31 May 1943
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1943
Page
1
Allied air reports say over 150 U.S. bombers joined daylight strikes from North Africa against targets near Naples and Foggia. Attacks hit aircraft factories, oil depots, and ships in Naples harbor, with numerous fires and widespread damage noted.
A year old dog named Ring died after saving a young boy, Joe Albrecht, who fell about 25 feet from a tree in Blinds, Colorado. Ring barked and whined at the foot of the tree as Joe called for help before the elder Albrecht arrived with a ladder. The dog’s actions saved the boy but Ring suffered fatal injuries.
A Memorial Day ceremony at Linn Grove cemetery in Greeley drew a larger crowd than in recent years. Veterans from the Civil War era were noted, with Dr. Joseph C. Cleveland delivering a sermon emphasizing duty, democracy, and America as a beacon for the world.
London May 1 A Fortress the Flying Fortress piloted by First Sergeant Robert H Smit of Lamesa Texas shot down 11 enemy planes over Wilhelmshaven setting a new single bomber record in European theater Of operations The Fortress was crippled on the return flight into the North Sea but all crew were saved and will return to action Two minor accidents were reported in weekend police notes One crash involved John Taylor 1601 Fifteenth avenue and Charles Carter 1522 Eleventh avenue at Sixteenth Street and Eleventh Avenue Another crash involved Robert Storey backing from a curb at Eighth Avenue and Highth Street hitting Lyle Bur Crowe near Lightkiteset.
World War II briefing notes Allied air forces pound targets across Italy and Germany as bombers resume heavy attacks, with 14,090,000 pounds dropped in a week. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell arrives in London after a Washington strategy conference, while reports of French leadership changes and Allied advances in China and Italy shape the evolving war panorama.
Moscow dispatches report fierce air combat in the Kuban sector with 456 German planes downed and 128 Russian losses. German claims of sinking landing boats and freighters are stated against Soviet air counterattacks as Premier Stallman allegedly moves famed Ale hero brigades near Novorossiysk.
Wendell L. Wilkin arrives in Michigan to meet state Republican leaders at a public reception. He shakes hands with 2100 attendees in about 49 minutes during the visit on May 30.
Ralph Richard Lott 21 of Greeley died in a Navy air crash near Orsego Washington during early Sunday training. He was solo in a plane. his parents were alerted by telegram and then spoke by phone with the base. Lott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Lott, had recently completed training steps in Wyoming and California before final tests at Pasco. He was engaged to Betty Jo Burger of Greeley and planned to marry after completing training. A brother and other relatives in Greeley and Denver survive him. Funeral arrangements are being made by local family.
About 800 miners walk out in Hurian coal fields amid no agreement at the Washington union-operator conference. United Mine Workers representative Ed Bean warns of continued action, while George Ward of the county operators association fears work may halt in Trarlan County tomorrow.
Joza Crosidado, 53, of Denver, was critically injured at 3 18 pm Saturday when struck by a car at the Clark Faulkner corner Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue, driven by John Nixon 71, of Seventh Avenue. Crosado suffered head injuries and was listed in grave condition at Weld County Hospital. Nixon remained at the scene. police said Crosidado may have walked into the car’s path.
John E Self 63 of Farthern Spar district northwest of Greeley died at Weld County hospital at 10 20 Sunday from injuries suffered in a farm runaway Saturday afternoon. He tipped from a hay rack and the reins were dropped as he climbed on. His wife saw the horses run to the cart and found him conscious but unable to wave about 30 feet from the hay stack. He had a fractured skull. He had lived on the farm since 1907 after moving from Fort Collins in 1902 07 and was a native of Salina county. Surviving are his wife and seven children in Missouri and California and two daughters in Greeley. Funeral by Bincys.
A storm delivered up to two inches of rain in parts of the county with hail and wind Saturday night. Flashing reports describe broken window panes at Drigsdale school and other buildings, and hailstones up to pheasant egg size. Damaging water washes and minor agricultural impacts noted near Brigesdale, Nunn, and Ault with scattered rainfall Sunday.
London reports from May 8 that RAF bombers dropped over 1500 tons of explosives on Wuppertal and surrounding industrial centers including Dursseldart and Düsseldorf. The raid aimed to cripple heavy industry vital to Germany's war effort as Allied fighters prepared further assaults across the English Channel.
The message confirms Jesse Winston, about 60, died in an accident at Pascoe, Washington. He had worked for a company there and is survived by his wife, a sister in LaSalle, and a daughter from a former marriage in Sacramento. His life included time on farms with relatives in LaSalle and Sacramento.
Ulrich, living three towns over and near In8alin, reported to sheriff after someone mutilated a bull and performed an operation on it. Police were asked to investigate and keep the animal away from others as it recovers.
Memorial Day observances include a 2 pm program with Rev. Joep Clever as principal speaker at Grova jewelry and Memorial Park filled with blooming plants and decorations. Public offices are closed. post office service will run on a special Monday schedule per Postmaster John Redman. Weather and May rains enhanced the holiday setting.
Colorado sees scattered showers in the northwest and northern mountains this afternoon through Tuesday morning. Temperatures vary little today tonight and Tuesday forenoon. Wyoming reports scattered showers or thunderstorms in the west this afternoon tonight and in the northeast late tonight with no significant temperature change expected.
May 31 report from Tampico and Washington details Allied control near the Attu Island strands as isolated Japanese snipers remain. Major Clarence L. Tinker, formerly of the Hawaiian air forces, is reported missing in North Africa. Japanese broadcasts claim Attu has little economic or military value, while Tojo prays for fallen soldiers and vows renewed resolve.
French naval squadron at Alexandria joined the Allies after negotiations with Gen. Giraud. The force includes Lorraine, Duquesne, Tourville, Suffren, Duguay-Trouin and other ships. Commented reports say no immediate action, but repairs and refits are needed after years of idleness.
Coal operators and United Mine Workers returned to bargaining as a midnight deadline nears with no assurance of another extension. Conference leaders announced no new statements while a War Labor board aims to keep production steady and report by June 30.
A massive Seattle blaze destroyed three factories in the south end, with 42 engine companies and additional boats fighting the flames for nearly three hours. The Nettleton Baldwin Construction and Johnson Manufacturing plants faced heavy damage, along with Western Mattress. Estimated losses run into hundreds of thousands. Watchman Fred W. Morton, 68, was critically burned. two firemen, Lt. Charles Roly and Charles Annabel, suffered cuts but were not seriously hurt.
Test pilot Rehard N Krashel aged 24 formerly of the University of Colorado was killed Saturday when his parachute failed to open after he bailed out from an Army P-32 Alcatra dipping routine test flight near Niagara Falls New York. Krashel had been a production car pilot for Tell Aircraft Corporation since September 14 1942.
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