State Will Not Appeal Judge Ruling On Truck Tax Case
State officials announced they would not appeal a restraining order barring enforcement of truck license taxes based on actual carrying capacity. The dispute centers on trucks carrying beyond rated capacity and the potential loss of up to $400,000 in fees. A temporary injunction blocked sale of 1945 license plates and a permanent injunction was sought to stop any rate increases.
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Pressenger
Cutfin n.Greeley
Truch
Capielly
Kacehaglou
Carpenter
Nore Wes
Tee
Atorney General Gast
Treland
Roy
Ireland
Echo Rep
Tor Irijeks
Engtee Uy
Tishway
Charles D. Yoil
Oflen Hey
Kwae
Tu Revera
Veenalyig Busia
Tin Colorado Iti Way Users Conference
Judge Cottin
Tor Lricks
Parsday
Heuters Correspondent Killed and Local Injury Report
Heuters reports the death of A Mosley Anderson naval correspondent for Reuters in action during a North Africa operation. Charles Minay, 84, of 407 Eleventh Avenue, slipped from his porch and broke his leg, was hospitalized, and placed in a cast.
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Charles Minay
Rucker Cottages
Eleventh Avenue
Iverley Hospital
Fire destroys grandstand at Lincoln county fair
Fire destroyed the grandstand at the Lincoln county fair early on December 12. Estimated damage ranged around five thousand dollars, with a substantial portion of the stands and seating burned. Cause of the blaze was not determined.
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Wea
Tony
de Joga
Neeple
Anal
Burglars Break into Flyst Presbyterian Church
Police report a burglary at Flyst Presbyterian Church in Greeley Tuesday night causing at least 20 dollars in damage. Intruders pried a basement window and damaged two paneled doors on the main floor while prowling the building. No valuables were confirmed stolen.
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Flyst Presbyterian Church
Greeley
Gauiuls
Carr Expected To Appoint Senator Before Week End
The governor is expected to name a new U.S. Senator from Colorado before week’s end to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alva B. Adamy. Reported possible choices include Eugene D. Milliken, Nate Warren, Jean R. Coen, and Justin Haslett Burke, with candidates from Denver and Fort Collins.
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Associated Press
Carr
Colorado
Capitol
U.S
Alva B. Adamy
Tuedlo
Eugene D. Milliken
Denver
Nate Warren
Fort Collings
Jean R. Coen
Justian Haslett P. Burke
State Supreme Vent
Batoons Send Appeal for Aid from Greeley
A cable appeal for aid was sent Wednesday by Mr and Mrs Constanti Batoon former students of Colorado State College of Education who left Greeley in November to return home to the Philippines They had been graduate students at the college and Dr ALF Zimmerman noted the loss of everything and urged relief efforts The message came from Honolulu and Fraselsca Bes was listed among the senders
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Greeley
Constanti Batoon
Colorado State Colege of Education
Servo
Philippines
Alf. Zimmerman
Honoluli
Mrs. Mary McArthur Dies After Four-Year Illness
Mrs Mary M McArthur widow of the late D T Meartius died at her home on Ninetevsth tract after a long illness. Born Oct 14 1807, she was raised by Blackhawn Cole near Rock Island and later moved to Aspen with her family. She married D F R McArthur Oct 3 1894 and lived in Crimle Cveel before settling in Orveley. Survived by three children, five grandchildren, and a Rosary Society member of St Peters Church. Rosary Thursday evening. funeral Friday at St Peters Catholic Church with burial at Linn Grove.
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Mary M.mcartiny
D. T. Meartius
Ninetevsth
Mary Mavéziey
Blackhawn, Cole
Rock Island
Center City
Lavetta
Denver
Aspen
D. FR. McArthur
Fine di Aspengad
Crimle
St. ' S& Cathalle Chaeelk
Bl. Peter's Ehurven Abirhig Alller
Iurs
Japanese Use Nazi Planes Reported in Malay Conflict
London dispatch December 12 reports the Japanese air force using Messerschmitt fighters in the Malaya front. The ME 109 single engine and ME 110 twin engine are noted for bombing roles. No prior evidence of production in Germany for new aircraft was found.
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Sanicclated
Rasp
London
Air Miniilcy News
Yatlle
Malaya
Pravlowsy Ine Wheen
Flint Dley
Germany
Naval Academy appointment for Benell to Ap Mapper
Howard Benell, chosen by Representative Hill for the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis, is the son of Drs. and Mrs. C. Benell. A Grerley High School graduate class of 1990, he studied at Colorado State College of Education this past year. He is a Phi Mu Alpha member and will be installed soon as master counselor for the DeMolay order. He turns 20 in January, with exams taken in October. Other appointees include Harold Dale Wolaver and Norlin A. Knakovsky, with alternates James R. Kenney and Daniel H. Byrd. West Point appointment went to John Edward Richards, with Kennedy and Wolaver as alternates.
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Howard Benell
Representative Hill
U.S. Naval Academy
Apmapolis
C. &. Benellst
Thirteenth Avenue
Grerley High School
Cologrado State College of Education
Phi Mella al Fraternity
DeMolay
Sener
Renel
Reps Mill
Harold Dale Wolaver
Loveland
Norlin A. Knakovsky
Ovid
James R. Kenney
Slanning
Daniel H. Byrd
Estes Park
William’ B.' Thompson
Longmont
John Edward Richards
Laird
West Point
Kennedy
Wotaver
Pensions for Dependents Honor Hawaii Soldiers Widows
Washington reports proposed legislation to grant widows and dependents of Pearl Harbor dead soldiers a lifetime pension of six months. The measure aims to ease financial worry, but some weigh it against lower pension levels elsewhere. The act would also assist dependent children and widows of those who died in service, reflecting broader protection for military families.
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Washington
Pearl Hare
Baelo Sun
McCormack Rebukes Military Committee Over Draft Ages Debate
Washington dispatch reports House Democratic Leader McCormack rebuking a military committee for challenging FDR and military advisers on the draft age. he warns against leaders shaping policy over the president and General Marshall. A Pueblo item notes Joseth Pechek’s large family with many sons in the service and several preparing for draft or military duty. other lines give brief weather and local notes.
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Military Committee
FDR
Washington
Neen
House
McCormick
Massachusetts
Committee
Floosevelt
War Department
E McCormuck
Ims
Marshell
George C. Marshall
Army
Great Factiviais
Tep
J'resas Pueblo
Joseth Pechek
Air Corps
Duncan Heads Exchange Club in Duncan Election Granting New Officers
O D Ninnean was elected president of the Exchange Club at a Tuesday luncheon at Diniyan’s Cafe. New officers include Louis Spomer as vice president Joe Brust secretary D C Roger Ea Looney Jordon Moss and R J Shakles as rector. Installation is planned for January 4. The club announced its Christmas party for Weld County children on December 23 at 4 pm at the Sterling theatre with tickets via the fire department. Children 15 and under are invited to attend and may bring old toys. admission is free with a ticket. “Christmas Carol” will be shown with short subjects.
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O. D. Ninnean
Wie
Exchange Club
Exchange
Nazis Report Narrow Retreats and Fake Victories in War
The Allied press and Soviet dispatches describe German claims of big advances as overstated. Nazis acknowledge retreat in Russia and reduced offensive in North Africa while Soviet reports say Red Army advances from Leningrad toward the Black Sea, claiming villages are falling and German troops retreat without engagement.
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Associated Press
Russia
Germany
Lollay, Inc
Adolf Hitter
North
Africa
Moscow
Leniigrad
Laningrad
Black Sea
Vilages
Perlans
Heh Command
Mies
Covtort Gant
McKinley and Porter Named to City Library Board
McKinley and Porter were named members of the Greeley library board, replacing Garnsey and Merrill who wished to resign. Mayor Wilkinson noted Porter and McKinley agreed to serve, with Garnsey remaining as chair for a four year term and Sernill stepping down to county library board duties. The meeting, with new librarian Joseph Neveonh, discussed war era budget and federal port improvements, and listed current board members.
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Robert Porter Phyaletan
Carl D. A McKinley
Wroker
Greeley Library
Chete
Lecy Wilkinson
Ancred Willam S. Gnrnsey
FB. Merrill
Wikinson
Porter
Belinley
Garnsey
Serclll Hag
William F. Snaulding
County Lhrary Board
Rhaisnan
Lima
Joseph T. Neveonh
Portamar
Elco
Elmer Royer
John W. Henderson
Mra
Hubret D. Waite, Jr
Col Newton to Address County Civilian Defense Meeting
A large crowd is expected at the junior high school auditorium on Hinth avenue tonight for a county civilian defense meeting chaired by W. S. Hunt. Col Paul Newton, executive secretary of the state civilian defense council, will speak. the meeting begins at 7 20.
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Hinth Avenue
W. S. Hunt
Paul Newton
State
Civilian Defense Econncis
Ack To Check City Blinhs AQ Greeley
City clerk scheduled checks on local physicians midwives and hospital ward today to verify grounds and vital statistics records. Local real estate assets and health documents will be reviewed, with the Big Hat parties for Loa present at the clerks office by sundown.
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Greeley
Etty
Jocal
Dundy
Navy Cadet Joe Craven of Kersey Dies in War
The report details the death of Joe E Craven, 18, of Kersey second Weld, in the navy during World War II. He attended Kersey Web School, enlisted in January, trained at San Diego, and was among Longmont and Weld County families receiving war news. He is survived by parents and multiple siblings, with further notices of other local service members and a San Diego naval loss.
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Joe Ems
Junk Mire
John Craven
Ie Weld
Nan Sallar
U. S
Wiwall
Iney
Navy
Janngry Ang
San Diego
Toe Craven
Kersey Web School
Ying
John
Melvin
Dona Juan
A Hrothey
Pat
Hyer
la Salle
Oregon
Schoula
Kersey
Valley View
Koveety
Kernsy High Sehoolar
FDR Urges Immediate War Output Increase
President Roosevelt urged U S industry leaders to speed wartime production and achieve unanimous support from Britain for ramping up output. He called rapid production as essential as drilling, warned against private industry and union constraints, and pressed for swift action without delay to shorten the war. He warned that delaying tactics risk a longer conflict and warned against a new philosophy slowing war effort.
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Woastiiletuy
Fousevell
Pacific
American Submarines Score In Two Of Three Far Eastern Attacks
Reports from U S army headquarters say American submarines achieved two successes in three Far East attacks while Japanese subs shelled Hawaii. Details note multiple aerial and naval actions with planes destroyed near Viayun and Agila, and overall naval effort credited to Admiral Hart’s command.
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U.S
U.S. Army
Dania
Viyun
Agila
Suzan Talnard
Admiral Hart
Weld County Plans Big Planting With AAA Support
Weld county farmers plan a major planting program for 1942 under AAA guidance. Harry Clark reports to the Weld Agricultural Advisory Council in Greenley. Over 100 rural leaders attend as the year’s extension program details are outlined. The group discusses a county farm magazine and fuels publication. The meeting features Thelma Bear and Fred Johnson with Ralph Snyder addressing the gathering.
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Weld County
AAA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Harry Clark
Elisierman
Gia Weld County
Weld Agefcultural Advisory Council
Greeny
Couity
Deediny
Colorado
Comustics
Thelma Bear
Fred Johnson
Ralph Snyder
WiclHa Bank For Cooperativen
Bud Pence Safe After Jap Attack
Archibald Pence a 20 year old former Greyley student and Navy crewman aboard the battleship Oklahoma, capsized in the Pearl Harbor attack, is confirmed safe in Honolulu by his grandmother Mrs. Susan Archibald of Greeley. He joined the Navy last November in Salt Lake City. His father Major A D Venée, now on duty in California, and his mother Sylvia Archibald Pence, formerly of Greeley, are also noted.
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Archibald
Bul) Pence
Greyley
Honolulu
Oklahoma
Pearl Harbor
Pence
Susan Archibald
Greeley
Navy
Salt Lake
Cld
A.D. Venée
Ault
California
Sylvia Archibald Tence
W S Hill Tells Of His Trip To Britain
W S Hill narrates a journey to Britain with a progressive tone noting reception in London and exchange with officials. He mentions congressman Melvin Maus of Minnesota and arrangements with the American Airways, detailing routing and rapid passage plans.
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W.S. Hill
Britain
Senate approves raise in navy tonnage and death certificate ruling
Washington December 17 Senate panel cleared a bill authorizing a 150000 ton increase in the navy's vessel strength and sent it to the White House. The move followed prior passage of a similar measure. In other notices chiropractors in Colerain are not authorized to sign death certificates per Attorney General Gall Ireland ruling. A major earthquake was reported in Eastern Turkey with Paris radio and NBC dispatches noting considerable damage but few details.
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Des
Leulslatigs
Senate
Walte House
Walsh
Brena
Denver
Genaral Gall L
Ireland
Up Associates Trane
New York
Dec
Turkey
Paris
NBC
City May Seek Funds to Guard Key Municipal Plants
Greeley council discussed allocating at least 5000 for home defense in 1942 with 3000 or more likely needed for plant guards, portable electric plant standby, and radio links to police. A defense committee will present formal recommendations next week as subcommittees form and city aims to fund guards at reservoirs and water works.
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Greeley City Coufell
Lacy L. Wilkinson
Assensor
Water Department
Defense Council
Key Municipal
Strew
Falk Ing
Polles
Milton Seaman Dam
Jap Gunners on Sub Shell Nearby Maui and Johnston Islands
War department communique reports the attack near Maui and Johnston Island caused minimal damage, with no personnel harmed. Japanese air activity is described as limited and local, with no significant strikes noted.
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Maui
Johnston Islands
Westland Theatres Free Party for Children Saturday
Westland Theatres invites children up to 1 year to a free party Saturday December 20 at 9:80 in the Galaxy Theatre. The event features a display by Jee & Brown in Grew Spooks and includes a selection of short subjects.
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Westland Theetees
allyacHon
Taeiy Jee & Brown
Sailor with Nazi flag incident seeks re enlistment
Sailor Muld B I Sturtevant of Haverhill, 20, discharged from the navy for misconduct after removing a Nazi flag from a pole near a German consulate in San Francisco about a year ago, applied for reenlistment. The case was promptly acted on by the Massachusetts recruit station, with orders sent to Newport, Rhode Island, for immediate handling.
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Pec
Muld B. I Sturtevant
Haverhill
Navy
San Francisco
Calle
Atiout
Suufegant
Miu
Kent
Newport
Ft, Naval Maio Station
Samuel Freed Dies in Denver
Samuel Freed a Denver sales executive of the Western Sugar company died in a Denver hospital after a heart attack at a local office. He was a Denver bureau chief of United Press for more than 20 years. Survived by his widow a daughter Mrs Prancea Likey of Denver four stepsons Robert Eformes of Denver and a grandson Trace Huey of Denver.
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Samuel Freed
Girat Western Sugar Company
Freed
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