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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1940

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Greeley Leads Northern Colorado Population Gain in 1940 Count

Preliminaries show Greeley with a 26.8 percent rise since 1930, adding 1,273 to reach 12,203 in the 1940 census figures. City leaders credit central location and growing wholesale, service, and trucking sectors, while noting ongoing counting and final figures remain pending.

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Big Thompson Diversion Tunnel Awarded To Magoffin Co

The Bureau of Reclamation announced the Mat ite contract for the main diversion tunnel on the Colorado Big Thompson project was awarded to Magoffin Company of Englewood Colorado. The bid was 1625 000 for about 003 feet of tunnel beginning at the Wind River canyon about 16 miles southwest of Estes Park. Magoffin has 20 days to start and 440 days to complete the work. A celebration is planned with regional officials and chambers of commerce naming Estes Park and northern Colorado cities as participants.

UW. &. Vurean of Reclamation Mat Wind S. Magaifila Company Englewood Colorado Accordiing Telexman DOS Alva B. Adams Eost Postal Wind River Canon Estes Park Magoffin Couity Wit Uenger Reclamation Bureau Magoffin Mago Company Wes Dale Ua Whiels Bas Frank Purvis Superivivolent Wren Sorthern Galovado Water Bfflefale Mya Mivaoce Greeiey Leyin Bureau of Reclujuttion Suii Antic Vile Deisens Bet Sur Ue Eest Ball Mountain Estes Monaghan Company Graat Lake Fort Jhet West End Okeh Department of Labor

Nazi Pressure on Sweden Rises as Berlin Threats Grow

Berlin warns Sweden amid Britain's bombing of a Baltic town. German high command signals retaliation and expands aerial actions, as reports from Stockholm and Berlin describe moves toward Norway, Denmark, and the Oslo region.

Sweden Berlin Britain

Cameron Pass Highway Clearing Underway By Crew

Cameron county road crew opens the highway toward Cameron Pass about one mile above Chambers Inke ski course. They expect snow to be cleared in a few days and report progress from Blair Tigh of Exsers. Light rain noted in the Poudre area with Mort Collins reporting sprinkles near Grésley.

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German and British War News From Norway Fronts

April reports describe German advances near Likehamunes and Oslo with British acknowledging the standoff. Canadian and Newfoundland forces arrive in Norway, while German infantry contest key railway areas and ports. A British source notes fresh ships and supplies arriving for Germany as Norwegian fronts endure severe winter conditions and heavy fighting near Sleinkjer and Dombas. Townsfolk in Greeley hear entertainment news as wartime disruptions persist.

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Tribune subscribers must call between 6 and 7 p.m.

The Tribune notes that subscribers in Grastey will not receive the paper before 6 a.m. and must telephone before 7 p.m. If complaints arise, the carrier leaves at 7 p.m. To get service, callers should dial tg 5 during the 6 to 7 p.m. window.

Tribune Grastey

Allies Order Planes Costing $200,000,000

Washington reports the purchasing agency announced contracts worth 200 million dollars for American airplanes and engines in two weeks. Arthur Ty Purvis, Armvish, and Rene Pleven, French representative, note large orders for Curtiss, Douglas, Wright, and Pratt aircraft. US shifts to allied needs, approving all late type military aircraft.

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Indicted in famous booze ring across multiple states

A federal grand jury charged 122 individuals with operating a large illicit liquor empire defrauding the government of 1.6 million dollars in taxes over ten months. Arrests targeted ring principals. individuals linked to New Jersey, parts of New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Authorities called it the largest federal liquor tax case to date.

New York A_ federal grand jury Diidévidinala Nveslale iMielt Qmpire Yeasty Witsky William K. Dunigan Tecenaury Alcohol Tax Unit Ulenko New Jersey New York State Connecticut Pennsylvania Maasachhusetts

House Overrides Veto Of 7 Million Grant To Philippine Vets

Washington April 25 The house voted to override President Roosevelt and grant 7 million dollars to Philippine veterans. About 15 000 former service members were held inland for relief after the war ended and the government faced funding decisions.

House Washington Roosevelt Fyne Govview

America Neutral in Nazi-Norway War Declared

President Roosevelt proclaimed US neutrality as Germany and Norway fight, with an executive order enforcing neutrality rules and restricting port access to belligerents. The proclamation allows US ships to transport Norwegians to Norway for cash, amid war conditions. Separately, Bonnie Scott in Prison faces a ten-year Texas prison term for forgery connected to grand larceny charges near San Antonio, per sheriff reports.

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Weather outlook for Solornlo region amid showers

Forecast calls for mostly cloudy Thursday night and Friday with showers Friday in the north and west. One night may see snow flurries in the mountains with colder temperatures in the northeast. Low around 40, high around 66, 24 hour period ending 9 m. Thursday.

North Aid West

Pump House and Garage Destroyed in Farm Fire

Fire at a farm near Creeley destroyed a pump house and a garage while the main house was saved by about 100 neighbors forming a bucket brigade. Water from a ditch aided firefighters as strong east winds pushed flames toward the home. Damage and origin were not yet determined, with electrical wiring suspected. The residence is at 1620 Twelfth Street.

Fim Abe Weitham Creeley Iy Henge le Veitis Bronoham Greelay Twelfth Street

Judgment Entered in Miller Trustee Case in County Court

Judgment entered Wednesday in county court in favor of Davis J. Miller on trustee against Vintor Altes for $1,211.46. Attorney Robert M. Gilbert appeared for Miller. Canisroh appeared for Altes.

Davis J. Miller Vintor Altes Robert M. Gilbert Miller Canisroh Altes

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