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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1940
Page
1
James James dies after a truck crash as national debate rages over neutrality policy. Congress debates credit restrictions and potential shifts that could affect aid to belligerents and the U S stance abroad.
The Wyoming governor urges cooperation with North Platte in a wary, uncertain climate. Officials say joint efforts will focus on border issues and regional security amid evolving federal guidance and local concerns.
Local sheriff's office reports a farm equipment theft involving a cullivator traced to Jas lpeal Auk yard with 26 other records. A 34 year old Luptan Glel is listed missing. Breuley Keele of Fort Cayton Hite aided the investigation. his daughter Dorothy, 26, left home, and a possible link to Walter Schmidt, 22, is noted in the missing person case.
County commissioners agreed to fund a trial of a traveling library in Weld County at the urging of the county library board. Larimer County and the WPA will operate the truck library with 2,000 books and staff provided by the WPA. If patrons approve and costs are acceptable, the contract may extend to six more months ending March 1.
Weld County commissioners plan a six month county funded test of a county bookmobile with WPA printing and driver support. The project aims to provide mobile library service to rural districts, supported by county funds and WPA materials, with training by WPA staff and library staff overseeing operations.
Federal indictments reveal a Tivner assistant secretary of senior with a 215090 mining stock fraud scheme. Named are Teatieds Si Goatwin Waster Muzenein Walk B Buecher MUMg engine Neal jhesident Orville Yates Vito president and Donald Crawhovee Sentenced Dowith Crownover 47 in La Sulle district for drunken driving and related charges.
Tribune readers who have not received their paper in Greeley should contact the Tribune office by telephone after 7 p.m. for assistance. Call the number given between the late afternoon and 7 p.m. window to report issues and seek guidance.
A sweeping Saturday declaration by Adolf Hitler states Germany is at war with Norway and revokes certain authorities while accusing Norway’s government of provoking the conflict. Germany also dispatches messages to Dulapest and other Baltic capitals, with Ribbentrop’s Berlin speech drawing mixed reaction in Rome and Stockholm.
Union Pacific won a verdict of about 40 025 dollars against a Nebraska motorist in an online district court. The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching the decision, with testimony detailing the incident and damages.
Coroner T. Ge Wilett reported James Jeffwin, 65, of 1740 Jelplu Avenue, died from a brain hemorrhage after a truck collision on a rural road near Greeley. Witnesses described the dual wheeled rig spilling 76 gallows and careening off the right, trapping Jeffwin and his female companion as rescue crews worked to extricate them. he died en route to the hospital with his last words requesting rescue.
Wallace Melfou Je is elected chair of Weld County Young Republicans. The group aims to organize district committees, engage voters, and energize party activities ahead of upcoming elections with focus on local campaigns and youth outreach.
No trace found Saturday morning of 18 year old Illy Basey who vanished after leaving home Wednesday. The missing teen, 145 pounds, is described as fair with a scar on her chin and was last seen near a lane on the sight side of her home. Authorities, led by Juan Oxon, request information and warn of possible sighting tips.
Forecast warns colder air moving east with a chilly weekend. Saturday lows drop to the mid 40s, then Sunday remains cool with similar temperatures and light winds across the region.
Weld county attendees reflect on the career of Charles A. Lory, retiring president of Colorado State College after decades of service. The feature recalls moments from his life, including a campus fire incident and family connections, with photographs from Colorado State College.
Graduates from eight Weld County schools were feted at a Thursday banquet held at Ft. Lupton Methodist Church. Local officials and teachers attended as the group celebrated completing high school. The event featured welcomes, remarks by Superintendent Lutter, and praise for the graduates from community leaders.
Disjointed notes report Allied and German actions near several locations with references to Stesklor Craul-Veda and Kiva area. Mentions of daylight saving time change, military personnel, and disrupted trains, along with scattered obituaries and local mentions amid broader conflict.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a partial note about Republicans in a session at 8th Avenue Gymasin with mentions of IBA conventions, Parriott of Netwoe, Seyheny, and a speaker. Text is garbled and containment unclear.
The Gravley High Orchestra and Band earned top marks amid a festival featuring Greeley High and Fort Collins groups. Judges praised the Gravley ensembles as superior, with other participating bands widely praised for polished performances.
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