Businessmen Fight Sales Tax Move At Chamber Meeting
Greatoy chamber of commerce members met to oppose a proposed state sales tax and any new class levies. A task force was formed to draft protest letters to lawmakers, warning the tax would raise costs, curb purchases, and push shoppers across state lines. The group cited local impact in Greeley and argued the tax would deflate NRA programs and hit merchants, workers, and farmers.
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Legislatuve
Greatoy Chamber Commerce
Cormitten
Tele Amis
H.C. Jamson
Denver
Frank Weller
Gh Wheeler
Steva Hering
Marty Hiblis
Rey Smith
W. J. Tishop
Qeulph Pisener
Jerehants
Aca
Greeley
Keady Greeley
Conserva I
Grealey
Enel Ag
Sonig
World of Directors
Chamber
Eer
Denker
Weller
A. E
Weld County Sets Tax Levy for 1934 Millage
Weld County tax commission authorized a county levy of 10.0 mills, lower than the petitioned 10.8 mills, with 9.21 mills in 1933. Estimated income from the levy was $405,853, while $703,882 was projected. funds cover general school tax and election expenses. Road and bridge levy remained at 1 mill, hospital levy set at 0.5 mill, and 0.8 of 2 mills for warrants. Contingent levy for indigent tubercular care discussed. some economies approved to cover election costs. Two locals fined on short-check charges in Justice Court.
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Todey
Weld County Board
Commissionara
Izad
Insiudes
Edward Morgan
State Commission
Costa
Aoridges
The
Tax Commission
Weld
Sro
MOE
Hadgett RF
William A. Carlson
Anil
Woman's Wednesday
George M. Sloddinger
La‘Salta
Hen Florance
H. Helledan
Platteville
Engsh
Legislative committee backs remodeling work at Island Grove hospital
The Eeley Woman's club committee urged progress on hospital remodeling at Island Grove, aiming to expand patient care for tuberculous adults. A list of members including Mrs H D, Mrs Brad ra, and others supported advancing plans with a cooperative stance. A divorce decree was granted in the Freeman case, Dorothy against William L Freeman, settled by agreement.
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Hotter Atat
Eeley Woman's Club
Inty Hospital
Island Grove
Freeman
Pivorce
Dorothy FreafAlnst
William L. Freeman
Prohibition Repeal Ends Eighteenth Amendment in Utah
The Utah vote adopting the twenty first amendment to repeal the eighteenth was announced at 3:31 PM Tuesday. Acting secretary William Phillips notified the state department after Pennsylvania and Ohio had ratified, completing Utah’s action to replace the eighteenth amendment. Continued on page 10.
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Wanlington
Utah
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Department of State
William Philips
Alguntura
Wyoming Cuts Short River Pact Talks
Governor Nathan Miller announced termination of negotiations between Wyoming and Colorado over a North Platte river allocation pact. He wrote Governor Ed Jolnton of Colorado stating it is fruitless to pursue further talks given current circumstances and expressed regret a broader agreement among Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska was not achieved.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Colorado
North Platte River
Nathan Miller
Uate
Tee
Ed C. Jolnton
Colorada
Nebraska
City Council Awards Tire Placement Contract to Racker Service
The contract for placing pneumatic tires on the city sprinkler system was awarded to Racker Super Service station by the city council on Tuesday with the low bid of 182.68 dollars. Howse and Humphrey Inc and Weld County Garage were among other bidders.
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Troy, Howse and Humphrey, Inc
Weld County Garage
Local buyers pay to farmers in seasonal grain trade
Local buyers pay farmers for winter wheat spring wheat barley and beans with prices noted in a small market column. The compact listing mentions Michigan whites Great Northern beans potatoes onions and related staples, reflecting a regional farm market snapshot.
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Wednee
Michigan
Lindberghs Complete South Atlantic Hop to Natal Brazil
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh fly 5370 miles from Bathurst Gambia to Natal Brazil in about 16 hours amid grand crowds. Reports say the Spirit of St Louis traveled at high speed with wireless exchanges, as Brazilian streets closed and fans awaited the famous aviators arrival. The journey marked another Atlantic crossing for Lindbergh, who previously inspired global attention in 1927.
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South Atlantic
Natal
Brazil
Bresey
Dec
Charles A. Lindbergh
Berg
Bathuret
Gambia
Africa
Eleves
Atlantic
St. Tous
Lavourget
Lili
Ife
Cathern
Brea
New York
Lindbergh Raporte
Lindbergh
Pan‘American Alewaye
Hiritno
Wirolene
Mrs! Lindbergh
Wirelis3
North
South America
St. Mary Island
Stenda
Capaccona
Linkbrrgh
Pak
North Sida
Grange Leader Calls Tax Load Shifts for Farms
Grange head in Fort Collins urged tax relief for farmers during Paro & Home week at Colorado Agricultural College. He argued economic liberty follows political and religious freedom and pressed farm ownership, draft structure, and reduced interest as keys. He noted Colorado farmers pay $236,000 less interest year and claimed farmers saved $18,006,000, urging lighter farm taxes and capped income tax to avoid incentive to pay more than the president.
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Fort Collins
Dee
Louis J. Tabor
The
National Grange
Colorado Agricultarn College Today
Wberry
America
Fannor
Colorado
Hacansa
United States
Road Budget Funds Main Highway Projects
The state highway board approved a 1934 road budget totaling 3 950 000 for construction and maintenance with revenue projected at 2 600 000 from motor vehicle taxes and 50 000 from other taxes. Allocations cover federal aid highways, maintenance, surveys, signs, and local improvements across Larimer Weld and adjacent regions plus municipal projects in Boulder Larimer Fort Collins Wellington Morgan and Weld. Potential legislation may revise the budget. one bill would divert fuel tax revenue to a 7 million dollar road program and allow counties to use portions of the 4 cent state tax.
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Associates Presa
Denter
Sehway Adrlcary
Johnsai
Sunta
Imotor Vehiela
Larimer
Fort Colling
Wellington
Morgan
No Ripple Here at End of Prohibition Arrives Quietly
The Weld county scene shows no ripple as prohibition ends with no applications for 3.2 percent alcohol permits in eateries. The report notes no bar openings or official license requests yet. The tone remains cautious and orderly amid changes in beverage regulations.
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Weld
Permiit
Greeley Milk Fund Progress and Monthly Gifts Report
The Greeley Milk Fund shows $101.68 toward a monthly goal of $133. A correction notes an earlier addition error. Acknowledgments list Marian Van Dynn, Glen Bucher, Beta Slum Plus, and others contributing varied monthly amounts toward a $183 monthly target.
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Greeley
Adilltian
Marian van Dynn
Merv
Glen Bucher
Auitiney
Boeloi Selynee Olvela
Mrs. Charing i
Southard
Aouth
Little Action in Legislature on Wednesday
The Oklahoma Legislature moved slowly on Wednesday as the House debated budget and reform measures. Senators planned to advance a welfare and county responsibility bill while lawmakers clashed over a proposed investigation into wasteful spending in the fish and game department. Seventeen votes favored tabling, with fifteen opposing, amid calls for tighter fiscal oversight.
Liberal quarrels mock reform debate in nation
Washington reports a sharp exchange over the new deal and 2010 era reform, with liberals and Republicans clashing on governance. The piece notes fundamental liberal distrust of compromise and hints at broader political maneuvering amid party tensions. Continues on page 2.
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Washington
Kersey School District Sued Over Janitor Contract
In district court Noy E. Conant sues Kersey Consolidated School District seeking 700 dollars, alleging an oral spring 1932 agreement to employ as janitor for a year at seventy dollars monthly and discharge in June after five months. Attorneys for the plaintiff are J W Redmond and Dean Trefke. A separate reprieve case against Ro Pippin of Keenesburg was dismissed with call to the defendant.
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Palma Das
Noy E. Conant
Kersey Consolidated
Conant
J. W. Redmond
Dean Trefke
Plateoiff
I. G. la Rue
Ro Pippin
Keenesburg
Small-County Bloc Chooses House Committees in Colorado
The Colorado General Assembly appoints key committees for the special session in May. Speaker W H Twinings names George Unden Park county as chair of the rules committee along with Harry G John Engis county and others from Denver Weld and El Paso counties. James H Bownlow of Reaver slated as Democratic floor leader, with Lonny Charla Hillinan to chair the important house committee. The last regular and special session rules panel includes Mowes F B Smith Thewss HL Daneroy Byron Reger Wayne Aspinall Invioa Folingen and David V L Morris all Democrats with Edwards G Setdematicker Republican.
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Frey Donvyer
Wee
Kouss Yylez
Colorado Feneral Assembly
Sis Demycraigs
W. H. Twinings
George Unden
Park County
Harry G. John
Engis
Jomea 11
Brownlow
Denver
A. J. Poppen
Rowlt
Alfrent Burnett
Chaften
Ml Democrata
Royal WW
Galkins
Mortezima
James H. Bownlow
Reaver
Nexsion
Sucremiing Alpers BL Savith
Weld County
Harry Johns
Mowes
FB. Smith
Thewss HL
Daneroy
Byron Reger
Waynn Aspinall
Invioa
Folingen
Wid
David VL. Morris
Add Edwards G. Setdematicker
Greeley Library Extends Card Limits to Rural Patrons
The Greeley Library announces equal treatment for city and rural patrons. The three book limit will apply to all users, with plans to maintain uniform access if future restrictions arise in 1924. The policy change follows a Tuesday evening card circulation event and aims to apply the same rules to rural and city patrons alike.
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Greeley
Greeley Library
Weekly Police Report On Overtime Work
City council received a weekly police report detailing officer overtime. It notes hours on duty beyond 12 hours and cites 18 hours of overtime by several officers during a period in May. Most extra time was spent patrolling, with several officers working long shifts.
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Cownell
Wat
Two-Cent Sales Tax Plans Probed in House
The House opened with 27 hours after noon as Governor Johnson’s message heard. Administrati on measures include a two percent sales tax on general property and a ten cent per package cigaret tax aimed at raising funds for relief, unemployment, and a $2.5 million state building program.
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Tonyer
Fiye
Atatée Surety
Bortom
Johnson
George Allen
Garo
Janine D. Brownlow
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South Atlantis
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Grange Head
General Assembly
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Agen
Ramore
Fish Department
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Otoro
George Halley
Park
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Uhia Ts Iol
Segaton
Kersey
Daverly Wills
Phat Hojeres
Moses Smith
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