Tiemann Offers Greeley Radio Repair Training
Tiemann announces a Greeley radio repair training program with monthly stipends of 75 dollars for trainees. The U S Army Signal Corps will assign trainees to Colorado areas. the program, run via local vocational schools, plans 120 enrollments and a three month course with a 4000 dollar payroll impact for Greeley students.
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Tiemann
Greeley
U.S. Stong Corps
Lrathest
Tiemmin
Paeg Huan
Ranatenen
Army Depot Service
Greeley Vyaocationgh School
Greeley School
Ole Baela
WAAC Recruiting Begins For Officer Candidate School
The War Department announced recruiting for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps first officer candidate school will start tomorrow at regular army recruiting stations. About 450 candidates will be chosen for the initial training, which begins around July 15 at Fort Des Moines Iowa. Applicants must be United States citizens aged 21 to 35 with a high school education or equivalent. They may be married or single and will receive $50 per month along with uniforms and maintenance during training.
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Washington
Women's Amy Auxiliary Corps
Courtney
Fort Des Moines
Lawu
Don C. Faith
United States
Dlitzene
Opposition to lower draft age grows in Congress
Washington May 26 strong opposition developed to any move to lower the draft age from 18 to 19. Senator Hill of Alabama Democratic whip said he would oppose changes to selective service rules. Senator McNary of Oregon Republican leader predicted a lengthy senate controversy. Senator Taft said it would be better to use younger men in factories rather than in tanks, unless the army insists. Senator Shipstead suggested farm work for youths in school. Some argued lowering the age would disrupt schooling and essential jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segal
Washington
I Seontor Hill
Alabamia
Ac Nary
Oregon
Wnt
Mulitmnam
Hill
Witters
War Department
Taft (Robie
Shipaivad
R-Minn
Bill Ford Storen ava and Faqua report theft of pocket items
Pat Faqua of 803 Eleventh Street told the sheriff's office late Monday that a billfold containing 71.5 in cash, a meal ticket, and other papers was removed from her pocket while at the car level in Garten City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Pat Faqua
Eleventh Street
Sheriff's Office
House Committee approves bill to curb labor racketeering
Washington May 26 The House Judiciary Committee approved a measure to subject labor unions to anti racketeering law prosecutions and to set stiff penalties for interference with commerce movement. The bill passed 9 to 3 though not naming unions, author Rep Hobbs of Alabama said.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Hobbs
Comniittes
Japs Close In On Kinhwa As Burma Battles Intensify
Reports say Japanese forces near Kinhwa threaten the Chekiang capital as Allied troops retreat in Burma. Chinese HQ notes heavy enemy bombardment and a naval buildup in the Formosa area while MacArthur reports Allied air and sea actions against Japanese forces in New Britain and New Guinea.
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China
Chektung
Java
Kinhwi
Chekiang
Kingwa
Fukien
Formosa
Japanese Troop Uwensports Mdy
Formosa Strait
Austretta
Douglas” MacArthur
Raban
New Britain
Lae
New Guinea
Promises Cheap Rubber from Corn in Nebran Plan
A Nebraska engineer testified he would build plants and produce 100000 tons of synthetic rubber from corn and wheat for less than the cost of transporting grain to convert it into alcohol at distant distilleries. George E Jolain of the Central Nebraska Power and Irrigation District alleged before a senate culture subcommittee that most key War Production Board chemical division staff previously worked for the U S Industrial Alcohol company or subsidiaries and aimed to block Malt firm competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nebran&a
George E. Jolain
Nebraska
Puh- Me Power and Irrigation District
Senate
Apriculture
War Production Board
Chemical Division
U. §&,. Induatriay Alcolal Company
German Sub Sinking Confirmed Off Brazil Coast
Rio de Janeiro May 25 A German submarine sinking off Brazil's northeast coast near Aracatu was confirmed by a high source after U S patrol planes attacked off Fortaleza. Reports say another submarine was struck and oil slicks and wreckage appeared, signaling the loss amid increased Brazilian defense efforts.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
United Ss
Aracatu
Fortaleza
United States
Veegel
Generen
Forta- Jeza
Nana Ihe
Air leaders forecast joint assault on Nazis by air and sea
London reports predicted a major combined US and British air strike against Germany. Ranking officers including Henry H. Arnold and Joseph T. Towers, with Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar N. Bradley, were discussed as planning a massive blow to cripple Hitler before the USSR could be overwhelmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Towers
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautica
H. H. Arnold
Chieef
Army Air Corps
London
Urope
United States
Milfley
Eisenhower
Bark W. Clark
Britain
Hitler
Germany
Russia
U Gonps
Arnold
Kia Wisston
AGF
Jaycees Elect Five Directors for New Gaming Year
Five Hew directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce were announced Monday night. They are Wendell T. Buiaitz Glenn Klothottz Bruce Foster Stanley Smith and Jamey Weaver Foster was reelected. Holdover members are Barney Flood Morey Cameras Kenneth Telerson and Hark Smith. The complete board will meet and select officers for the year at the June 5 session at the Country Club. Arthur Poyie showed four fits in color at the meeting spanning countries south of the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Wendell T. Buiait
Glenn Klothottz
Bruce Foster
Stanley Smith
Jamey Weaver
Foster
Weaver
Hilly Okt
Vacabey
Rarney Flood
Morey Cameras
Kenneth Telerson
Hark Smith
Beth June S
Arthur Poyie
Ris Grande River
Armstrong Finds Large Shortage in Las Animas County
Associated Press reports Las Animas County treasurer records show a shortage of up to 50,000 dollars. Auditor Chadley Armstrong said he found a tangled system and ordered a private audit before handing the office to Homer Smith. Chief accountant Maurice Breen was sent to Trinidad for verification. Several former county officials faced malfeasance convictions in prior years.
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Associated Press
Stera
Chadley JE Armstrong
Armstrong
Ble
Maurice Breen
Tirnidad
Las Animag
Trosaurer
Homer Smith
Los Animas
Fined for Reckless Driving in Greeley Court
Ed Hull of Albion hotel in Greeley was fined 30 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving and leaving the scene before Justice F Matheson. John A Giles of Greeley Route Four received 75 dollars and costs for driving on a revoked license and leaving the scene of an accident, as charged by the police.
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Ed Hull
Albion
Greeley
Justee PD
F. Matheson
John A. Giles
Matheson
Denver Produce Deliver May 24 Rags Butter Poultry
A Denver notice lists produce items unchanged for delivery on May 24 including rags butter poultry and veal.
USO Drive Sees Strong City Quotas Across Regions
The USO campaign reported solid support in Weld conniz, Auiv and Keenesburg with town quotas. Greeley led with a $3 060 goal as volunteers plan door to door solicitation in residential areas and hold a planning meeting at 1220 Fifteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltol Servica Organlantons
Weld Conniz
Auiv
Keenesbure
Antt
Keanesburg
Pepita Tad
Greeley
Crna
Wonten Yrorkurs
Sidney G. Prager
Fifteenth Street
AMM
Meir
Suleiting
Lmstiega
S . Funil
Would Rename Water Project After Adams
Washington May 25 The senate was urged to rename a Colorado water project in honor of late Senator Alva Adams of Colorado. The resolution, submitted by Colorado officials, honors Adams for his leading role in advancing the project and notes his death timing. Governors and colleagues memorialized Adams as principled and devoted, while a telegraphed tribute from Governor Carr to Vice President Wallace expresses Colorado’s sorrow and respect.
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Waalington
Senate
Thompson
Alva & Adame
Puebla
Kd GC
JoIniwen
Colorado
Cat
Adnows
Alana
Teomaber
Johns
Adams
Jolasa
Jolasod
Barkley
Modesity Buiter
Adamis
Lelter
Neaver
Carr
Wallace
Alva I
Alva B
Brlou
Sauate
Tia
Ramfart
Jswel
Ice Frozen at Price Level Last Summer
Denver May 25 The Office of Price Administration announced that ice prices last summer were frozen at last year’s levels. OPA administrator Clam W Collins said price freezes prevented higher costs and that discussions sought to set stable prices for future months of 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Aupmner
W. Collins
OPA Aduuiuistrater
Senate Group Approves Army Allowance and Classification Bill
The Senate military committee approved a soldiers allotment and classify men with wives and children to determine order of call for army duty. The bill provides a $22 monthly deduction from pay with a $28 provision for wives and $12 monthly for one child and $10 for each additional child. It also requires $10,000 government insurance with premium sharing. House debate centers on establishing a $50 monthly minimum pay for armed forces, amid efforts to retain the Senate’s $42 figure. The current pay is $21 for four months, $40 for eight, then $9 monthly after one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tSavoeland
Armed Services
Peenté & Mom
Washinston
House
Rankin
Senate
Big Thompson project boosted by Senate funding approval
Senate appropriations group approved a large increase in Western reclamation construction funds, upping the general treasury allocations. The Big Thompson project in Colorado received a significant rise, with a total general fund construction appropriation nearing 80.98 million across related programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Appropriations Group
Interior Department
Colorado
Squeeze Play By Axis For French Fleet Seen
Washington May 28 The navy reports destroyer Blakeley damaged by a torpedo in the Caribbean Sea reached port with ten crew members missing and injured. The ship, patrolling near Martinique, was attacked as tensions rise between the United States and Vichy authorities.
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Blakeley
Caribbean
Freseo
Washington
Navy
Biskelly
Elx
St Lucia
British West Indies
Martinique
United States
Fort,De France
Wales
Georges, Robert
Aubmarine
Altho Mes
Norcross Plans To Set Up Sugar Rationing Stations In County
Wet county coordinator Fred Norcross said plans to open several sugar rationing offices in Weld County to speed fruit canning. Applicants must present personal and family sugar books, list last year’s canning quarts, and state planned canning for this year. Officials warn some requests may be questioned, with limiting discretion by local boards.
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Norcross
Thru County
Fred Norcrous
Weld
Yoopte
Tin County
Greeley
Novcross
Weather Local Brief Sees scattered showers in Rockies
Weather forecast for 23 hours ending Tuesday morning notes high 58 and low 47. Colorado shows widely scattered thunderstorms in the northern locales and mountains after noon and tonight with mild conditions elsewhere. Wyoming expects scattered showers in western and northern parts. Temperatures listed for several cities include Amarillo 91 04 and Denver 86 59 among others. air travel and outdoor plans advised with patchy precipitation.
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Colorado
Forlion
Wyoming
Amarilla
Chicaro
Denver
el Paso
Kansas
No Opposition To Speeding Income To Small Business
Washington May 26. A senate approved measure to expedite war contracts for small business passed the house and returns for final action. The plan creates a War Production Board to assist small plants with 200 million dollars in working capital and authorizes a corporation to accept prime contracts and subcontract to smaller operators.
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Washington
House
Senate
Fatman
D-Tex
Ainoll Busly
Congress
Wil
Rowe O
Amaller War Plants Corporation
Enlorartses
Tax Collections At Source Halted
Washington May 26 Third administration efforts to collect income taxes at the source are stalled as the house ways and means committee members remain divided on a vote. After three days of debate the committee adopted a motion to lay the question aside for further consideration, delaying action and leaving uncertainty about when a vote will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A. Young
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Reds Drive Forward in Kharkov Area
Moscow reports the Red Army advancing from a new Kharkov position toward German fortifications in a sustained offensive. Ukrainian forces entered their third week as Marshal Timoshenko’s divisions consolidate gains while Soviet artillery and infantry press near Kharkov and bar several German countermeasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Cassidy
Moscow
Red Army
Kimskov
zyum-Barvenkovs
Timayheno
Isyim Barvenkova
Soviet Information Bureau
Marahal Semean Timoshenko
Kharkov
Ted Stat J
Khirkov
Slaugal
Sharkov
Truyan-Baryenkova
Killed In Blast At Fisher Plant
Lanaing Mel May 26 At least two men were killed and three seriously injured in an explosion at the Fisher Reiny corporation plant engaged in war materials production. Fire was controlled. A plant official said one end of a halling was badly damaged. Names identified include Wallace B. Irish, 45, Grand Bedge, and Roy H. Anderson, 20, Tansing. Police Chief John F. O’Brien said a third body was believed to be harlot in the wreckage. He attributed the explosion to an accidental for ex posion and said welding work had been done in the damaged area. No sign of sabotage was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanaing
Mel
Gwo
Fisher Reiny Corporation
Wallace B. Irish
Grand Bedge
Roy H. Anderson
Tansing
Polles
John F. O'Berlen
O'frien
Pay-as-you-go plan debated amid program concerns
A discussion centers on a pay as you go collection program with one critic arguing the entire concept may be abandoned. Officials weigh revenue stability against operational costs and public reception.
Germans Use Italian Plea For Colonies
London reports say Italy pressed for Tunisian and Corsican claims while Laval agreed to train German seamen at French bases. Berlin and Rome appear to dampen Laval's cooperation, with talks tied to future French fleet fate and possible occupation of mainland France if Vichy fails.
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London
Gra
Ialy
Hida
Awit Corster
Laval Bag
Reeve
Germany
Cortointy
Ike
Rowefan Front
Pirie Faval
Vichy
Nia
Apal
Nice
Corsica
Tunisia
Laval
Posicilly
Gil
Ile Voulon
Algeria
Berlin
Paris
Elogent
Ambrew Hrawne Gunningham
Bettain
Mediterranean
Washington
Gald Berehan
Toulon
Theodenical
Messandria
Xis
Bern
Italy
Kirky
Berlinwestern
Lonnon
Billetto
France
AM Francs
Franca
Jacques Dorlat
Hawva Hustelitzig
Lagal
Maly
Haly
Ma Masslan
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WAAC
Bill Ford Storen
House Committee
Kinhwa
Burma
England
Jaycees
Las Animas County
Denver Produce
Water Project
Ad Ee
General Treasury
Luo
Axis
Teresa Denver
Hobert EB
Harvey
Exis
Reds
Fisher
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