Five Die in Glenwood Canyon Car Crash
A wrecked automobile in Glenwood Canyon, Colorado, swept into the Colorado River at noon Monday, killed five occupants. Only one survived. identified as Kennely Anderson, 30, of Gypsum, Colorado. Others named include Ella Sueber, Charlotte Martinez, Frances Stevens, and a baby boy born recently. Rescue boats and grappling gear worked to recover bodies as river conditions hindered the search. Weather and river data accompany the report.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Colorado
Glenwood Canyon
Kennely
Anderson
Colu
Ella Sueber
Charlotte Martinez
Labout
Glenwood
Frances
Abd
Ife
Mien
Inn
Husqtal
Melmed
Eagle
Althomn
Robert Lee Stevens Sypsum
Cotp
Matty
Aheriff Ellett
Stevens
Montano
Gypaum
Bardalle
Montana
CSCE Confers Degrees at Fall Quarter Commencement
Colorado State College of Education holds Wednesday graduation in the Student Union ballroom with 73 degrees awarded. Notable recipients include Floyd P. Perry earning a doctor of education and Mary Joanna Mitchell receiving an advanced graduate diploma of specialization. Seventeen master of arts and five bachelor of arts degrees also conferred, with some teaching certificates. Dr Grace Wilson delivers the commencement address.
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Colorado Stat College of Education
Sytem
Floyd P. Perry
Walla Walla
Wesh
Hastern New Megleo University
Portates
William H. Ross
Clarence Harrah
R. Toussaint
Henso
Neumania
Barhard Houtchens
Ales
Steretgan
Fuht
Wale Patterwon
Marenad
Chavez Officially Wins Senate Seat in New Mexico
Unclear OCR report states Chavez defeats Hurley in the New Mexico Senate race by about 1,000 votes. An Associated Press dispatch notes the official tallies and regional campaign activity, with references to dates, locations, and individuals surrounding the contest.
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Santa
Sen
Chaves
D-Nal
Patrick J. Hurley
Seston Canotrette Board
Associated Press
Weekend Weather in Weld Moderates Figures
A garbled weather note for Weld County describes moderate weekend conditions. It mentions temperatures around eight degrees and various nonspecific forecasts, with unclear names and places embedded in the OCR noise. The legible fragments suggest a mild, unsettled pattern without precise timings or figures.
Tornado Rips Johannesburg Suburbs Killing Dozens
A tornado devastated Johannesburg and surrounding areas killing about 35 people and injuring many more. Rescue teams battled mud and brick debris as hospitals reported scores of victims seeking care. Local authorities warned of dangerous conditions and ongoing searches for survivors.
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Jiannesburg
South Africa
al Muerlyville
Horewhite MaraBanath Hospital
Colorado Elks Plan to Raise 20 Million for National Foundation
Colorado Elks leaders form the Twenty Club at Florence meeting with John J. McMahon steering the effort to enlist Elk members for a $20 contribution each. If one million Elks join, the Elks National Foundation would gain a permanent fund to support veterans hospitals flood relief youth programs education and benevolent works nationwide. The foundation has already funded hospitals youth activities scholarships and cerebral palsy grants in Colorado.
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Florence. Colo.b
Colorado Elks Association
Elks National Foundation
John J. McMahon
Guray
U.S
Elka Order
Elke
Colorado
Laradon Hall
Denver
Denver Food Warehouse Picketing Sparks Regional Disruption
In Denver picketing by AFL unions over a 40 hour week spread to 10 winter plants and 78 stores regionally, with truck drivers, bakers, and warehousemen not crossing lines. About 1,800 workers across four firms protested while some stores stayed open with supervisors. Authorities sought mediation but company officials declined, calling it an attempt to stall collective bargaining.
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Denver
Mante
Safeway Store, Inc
Colorado
Wyoqwing
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
AFL
Marieta
Attuck
Safeway
Busley Brothers
Nis
Stores Will Stay Open Five Nights for Christmas
The Greeley Chamber of Commerce announced that most business firms will stay open five nights for Christmas. Shopping nights will be Saturday December 6 and 20 and Monday December 22 and Tuesday December 23. Most stores clocked out by 4 p.m. Det. 24. Closing time for the five nights will be 8:30 p.m.
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Christenias
Greeley
Chamber of Commerce
Niga
Break in Cold Brings Denver Snowless Record
A cold spell grips Colorado with Denver reporting 9 above zero Sunday, the warmest since November 22. No significant snowfall. the U S Weather Bureau notes no reporting stations in the area and could only estimate. By Monday morning the storm had moved on. Eagle registered 17 below zero while Fraser, Alamosa, and Craig posted near zero. Other towns listed include Denver Push, La Junta, Lamar, Grand Junction, and Colorado Springs with frigid lows around zero to minus 13.
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Denver
Mercury
U.S
Eagle
Fraser
Alamosa
Craig
Pushlo
la Junta
Lamar
Grand Junctiod
Colorado Springs
Sabre Margin over Red Jets High for Nov
The Fifth Air Force announced November results, with Sabre jets destroying 23 MIGs and possibly four more, while damaging 15. American aces rose to 23 after three pilots shot down their fifth MIG. Allies lost 16 planes that month, four in air combat and nine to ground fire or other causes.
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Atlerat Bihlod
Fifth Air Force
North
Kores
al- Hed
Marine Cotsatre
Redines
U. N
Air Force
Orlando Dies at 92 in Rome IM Village
Victoria Orlando, longtime leader nicknamed president of victory, died Monday night at 92 after a period of illness. Senator Giugeppe Ro Mits led Italian Lochl in Party figure at the time. The death occurred at Orlando's home as World War I veteran faced final days. Dr. DeBorr to Convention. Dr. Jay Nevett of CSU will attend the Western Speech Association meeting next week.
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Rome
Victoria
Euvaniele Orlando
Haly
Victiny
Ane
Giugeppe Romits
Ittalian Lochlinh Party
Orlando
DeBorr
Jay Nevett
Epeceh al Csu
Slavin
Nate
Watson
Stefan Woysayashi
Poland
Two Accidents at One Intersection Reported
A garbled report describes two separate crashes at Ninth Street and Teithenue Street. One vehicle skidded and collided with a parked Ford sedan. another, driven by Toward R. Mayfield, struck a second vehicle. Authorities investigated, with estimates of damages and injuries discussed.
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Ninth Erect
Sundin
Willi M. Lothey
Art
Thirteenth Street
Wie Atenie Hous
Biejee
Damme
Meet Mahoney Af Ey Phn
Seventeen Churches Prepare Floats for Weld County Parade
Nineteen churches from Greeley area plan floats to depict the Christmas story in a community parade Saturday. Floats will be lined along Seventh Avenue and Twelfth Street from 7 am, with the procession moving west to Seventh Shop before disbanding near Central School. The event, first of its kind here, emphasizes the Christ child story, with no judging or sponsoring church, and multiple congregations contributing.
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Grettey
Weld
Greeley
Christiania
Stouly
Seventh Avenue
Twelfth Street
Twill Street
Eighth Avenue
Seventh Street
Ninth Avenue
Tenth Street
Tenth
Ben Aiown
No. Moat
Christ
Inalah
Bethlehem
Holy Family
Prince of Perce
Dove of Peare
Park U Congregational Church
Our Saviors = furtheran
Platteville Methodist
Weslayan Methodist
Luthern Church of
Eaton
Richard Ellinger
Richard Ball
Chamber of Commerce
Chet Hatch
Ute Indian Killed in Car Collision near Durango
In a head on crash on U.S. highway near Cortez, Henry Norris 43 a Ute Indian died. Montezuma County assessor Ray Wilson was severely injured and treated at hospitals in Cortez and Grand Junction. Miss Enda McMillan 18 also suffered skull fracture and internal injuries. Drivers Miles Mills and Henderson led the vehicles. one car crossed to the wrong side of the road.
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Durango
Henry Norris
Montezuma Cawnly
Swiday
Gortez
U. S
Ray Wilson
Cartes
Veterans Hospltal
Grand Junction
Wilson
Enda McMillan
Fatroliyan
Fred Henderson
Miles Mills
Henderson
Apear
Eosin
Colorado
Adn
Walt Miner Elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Walt Miner has been elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society at the University of Colorado. The announcement lists his high grade average and note of recognition during a campus ceremony, highlighting his academic distinction among seniors and the local academic community.
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Walt Miner
Waller
Jagie Seleay
Marion Nondall Pratt -Sarvet
Mayler
Greeley Woman's Father Dies in San Luis Valley
Andrew Tattteon ob Lavina, farley of Mes. Tobert o Mian at Greeley, led anl Alamasa Weidnes disty. Hennik bitty a resident at the mall Lula Ws Was Frawatt Wad operated a grogery with moat market ab Livan. Manonle praveride services fee. Andrew J. Thurciwen oat Ladin. On WH We held af a abthet Tuesday afternoun at Linnrive, Maesn iw in charge of arcuige. shehts.
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Andrew Tattteon Ob Lavina
Farley
Mes
Tobert
Greeley Men Join Far East Service After Draft
Greeley residents Conn Comp ton and Albert Fendel are listed among soldiers who trained with the 4th Infantry Division and served overseas after induction in 1950 and 1951. Comp ton, son of Mr and Mrs W F. Campion, graduated Greely High in 1947 and worked for Fioneer Wholesale before enlistment. Fendel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fendel, formerly a Union Pacific signalman, enlisted Dec 3 1950 and served with the First Infantry at Fort Ord before deployment.
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William
Albert R. Fendel
Jacob W. Fendel
Thireenth Street
Greeley
Fendel
Army
Ford Ord
Ito Horea
Karen
Snowden Well Muddy Sand Core Report
Fragmentary notes describe muddy sand at Snowden Well being cored and tested. Timed measurements link core density to duration and indicate a sample set from nearby formations. Data references include Coates, Calorie WV, and Fort Cijling, with scattered names and places.
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Snowden
Coates
Cijling
Court Rules Weak Law Regulating Volunteer Vehicle Lights
The court finds the 1951 law weak on requiring emergency lights and sirens for volunteer vehicles. It remands issues on a specific case involving Clark, a volunteer fireman, and notes lawmakers plan to tighten rules. The decision also voids an injunction against the Colorado Masons and clarifies legal standing of the Grand Lodge.
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Geetha Charsda
Ming
Ouray
Clark
Aprrathus
jMnethet Court
High Court
Alao
Grand Lodge of Culorado Masons
Tyanhus Gand Lodge Jagone
Grand Lodge
Denver District Court
Supreme Court
New Bridge Over Kiowa Creek Opens on Highway 32
Weld County officials announced the new Kiowa Creek Bridge on Highway 32 is open replacing a wooden span lost to a fire. The steel structure spans 80 feet with an 21 foot width, built to state specifications at an estimated cost around 14,300 dollars.
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Kiowa Creek
Highway 32
Weld
George Antersen
Doe
Andersen
Kiown
Antersen
Three Youths Honored at 4-H Congress
Three youths were honored at the 4-H Congress, receiving top recognition for their achievements. The event highlighted leadership, project work, and community service across the organization.
Skating Opens at Slenmere Amid Ceremony and Glitz
Officials formally opened skating at Slenmere with a ceremonial event featuring local dignitaries and a gilded display. The new rink’s debut drew residents and visitors, signaling a renewed interest in winter recreation for the community.
Three Colo Youths Win National Honors at 4-H Congress
Three Colorado youths earned national honors at the 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Stanley Warner of Great Falls Montana won a $300 scholarship for field crops work. Louise Christine Sen, 17, Torrington Wyoming, received an excellence award for entomology. Evelyn Petrini, 17, Hamilton Montana, earned a scholarship for the frozen foods program and overall proficiency.
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Colo
Chicaco
Montana
Wyoming
Stanley Warner
Great Falls
Mont
Louise Christenesen
Torrington
Wyo
Evelyn Petrini
F Hamiltar
Cateporlea
Leftists Win Venezuela Oil Revenue Vote Amid Polls
In Venezuela the leftist party bids for a larger government share of oil wealth, with early returns showing a near two to one advantage. Final tallies from across the country indicate the ruling party and allied groups gaining influence, while opposition blocks struggle to consolidate gains.
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Garacas
Venezuela
Cprm
OPEL
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Charles
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Rood Daniugh
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Reo Company
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Tecutind Soidhay
Tyew
Perie
Renee Mead
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Dhannesburg
Greley
Lundy
Vitoria
National Foundation
Red Jets
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James van Fleet
Turkey
Radin
Tokyo
San Luis Valley
Seattle
Far East
York Marine Lynx
Denver—Ste
Raymom P. Hawes
Stanley S, Coodullu
Charles RK. Shatter
Franeth K. Collistur
Ronkelitt
Steven G. Osborn
William F. Compton
Uith
Alber Mh
Jain
Langmant
Sic
Frank A. Damon
Ag Terry
Colorage
Fork Colline
Jack 4
Washiwhek
Slenmere
Trappen
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