15 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1940
Page
1
London reports Allied air operations and naval action in Norway and the Baltic. British forces landed at Narvik under naval protection, while Norwegian coast guns and anti ship measures resisted German forces. Allied mines and aerial strikes targeted Stavanger and Skagerrak, with several German transports sunk and Nordic regions mobilizing for continued defense.
A heavily garbled World War II era report describes clashes on the West Front with French and German actions. It mentions reconnaissance activity, artillery, and occasional repulses near Vosges with casualties on both sides, plus scattered censorship and diplomatic notes from Amsterdam, London, and Sweden. The account also references a German naval or coastal operation and a train incident in Norway with casualties and refugees in transit.
Berlin officials stated that no British troops had landed at Narvik or anywhere else. The denial followed claims of Allied forces entering Norwegian territory and potential strategic German positions being exposed.
The La Salle burglaries occurred Sunday around 6 30 pm as the sheriff’s office was informed. A witness noted entry from the rear and theft of cash totaling about 140 dollars with some salvaged items recovered later.
The report cites Mie G Pienne acknowledging a Waockade of Naevik era part as crucial to Norway’s attempt to bil military the Qiao region. British raiders sunk German merchants near Bergen while German pocket battleships and outras were shot down, with official statements confirming losses and ongoing naval actions.
Students from Eaton and Ault high schools cohosted Future Homemaking Day with visiting club members. The program featured solar activities and homemaking instruction. In photos, Doris Spencer, Hun Holiday, Beverley Huffman, Helen Henry, Alice Young, Donna Grown, Mary Hozluk, and others pose with officers and reporters from Loveland, Platteville, and Laporte.
James A. Farley was reelected leader of the New York state Democratic Committee continuing his chairmanship. The meeting was held with party members and associates in attendance, signaling ongoing party leadership through the immediate term.
Two educational books by local authors are recognized as top works of the year. Reading Readiness by Misa Lacile Ancelson is highlighted for its commentary on education and early learning.
A T and T reported higher earnings for the latest quarter, with earnings rising to a figure of $972 million for the first three months of 1999. The release notes improvements despite market slack, and cites a per share advance of $2.12.
A presidential address urges Americans to stay prepared if Europe issues a call. The note accompanies a Lettermen’s dinner of the Chamber of Commerce at the Odd Fellows Hall at 9:30 p.m. tonight. High school and college lettermen will attend with music and entertainment in a light program.
Bucharest enacts a decree halting all exports of coal oil and steel to Germany, while ordering foreign deliveries reserved for the army. The move follows German threats and a push to secure rail and river routes for war materiel, with Yugoslavia and other nations cited in widening European tensions.
Fragmented report describes Japanese concern over Java and possible Dutch East Indies status changes. Names like Aylin and The Vivid States are cited amid speculation of German influence and Japan’s opposition. A talk by Crawthy of CSC is noted for a meeting in Eaton.
A Fort Collins man died after being struck by a car while standing near a parked wagon. The incident occurred early Tuesday on a highway seven miles from Far Calling. Investigating officers reported the victim as a 35 year old man and identified a 64 year old Great Western Sugar master mechanic as a named witness.
Geo Schmidt a Spanish American War veteran and longtime resident of the United States since about 50 years, died after a life in the Pleasant Valley community. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 7 o'clock at the Gatley Funeral Chapel with interment at Lily Grove.
The report from Washington details President Roosevelt warning against a pan-American order and urging peaceful strength. Senate hearings examine naval expansion costs and the public role of the United States in global balance. The dialogue references European developments and the need to defend hemispheric stability.
Informal conference with Tracy C. Camoral on Roberts release request. Roberts, jailed since August 24, 1988, faces a $509 fine and an 84 day sentence served. judge to decide on release terms and potential early discharge.
A park gardener reports a missing coast gifts found asleep in bushes. Police trace notes about a park scene and list several names and places. the story references a runaway individual and a university context.
The report notes mostly cloudy skies with occasional showers and cold temperatures. Daytime highs around the mid 80s to low 90s and nights cooler, with a moist trend likely for the coming week ending Monday.
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