Greatest British naval disaster in monster duel
London reports say Britain's mightiest warship Hood has sunk after a battle with the German battleship Bismarck off Greenland. About 1,400 sailors are feared lost, as Bismarck reportedly damaged and the Hood exploded in a magazine hit. The German communique claimed the attack inflicted no serious damage on Bismarck and that it continued operations.
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Luetjena San
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Berlin Claims Nazi Foothold In Crete, British Bombers Hit
Berlin says Nazis established on the west end of Crete while British long distance bombers strike to shake the Nazi foothold. Churchill warns defeating invasion may take weeks and urges Britons to heed an official leaflet about invasion defense. Post office to distribute 14 million copies next Tuesday.
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Triste Castors
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Bughani
The Hood Sunk by Bismarck In World War II Tale
An account describes the HMS Hood as once the world’s mightiest warship, sunk by the German battleship Bismarck off Greenland or Iceland. It notes Hood’s displacement, speed, armament, armor, and brief service history from 1916 laydown to 1920 commissioning, plus later catapult retrofit and conflicting wartime reports.
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Washington
North Carolina
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Senator Objects To Axis War Aid and West Coast Oil to Japan
Senator Gillette of Iowa pressed for a split congressional committee to probe alleged American supply to Axis powers. He cited vast petroleum shipments to Germany and Japan, claiming U S firms aided West Coast deliveries and royalties funded Axis war efforts. The report notes Foreign oil assets and German interests in eastern Europe also figure in the discourse.
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Japan
Tassociates Press
Washington
Gillette D.towa
Gillette
Allan
Iowa
United States
Germany
Taly
Fareten
Body Released For Interment Inconclusive Death Probe
Coroner T G Wilmoth said Katluyn Kenler, 17, of Coloraily State College, died after visiting an Evans Tavern Thursday night. Exhumation not needed if stomach contents confirm natural causes. report due next Wednesday. Calebt Conroy, 23, Fort Collins, released to parents after investigation. Deputy District Attorney Marc Smith cited Denver delays for stomach contents data.
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Katluyn Kenler
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Evans Tavern
Bas. Neen
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Br. Wilwolh
Calebt Conroy
Fort Calllns
Fort Collins
Marc Smith
Smith
Denver
Carney
Uutil
Roosevelt Speech Will Not Appease Dictators
Washington May 24 a White House official said President Roosevelt's radio address Tuesday night restated the nation’s foreign policy and will not be pleasing to opponents of democracy at home or abroad.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Tigosovelt
Tony
Mehner Wins Tennis Title at Denver Regional
Fernk Avhaner of Talt City defeats Ray Du bola of Denver University 00 61 6-0 to win the regional National Collegiate Athletic Association championship. Mehner and Clitt Berg add the doubles title by beating AIC Adler and Fred Weimer 6-1 6-1 63, advancing to nationals.
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Associated Pro
Denver
Fernk Avhaner
Fake City
Ray Dubola
Denver University
Weather Local 24 Hours Ending Saturday
Weather section reports scattered to broken clouds with isolated showers or thunderstorms in some regions and cooler east areas. Temperatures range from low 40s to mid 60s with warmer spots in the southeast tonight and Sunday, while several cities show varied precipitation and cooler conditions in the east.
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Greek King and Albanian Premier Shot At in Tirana Ride
Reports from Tirana say King Vittorio and Albanian Premier were shot at while riding through the city on May 17. An attacker, Varxal Lad Mitailotl, was arrested as authorities pledged to pursue possible accomplices. the royal party continued after the incident. The incident prompted official statements and heightened security.
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Rane
Alhaufan
Caper Club Barred From Serving Alcohol After Incident
The Caper club, a tavern in a town, was suspended for 151 days from serving beer or liquor. Proprietor Bus Smith stated no beer would be served during the period and lunches and soft drinks would be offered. The action followed the death of 17 year old Kathryn Semler who reportedly drank three beers there Thursday. Myron Donald, state liquor chief, and Hus Siaith delivered the suspension, with further action depending on the district attorney's office.
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Hinnor Heenss
Bus Smith
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Myron Donald
Mquor
Cepa Eller
Denver Friay
Umar Heensa
Hus
Siaith
Atate
Walter Wil
Kathryn Semler
Secretary of State
Tie Office
Callen to Corre e democrated Tress Denver War Dispatch
Maj. Paw gullen, assistant director of a photography department, travels to Cairo to witness the war. An attaché to the U S legation will report to duty at Lowry Field after a Near East assignment.
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Paw 'v Gullen
Cairo
Begot
U. S. Legation
Lowry Field
Indelhotte
Baptists To Meet In Denver In 1943
A report notes Northern Baptist delegates at Wichita Kans advise Denver friends that Denver has been chosen to host the 1943 convention of the denomination. The item reflects a Denver planning note relayed for future gathering.
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Lores Thames
Wichita, Knn
Deniver Wind
Meeker High Class Night Draws 1200 Attendees
About twelve hundred people attended Meeker High Ninth Grade Class Night at the Meeker Junior High Friday one outdoor program. Students showcased the theme We Are Americans with pageants, music, and dances including costumed figures symbolizing the flag colors. Speakers included Bob J Adams and others as the group formed a formation on the lawn, concluding with The Star Spangled Banner.
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Lawa
Ninth Avenue
Chiles
Laura Lee Euridge
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South America
Central America
Bob J. Adams
Marie LeSatz
Darlene Inisen
Shirley Dinner
Charles Tfess
Bernice Ashmore
Joyce Smith
Edward Parker
William Witchester
Stavent
Clas
Dave Dagapa
Kroupye
Baseball Today Mixed Scores From Major Leagues
A garbled recap lists numerous MLB games with incomplete line scores. Mentions Washington and Philadelphia results, plus Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis notes. Players such as Johnson Pleming Gomez Branch Murphy Sill Tresh and Hayes appear in various at bats and innings. The text references National and American League matchups with abbreviated box fragments and weather note rain in Washington.
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Knall
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Hayes
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TD Notrok
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Cleveland
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Osterinuetter
Fareell
Taghy
Desautels
Scroud Ganse
Komeda
No Agreement On Soft Coal
Davis, vice chairman of the defense mediation board, said participants in the soft coal controversy had not reached any agreement and the board is studying its recommendations. He said production will continue without a stoppage until the recommendations are completed.
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Washington
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Deyfense Mediation Board
Viera
Nazis Attack Convoy Near Greenland Reported
German submarines were said to attack a British convoy in waters near Greenland. Nine merchant ships and three large tankers were sunk as the convoy neared Greenland, with strong U S protection pledged for Greenland as a western theater.
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Wendrik Pe Kanffinan
Dania
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They Forlen
Denmark
de Kanffman
Copenhagen
Germany
London
Atlantic
Uscat
U S and Canada to form joint economic planning boards
Authoritative report says the United States and Canada will establish two closely collaborating boards early next week to survey resources and align policies for economic and industrial aid, defense, and wartime coordination. Members of the boards are to be announced by Roosevelt and Mackenzie King, with the exact list not yet confirmed.
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Prmant Waslanton
United States
Canada
Roosevelt
Mackouzla King
Enhiplement
Jet United
Ostaly
Malea
North
Win
Hunger Strike Ends at California Prison
A jail hunger strike involving seven ringleaders ended after moves to solitary confinement. authorities expected capitulation as dozens of inmates refused meals during two days of protest at Folzan prison.
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Folzan
Clyde
Phumner
Moon Sit
Énikarnia
Urison
Crete Invasion Report Winds Through The War News
German forces face Allied resistance as Paratroop and air assault activity around Crete escalates. British and Greek air and sea operations claim German transports destroyed while Nazi efforts to seize Crete meet stubborn Allied defense and naval counteractions.
Fort Morgan Firm To Manufacture Tools For Army Defense
Fort Morgan based Feather Manufacturing is awarded a defense contract totaling 51 279 to supply tools for Army needs. Colorado defense expenditures authorized through May 15 total 1 915 932, as reported by Eugene F. Batty, Denver’s chief officer, in the state minutes. assistance to the war effort continues as the nation mobilizes resources.
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U. S. Army
Fenyy
Vie CI Feather Manufacturing
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Eugenn F. Batty
Way Smoothed For 85 Per Cent Parity
Washington on May 23 reports tentative reaction to a proposed farm policy. Leaders discuss parity for cotton and subsidies to ensure producers receive roughly 85 percent of parity, with government loans and supplemental appropriations to cover shortfalls as the plan aims for 100 percent parity in effect for key crops.
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