Greeley Group Takes RFC Control Of Home Gas & Electric
Greeley investors complete purchase of Home Gas and Electric stock from Denver brokers Roettcher and Bosworth. Reconstruction Finance Corporation retains some interests while plans for refinancing and new debt issuance are announced to extend facilities and broaden local service to Greeley and Weld county towns.
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Oltgago
Reco Piston Finance , Corporation
Entifa miMondolar Comiino
Atock’insue
Gnas_d& Electric company
Io ‘Colorado
Testore Il Northern Colordilo
Electric Tully
Lwo Denver Investment
Roettcher & Company
Bos, Worth, Chenile, Loughridgs Company
Greeley Pion
Am AgTeement
Denver
Ve Atock Iamue
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Greelay Group
Gata
Home Gas & Electric Company
Tea
Gree Id. Weld
Grougs Wii
Grerley Group
R. Staray
Warcy W. Farr
Hugh F Winwater
L. P. McArthur
B .Tyndall Snyder
Fred Nororaga
Reconstruction Finances Corporation
Dame Tha A Gerten Y Ot ‘Avents
Nathan Jane
Citcagd
Iite
Au -Company
Hetals and Directors
D.C. Tinkereper
Kan
Innow
Brovides
Patan
Abrt
Pierce
Nunn
Kersey
Evang
Gt Crest
la Salle
Garaen
City
Rosedale
Mere
Greeley
Haten
Pierce ‘Nann
Gilertsl
Ta Salle
Garden City
Aother Company
Northern Colorado Light & Power Company
L. R. Storey
Incak
Dao.sa
Fred Norcross
Ward Shareholders Praise Chairman Ward Shareholders Praise Chairman
Shareholders of Montgomery Ward and Company adopted a resolution supporting board chairman Sewell Avery amid a clash with federal control of Chicago facilities. Avery and 12 other directors were reelected by a large majority at the overflow annual meeting. Eastman Kodak reports high executive compensation for 1936-37. Thomas J. Hargrave and Albert Slater each earned 107696 in the past fiscal year, while Frank W. Lovejoy, chairman, received 87800.
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Associated Peess
Chlesge
Montgomers Ward and Company
Sewell Avery
Chicago
Avery
Eastman
Ward Seizure Probe Advances in House Amid Bipartisan Support
Washington April 28 A resolution to investigate the seizure of Montgomery Ward and Company's Chicago plant won passage through the Rules Committee and moved to the House floor. Rep Dewey backed the inquiry, while chair Babath warned of potential encroachment on constitutional rights as supporters aim to determine the legality and authority behind the seizure. Two deaths occurred when a truck overturned on an Ozark mountain highway, trapping Jon G. Burton and daughter Mijas Lara Burton under the vehicle three miles south of Leslie Arkansas.
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Peans
Washington
Mentgomery Ward and Company
Chicago
Dewey
RIN
Owlth
Babath
Dll
Thounanis
Cox
Soith
Smith-Gennally
Repub-Lican
Tep
Anthor Vot
Rules
Tte
Rep. Subath
R-M
Montgomery Ward
Aiteh Dramales
la Wheeler
Caul Bry
Leslie
Ark
Roswell
N. Mex
Farmer
Ozark Mountain
Here
Jon G. Burtow
Mijas Lara Burton
Harrison, Ark
Yank Planes Using Fields At Hollandia
Allied air forces struck from Hollandia in New Guinea after a rapid ground push by the Sixth Army. Japanese forces were driven into jungle behind 400 miles southeast as Madang fell, while 60,000 troops amid Palau defenses were cut off. General MacArthur described the operation as complete with enemy morale low and retreat to inland areas.
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New Guinea
Hollandia
Basen
Palau
Phillippines
Doten New Guinea
Sixth Army
Thuratay
Aoutheast
Tdonglae
MacArthur
Invasion Rumors Stir as German Bombers Hit Atlantic Ships
London reports Allied invasion speculation centers on western England as German bombers attack ships near the south coast. Swedish commentator Falkman suggests a broad daylight assault between May 2 and May 7, while German and Nordic reports weigh timing by tides and the moon.
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London
Masserat
England
Berlin
Aneta
Holland
Zuider Zee
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Nazia
Sweden
Dectark
Denmark
Britain
Pnant
En-gland
Air Farcn
Karl Henrik Falkman
Tide Ghange
Informacion
Falkmap
Ee Ewlag
Die Tat
Ankara
Tovklah
More Civilian Goods If Invasion Success Says Official of WPB
A WPB official says Allied invasion of Europe could convert over a third of US war production to civilian goods. If Japan is the sole remaining foe, 36 percent of productive capacity now devoted to war work could be released for peacetime use. He cautions that German collapse would allow only limited civilian production.
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Waeblugtes
Europe
America
Japan
Fichtine
Charlie BE. Wilson
Wer
Germany
Foundations Poured for Hangar Here
City workers pour reinforced concrete foundations and pilasters for Greeley airport hangar. Walls will use cinder blocks, with steel rails reused for roof capping. Hangar, measuring about 60 by 90 feet, may be completed by July at an estimated cost of $5,000.
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Greeley Airport
Raf
W. E. Hollenbeck
Strut
Park
Seventh Avenue
Thoj
3000 Acres More Beets Through District Planting Delays
Wet field conditions and a falling barometer threaten further delays in beet planting across District 3,000 acres near Greeley and Eaton. Slicing progress in factory areas tops $1,000 acres, while Mexican nationals begin work within 40 miles of the Rio Grande under a new immigration rule. Colorado anticipates 10,900 total shipments of Mexican nationals this year with about 2,000 assigned for May and arrivals spread to nearby states.
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Greeley
Eaton
Texas
New Mexico
Almont
Rio Grande River
U. S
Mexico
Colorado
Weld County
Traly
Wyoming
Rock Island Lines Reports 1944 First Quarter Revenue
Rock Island Railroad reported operating revenue of 44 965 488 for the first quarter of 1944, but net income after taxes fell short of the prior year. Barely operating revenue reached 15 304 000, while other figures indicate tax deductions reduced overall profitability.
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Rock Island
Associated Press
Denver
Senate and House recess on death of Secretary Knox
Wantington April 23 The Senate and House recessed immediately today on learning of the death of Navy Secretary Knox. Senator Majority Leader Barkley of Kentucky called the passing deplorable and said the country will be shocked by the news as the job he held with the president’s approval was a magnificent way to serve.
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Wantington
Senate
Rowse
Navy
Kmox
Barkley
Kentucky
Russians Open Big Offensive North of Iasi
London reports from Bucharest say the Russian army launched a major offensive with tank support toward the Romanian city of Iasi. Battles raged as Romanian communique said focal penetrations were sealed off by counterattacks while Moscow gave no comment on the offensive.
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Iasi
Buchareet
Moscow
Red Army
Stanislewow
Carpathian
Revantoyal
Hagleged
Grimaan
Ote
Ukraine
Stackholm
Camiéa
Finland
Aftooy
Ielalnkt
Japs Driven Back in Assam and Northern India
War bulletin from Southeast Asia reports British and Allied forces driving Japanese from several strongpoints in northern India and advancing west of Kohima. Reinforcements to Kehtna and Dirmiapic areas continue as an imminent counteroffensive is anticipated in a difficult jungle front. Also noted is a cattle guard theft arrest near Doralsh as authorities pursue leads.
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Associated Press
Aala
Kandy
Ceylon
Kohinin
India
Lord Tawle Monttallen
Bullerin
Dlepatches
Kehtna
Dirmiapic
Berna
Richard Sicek
Increasing Southwest Greeley Water Pressure Plan
A Black and Veatch report urges higher water pressure in Greeley’s southwest district due to elevation and recent residential growth. It proposes a separate pumped system with elevated storage and new mains, plus a partial immediate installation of a 1400 gpd unit at a local station for standby use.
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Greeley
Black & Veatch
Coating Engineers
Mynagers
Cfty
Air Invasion Of Europe Continues With RAF Losses
London dispatch reports heavy Allied air offensive over France and Belgium as 36 RAF bombers and 9 Americans were lost. The attack targeted Friedrichshafen Montzen and Aulnoye with Lancasters and Marauders in daylight raids. Casualties include nine American and four German fighters shot down. Mines laid by bombers as part of the broad strike.
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Sy Gladwin Hill Associated Press
London
France
Wight
Friedrichshafen
Rafl
Garden France
Belgium
Idth
Europe
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Taghtoingghters
Aloe
Bluttgart
Lancaatar
Friedrichishafen
Wat
Rabi
Alyminiatry
Montzen
Hever
Pafore
Liege-Aachen
Aulnaye
Germany
Ward's Asks Dismissal of Federal Order
Ward's Stores fights federal control of its Chicana facilities after executives Sewell Avery and Clement D Ryan were barred from offices. Government said they refused to cooperate. Hearing set to continue with arguments over constitutionality and wartime obligations.
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William Jr
Holly
Francis Biddie
Ward P
Attorneya
Alddlr
Assznce
Roosevelt
Jusset
Taylor
Lilgatloy
Agary
Natusal
CIO
War Labor Board
Wilts House
George Christenaen
Hiddin
Ward
Gedatn
Onion
OIO United Mail
Adall
Taylor and Diddle
WLD
Trevintong
Recreational Advisors Named for Essig Summer Program
The Adams County recreational committee appoints J Fred Essig to lead a summer program with Rev Charles V Young John Hancock John Reiman and Mrs Caryl McKinley as assistants. The committee plans an extensive recreation program and will meet soon to set preparations.
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Adslaory Cormittea
Lis Greelay
J. Fred Essig
Charles V. Young
John Hancock
John Reiman
Caryl Mckinley
Walter Bath
Frank Jean
Wilkinson
Afr
Exste
Seeing-Eye Dog Persuaded To Eat After Master Loss
Tampa April 28 Laoule the seeing-eye dog who refused food after his blind master Grover Smith drowned at Clearwiler Beach last week has regained eating but greets every automobile that drives up Mrs Smith says he just doesn't week to realize what has imposed Her story notes the dog appears healthy and Mrs Smith says the dog will stay with them likely trained to accompany another master at the seeing-eye institution 210
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Tampa
Fis
Millikin Comments on Seizure of Ward's Plant in Chicago
Ward's Montgomery Ward plant seizure draws attention as the senator condemns bureaucrats for substituting government by men for government by law. He warns Republicans have not yet begun to fight. Mrs. Alice Greer’s funeral is set for Monday at 9:30 am in Sitlh Brothers' Chapel with interment in Pine Bluffa, Wyo, Monday afternoon.
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Chicago
Republica
Congress
Mrs. Greer
Mer
Alice Greer
Sitlth Brothers
Tanituary Chapel
Il Pine Bluffa
Wyo
Mississippi Rivers Near Record Flood Heights Across States
Flood warnings rise as the Mississippi and Missouri rivers push toward record crests. Col. Lawrence B. Fengle notes expected bursts along the Illinois and Minnesota sides with 1.4 foot increases. Red Cross reports over $2,000,000 in damages across 63 Missouri and Illinois counties, while 24 deaths occur in Missouri. Thousands assist with lev ee fortifications and guard prisoners of war aid patrols.
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St. Louis
Gatro
Army Engineers
Coast Guard
Lawrence B. Fengle
Mississippi
Missouri
Ilinoia
St. Charles
Mesourk
Minois
Weat
Olahoma
Wichita
Kane
Red Cross
Petricord
Alinola
Afissouri
Jefferson City
Illingis and
Gours Milidamen
Cosst
Secretary Knox Dies From Heart Attack Friday
Washington reports confirm Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, 79, died in Washington after a heart attack. Acting Secretary James V. Forrestal announced the death to Navy personnel. Knox, a Roosevelt cabinet member since 1940, guided prewar and wartime policy and the expansion of the fleet, flying to Pearl Harbor after December 7, and serving through crucial battles.
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Frank Knox
Wankington
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
Navy
James V. Forrestal
Bieloken
Manchester
Gabriet
Hoosevelt
France
Henry & Stimeon
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Tia
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Roosevelt
Cuba
Theodore Roosevelt
Ite
Nhat
Hin
Bia
Will Franklin Knox
Hawaii
Dinaster Knox
Mr. Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Kawan
Guadalcanal
Zalemona
Papiritn Santo
New Hebridea
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