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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1955
Page
1
Manila reports a powerful earthquake sequence in the southern Philippines causing extensive damage and many missing. Officials say hundreds of deaths are likely in Panay province and surrounding districts, with 104 confirmed dead so far and many more unaccounted.
Kelacte Fame in progress at Fludab Millingaladloh broke at 6 40 pm Tuesday when sheriff's officers raided the tax men. Dell R. Jackson, 45, operator of the filling station, ran the game and was charged with gambling and operating a gambling game. Sam Hensler, 45, cattle feeder, was arrested as a participant. 36.35 on the table and 39 in front of Hesster. Other men fled before officers arrived. Jackson fined 10 and costs. Hesler faced gambling charges.
The Sanitary Statute amendment, pushed by Sen. William A. Carlson, requires petitioning groups to reside in the affected area for pollution removal. Denver senators led the fight, arguing for proactive action rather than waiting for an epidemic.
Perry Como will move from CBS radio and TV to NAC in a 12 year pact announced by Como's agent on Thursday. He will star in a one hour nightly variety show upon the switch.
Denver Governor Johnson announced Friday that he signed six more bills, bringing total signed to 152 with several vetoes. The measures raise district attorney salaries, set state contributions, fund improvements, expand regional duties, and adjust punishments. Also listed are a marriage notice and birth record from Windsor.
Former Air Force Col. Robert Whitney of Lesingiog Masa was named federal civil defense coordinator for the Continental Air Defence Command at Colorado Springs. A WWII aide to Gen. Benjamin Chidtum, he previously served as a civilian intelligence specialist for the Air Force. He will take on the post within three months.
The Senate approved the German rearmament pacts by a near unanimous vote, linking Western Germany to NATO and signaling U S policy to counter Soviet influence. Only Senator George opposed the official per pact roll call, urging separate recording. The action follows delays after France and Germany agreed to the terms, aiming to strengthen German unification talks and Western-Russian dialogue.
Governor Johnson sets a price for the autography of a 41 million dollar long appropriations bill. He demands quarterly school aid payments to balance state funds and rejects a 20 percent cut in state taxes to curb public chaos.
Madrid reports General Franco awarded the Order of Elizabeth to James A Farley US Democratic leader and former postmaster general on the 11th anniversary of Franco's eight war victory amid the aura of the hour.
Large scale sugar beet planting starts next week across Weld and Windsor districts as moisture conditions improve. District managers report better soil moisture than a year ago, with about 9,500 acres under contract in Greeley area and ongoing efforts to finalize allocations. Early plantings began mid March, with weather permitting extensive seeding planned this week and next.
A fragmented weather summary reports April’s pleasant morning in parts of Colorado and Wyoming after March’s turbulent winds. Temperatures varied from the teens below zero at Leadville to mid 40s in Lamar, with forecasts calling for calmer conditions, scattered showers in the west, and possible snow in higher elevations through the weekend.
Jelke, a rich heir, was convicted for a second time on charges of procuring and enticing a woman into prostitution. A mutiny verdict came after 10 hours of deliberation. He faces up to 40 years. sentencing set for April 28. Previously he received three to six years on a first conviction later reversed on appeal. He remains free on bond of $45,000 as the case proceeds.
Reports from Great Basins Petroleurm and Saralle ans eile Fea ho describe drilling down through the J sand to Skull Creek in Weld County. Core samples were taken as the top of the J sand began around. Unofficial notes cite AGL encouragement as the operation proceeds with 320 feet drilled and spacing measures set for the Vassery gan field. hearing dates and party names mentioned for further action.
In Denver, for the second time in three days, the Colorado Senate returned to a key confirmation. Gov Johnson named George Lorton to the State Industrial Commission and Phyllis Rogers to the State Normal Schools board. The vote was 5 to 26, with bipartisan opposition led by Democrat Miner Gov Walter W. Jacobs on the GOP line.
Classified ad from Houston seeks tenants for an apartment with hard to read details. Partial text shows for rent and mention of corner location and headroom though several words are garbled.
A new five mile county road surface west of Kersey was nearly ruined by strong winds on Wednesday and Thursday. County Commissioner George Andersen said delays left the work in limbo, but a county crew had graded the road recently at residents’ request. Winds and blowing sand damaged nearby property, including a house belonging to J. M. Prange, while visibility dropped to near zero in places east of Premptet. In Denver, a state Senate Finance Committee approved a yearlong building program for colleges and institutions over 60 tons, funding totaling 11 million plus dollars and financed by a real estate tax increase. The bill's fate ahead remained uncertain with House leaders cautious about debate timing.
Sen Morse proposed a congressional resolution urging the United States not to use military force to defend offshore islands near China. The move followed debate sparked by President Eisenhower's White House talks with Senate leaders. Attendees described mixed signals on U S readiness, with Grorge and others noting the president’s stance may reflect a desire to avoid provoking China or risking a broader war in Asia.
A damaged item reports a March 24 death of Ruth Moyer of Lindharah Wye after a heart attack. Survived by husband Aaron Moyer and others. Funeral services were held Monday at the First Methodist Church of Pine Hills.
Washington foreign aid chief Harold E. Stassen backed away from a head on clash with the Senate Investigations Subcommittee over the right to question his employees. The OA said three witnesses arrived late with a private attorney. The subcommittee demanded its right to question FOA staff in private and the witnesses refused to appear without top officials present. Morrison said he was instructed to cooperate in any investigation into FOA projects including grain storage facilities in Pakistan.
Edward Tantelson, 61, of La Jara, was killed late Thursday in a motor vehicle crash on a road west of here. The incident occurred about four years after a previous fatality involving another local resident.
Colorado and Wyoming forecast shows mainly fair and warmer conditions Friday followed by increasing clouds and chance of rain or snow on Saturday. Central and western New Mexico rise Friday, with cooler and unsettled precipitation spreading east late Friday night and Saturday. Five day outlook hints at a warm spell then cooler by midweek with light showers and mountain snow likely.
A daily record from AL 15 stations across the country monitors airborne radioactivity, with results noted for the latest air sample across Japan and surrounding areas.
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