Roosevelt Requests 3.9 Billion For Airplane Production
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 3.919 billion dollars in aviation appropriations to accelerate bomber and fighter production. Of the total, 2.7 billion would go to the army and 529 million to the navy, with funds for new plants and ordnance equipment. The plan aims to speed up output, with contractors such as Consolidated Aircraft and Douglas involved in new Fort Worth and Oklahoma facilities. President’s address expected tonight with broad international implications.
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England
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Douglas Averett Company, Inc
Fort Worth
Texas
Okla
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White House
Four Cophers Win World Relay Start Wave Event
The report notes a worldwide start wave relay victory by four cophers of the nation. It mentions Janis participants and a direct Bay gilsh relay including teams from France Germany Italy Spain and Portugal.
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Lrondenstne Wddrées
General Thankful Army Hasn't Had To Fight Earlier
Major General Leslie T. McNair told the annual convention of the reserve officers association that the army has not fought before and has made remarkable progress in the Lanning Program begun last fall. He said the greatest task now is obtaining equipment while stressing no shortages and steady training advancement.
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Leslie T. McNair
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Mewal
Ohio State Announces Dr Gilchrist as New Leader
Ohio State University trustees formally announced the selection of Dr Robert Gilchrist former Greeley High School principal and past director of the University School as the new head. Dr Harold Aitcherty was noted as a contender with a resignation set for June.
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Harold B. Alcherty
Hughes To Be Memorial Day Speaker Here
Memorial Day program set for Friday May 30 in Greeley with Neal Diley presiding as head of the United Veterans Council. Ceremonies begin with colors at the cemetery entrance, include the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, choir, invocations, floral tributes, and a memorial address by Rev. C G Foaberg Hughes. Junior groups lead pledge as Boy Scouts and Campfire girls participate. veterans’ salute to the dead planned, with guardsmen away in Texas.
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Dyer Damage Jury Selected in $0,000 Suit
A jury was chosen Tuesday in a $0,000 damages suit filed by Sys Noln Dyer of Drea ty against Montgomery Ward and Company Mrs. Mary Mearthur and Mrs. Margaret Eaton of Greeley in Weld County court. Dyer claims she fell July 11, 1940, at the Ward store, injuring her right hand and fingers. The defense names the store owners as defendants. The jurors include Roy B. Bemis and others from Greeley and Denver.
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Montgomery Ward and, Company
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Margaret Eaton
Greeley
Watelet Court
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Byer
Ward
Mearthur
Eaton
Dyer Etasins
Roy B. Bemis
Duling Carlson
Emil Anderson
Chester J. Culler
Carl S. Trusman
Leo J. Pete
Jona W O'Hagan
Carl McCain
Edwin Willams
Denver
Ie Matntle
William Ell
Clay BR. Apple
Ark Royal credited with crippling Bismarck in Atlantic chase
The Ark Royal and accompanying British ships pursued the German battleship Bismarck 400 miles west of Brest. Torpedo planes delivered critical blows that helped sink the Nazi battleship after heavy shell and air attacks, amid claims the Ark Royal was repeatedly reported at risk by German observers.
Weather Local for 24 Hours Ending Tuesday
Weather summary for the 24 hours ending Tuesday shows mixed regions. Illinois and Wisconsin expect showers northeast and scattered tonight with little overall temperature change. Nebraska and Wyoming report scattered showers and cooler west areas, while New Mexico sees widely scattered thunderstorms and little temperature change. Temperatures include highs from 73 in AMAT to 96 in Phoenix and 89 in Washington, with several major cities listed.
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Mexico
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Phoenix
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Baseball Today National League and AL results overview
Scattered box scores show Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Washington Cleveland Chicago and other teams with runs and innings. Players listed include Casey Bhelps Podgajiy Grissom Warren Livingston Hadley Hayes Wagner Pytlak Rowe Teb belts Milnar Brown and others.
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Datel Mine
Glyveland
Rowe
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Tebbelts
Milnar
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St Lews
Chicaxa
Man Held After Hit and Run Near Skaggs Ranch
A white male was held at Fork Collins Tuesday afternoon on advice of Greeley patrol officers after a hit and run on Highway 86 near Skaggs ranch. The vehicle involved was a truck towing a snathhor ear. Further details unclear in the report.
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Wiehway 86
Skaggs Ranch
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Roosevelt To Talk Tonight
President will speak Tuesday evening at 7 230 oclock on KLZ across the national network. The address comes amid ongoing study of national unity and policy.
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British Admit Four Destroyers And 2 Cruisers Lost In Crete
Egypt May 27 Britain announced heavy losses in the Crete battle with two heavy ships damaged and four destroyers and two cruisers lost. The admiralty said several other ships were damaged and that Allied forces still held Crete against German landings.
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British Decide Not To Conscript Ulster Lenion May 28
British authorities announced that conscription will not be extended to Ulster or Ireland. The decision aims to limit military service scope and reflects UK policy shifts amid ongoing tensions.
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Lenion
Wastness
Ireland
Eourers
Jaycees Urge Quick Action For Greeley Airport
The Greeley Junior Chamber of Commerce passed a unanimous resolution urging the mayor and city council to act swiftly to secure and launch an investigation leading to the construction of an adequate airport for Greeley. The document notes extended study and seeks swift, decisive steps for rapid realization of the project.
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Aerial Torpedo Sinks Nazi Battleship Bismarck Swiftly
Brest Laon May 27. Torpedoes from Ark Royal backed by Royal Navy units sank the 35,000 ton Bismarck after a planed air strike. The ship, damaged by torpedoes and shell fire, went to the bottom of the North Atlantic in reprisal for the Hood. Admiralty confirms the action by A. Alexander.
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Sinking of Hood and pursuit of Bismarck dominates naval news
Reports detail Hood's destruction after torpedo and gunfire strikes in the Atlantic as Royal Navy ships including Prince of Wales chase the German battleship Bismarck. Ark Royal air units helped slow Bismarck, with US Catalina rescue of survivors. pursuit continues amid weather and strategic moves in the Strait of Denmark and Atlantic convoy context.
Spotting Plane Built by Consolidated Flying Boats
May 27 report identifies a Consolidated spotting plane as the German battleship Dismarck target. The craft, named BAY or PRY by officials, is a twin engine flying boat built in San Diego with 1,200 horsepower engines, wing span about 110 feet, length 65 feet, loading 25,000 pounds, and cruising speed around 475 miles per hour. Officials say it emphasizes long range scouting over speed.
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Hrttivh
Nazis Say They Do Not Understand Hull
Berlin reports Secretary Hull and officials denied any plan or intent to provoke war with the United States or other American nations. Spokesmen stressed no South American nation was involved and warned against misinterpretation of naval statements as a threat.
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Graduate Here Dies At Longmont Hospital
Jissiah Baker daughter of Neail Bees died at Longmont Hospital Saturday night after a brief illness. She was educated at Colorado State College of Education in 1954 and taught school in Meevestiing before living with her parents in Niwot. Funeral services were held at Prohs Funeral Home with burial at Winw cemetery.
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Nett
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Creetey
Niwot
Keeneabore
Mes
Arthur Jolin
Neb
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Watch ‘Wother
Dale L. Baker
Mead
Prohs
Two Raley Daughters Born in Local Hospital Incubator
In the past week at Greeley Hospital two Raley sisters were placed in an incubator after premature births. Don Satieble, daughter of Myrul Meg, born May 22, weighed about a pound and a half. Willia Jean Demet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Down, born May 21, weighed three pounds ten ounces.
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Low Weislurs
Donny Lee Mirtle
Myrul Meg
Don Satieble
Willia Jean Demet
Dughter
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Mes
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Conlon
Honor Society Inducts Six Men At College High
Six students at College High were inducted into the national Honor Society. Dr William Wrickle introduced the new members while Yolbutta Miler explained the society’s aims. Marilyn McIntosh and others spoke as students were presented pins by Helen Kohnen. Music by Barrino Bishop and Floy Smith accompanied the ceremony. New members are Hetty Vowles, Lourse Khlet, Dorothy Bumprey, Lala Strosser, Jimmy Johnson, and Viola Swanson.
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Soma
Yolbutta Miler
Willam Ob
Shirley Carpenter
U.S
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Floy Smith
Hetty Vowles
Lourse Khlet
Dorothy Bumprey
Lala Strosser
Jimmy Johoson
Wd Viola Swanson
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