Taft Increases His Nebraska Primary Lead
Senator Taft of Ohio expanded his Nebraska presidential lead as results from 24 hundred of 2068 precincts showed Taft ahead of Eisenhower with about 33 percent to 20 percent. Kefauver led the Democratic field with 38 percent, Kerr 41 percent, while write ins included MacArthur and other figures. GOP delegates appeared leaning to Taft, with Stassen and Eisenhower in earlier standings.
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Don Whitehead Onaba
Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eirehower
Nebrackt
Tail
Eisenhower
Delauver
Blgehower
Stunzen
Mia
Mary Kenny
Douglas Macarthur
Kefauver
Kerr
Nebraska
Eisentower
Stassen
Kefauver Hinda
Fisenhower
Voere
Mery
YoLes Altha
Otter Welle-Ls
Warren
California
Kirksen
Dai
Preaidant Truman
Benator Russell
Georgia
Adlai Stevenson
Illnois
GOP
Hugh Buller
Val Paterson
Altho
Buller
W Taft
Peterson
Eigenhower
Twight Griswold
Kenneth 5. Wherry
Web
Stoney D. Wong
Grand Teland
William Richie
Omaha
Henry L. Fillmen
York
Thornton Says Ike Move Sweeps Coast
Governor Thornton returns to Colorado and hints he may delay announcing his political plans until after the state Republican convention on April 26. He refuses to confirm if he will run again, cites discussions with Eisenhower supporters, and notes Taft as the likely nominee. Also reported is a 1,640 year old tomb discovery near Canton with nine ceramic vessels.
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Denver
Thornton
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Robert Taft
Dhere
Earl Warren
Harold Slasken
Eisenhower
Elsenower
Communist Preas
Canton
Dtnk
Tsung
Chin Daynasty
Backers and Democrats Back Eisenhower on Re-armament Report
Washington April 2 supporters of Gen Eisenhower viewed a SHAPE report as showing common sense on European defense. Democratic leaders and GOP allies praised Eisenhower for urging effective allies, not free riders, and stressed unity on foreign aid and NATO cooperation amid questions about Western Europe’s security needs.
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Waahtoglen
Binenhower
Gansea
Sen
Ludge
f-Marx
Eisenower Organization
Eisenhower
Sen. McFarland
D-Arig
Europe
Iie
Forelan
Seb. Condally
D.tex
United Sierra
Western
Congres
Western Europe
Ik Mint
United States
Serl
Carlson R-Kans
Eigenhower
Eurype
Sen. Saltonstall
R-Mass
Ike
Murone
NATO
Russell
D-Ga
State's Traffic Toll Reaches 62
A 24 year old Army Private Clayton died of head injuries after a car struck a power pole and hit a Denver residence. Police said Private Clayton died at Denver General Hospital. Highway employee A. C. Arthur, 70, was fatally injured when struck by a car driven by Paul M. Cowden near Pueblo. The year’s traffic toll in Colorado rises to 62.
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Alroma
Strick
Denver
Cilla Claston
Denver General Hospital
Gharvis Tatler
Willian
Miller
Clayton
A. C. Arthur
Colorado
Gordon Lochoit Anld Arthur
Paul M. Cowden
Pueblo
Arthur
Leo Miles
Lorkelt
Cowden
Weather summary for multiple states
Weather outlook for 24 hours ending 8 a m Wednesday mixed with regional details. Highs near 37, lows around 26. Colorado shows warmer trends through Wednesday with snow possible in northwestern mountains by Thursday. Wyoming and New Mexico expect partly cloudy skies, with warmer conditions and wind increases Thursday also.
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Loval
Colorado
Wyoming
Pass South
New Mexico
Write-ins and Bonds Win in La Salle Vote
La Salle voters approve a $10,000 bond for the library and utilities building by 9 to 27. Maurice McMahan, a non partisan candidate, narrowly wins the mayoral race over Albert Kneapel. The Good Government slate sweeps the town board, with six candidates elected, while a separate Non Partisan slate gains several seats. McMahan has prior board experience.
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la Salle
Agi
la Sills
L Ttre
Good Government Party
Wimea
Bry 4 Wrilota
Maurice McMahan
Red Cross Campaign Total Reaches 18828 02
Weld County Red Cross campaign totals update with 18828.02 raised as of Wednesday morning. Chapter manager Tatín W Read reports progress while some block pledges remain unheard. Firemen battled a cold night alarm in West Frankfort. a doghouse fire destroyed a home with minimal injuries.
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Weld County Lest Cross
Tatin W. Read
Creeley
Sone Greeley
Liam
West Frankfort
New Superintendent of Streets Named in City Meeting
Ack Holvin baud, 47, named new street superintendent after council meeting led by City Manager Ray Cate. Previously street superintendent for Boulderane, he worked 12 years with Matriew Kudsen and git years with Peter Kiewott as foreman for major firms. Hollowhand to move to Greeley Wednesday. Buss shifts to general inspector duties.
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Ack Holvinbaud
Ray Cate
Fis
Lty
Boulderne
Matriew Kudsen
Peter Kiewott
Git Yours
Hollowhand
Greeley
Pes
O. F. Buss
Johen
Case Agil
Groverites Vote Dry by 62 to 13 in Windsor
Groverites vote on April 1 to approve a liquor store permit in Windsor, tallying 62 to 13. Voters also elected a mayor James Keanling with 49 votes and trustees, with several incumbents and new members listed. turnout was 84 of 500 registered.
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Windsor
Evans
Grover
Thia
Weld County
B Mseyor
James Keanling
Cate
Leroy Richards
Continental Ol Company
M. W. Claypool
B.C. Golden
Raymond Kusbec
Willam H. Sheppard
Jesse Nickman
Apo Qny Palmer
Oiler
C, Eb, Andersor
Elmore Bartow
Act. Hillman
Loads Jellsen
W. A. Sullwel
C. le Wright
Galden
Talwer Era Focum Hents
Guy Gmith
Stoll
Harald Stoll
Denver
Citizene’ Party
Muscoe Macy
Beaven and
People's Party
B. J. Becker
People's
Robert Frye
Peoples
Raymond Jackson
Citizens
Henry J. Kaiser
Ins
Guinkent Trusteea
T Douglas
Clark
Blair Macy
Wneucceasful
Bressier
Douglas
Mart Schmode
Henry Walker
All Passion Play Tickets Given Out at Park Congregational
Tickets for the full annual Passion Play at Park Congregational church were distributed. An estimated 10,000 people have attended over the years, with the depiction presented this season as in prior years.
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Park Congregational Church
Possible Charges Against Roy Best Explained To Jury
The federal grand jury investigating crime in Colorado began its work today as a possible illicit action against Warden Roy Best was examined. Also named were Franklin G. Liehayn and Donne Jo Aah Robison of Laramie in connection with the case.
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Roy Best
Denver
Federal Grand Jury
Colorado
Roy Hest
Franklin G. Liehayn and
Donne Jo Aah Robison
Laramie
Gillette No 2 well drags below 4000 feet near Grover
Drilling below 4000 feet Tuesday afternoon on the Gillette No 2 well south of Grover reports a 40 acre pad site at Sherrod-Apperman and Earl Siler’s. Gillette No 1 recently completed as large flowing well. Gillette No 7 by Wrocalo Development drilling stalled after intermittent flows. Wall interval reinforced between 7922 and 7465 feet. Other Weld county tests scheduled include Alles Nay A L of James Sloss north of New Raymer and Progress Oil Co’s Hollenback No 1 east of Fosntan. Contract for lines let to Ole Drilling Co. in Morgan county production in several wells noted. daily oil average at Hunky-Brelly well NE of New Raymer sets new production heights despite prior week’s record.
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Aouth
Grover
Sherrod-Apperman
Earl Siler
Wrocalo Development Company
Dellcing Company
Lion of Company
Suh
North Grersawood
Weld
James Sloss
Nay Ranch
New Raymer
Progress Ol
Hollenback
Fosntan
Linas Weil
Ole Driiling Company
Morgan County
Johnson
Coockaert
H. J. Duell
Driggsdale
Ziolth
Yarrows
Atwood
Graylin
Grersewond
Hiawatha
Lles
Maudlin Gulch
Merino
Mosvex
Moffat
Mount Howe
North McCallum
Powder Waab
Price Gramps
Rangely
Weber
South Springdale
Tow Cresk
Walker
Wellington
Weet Padrons
West Peetz
Willard
Wilson
Yenter
Others
Weld County Red Cross Hobby Group Averages 37 Units at Fitz
Weld County Red Cross chapter reports its hobby group has averaged 37 units of entertainment per patient at Fitz Bimons Army Hospital in Denver for eight months excluding December. From July to March total visits reach 444 units, with over 400 people entertained. The group performs various ensembles and solo acts, relies on Mrs. Cleo Alcott for leadership since October, and includes strong contributions from Greely and Eaton.
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Weld County Red Cross
Hobby Group
Fitz Bimons Army Hospital
Denver
Pluaive
Wold Red Cross
Aunlt
Cleo Alcott
Greely
Eaton
Weld Chapter
Fitesimona
Weld Hed Grovs Srnuy
Taft Wins Wisconsin Primary in Record Vote
Senator Robert A. Taft captured Wisconsin's primary with 24 of 30 delegates and a record vote over one million. He edged Gov. Earl Warren by about 53,000 with 22 precincts outstanding, while Harold Stassen finished a distant third. Kefauver led Democrats with 85.3 percent of the total.
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Relma Morin
Milwaukee
Robert A. Taft
Dantiat
Wisconsin
Tatl
Earl Warren
California
Jlareld B. Stassen
Minnesota
Slitewen
Fetes Kefauver
Kefauver
Teepublicans
Taft
Warren
Stabson
Milter
MacArthur
Stearns
Democratia
Fox
Broughton
Washington
Nebraska
Eisenhower
Gen
National Organization
Helly Cabot Lodge Jr
R-Mass
Luck & Ufferenk
Elk Damage Crops Reported in Prince Albert District
Farmers in Cookson Sask iA report elk caused substantial crop damage in the Prince Albert Vers National Park region as the animals wandered from protected areas into farmland.
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Cookson
Sask
Prince Ah Vers National Park
Five States Hit by Flood Waters
Flood waters From the Missouri river forced residents from homes west of Williston North Dakota and more than 200 homes were affected by the overflow of the swollen Missouri near Fort Pierre South Dakota. The Floyd river and others overflowed in Iowa and Minnesota. Wisconsin also faced rising rivers. Cooler weather spread across the Great Lakes region while the Pacific Northwest reported higher temperatures.
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Midwest
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Missouri River
Willialon
N. D
Maliarih
North Dakota
Missouri
Fort Pierre
Syrinedale
Stonx City
Floyd
Oconto
Wis
Appalachians
Great Lakes
Ohio
Plains States
Pacific Northwest
Former Resident Edwin A Baird Dies in California
Edwin A. Baird 63, former Greeley resident and brother of Arthur G. Baird, died Tuesday in Santa Ana California. Born in Waukesha Wisconsin he moved to Greeley with family in 191? and worked in coal yard and sand store. He later ran an insurance and loan business in California. Survived by widow Amy a son Warner two grandchildren another brother Ralph S. Baird and two sisters Mrs Jay Hansam and Mrs James Dunn. Funeral arrangements in Santa Ana.
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Edwin A. Baird
Greeley
Arthur G. Baird
Thirteenth Avenue
Santa Ana
Calif
Waukesha
Wis
Grantey
Games Jn
Baird
California
Iris
Amy
Gregley
Bald
Warner
Sanka Ana
Ralph S. Baird
Lemay
Jay Hansam
San Antonio
Tex
James Dunn
Colorado Springs
G. Baird
Santa Ang
Santa Anr
Council Passes Rita on Final Reading
City council approved final readings for a sewer district ordinance and a zoning change affecting block 67 area bounded by Ninth Avenue East and Hight Street. Also approved leases, alley paving petitions, airport road changes, park event permits, and several business licenses with discussions on a new traffic and safety ordinance.
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Sewar
Ninth
Klong A Alrecht
Hight
Ninth Avenues
Pheeta
Hack 67
Nellong
Mn Gravel
Wayne Royle
Ruy.Gweaald
Cave
Pirel
Cranford
Ariington Heights
Robert Gilbert
Ninetegatt
Denny Holmes
Chamber of Commerce
Glanmere Park
National Fire Insurance
2Oning
Thomas Welcin
Ily
Casa
Trine
Hopkins
Gage
Mort Balen
Pope
Hopking
Wire Systems Face Strikes Across Telegraphed Nation
The nation faces a wave of threatened strikes by telegraph and telephone workers. About 90,000 Western Union employees were set to walk off nationwide at midnight. The CIO CWA led a 40,000 strong strike in Michigan and Northern California. 14,000 Western Electric workers in 43 states planned a Monday walkout. Union demands include a uniform wage boost and shortening the workweek from 48 to 43 hours without pay reduction. Western Union warned of potential telegraph disruptions coast to coast. Fire destroyed Oak Creek stores including Bracecy shop and bakery, with full damage estimates unavailable.
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Rowland Evans JR
Washington
Lhe Nalion
Western ‘Union
AFG Commercial Telegraphers Union
CTU
Adolph Brings
CPU
Western Union Divison
CIO Communications Workers of America
GWA
American Telephone and Telegraph
Osle
Michigan
California
Weslern
Electric Cn
Eriloges
Western Election
ALT. & 7
CWA
Western Union
New York City
Sn Rn
Joseph A. Beirne
Beirne
Oak Creek
Hayden
Calo
Bracecy
Kitcheh
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Tle
Parle
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers
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Red Cross
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W. R. Barker
J. C. Pelcamp
W. Hi. Lambert
Treagueer
Tlyrus
Walter Busswy
Ban Walker
Don Hamiln
Charlen Kessel
Kenneth Littlefield
W.G. McConnell
Aod
Wilbur Flacus
Nunn Ghy
Nunn
Kenneth Ayers
Prevent
A. W. Harnaby
Earl A. Barnas
Roy Brees
BK. Foster
Wayne Foster
Delbert Smitth
Ayers
Welled
A. R. Jensen
Ayers Tee Farmer Ming
Jenén
State Highway Department
Truplees
William Lemonds
Motrin Kamma
Roy Haynes
Clarence Shaull
Delbart, Smith
Wesley Barnaby
Grover Fort Taylon
W. W. Aichelman
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Glyde Brehm
Ralerl Geretto
Everette Hogelin
M. Hi Sehloo
W. E. Sendl
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Rorgen
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R. Peless
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George F. Kenna
America
Wday
Moscow
Fitz
4-H
FFA
Geneley Chamber of Commerce
Our Saviors Lutheran
Jann Edminton
Jaaatmaater
George Nelson
Fromell
Evoon Fra Chanter
Barnard Hautchens
Tuo
Merivere Wnho
Billy Qule
Muner
Alvie Roth
Kuner
Gr Staves
State
Robert Widlund
Council
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