27 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
1
At Port Lupton Wednesday the oldest Odd Fellow, Here man Funk of Port Lupton, was honored. He has been an Odd Fellow 44 years and is 94. The next oldest was Henry Lambrecht, aged 70, who has belonged 35 years. Photo by Clarence Funk.
Colorado's first federal assembly winds up with passage of finance measures and a move toward a deficit. A House committee under Speaker Willian E. Wighy shaped a broad inquiry panel. Governor Ralph L. Carr expected to send a message. Deficit projections hovered around 413000, with talks of cutting appropriations across executive, legislative, and judicial spending as the session nears adjournment.
J J Marsh supervisor of the state Welway rourtess patrol spoke at the Cosmo InophilAn meeting at The Pines tearoom on Wednesday evening. The topic was highway safety. Early members attended the gathering. Joe Cille of Brighton pleaded guilty Thursday morning before Justice English to a charge of dealing in prodies without a valid license. He was fined $15 and costs.
The article reports growing belief on Thursday that President Roosevelt may address further peace queries to Adolf Hitler if the German leader leaves the door open in a Reichstag speech. It references Hitler and Mussolini pledging nonaggression and Roosevelt proposing world economic and disarmament conferences.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for an appropriation of 1.447 billion dollars to fund unemployment relief for a 12 month period starting next July. The request aims to maintain employment and avoid a major Works Progress Administration overhaul, with projected work for about 2.4 million people.
Readable fragments describe general conditions across Colorado Wyoming and nearby areas. Forecast mentions Thursday night partly cloudy conditions with no major changes expected. A separate line notes a 24 hour period with cool overnight lows around the mid thirties and daytime highs near seventy.
In Wellington President Roosevelt backs a national highway strategy to aid defense and peacetime traffic. The report explains excess taking and interstate highway expansion to support a unified system financed over years by the government and private builders. The plan aims to lower defense-related road costs while improving traffic flow nationwide.
Copenhagen reports a Soviet envoy assures Europe of support against German aggression. Matsky states Russia will assist in defending Huvane and opposes a general strike, as Britain and France seek a neutral coalition. Moscow hosts talks with Britain and France about alliance attempts.
Danish conscripts deemed unfit or lacking training will be assigned to civil protection duties if required. About 4000 non-commissioned soldiers are affected in Copenhagen area, with total army strength around 18 600.
About twelve hundred locals welcomed the Unton Faithea Golden Spike train as it arrived in Greeley shortly after 5 p m on a Wednesday. The parade of cars and officials followed the old 1869 era, with 58th engine leading and a turbine locomotive behind. The schedule slipped. a delay of hours kept the event behind plan.
About 300 to 400 boys and girls will compete Thursday and Friday in regional hypewriting contests. A photograph shows part of the contestants practicing typing with trophies to be awarded for champions in stenography and bookkeeping and for the top school.
The prime minister of Ireland, Ainaie Vole, cancelled his planned trip to the United States scheduled to depart Saturday. The decision followed references to Britain's stance and implications for Ireland's policy. De Valera and KEASA OTCRE are mentioned in connection with the cancellation context.
Funeral service for Julia G Stephens will be held Friday at 2 PM at Pratty Episcomil chapel with private interment at Hint Five Pike. Survived by Albertin and Davai Steyn, Joe, Jack, Patensia, WD Luca Seck ert, all of Greeley.
General George Marshall is announced as Army Chief of Staff amid political and military implications. The report notes Marshall’s age and qualifications, with references to his career and the selection process, including reactions from contemporaries.
Reporting from Gunter Hall, students compete in commercial typing and shorthand tests across New Mexico and Wyoming campuses. Judges tally scores as winners receive trophies, with events highlighted by typed word speed and accuracy.
Paris reports say Romania resisted domestic calls to distance from Germany amid international pressure. Foreign Minister Georges Homsset held consultations with British and French officials before a possible policy shift, while tensions rose as allied discussions continued.
A colorful scene unfolds in Greeley as a gold and red brass polished locomotive, identified as Union Pacific No. 58, is readied for the film premiere Union Pacific at Omaha. The crew, including Raymond Freek, captures the moment as the engine rolls out for the show.
WPA workers will receive discharge slips by mail. The notice notes that 101 slips will be mailed and references Washington postal procedures. The language is garbled but indicates a postwar release process and associated mailing costs.
Denver officials report a move to balance the state budget with new revenue and cuts. The report cites a $3,000 relief and a proposed $24.5 million appropriation for PSL programs, with Deputy Treasurer allocations and county burdens under review for ongoing fiscal relief.
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