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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
1
National guardsmen, 209 deputies, and local officials declared resumed work at the $4,000,000 Green Mountain dam project near Leadville after a strike wave. Tensions rose as two unions clashed. police reports described arming workers and enforcing martial order while crews returned to the site.
The Early Potato Marketing Association committee approved a new price schedule effective Friday. Cobblers Grade No 1 and 94 percent red varieties will see cuts, with Triumph potatoes priced 15 cents higher than cobblers in the same grade. Officials cited competitive markets and ample shipments as reasons for the adjustment.
Vera Ramsdell 16 of Tosndate sustained facial injuries and a pelvic fracture in a brawl near Stark's Liquor store in Tagedile around 2 am. Raywlin Smith 2 of Garden City was arrested for assault and battery. deputy Shortt W. CG Festoria reported Ramsdell was hurt when struck, Smith detained on South Eighth Avenue. Ramsdell held overnight at city jail. doctor said injuries not serious but may require brief confinement.
A longtime Colorado Springs businessman, known in local commerce for about twenty five years, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound near a highway junction east of Vero. The official coroner ruled the death a suicide.
Adnnetated Press reports Washington AUE April 4 Fahey chairman of the federal housing agency announced a cut in HOLC loan interest to 4 and 6 percent, aiming to save borrowers from corporations up to 5 000 000 or 6 000 000 dollars yearly. The reduction will apply to all borrowers meeting their obligations under contract.
A Zephyr passenger train derailed near Omaha Nebraska on the Denver Zephyr line. No injuries were reported and officials cited an undetermined cause. The derailment delayed the service for several hours before the train was cleared. General Superintendent S. L. Fee of Lincoln stated the cause was under investigation.
All men were wounded and seventh out. Deputized county guards backed off as work resumed on the four million dollar irrigation project. General Richardson said work would restart at noon, with five unions participating in a brief strike. A. K. Anderson, Warner Construction supervisor, opened the camp to employees.
Associated Press report quotes Governor Ralph G. Carr stating he did not intervene in a labor dispute. He explains his military law order for Samaki aid was limited and that the state’s legal body governs actions. troops would be stationed in the Coeoy Mewalein area only as long as necessary to defend and restore order.
In California a man identified as Cardwell, aged about 1?, refuses surgery after a suicide attempt. Officials including District Attorney Hager and Attorney General Bark Warren advise against operation. The case, surrounding consent and medical ethics, centers on self-inflicted injuries and legal rulings in Hanford.
Damaged text describes a funeral service for Judge Bik Florence at Hone chapel with interment at Lint Grove. Motor accident reports follow, noting Thelma Slebsing of 1919 Seventh avenues driven into another car causing $75 damage Thursday evening on BAGHEN Avenue. A separate wreck on Colson Oar involved Jake Uhrich’s machine backing into a vehicle, with a traffic ticket issued for reckless driving. Leading Stocks Report from New York notes trading activity and volume.
A blast wrecked a building near 81 Paul’s Cathedral injuring many. Fire and police described the scene as chaotic with debris and a dangerous collapse risk. Emergency crews searched for casualties as witnesses reported a loud detonation and scattered concrete and timbers.
Postoffice earnings for July 1934 totaled 8476.78 with 9046.65 from rome. The month shows an 8 percent drop while early seven weeks yield 5190.80, compared to 85,377 for the same period last year. AL Longitout Jills receipts rose to 2,880 from 2,828, up 14 percent.
Harald White and Sylvie ed by Deputy Sheriie LaSalle face drunken driving charges after a routine roadside stop near the Weld county line. The warrants and details point to prior incidents, with ongoing investigations into theft and additional arrests noted at Justices Court.
Fragmentary forecast notes indicate showers or thunderstorms possible with variable temperatures. Partly cloudy conditions expected in Wyoming with warmer Friday night. Northwest Saturday may bring mountain weather changes and overall milder conditions inland.
An OCR damaged notice outlines August 12 commencement events at State College with names and degrees likely to be awarded. It mentions Doctor of Philosophy and arts degrees, dates, and attendees though many fragments remain unreadable.
A vehicle owned by Schneider was destroyed by a fierce car fire near Geecley on Thursday. Firefighters battled the blaze as a barrel of gasoline reportedly ignited, but no injuries were confirmed and investigators began examining the scene for the cause.
Conferees reached a quick accord on the social security bill as August hearings progressed, moving toward final passage. Key figures included Republican Senator Vandenberg of Michigan and a House panel vote to approve the larger economic package amid broader budget negotiations.
Denver heirs seek 260000 in a wrongful death action against Braniff Line after a fatal plane crash near an Oklahoma City airport. The suit, filed in a district court, targets the airline alleging negligence in maintenance and operation.
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