National Beet Growers debate ends with urged sugar policy relief
The National Beet Growers association approved a resolutions report urging the Secretary of Agriculture to ease farming costs by adjusting the sugar act. They backed soil conservation benefits, weed control, and stronger sugar industry defense while praising plant investigations and urging fair contracts between growers and refiners. The group requested investigations and recommendations to improve domestic beet production and marketing, and endorsed broader economic reforms within the U S sugar sector.
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Aficya
Lie Inseting Ag
A. Wallace
Bureau of Plant Industry
Lnkt
National
Heet
Agri Ouieu EO
Warrick
Peaford
G. K. Warrith
Scotte Uniutt
Bast
Uytry
Gsan
National Association
Kiwanle Club
Greeley Uinanihey of Commerce
Coopera
D. P.pultiam
Accecretary of Agriculture
Gull
McKesson-Robbins Chief Commits Suicide Amid Arrest Warrant
Philip Musica, alias Coster-Musica, head of McKesson and Robins, dies by self-inflicted gunshot as U S authorities move to re arrest him along with Dietrich and Vermard on securities act charges. The case ties to a long fall of the Musica family from a prior steel and drug industry crash. Gus Johnson dies of epidemic meningitis. private funeral set for Saturday at Macy’s drawing room, Linn Grove cemetery listed.
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Gus Johnson
Macys
Toof
Mr. Johnson
Linn Grove
Recreation Expert Warns on Auditorium Costs in City Planning
Recreation expert Major George Braden warns Greeley and similar towns to study costs before funding a large auditorium or combined recreation center. He cites risk of a white elephant, urges flat removable stage, careful layout for clubs, pools, parking, and play areas. He calls for a year round recreation director and a five member recreation commission with city and school representation.
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Greeley
Mhdor George Braden
Western Feld
National Retreation Apprcistion
Rex Cafe
Jg Trem Association
Pasadena
Calif
Braden
Teernalional Civic Center
Auditoriim
Ing
Gilmore Linked to Denver Police Payroll Shuffle
William Guthner, safety manager, said private investigator Jack Gilmore worked for the department under a secret fund but was not on payroll since late October. The mayor reportedly kept him on payroll. Gilmore and Patrolman Russell Karnett joined the investigator in a Denver municipal store raid, where punchboards and paraphernalia were seized. five arrests were made but later released and all items were returned.
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Associated Prove
Denver
William £. Gothner
Jack Gilmore
Police Department
Gilmore
Guthner
Beacerbuttes
Policeman's Ball Tonight at Elke Club With 15-Piece Orchestra
The Policeman's Ball for the police charity fund will be held tonight at the Elke club. Harry Hunt and his 15-piece orchestra will play as dancing starts at 9 o'clock. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
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Elke Club
Harry Hunt
Beet Benefit Check Assignments Spark Debate
A proposal by the National Beet Growers Association to allow assignment or attachment of beet benefit payments to secure current production loans drew heated debate. Advocates argued it would boost financing, while opponents warned it could strip farmers of funds. The motion was defeated by overwhelming vote after references to jug ar law and federal authority.
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National Beet Growers Association
Secretary of Agriculture
F. E. Huddleston
Billings
Mont
Huddleston
GL. Tanner
Whitney,dane
Mr. Huddieston
D. Thomas
Woodland
Calif
WL Sanford
Pueblo
Milliken
Welfare fund receipts and December disbursement report
County Treasurer Tiarvey Witwer reports December welfare fund receipts totaling 74,779.14, compared with 88,665.69 last December and 74,546.18 in November. December motor fuel tax allotment to Weld County was 7,480.08, down from 8,152.16 prior month. In other items a San Quentin execution was carried out, and there were minor vehicle collision reports and a bicycle accident inquiry near Eighth Avenue and Eighth Street.
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Weld
Tiarvey Witwer
End of Crime Career Ties to State Act Case
Death by own action ends the crime career of F. Donald Coster who later revealed as Philip Musica ex convict president of McKesxon and Rob bins Inc Musica or Coster killed himself at his Fairfield Conn home on Thursday morning just before arrest for Securities Act violations.
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F. Donald Coster
Philip Musica
McKesxon and Robbins, Inc
Musica
Coster
Swanky
Fairfield, Conn
George S. Dietrich
Samuel Reich
George Vernard
Arthur Musica
Philip
Associated Press
Cooperation and Tolerance Urged by Educator Leader
Dr. W. J. Armentrout, vice president of the College of Education, urged cooperation and tolerance as essential to solving social and economic problems. Speaking to Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, and industry leaders, he argued that the modern world demands group interaction and service over rugged individualism, calling for a shift from pure capitalism to a more socialized system that recognizes service as well as profit motives.
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W. JD. Armentyaut
College of Education
Teure
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Kit Carson
Stn Bridger
Hornig
Fami
Beremey
Bengier
Johnson
Wallace Seeks More Attention to Low-Cost Surpluses for Poor
The 1938 Wallace Annual Report urges greater emphasis on distributing farm surpluses to low income groups. It cites cooperative efforts to keep prices low without diverting regular channels and proposes three production balance options. It notes rising farm production and per worker efficiency, along with a drought-related drop in 1938 farm prices and a projected cash income decline versus 1937.
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Wrestington
Hee
Henry Wallace
Ted
Secretary of Agriculture
Pny
Mgr
Wallace
Wallany
Mors
United
Ie Aguiennaral
Mechanica
Ford Contest Trial Set for Jan 10 in County Court
The trial to decide if Fred Ford, Democrat county commissioner elect, may take office is set for January 10. The case, filed by A William Hanson and Herman Crist, contests Ford's 9 vote win amid disputed 148 votes in Frederick precinct. Judge Woodcock agreed to hear the matter despite previous disqualification concerns.
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Fred ©. Ford
Mr. Ford
Benjamin Woordeork
Ralph Walto Ie
Herman Crist
Republican County Central Committee
A. William Hanson
Erle
Ford
John W. O'Hagan
Crist
Hanson
Frederick Preein
Woodcock
Johnson Blames Sec Wallace For Low Sugar
Discussion at Nutone Twin Growers Association meeting centers on sugar policy and the 1917 act. Members assign blame to Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace and critique policy administration while noting precarious conditions in beet sugar. Continued on page fr.
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Copense
Beet Industry Expansion Urged by Litel
A L Litel, former Mountain States Beet Growers head, urged rapid expansion of beet sugar in the western United States. He warned domestic growers will not satisfy producing only a quarter of national sugar demand and predicted new sugar factories as land is developed. He urged the government to let domestic producers supply the market directly and support grower associations.
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United States
A. L. Litel
Mountain Stites Beet Growers Marketing Association
National Beet Growers Association
National Nuxnelation Mueti
Prodice
Lite
No Decision On Contract Reached Here
Representatives of beet growers in Colorado Wyoming Montana and Nebraska met at the Camfield hotel to discuss terms of the 1939 contract with Great Western Sugar Company. No decision was reached and conferences were to resume Friday. Attendees aimed for an early agreement and common demands for upcoming negotiations.
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Great Western Territories
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Nebraska
Camfield
Great Western Sugar Company
Ani
National Test Growers Association
Snowstorm Strikes Nearly All of State
A December snow storm swept across Colorado early today, broadening a white blanket over the state. Highways remained open though slippery, with air lines briefly delayed. Readings varied from half an inch to eight inches in towns like Fairplay Silverton Ouray Telluride Georgetown Palmer Lake and Grand Junction.
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Denver
Colorado
Fairplay
South Park
Silverton
Ouray
Telluride
Siz
Georgetown
Rocky Mountain Automobile Association
Palmer Lake
Liman
Fort Morgan
Colorado Springs
Pusblo
Grand Janctioa
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Congress
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Renault
New York
F. Donald Custer
McKesson and Tbhind, Inc
Palt Meld
Conn
Department of Juulica
Ward- Jugten
Flrat
Firat
Fairfield
Conter-Musica
George F. Deittich
Halr
Arthur Bennett
Costers
San Quentin
Ed Davin
Davie
Pa “the Fox
Clarence Larkin
Folsom
Aedes
Armentrout
Hunal Deet Growere Association
Menrhere
Frank Kupozu
Medalros
Masami Yamato
Uidie Ako
Aner Kamau
San ‘Long Yeo
Lile Thom
John If Shaye
Iveccay ! Af
Tommy Funkawi
Vroxel
Kiwania Club
Uysa
Vane Sigar
Colorado & Gauthern
Berver
Robert Klee
J.B. Buckingham
Tattie
Roosevelt
Sec
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