15 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1972
Page
1
In Greensboro North Carolina a police officer restrained a man suspected of robbery. Patrolman L A Rorer says he recovered a thirty dollar bill and two one dollar bills from the man's mouth as part of the investigation into the incident and the market news summarizes closing prices.
New York AP reports a cautious Friday on Wall Street with mixed gains and losses as traders weighed Vietnam developments against profit taking. Dow Jones rose to 967.72, near intraday highs, while NBC CBS and ABC faced antitrust action. Volume on the NYSE reached 17.46 million shares with modest overall gains and several active issues showing declines. A separate Chicago AP blurb notes a bizarre goldfish swallowing contest at Lasala University, highlighting oddball news.
AP Business Writer Card Carole Martin reports that the Price Commission ordered price rollbacks and monthly profit-margin reporting after preliminary studies showed many large firms exceeding allowed margins. The piece cites Browning Ferris, Harvest Markets and other majors amid rising retail sales and inventories, with broader antitrust actions against tire and coal firms and a shift toward multicarrier air fares. A Connecticut bid note closes the fragment.
The Mile High Kennel Club plans an appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court after Adams County District Court upheld a 1 percent gross receipts tax on pari mutuel dog racing at Commerce City’s track. Judge Abraham Bowling ruled the tax legal. funds totaling 242527.20 were being held in escrow. Club attorney William Johnson seeks overturning the ruling on constitutional grounds and a stay on dispersal of the money. City Manager George Felsch welcomed the decision, saying it should aid the 1972 budget and funding for parks and recreation.
The Seventh Annual Young Artists Competition for violin and cello, run by the Denver Symphony Guild, offers 1200 for first and 600 for runner up. Contest open to those under 23 with a west of the Mississippi home or school. Noted jury led by Brian Priestman includes Zara Nelsova and Sidney Worth. Deadline Sept 20, 1972. entry forms from Mrs. Richard A. Lund, 960 Flavor St. Lakewood CO 80216.
Federal officials say they have no jurisdiction to probe the death of Raymond Yellow Thunder in Gordon Nebr and will reexamine if new federal statutes apply. Nebraska officials rapidly charged suspects, offering hope that those responsible will be held accountable.
Couples volleyball began Monday evenings at the Community Building with teams underway for one week. For details contact Jery Greer at the secret Office 454-6123 ext 1. Jacks Tournament plans include fourth to sixth grade girls with school gym play and a move to the Al-City tournament at the Community Building. Hobby Fair, the 11th annual event by the Department of Culture, will be held Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7 at the Greeley Community Building. Registration is open. pick up forms now for hobby exhibitors.
Recreation News describes registration for children and pets with the Department of Culture or Greeley Recreation Division. Entry blanks are at schools. Babe Ruth registration, summer recreation programs, and youth, women, and men softball details are listed with dates in April and May at the Community Building. Nearby, two Italian brothers Ferdinando and Renatte Simonelli died after a motorcycle collision near Campiglia.
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