be repurposed as grain storage as wheat crops rise. Local garages with concrete floors could hold large quantities, as grain fill steady and elevators brace for peak harvest.
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Kansas
Popeka
Kok
Garagra
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New York Printers
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Food Board
James H. Doolittle
Roosevelt
Inclet
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Lig
Heny Arnold
Army Air Forces
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Hatfield Chilson
Greeley Type Union
Platte
Moresby
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