22 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1941
Page
1
British and Allied forces face heavy aerial and ground actions across North Africa and Greece. In Tripoli the British shelled western port facilities while German raids targeted airfields and depots. Greek defenses retreat under pressure as Allied positions tighten along Lamia and the Corinth area.
A dispatch from Daniet in Turkey reports Allied forces of roughly 60,000 to 80,000 from the United Kingdom New Zealand and Australia retreating southward toward Crete while Greek infantry cover their withdrawal. Despite heavy losses and Sovietlike German pressure, British and Greek forces mount a fighting withdrawal aided by retreating forces, with questions rising over why a larger Allied army was not deployed. The piece notes Greek censorship, King George II involvement, and a new government under Emmanuel Tsouderos, as well as RAF efforts and stalled Greek evacuations through the Thessaly and Bitolj corridors.
Beet-planting in Weld County progresses with 9 364 acres allocated by government. Over 60 percent of acreage was planted before last frost as Browers and factory manager Andrews discuss beet quotas and methods to prevent failures. Farmers are urged to prepare beds early and ensure topsoil quality to secure a good stand and meet district targets.
Prime Minister Churchill told the House that Britain must remain silent about Iran and Libya while Greece’s position remains dangerous. He said daily Britain has no full briefing and warned against overstatement as the Allies waver between Libya and the Dardanelles.
Most County schools in Weld county will end the school year on May 16 with several groups closing May 23 and May 29 for the year. Weld county teachers hold annual picnic on Friday May 9 with games and a picnic supper. County softball tournament scheduled for Saturday May 10 with division play at Greeley Mishfield and junior events at Della school rounds.
Reported scores include New York 3 Philadelphia 0. Chicago 0 Cincinnati 0. St Louis 4 Cleveland 2. Philadelphia 3 Boston 0 with various pitchers named such as Peacock Masterson and Werrett. Kept to terse game notes with lineups and infielders referenced.
Syreet Brought to Wald Jal Goluiel Sweet of Greeley faced a 60 day jail term imposed by Dustin Gus tav Trernan of Trudson for theft of 1% sacks of wheat from Q. M. Ireland. The defendant, recently released from the Colorado State Prison, was said to be under the care of Deputy Sheriff Frank Detike.
Dr. Kepner, renvived as president of the board of trustees at Colorado State College of Education and nearby schools, enters his 28th year as president and 31st year as a member of the board. The appointment signals ongoing leadership for the era and institution.
Dr John K Linetuwnit said Southern soft miners and United Mine Workers agreed to meet in New York to begin wage negotiations at the President Hansevet Steelman organized talks. He announced the plan after consultations with operators and union leaders. The group planned a conference at the Commodore hotel with Newport as a possible follow up site.
Denver AP reports the traffic chief was assaulted by a hitchhiker near the Colorado Pack and Steel plant. Injuries described as severe include facial cuts and bruising. Police located a suspect later, and a vehicle with a distinctive hood was found abandoned.
Washington April 22 House group voted today to adopt a treasury revenue plan to raise about 3 billion dollars in coming fiscal year. The committee chair announced the preparation of preliminary legislation following hearings and proposed changes, including higher personal income taxes and new excise taxes across many items.
Berlin press editorialized on U S naval repairs drawing a parallel to the Civil War ironclad Alabama. It blamed Roosevelt and warned of further tensions with Germany Italy and Japan. The Alabama was sunk by the USS Kearsarge off Cherbourg in 1864 after raiding Union commerce.
The War Department outlines four family type bomb shelters with estimated costs from 220 to 750, designed for civilian engineers to build if needed. The bulletin covers protective measures for homes, factories, and public areas, noting tests and cautions against immediate widespread construction.
Russell Mann was chosen president of the advertising managers division of the Colombio Press Association at a meeting of advertising managers held in Denver. Russell B Maui of the Grevney Telline shift Momiay was noted in the report as elected prement of the same division.
The United States forces bound for the Philippines, led by coast artillery and air corps, arrived aboard the transport Republic from Fort Monroe California. Manila welcomed over 2,000 soldiers including 4400 canal artillerymen to Fort Mills on Corregidor Island. The contingent, the largest single American force ever landed there, included war equipment and army stores.
A cable from the War Department confirms Colonel Gorall Grover US air observer was killed April 20 at El Obeid, 250 miles southeast of Bhartain, during a German air attack. The Cairo air attache will report to the War Department. condolences issued to the family and legation. A second item notes a ranch woman dies of spotted fever after a woodtick bite, the first spring death in the district.
Dr W D Armentrout, acting president of Colorado State College of Education, told women at a Colorado Springs meeting that public schools are organized autocratically and governed by dictators. He urged more democracy in American schools and said district leaders should heed his recommendations to avoid turning schools into breeding grounds for social tyranny. Continued on page 14.
Washington rumors say Congress may authorize an army of 2,800,000 and retain drafted men beyond a year under a national emergency. Brig. Gen. Harry Twaddle testified the War Department has studied longer service. Sen. Johnson and Connally weighed changes to extend training and retention, while discussions referenced bonuses for naval service and convoy duty.
Katherlin Steving Miner 85 a Greeley resident for years died Monday night in Greeley She was wife of Walfra Miner married in Fort Collins in 1894 The couple lived near Fort Morgan before moving to Greeley in 1905 and building a Sixth Street home She was a First Baptist Church teacher Survived by her husband two grandchildren and a sister in Greeley Funeral plans at an early date
General George C. Marshall told the Senate Defense Investigations Committee that the Army learned from German tactics in overrunning France. He said the War Department developed four late signals for armored divisions and plans to train about 12,000 men every three months at four camps, with 169,000 on duty in 1939 rising to 1.25 million.
Turner will spend two weeks in southern California starting Wednesday, visiting communities in California and meeting with directors and managers of Alpha Blood Markets. He will speak on the topic "Problema in Werkethug it an Unstalia Pelee World."
Local forecast over 24 hours shows mixed cloudiness and scattered snow flurries across Colorado Wyoming Montana and Nebraska with warmer readings in eastern districts. Temperatures range from single digits to mid 60s in various cities including Chicago Denver El Paso and New Orleans with no major shifts expected tonight into Wednesday.
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