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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1940

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Conservancy District Seeks Colorado Men Only for Green Mountain Dam

Colorado officials debate use of out of state labor on the $4 million Green Mountain Dam project as demonstrations and union negotiations unfold. Local leaders insist all workers be Colorado residents. state officials report progress on reducing nonresident hires and resuming large scale construction.

Conservancy District Colorado Green Mountain Dam Soa Colorado Thor Tay Lanyon Longmoit Northern Colorado Conservancy District Govenor Ralph Carr Colorado Federation of Lator Lanyon Warner Company Browslow Ray UM Brannaman State Industrial Commission Ilmaclz Bernard ‘Tests State Employment Service Brownlee Brininanan Growntoes Dresay Cadiea Guddea Pouth James Shirley Denver American Federation of Labor Kitm Las Janta Linhert Evecrist Lions Chy Westert Cour Strictun General Munger Everlal Iikre Arkansas River Moonton- Loh Mewar

Senate Rejects Tax Shift Dealing With Trade Deals

The Senate rejected a proposal 45 to 28 to prevent the State Department from reducing existing taxes or enacting new duties on future trade. Senator McCarran, a Democrat from Nevada, proposed the amendment to extend the trade program for three years.

Associated Proay Washington Senate State Department McCarran Democrat Novara Vie Monet

Senate and House Agree on 850000 for Thompson Project

Conference committee-backed deficiency bill includes 850000 for the Colorado Big Thompson project. The panel trimmed Alya Adana’s initial 1060000 request, enabling tunnel work to begin immediately and adding 7200000 for the fiscal year’s needs. Grasshopper funds gain 40000 in the related adjustment.

Senate House Conference Committee Thompson R. FL Camattor Secretar Adanes House Confereies Colorado-Big Thompson Wetton Alya Th Adana Couitermins Sbont Reelmnaden Baread Senate Appropriations Committee Adamy Washington House Sis

Grandmother To'Gere for Prison Baby

News from a Colorado penitentiary reports Opal Kinlay, 23, who is pregnant while serving a two to three year sentence for forgery. Wyoming officials declined to seize the baby as a state ward and offered to help arrange care. A separate note mentions arrangements for a Mojave, California recipient to take the infant within days.

Canon Cuye Aph Thia Inyrbing Colorado Hal Tarmiuther Metinda June Gwiles Mojave Calif

Flood Plummets to Threatening Levels in Pennsylvania

In Wilkes Bar re and Susquehanna county flood warnings ease slightly after a day of rising waters. Thousands evacuated from homes as the river crested below the St Patrick's Day disaster levels, with lingering risk to valley towns near the New York and Maryland borders and swollen tributaries across the region.

Wilkes-Barre Pensylvania kes-Barre Sudlury Iass Fle St. Patrick's Day New York Marylaigs Pennsylvania Jarvis- Wig

F R S Third Plan for Government Reorganization

President Roosevelt submitted his third plan for reorganizing government agencies aiming for about 150000 dollars in annual savings. It consolidates the elastic service in the treasury under a new permanent assistant secretary and recreates offices including treasurer, comptroller, and public debt functions while abolishing one secretary’s office.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Treasury Department Ressury Mnaneing Angfisea Tito Mie Servis Gid United States Sioner See Morgenthan Acavico

Treasury official opposes 3 percent farm loan rate plan

April hearing before the House Agriculture Committee sees Undersecretary Bell oppose a proposed three percent federal farm loan rate. He favors a flexible rule tied to borrowing costs and warns the bill could overhaul farm machinery aid, debt refinancing, and land bank provisions while preserving existing closure safeguards.

Danick W. Bell The Treasury Dell House Agriculture Committee

Mrs Lulu Burr Dies Widow of Early Physician

Mrs Lulu Burr widow of Dr Franklin Burr longtime Greeley physician died Tuesday from complications after a hip fracture two weeks earlier. Born in Tennessee in 1803 she lived with her parents Joel and Mary Davis and had strong ties to irrigation projects. Survived by son-in-law and six nephews and nieces, with funeral arrangements pending at Marcus.

Mra Lou Davis Mure S31 Twelfth Street Gresley Sunplus Safeway Meg. Harris Edwi Patton Marethal D. Patton Hollywood Gunefore Wilson Pasadena Ursula Eye of Santa Fe Macus Awating Mhrist Coraline P. Baldwin Greeley Baldwin Germany Town Tim Alfred W. Given Fut A. Baldwin Mondville Bastalo N.Y. Tror Alanenett Katharine Mavis Spellane Wash Cranville Ymmett Lilled Tex Calvin Croaler Baldhyin California

Potato Cellar Damaged on Harry Clark Farm

Fire department responded to Harry Clark farm north of Bon Monds at noon on April 1. A potato cellar was damaged with estimated losses around 100 dollars.

Harry Clark

Germans Scuttle Preighter About To Be Captured

An Atlantic interception report states the German freighter Mint Lorn, registered in Cuvican, Netherlands West Indies, was halted in northern waters by Bren and scuttled by its crew after damage. Losses for the week include 12,901 tons, the lowest weekly total since 1940, with detailed figures for ships sunk or captured. Reynaud tests postponed as the French premier’s strength is reviewed by the Chamber of Deputies after Easter.

Issaat London Aman Mint Lorn Cuvican Netherlands West Indies Bren Germany Mimt Harn Tanbure Reynaud Aorfniel Poly Paria Paul Reynandl Chamber of Weptities

Enemy Planes Clash Over The North Sea Raid

The British Admiralty said German aircraft raided near Britain before being driven off in a past two year clash over the North Sea. At least 139 bombs were dropped but no damage was reported. The Air Ministry announced British bombers struck German patrol boats and a German aviation base in Telgolard last night.

Air 2 North Sea Admiralty Air Ministry Sll Telgolard

Drunk Driving Charged After Eaton Crash

S Brown, 73, of Eaton, was charged with drunken driving after a Monday crash one and a half miles west of Eaton on the interstate road. Patrol reports say Brown drove under the influence, veered onto the wrong side, striking a vehicle driven by RP Bower of Maton. No injuries were reported and Brown was released to await a hearing. an oxan was noted in the report.

S. Brown Eaton Mynor Mes Maton

1940 Census Starts Here with 13 Workers in City

The census official launch reports 13 workers in the city with a sealed report and details on procedures and expectations. Officials urge cooperation from residents for the census through April with forms noting wages, marriages, and residence. names and addresses of residents appear in the rollout, including several Greeley streets and districts.

House Group Okehs Wagner Act Changes

Wallington report notes committee actions on Wagner Act revisions aimed at protecting labor rights and shaping collective bargaining. chairman Norton cites likely completion of consideration. proposed changes seek to empower the Labor Board and clarify representation by craft groups within unions.

Okehs Wallington Bermittee Enue Chaiman Norton Democrat New Jreey Norio Tad Detimeratle

Light Showers After Wind Sweep Crop Areas

An arya windstorm crossed Wek)cout ty Monday afternoon bringing showers that cooled the region overnight. In Greeley to Windsor, rainfall ranged from 0.2 to 1.5 inches, with a reported 7 of an inch in some spots. The storm disrupted parts of the winter wheat, scattering fields west of Greeley and delaying harvest. No damage to large stands of cattle or equipment reported. farmers anticipate storing systems to protect crops if storms persist. Agricultural officials note beet forecasts remain favorable for potential high yields.

Lyman He Aideens Te Growley and Eaton Aulvens

Swiss Mobilization Signals Broad Army Call Up

Associated Press reports Swiss authorities ordered tens of thousands of troops called up on Tuesday as full mobilization looms. The move aims to match belligerent strength near the frontier though officials say no immediate plan exists. Germany reportedly fields 12 to 18 divisions near Baden and Württemberg, with Swiss reserves partially released and overall unit recall varying in size.

Associated Press Bernie Switzerland Bwles General Staff Confederation Garlons Waltg Baden and Wurttemburg Schen

First Presbyterian Brotherhood Meeting Thursday Evening

The Frotherhood of Float Presbyterian church will meet on Thursday at 6:30 PM for a brief gathering followed by a game. Members and friends are invited to attend at the church.

First Presbyterian Brotherhood Frotherhood of Float Presbyterian Churen

Neutrals Warner Over Balkan Draft for Nazi Food Plea

Prime Minister Chamberlain warned neutrals in Parliament that Britain will tighten trade controls to starve Germany of vital materials. He cited sea control, new trade agreements, and limits on neutral imports as measures. Neutra ls in Norway Sweden Belgium and the Netherlands were urged to block German supplies. Bucharest said Romania would draft 4 million to support agricultural production.

Balkan London Jnitown Chagterlain Wells House of Opinions Ae Sea Scandinavia Neabe Germany Uider Beritaln Chiess Darthany Nberlain Norway Sweden Seekind Belgium de Netherlandia Denikirk

College Men to Judge Music Events Across State

Colorado State College of Education music faculty to judge events in several regional contests. King to judge ensembles at Southwestern Colorado Interscholastic League Music Fest in Flaugier April 6 and soloists at festival in Ft. Collins April 22-24. Henderson to judge district contest at Scots Clufi Neb April 19-20. Circ to judge district festival at Mays Kes April 124%. Additional judging across Pueblo April 17-53, Visin April 20, Stratlon April 22-23 and Ft. Colting April 23-27. national competition festivals for Region Three at Bare Crook Mich May 15-8.

Colorado State College of Education Division of Music Wraiph King Southwestern Colorado

Weld Ministers Convene Tuesday Amid Weld County Talks

Weld County Ministerial association plans a vesper meeting Tuesday at 9:16 in the Weld County church setting. Five parishioners are expected to attend with the discussion focusing on local issues and parish concerns. Rev. M D Vankirk of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Greeley will speak on the topic Delinquent Problem in Weld County and How to Handle It.

Well County M.D. Vankirk Kreeley Delik Weld

Finns Sell Jewels to Buy Pursuit Planes

Finnish men and women surrender watches bracelets and other personal jewelry to depositories to raise 160,000,000 Finnish marks to buy pursuit planes they need for defense against Russia.

Presa Melzinki Honesseb Rassin

U S Maintains Moral Embargo Against Arms for Russia

At a Washington conference on April 2, U S officials reaffirmed the moral embargo keeping weapons and aircraft materiel from Russia. The talks, with Soviet representatives, underscored continued U S resolve to prevent military aid to the Soviet Union.

U.S Russia Steve Washington A. Oyaminsky Uni Myla Ehigmrenty Sovlee Wusela

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