20 Dec 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
1
Five British warships bombard Valona in the lower Adriatic disrupting Italy's control of a vital supply route in the Albanian War. Italian forces reportedly lose command of that corridor as bombardment continues.
Fragmented wartime summary reports British forces tightening their grip on Bardia, with Italian resistance fading. RAF bombings target Krupp works and supply routes on the Mediterranean front as battles shift toward Libya and nearby towns.
President Roosevelt proposed reviving a three to five member defense production commission to organize production management for defense. He indicated no decisions had been made on major structure while considering a broader plan to boost arming and industrial output for Britain and the United States.
Mary Davis of Grover, wife of A G Dayle, died at home after a long illness from a stroke. A longtime resident, she helped run the Davis Hotel and was active in church. She leaves four children, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral plans unavailable pending relatives' word. Smith Brother Mortuary handling arrangements.
Donald Chavez received a 14 year term in Colorado State Prison after pleading guilty to forging and passing a worthless check at Creely Dry Goods Company. The case cites prior convictions and a related theft involving E T L Sitom of Georgia. Sentencing occurred in December as part of a broader provincial criminal docket.
Fragmented OCR land dispute report details Beverancs forma and Cil Swanden involved in a court case on 6 15 with a master district executor. It notes a fatality and injuries at a feed lot near Saverallees, plus claims of negligence and damages totaling $196.36 for killed and injured. A farm owner faces a 20 year pasture restriction action tied to the Dirbey property and ongoing litigation by Birney, a farm owner.
Whitney Mae, 18, of Fort Up ton, died from injuries after a fall in Nebraska. Fred Whitney reported the incident at St Lukers parital hospital. Funeral plans to be announced in Denver with services in Fort Up ton.
A partially legible report describes a suspect in a cabbage patch theft near Santa Rosa being chased by authorities. The man, an elderly figure in a black overcoat, vanished after police searched the area, sparking hopes of a lead from a German alien named Wilhelm Jakob Mullea and a reward of $100,000 for returning the lost item.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Colorado Industrial... appear to reference a meeting or hearing. Identified names include W. Comba, Io W. Woithes, and J G Tayicovaley. Context suggests an official session or proclamation with dates in late June.
Obituary notes W Siebring of Kuner Dies at Gienoy hospital after an illness. Survived by wife and sons and several siblings, with funeral plans in the Greeley Presbyterian Church area. Mentioned family links to Rock, Brewster, and George, Ia, and a long career in farming and ranching.
Washington calls on the automobile industry to switch to test and production of long range bombers. A $20 million wartime program aims to mobilize auto plants to produce approximately 2,500 two and four seat bombers at a cost near 31.07 billion dollars.
A fragmented weather summary notes varied tests across states including Colorado Montana Nebraska and others. Forecasts mention snow and colder tones for parts of the weekend with some warmer pockets and partly clear nights. Specific city readings show Chicago at 49 and 37 while other areas report mixed temperatures and light winds.
Prospect Valley yields and sugar rate rise with irrigation. Valley average 20.8 tons per acre on 102 acres. Total 44340 tons from 184 acres. Krauss, Sheehan figures cited. varying yields range around 20.5 to 20.8 tons per acre across multiple parcels.
A federal hearing on Great Western Sugar Company and Mountain States growers examines sugar content costs, wage scales, and grower payments. Officials argued farm labor and price scales affect grower profits, with Colorado and Nebraska operations noted. The hearing stalled on agricultural department recommendations and wage fairness pending further action.
The article reports the national debt crossing the statutory ceiling of $45,000,000,000, aided by newly disclosed figures and a special $639,060,001 note. It notes the debt rising toward a peak with expenditures and discusses the burden on federal financing and the economy.
A long, dense report notes Colorado agriculture and livestock performance through 1950 with May and September forecasts. It cites Vigne as leading in state metrics since 1937, highlighting crop yields, farm production, and livestock inventory trends, including wheat, corn, potatoes, beans, peaches, and sorghums, with regional variations and drought impacts.
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