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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1941
Page
5
Britain declares war on Finland Hungary and Romania in a broad action tied to the Axis crisis. The report traces strategic aims, notes Finland's alliance shifts, and outlines Allied diplomatic stances amidst rising global conflict.
A fogbound highway accident in Amerour Georgia killed seven people including five Fort Benning golfers and soldiers from the same unit. Sergeant Clinton Taylor 24 was driving. others named were Private Roscoe Vanderbilt 24 Private Adm Corlner 27 Private Ernest McMillen 24 and Private Ledu Jones 24. Dorothy Cavey 20 of Webster County High School also died. State officials announced December welfare allotments and emergency funds being set aside, totaling 142 472.76 for the crisis response.
Mrs. Macy Close and family mourn loss with multiple relatives listed. Memorial details note Mrs. Myle H Close of 1230 Fewth stryad and siblings in Nevada and Oregon, including Paul Valerie? Close of Denver and Morris, Ronald, Jack at home. Arrangements incomplete and unclear in the fragmented notice.
Paris residents faced violent incidents as German warnings were defied. A German officer was wounded on Rue De Solve in St Germain district and another officer attacked in Les Moyenneaus, amid visits by Vichy officials and ongoing resistance amid WW2 tensions.
Bulletin reports Australia hastily orders long standing joint military operation with United States Britain and the Netherlands East Indies in response to overseas advice on Pacific developments. It notes convoyed ships may be used and stresses that action does not imply imminent war with Japan. A large earthquake is also recorded at University of California seismographs.
A Tribune reporter cites a national oil operator predicting new exploratory drilling in Weld county within a year, with a probable well in the sandhills between the Platte River and Greasewood field. The report details prior discoveries, current tests by Standard Oil and Magnolia Petroleum, and potential activity in nearby pools and blocks across Colorado and Kansas.
In The Courts, 20 year old G. Nix of Eaton Wanseth received 80 days in county jail after pleading guilty to a guest clock charge. An information alleging aggravated robbery at Nunn Filling was filed in district court by Dowty District Attorney Marc Stutts against Morris Skinner, 18, of Harrington, Wyoming.
United States plans a token army to England soon and possibly a larger force to follow if the war lasts. Reports mention a July 1943 drive and a navy army joint board calling for a 6,000,000 man offensive against Germany, with expansion to Africa and possibly other theaters.
The House passed an 8.2 billion defense appropriation and authorizing lend lease aid to boost arms and ordnance production after debates over expanding the war program. The measure totals 1.65 billion for lend lease and arms purchases, with opposition from some members who sought stricter limits on war material transfers.
A Washington official warned that draft deferments could be trimmed as the war effort requires more defense production. Joseph F. Battey, head of the labor division, told a conference that nondefense fields may soon be prioritized for national health and safety. He noted potential reclassifications of 3A and 2-D registrants as military needs grow and emphasized mobilization of women and older workers in defense jobs.
Governor Langlie spoke at the Mortle wert Mining association meeting about mineral supply limits and urged permitting private profit to address shortages. He argued officials should not hinder mine operators and cited mercury price swings as evidence that private production could meet defense needs.
Exhibitors with billfolds exceeding 1,000,000 in commissions sales showcased the continents finest livestock at the International Livestock Exposition. The event in Stalis marked the 42nd year of the show.
Amid uncertain times, reports say Colorado may rely on Amarillo Texas gas as tensions rise. Experts warn that a drawn out war could disrupt imports, threatening local development of natural gas reserves and long term energy security.
North Weld draft office announces 40 draftees summoned for final medical exams on December 1 in preparation for January induction. The list includes Joseph R. Bown, Chester Ford, Edgar L. Brown, Marion Welch, Karl Fare, James Young, Alfred Lismas, Gordon Texwell, Edward Modrthor, Floyd Oliver, Lee Salavar, Gordon Pant Police, Novald Henstey, Paul Cookin, Ray Gordon, Reuben Kans, Raymond Geisick, William Wells, Alex Treb Oxtein, Carl Bedel, George R Robinson, Lea B. Flay, Calista Candiola, Jailor Diehl, Edward Buren Bay, Irss Keifer, James Bilwurl Blewers, William Knowles, Gaylord Rodman, and others registered in various towns.
Gresley police report George Donat Dillon, 36, who was serving a 1 to 20 year sentence for attempted murder of a Seattle officer, escaped from a Washington State prison after a 1925 arrest related to a tanning fight near Byans and LaSalle.
Home Gas and Electric official L N Btoroy said Colorado OFM rules permit extending rural lines where eligible materials do not exceed 300 dollars. The interpretation will enable several rural services to proceed after prior delays.
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