Explosion rocks Grand Junction after ammunition train blast
Detonation crews battled a blast in Grand Junction, Colorado as an ammunition train explosion sent shells into surrounding streets. Four injured hospitalised, many buildings damaged while investigators weigh whether the blast was caused by enemy action or accident amid a broader wartime security effort.
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Otto Esplosion
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Ration Stamps Extended In Time
Washington announces extended validity for certain ration stamps and coupons. A period through August 7 is set for Blun ata N P and Q, with J K L M continuing through July 7, easing shoppers in remote areas. Ted stamps J K L M N used for meats and cheese expire Wednesday June 36, red stamps validity for May to be announced later.
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Office of Price Administration
Women Patients Exceed Males
Dora Shaw Heffner, director of the Italy Department of Institution, reports statistical records show the female population surpasses males since 18, with last month showing only a one percent infer ence.
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Dora Shaw Heffner
Italy
Instinlion
Mr Vowling
Western store sales rise in Parke district report
Weak OCR summary notes Parke district sales at Western Store Sales San Francisco for last week climbed 38 percent versus a year earlier and fur due to year to date up 25 percent, per Federal Reserve Bank weekly report.
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Kaiser Plans Postwar Car With 16 Cylinder Radial Engine
Henry J Kaiser announced a new postwar car featuring a two level sixteen cylinder radial engine. The project aims to market the Kaiser model nationwide with a powerful performance and unknown gasoline economy at this early stage.
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Mills College Visitor From Washington
Dr Aurelia Monry Reinhardt of Mills College welcomed a visitor from Washington her son formerly Ras Shiteatinehe now with the State Department.
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Aurelia Monry Reinhardt
Mills College
Ras Shiteatinehe
Washington
Stored Cars Deteriorate Rapidly
A Maynard Review details stored automobiles deteriorating after long storage. Pistons seize, gears warp, rubber area wear shortens, carburetors clog, and piston rings fail. Dealers warn idled cars lose value, boosting war bond investment incentives and stressing the used car market.
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Investisaigh Yanni
Homing Club Races Birds From Oregon
The Hayward Homing club completed old bird seat races with a 400 mile dash from Crescent Lake on the 20th and a special from Red Matt, Calif. On Time, owned by G. Mield, won the 400 mile race at 1166 yards per minute, with King Lotts and Sydney Smith second and third respectively. A shorter race from F Bivte yielded Lucky and Speed results, with Wilk at 87 miles per hour and Duarte second, Smith third. The Res Bll race saw GAR. King, Duarte, Smith, and others post yard totals. two birds reported none. The club plans the young bird series mid September.
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G. Mield
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Sydney Smith
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R. Duarte
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J. James
Grand jury flags hospital safety and postwar jobs plan
The grand jury calls Fairmont Hospital an Ire hazard and urges immediate fireproofing. It notes prior plans to add a fireproof admin building stalled by wartime constraints and averts new construction. It foresees employment for many after the war and predicts county benefits from a staged redevelopment plan including dormitory safety upgrades.
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Kiwanis Head Oakland Chooses Leader for Board
Donald B L Rive, Oakland Board of Education hopeful, was chosen president of the Kiwanis International during wartime council in Chicago. Oakland word indicates Friday meeting selected him for the post.
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Oakland
Donald BL Rive
Oakland Board of Educaltion
Preston
Kiwiyls
Counsell
Chicago
Bricker Urges Postwar Unity in Ohio Interview
Ohio Governor Bricker, a 1944 Republican presidential contender, advocates national unity and participation in a postwar effort. He emphasizes solving differences without bitterness and maintaining harmony between leaders and the public.
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Columbus
Ohio
John W. Bricker
Coffee Ration Is Liberalized
The government loosens coffee rationing starting July 1 offering a pound every three weeks the most liberal rate yet and double the previous allotment. The existing ration is a pound every thirty days under No 24 expiring soon.
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Washington
Dietrich Rites Held In Pleasanton
Mrs Calloway Dietrich widow of Marry Dietrich longtime Pleasanton postmaster died at home in Pleasanton after illness. She formerly lived among Quatness residents and was known for community service in the town.
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Calloway Dietrich
Marry Dietrich
Dutapy
Pleasanton
Joan Bennetts Baby Born in Beverly Hills Report
Screen actress Joan Bennetts welcomed her third daughter in Beverly Hills. Producer Walter Wan announced the birth noting each child has a different father.
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