02 Dec 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1940
Page
1
AP reports heavy German air raids on Southampton caused 270 casualties, with 870 killed or badly hurt across two raids Friday and Sunday. Government officials note casualties were not large given operation scale, per a commander.
An early potato growers meeting organized by the Gillies Early Potato Growers Association has been moved from Monday to Wednesday night. The session is now set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, with the new date guiding attendees.
fragmented OCR note reports British bomber raids hitting France Norway and Denmark with references to London and recent attacks.
The Beaverbrook publication demands credits in the United States, urging military and industrial backing to sustain aviation and automobile production. The fragmented text references recruiting pauses and Atlantic resources, suggesting efforts to bolster supply lines amid wartime strain.
A garbled report describes a protest by Egypt over diplomatic relations with Rome amid Grecian War context. Mention cites British operation and predictions of Britain’s armies challenging eastern Kuvdne, with U.S. mediation and Italy involvement. Names and details are obscured in the OCR.
London reported British military circles expect the Greek advance to be slowed as Greece fights through difficult terrain with longer lines of communication. The Turks and other forces are reorganizing while Greek detachments push to disrupt pursuers.
Fragmented dispatches describe a general Italian retreat in the area as Greek forces push forward. Reports mention clashes, reinforced lines, and advances along a front, with authorities withholding exact location and noting heavy fighting.
Report describes German troops advancing toward the Romanian border amid rising unrest. Dispatch notes increased activity along the frontier and warnings of disorder spreading through the country.
Four men were killed when a ton of dynamite exploded at the Columbia Powder Co plant south of Tacoma. The dead include William Ketchelwal, 28, Spanaway and Alfred H. Laney, 40, Yonamine. The blast happened around 7:11 a.m. with the early shift reportedly preparing for work. several workers’ identities were being confirmed, and authorities suggested possible government defense connections.
fragmented OCR narrative notes extreme weather and military movements involving German forces, Romanian leaders, and surrounding towns. references to air raids, patrols, and guards near major pipelines, with mentions of Admiral Ion Antonescu and a German armored force in a tense frontline region.
New York December 2 The Wall Street Journal reported representatives of the British government are negotiating plans to build 360 merchant ships in the United States at a total cost near 750 million dollars. The program envisions a massive shipyard expansion similar to wartime efforts.
Charles Fischer of Shelbyville Indiana won the International Livestock Exposition corn crown after judges praised the grain’s California-like appearance. W Doutet of Hanna City Illinois won reserve champion. Canadian and regional exhibitors shared honors in oats and yellow corn with multiple grand championships and junior champion titles noted.
Deputy McGinnes indicated no charges will be filed regarding the Sunday wounding of three men about three miles west and angularly south of Fort Laplos. Hoy H. Fling 34 of Edgewater and two Denver Krause and Texus had all been wounded by a gun discharge. Investigators concluded the shooting occurred during a hunting party stop, with Texas denied proper authority and no clear prosecution path.
Report notes Mrs Slade and children aboard a refugee ship with Michaela Carpenter Blade of Koto Jaginn and Delph E Carpenter family members. United States and China evacuees mingled with Americans leaving the Orient near San Francisco on a Saturday. Ewell W Slade connected with British import export. Mrs Slade wrote from her home in Danville California as expected exodus continued.
Washington reports Josep P. Kennedy has resigned as ambassador to Great Britain and will depart the payroll. The White House and State Department officials indicate no immediate replacement, naming possible successors while Roosevelt aides note no new appointment is certain.
Two Denver men facing assault and weapons charges after an incident near Dacono involving rifle threats and a gunfind by deputies. The case centers on Morkies 28 and Scia5, accused of pointing rifles during a highway stop and later surrendering rifles to a companion as authorities investigated a broader shooting and robbery pattern in the area.
Fragmentary OCR weather notes describe cloudy and partly cloudy conditions with variable temperatures. References include mentions of Jaca Gelvrade Monésus Wramine and scattered terms like Tuesday and Wednesday, with hints of warmer easterly trends and colder northern portions.
New York reports a major sea raid west of Ireland last night struck a convoy of British vessels. About 16 ships suffered distress calls as raiders, possibly submarine and air forces, attacked with depth charges and torpedoes over a wide area. Several ships were reported sunk or damaged while others headed for safety, with Allied sources noting multiple sinkings and evasive maneuvers.
In Windsor a 19 year old youth named Charles Ils han was critically injured when a motorcycle flipped near his home. He was rushed to Central hospital with head injuries as two bystanders, Charles Grigsby and Joex Green, rendered aid. A bystander claimed the vehicle’s damage caused the wheel to fail, leading to the crash.
Budget chief action on reclamation and defiency items remains unsettled as President Roosevelt seeks to halt nondefense spending. Wheeler-Camp projects, irrigation schemes, and federal support for wells and dams are debated. Curtis and reclamation officials discuss potential authorization and funding shifts affecting irrigation in Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas.
Charles Mt. Kearney of Moir Nebraska, president of the National Heel growers association, travels to Salt Lake City to finalize plans for the annual convention. The meeting will address sugar control legislation, proposed wage cycles, and grower-processor contracts. Officials expect discussions on labor wage cycles and related topics during the closing sessions Friday.
Britain and Spain signed a financial pact amid ceremonial routines led by Spanish Prime Minister Rea rion and Sir Samuel H Maare. The accord aimed to free Spain from credit constraints and boost purchases with funds from Britain, with Suijor and other officials noted in attendance.
Hearing opens in Denver on a proposed potato marketing regulation joint between federal and state agriculture departments. About 109 growers and shippers from Colorado attend. three districts San Luis Valley Western Slope Northern Colorado would gain separate quotas and regulatory authority. The aim is to curb culled potatoes and improve prices for both growers and dealers while ensuring fair consumer prices.
Reports describe ongoing tension along the Thailand Indo China frontier with officials offering limited details. The situation centers on hostile actions near the Vientiane region and maritime incidents, including vessels attacked and disputed claims of aggression.
The NEN agency investigates a Greeley area manufacturer linked to defense contract planning and covert government dealings. Officials named Fred Nottshiver and Ralph Nottsinger as involved figures while federal contract possibilities are being reviewed for legality and compliance.
A German merchant ship Portland sails from a Colombian port amid wartime activity. The departure follows reports of other German vessels near the area as a possible response to combined naval actions in the Atlantic theater.
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