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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
7
Committee hearings debated the 3.2 beer proposal and Volstead Act questions. Witnesses, including Stafford and Dyer, argued whether beer with higher alcohol content should be permitted, with proposals tied to tax and constitutional concerns as states weigh enforcement.
Burlington vice president Holcomb arrives in Denver to survey Buckingham as oil prospects rise. Rail leaders expect a Bucking ham dome oil boom with new pipelines and increased car loading. He notes geologists confirm potential, predicts strong livestock and trading activity ahead amid cautious optimism for 1933.
County Judge elect Robert G. Strong aims to cut county office expenses to about 310,000 in 1932, about 2 percent below 1934. He will not eliminate the juvenile officer but will trim the staff to three plus himself, with the juvenile officer acting as bailiff to save costs. Jury expenses will be reduced by fewer jury cases and other measures. In other sheriff notes, six suspects were held on a coal theft charge tied to Great Western Sugar. Three men were assigned to county jail pending trial. details list Rafael Ortega and Jas Casadan among others. Additionally, Maton skating rink prep: water was turned on to ready the rink for Greeley enthusiasts. three men have been placed in charge as the facility opens in a few days.
Institute leaders on Wednesday outlined a tentative program for the annual Wold Couchy Farmers Institute to occur the first week of January. The Junior Seed Show and other events were still being refined by the premium committee and institute members as they prepared a final plan. President H R Duns urged Weld nopte to offer suggestions as the board finalized the schedule for page 13.
Dr Mahan spoke to the Greeley Rotary club at Mason ball Wednesday noting an upcoming European trip with remarks about colleagues and toast to the event.
Local society, advertising, and business sections list phone numbers for editorials, printing, subscriptions, and submission inquiries. The notice outlines contact lines for For. Society and For. Business categories and directs readers to relevant departments.
The state tax commission denied the Weld county request for a total levy increase, urging lower valuations. It noted reductions in Weld valuations outpaced the state and warned against higher total levies. The board had proposed raising the general school levy from 4.2 to 6 mills to meet funding, but the commission pressed for restraint and questioned the legality of further increases.
A fierce cold snap hit Greeley with the temperature plunging to two below Wednesday night and falling further during Thursday afternoon. Forecasters predicted an extremely cold night with limited wind and rain. Train LS from Cheyenne and the coast arrived an hour and 16 minutes late due to the weather as snow and wind disrupted traffic across the area.
Aevociated Tress reports a sharp cold snap across the nation, Denver sees snowfall and temps near zero before warming to about 50 by morning. The report notes a custody of weather patterns and four tenths degree fluctuations overnight. The other item mentions three men charged in an alleged abduction and torture case involving former Denver pastor Ray W. McMurdo Brown, with a delay in proceedings until Jan 11 on prosecution requests.
The Thursday total reached 5204.26 with Wednesday receipts at 143.40. Of the amount, 70.16 was not designated and the rest distributed to Emergency, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls, Public Health Aviation, Red Cross, House of Neighborly Services, and Associated Relief. a correction from the previous day is noted.
First of a series of beet growers educational meetings by the Mountain States Beet Growers Marketing association will be held at the Kuner School house next Thursday December 16. J D Panenko secretary and Charles O Plumb director will speak on the association’s work and future plans. Coffee and cake will be served. No membership solicitation at this meeting. A follow up membership campaign will review ten year contracts expiring this year.
Realignment at the Senate Republican committee chairs for the remainder of this Congress named Hala of Maine to head appropriations while Shortridge of California and Glenn of Illinois gained positions. Handage of Delaware and Kayes of New Hampshire filled Jones era spots on key committees. Schuyler of Colorado and Waterman’s Senate Jobs to Schuyler joined other assignments including judiciary and naval panels.
District court docket shows numerous actions including a $26.54 case involving Krieg versus Kramer in Kennersburg, a money judgment against Schneider and partners, and an attached deed of trust dispute. A divorce case of Moore versus Moore proceeds with custody contention and alimony questions.
Bert E. Mann Gréticy attorney recalls December 9, 1913 as the day his oldest son Wilts was born and notes the cold thermometer reading recorded that morning. The fragment preserves a personal reflection tied to a historic fire date.
Murray awaits the filing of opposing counsel as the hearing date for the Penn State school charge bills is postponed. Attorney H E Mann expects two lists of particulars including school expenses. The extended hearing date is December 24 with E I Tioutechenn representing the president and secretary of the board.
Washington December 2 The annual drive for immediate payment of the bonus was voiced in the House to pay by Representative Palman Democrat Texas With the statement that the outlay would provide not bad cure heney expansion
A sixth grade girl from Greeley, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Illsey, was struck by a car driven by Jimmny Beetham of Greely high school while walking with siblings near Franklin school. She suffered a brain injury. recovery remains doubtful. Deputies investigated the accident and listed witnesses Desics Davis, Frankl, Mooly, and Schlaster.
House committees voted to extend hearings on the Democratic farm relief program with no plan to end them. The bill is to reach the floor soon, aiming for a two to three year emergency relief framework administered by the agriculture department. Roosevelt advisors have discussed the bill during planning.
Campaign finance disclosures show Bil wit G Johnson spending 4680 dollars in the state race with 4080 dollars noted for his campaign. Republican opponent James C Parriott reported 35990 dollars. Benjamin F Slipleten Democrat elected state auditor 1001 dollars. Johnson contributed 2000 dollars to the campaign fund and listed several costs including ads and travel.
Ralph Clifton of Greeley was found not guilty of possession of liquor in Tualico Court of Ber Piovarce after about an hour's deliberation Thursday afternoon. Jury included G O Carrell E J Laskore and Max Bower. Clifton testified he had no knowledge of the liquor and if it was placed by an unknown person. Character witnesses for Clifton were George Reat Stewart Whitney and DMy Quine. Le s B Reed defended.
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