Thornton Faces Tough Job To Suspend Best
Thornton plans to suspend Roy Best as warden of the state penitentiary if Best refuses a voluntary leave of absence while awaiting trial on embezzlement charges. The issue, a major early test for the incoming governor, hinges on civil service rules and the merit board’s authority.
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Lee
Gayeeleet den Thornton
Roy Borst
State Penitentiary
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Aherstan
Botl
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Best
Ater
Triad
Thorntot
Aye Theta Civil Service
Nod
Ng Best
Civil Service Commission
Poor Bill
Orpe Civil Service
Merit Commission
le Point Kaye
Thornton
Canon City
Thomas
Hin
Merit
Merit Board
Attannel
John Stanin
Witcher
Ganon City
Johnson
Hae
William & Welsh, Jr
Puello
Patterson
Fonda
Tein
Duke W. Dunbar
Iis
Arepublicans
Chol
Bia
Ming
Alina
P Govarade
Pike Says New Weapons Will Block Aggression From Russia
Calais reports Pike stating the United States is ahead of Russia in atomic weapon development and that newer weapons will deter aggression. He cautioned there is no sure way to gauge Russia's progress and that alternatives to atomic weapons remain effective without the expense.
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Pike
Calais
U.A
Surindr Pike
Augusta
Ruania
Jalais Ratarlana
Russia
Gils
Antelope Herding by Airplane Near Nunn Colorado
Antelope are being trapped by airplane near Nunn in Weld County. Twenty head were gathered yesterday in the first operation, announced by Kiless Brown, federal air coordinator. Captured antelope are being moved to spot calls. The aim is to reduce crop damage in Weld County. Ground crews will assist roundup through winter using a low-lying light plane to herd animals toward a field.
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Denver
Anttelope
Nunn
Colo
Weld
Ataté Game and Fish Department
Kiless Brown
Weld County
Menilar
20th Century-Fox Wins Most of Film Awards
New York reports Twentieth Century-Fox Filme won multiple critical awards for 1950. All About Eve was named best picture, with Bette Davis as best actress and Joseph L. Mankiewicz as best director. Gregory Peck won for Twelve O Clock High, and Sunset Boulevard was runner-up.
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New York
Twentieth Century-Fox Filme, Inc
York
Oua
Eve
Bette Davis
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Gregory
Johnstown Man Dies Suddenly in Oregon
Thomas Lewey wis 50 dies Tuesday evening in Corvallis Oregon while on holiday with his wife and Mrs Eilis. Born April 4 1809 he lived in Pierce before moving to Johnstown. He worked for the Wilson Pacific rail yard and was a member of the Masonic order. Survived by two children Elvin and Dorothy Jean Lingelbach and many siblings. Funeral set for Saturday at Macy’s drawl foam with burial at Lovulangd cemetery.
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Thomas Lewey Wis
Johnstown
Corvallis
Ora
Eilis
Ele
Pierce
Tohnstown
Heskles
Boly
Elvin
Doluatown Oud Nes
Dorothy Jean Lingelbach
Boulder
Tommy Litgelbach
Aleg Sueviving
Sinters
Lena Belk
Haton
Doria Bollander
la Salle
Mira Johnson
Arvid Berglin
Oak Crook
Edna Sorensen
Stowe City
Harry Hite
Macys
Lovulangd
Baker Studying Opinion About Slot Machines
Denver report states Secretary of State George J. Baker ordered study of Attorney General John W. Motz report on slot machines. Motzer sent memo to Nakor's office. Baker paused action and delayed returns. Myron Donald, administrator of the Hauer division, helped study the issue. both seek funding pathways.
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Denver
Secratary
George J. Baker
John W. Motzmer
Motemer
Nakor
Myron Donald
Hauer Divistat
Hin
Baker Ead
Baldwright Bareales
Aupiria
Jake Bouee
Tareran
U.S. Casualties in Korean War Rise to 38,325 to Dec 22
The defense department announced U.S. casualties in Korea reached 38,325 through midnight Dec 22. Of these, 6,742 were killed in action, 684 died of wounds, and 27,02 were listed as missing or dead. The Navy totals 429, the Air Force 6,506, and the Marine Corps 6,524, with 4,753 still listed as missing.
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Washlogton
U. S
Departmentat Defense
Navy
Airfores
Marine Corps
Dr. Holdens Body to Arrive in Eaton Sunday
The body of Dr. Eugene G. Holden of Eaton arrives Sunday via Waldron mortuary arrangements to be announced later. A former Bully mayor and Weld County doctor for 47 years, Holden died in California while visiting relatives. He practiced medicine in Erie, Severance, and later in Raton before moving to Denver.
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H. Hoss
Holden
Fidel
O Law
Myre
Eugene Guy Holden Jor
Denver
Califarniy
Hetty
Greelay High
CSCE
Uvea
Fresno
Lyon County
Halden
Kookut
Medien
Ethel M. Kuppinger
Weld County Hospital
Weld County Medieal Society
Eaton Rotary Alu
American
Colopnda
Churches urged to pray for peace over New Year weekend
The Greeley County of Churches and World Council of Churches urge as many churches as possible to stay open from Friday through the weekend to host prayer for peace. About 140 church bodies in 45 countries including the United States support the initiative, inviting all to enter with open doors and share a special prayer for justice and stability among nations.
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Greeley County
Cata
Bonett Cata
Greeley Council of
Churcher Tang
Kitts Named Head of Highway Committee
Tawa and Pyapriotor of Wiha Motor Company name Kitts chairman of the Grandory Highway Commission. The appointment, reported Wednesday, marks a notable shift in local infrastructure leadership amid political turnover.
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Tawa, Kitts
Wiha Motor Company
Fing Bean
Tin Greday
Nunn Carr Pierce Hear Wilson on Cloud Seeding
Town hall gathering in Nuon Tuesday drew about one hundred residents from Nunn Carr and Pitree communities to hear Jim Wilson discuss cloud seeding. Attendees unanimously backed a cloud shelling program and subscribed $2,400 to finance operations in the highway 85 territory. A five person planning group was chosen to coordinate with northern Colorado districts.
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Nunn
Carr and
Pitree
Nuon Tueddey
Jim Wilson
Colorado A and M College
Hein
Grays Thruout
Colorado
Murray W. Giffin
Ehairoian
L. J. Hart
Walter ‘Thomas
Oscar Barnes
Jerry ‘Turner
Army Plans March Draft Of 40 000 Men
Washington reports the army issued a draft call for 40,000 men in March, boosting total draftees to 450,000 since Korea began. The defense department said air force and marines will not call in March, focusing on the army to reach 24 divisions. Colorado officials await figures as Reed notes about 6% of state men may be called.
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Washington
Army
Defense Department
Au Nounvenent
Air Force
Marines
Ue Army
Amy
Comebat
Denver
Howard Reed
Colorado
Selective Service Ditvetor
Hoarding ban extended to 55 defense materials
Washington declares a national production authority order banning hoarding of 55 essential defense and civilian materials. It outlaws acquiring for resale above prewar prices, including cement, timber, metal, paper, and chemicals, with penalties up to 10000 dollars and imprisonment. The rule closes loopholes for personal use and deters speculative buying, warning of a broader list to come.
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Washington
Deere
NPA
Materiola
Injured Air Corporals Taken to Fitzsimons
Two air force corporals injured when their light plane crashed near Balda, Colorado, were transported to Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver. Corporals Quentin Raidahaw and Robert Phelps, both 29, suffered head injuries and sprains, while Dove Crook, 20, and Cole, 19, were walked eight miles to reach help.
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Air Force
Denver
Ballda
Iay
Quentin
Raidahaw
Dove Crook
Cole
Robert T. Phelps
Dolores
Colm
Lowry Air Tase
Fitzalmons
Tedalaw
Phelpa
Wlownilragt
Neven
Urlyan
Sparite Tall Bhowalter
Nerve Gas Threat Outlined in New Civil Defense Book
Washington reports a civilian defense administration summary warns nerve gas or germ attacks could halt American atomic production or paralyze key centers like the Pentagon. The book describes biological warfare, germ distribution, concealed laboratories, and rapid nerve gas effects requiring quick treatment.
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Elton G. Fay
Washington
Pentagon
Civilian Defense Administration
Ileve
Civil Defense Administration
Granty
CDA
United States
ODA
New York Teachers Quit Coaching as Additional Work
New York City schools face a sports shutdown as 4 instructors, demanding higher pay for after-school duties, withdraw coaching and other activities. They cite promises of $60 per game by former Mayor O'Dwyer, but received only a fraction, halting programs across football, basketball, track, and cross-country.
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New York
New Year's Holiday Traffic Deaths Forecast
A three day New Year holiday period is forecast with about 30 traffic deaths expected between 8 p m Friday and Midnight Monday. The figure follows a prior Christmas period noted for fatalities during holiday travel.
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HHS
Wilkinson Named Deputy Secretary of State in Denver
Lacy Wilkinson of Greeley was named deputy secretary of state by Secretary George Baker. Wilkinson, a Democrat and former mayor, will take the post January 9 at a salary of $4,600 annually, succeeding Tauios Mosler who is stepping down.
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Lury Li. Wilkinson
Greeley
Reet
Wilkinson
Leon Lavington
Vern
George Baler
Wilmaan
Ube
Willinson
Tauios Mosler
Mosler
Homerich
Penrgon
Jayobascan
Gordon Alistt
Reputifean
Furdinang
Lee Knoua
Ree
Johnson
Knaus
Civil Advice Groups Will Guide Drafting Doctors and Dentists
Washington reports civilian advisory committees will guide the draft of doctors and dentists after April 4. Assistant Secretary Anna Honenberg said the process, ordered by the Defense Department, will not affect the induction call for 3,740 doctors and dentists in February and March. Presidents Truman and officials noted doctors and dentists already in service are exempt from registration. amendments clarify proclamations and citizenship declarations.
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Jefenna Department
Anna Honenberg
Altho
Defense Department
Duc
Clyilton
Truman Imad Jt
Armed Services
Truman
Yeaterday
Governor Rebuffs Critics in Appointment Talks
Denver dispatch reports Governor Mothuson, angered by newspaper criticism, vows to appoint whom he pleases to the Skyu Miele commission. Names mentioned for possible posts include Ren T. Paxson and Jean Thatcher, with Porter and McHivaine among potential candidates. Obituary notes Postmaster Dive Rocky Ford, Calo, and former Postmaster FP Minimerman dies in Ta Junta hospital.
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Mothuson
Ren T. Paxson
Wes
Severn Parsons
Skyu Miele
Jean Thatcher
Paolo Oxptrea
Robert 8. McHivaine
William Pi Mcrone
Stephen Hart
Alorcon
Inlaalan
James Farquiaraon
Port Collina
Max Brooks
Tenver
Rocky Ford
Calo
Doe
Minimerman
Vronan
Mont Koulle
Ta Junta
Weather Tease For 24 Hours Ends In Turmoil
The report indicates unsettled weather across the region with varying winds and temperatures. Strong northern systems affect the mountains and high deserts near New Mexico with light to moderate precipitation possible on Thursday.
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Littte Chaige
Tenneraturn
New Mexico
Allied push stalls Red drive on Korean front
United States Army reports multiple clashes with Chinese and North Korean forces near the 38th parallel. In Korangpo area a UN patrol killed eight enemy and engaged a Red battalion on high ground, while Chinese forces mass near Baoul and Korangbo. One-hour firefight at Kerangpo led to a Chinese platoon withdrawal as UN troops held the line.
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Maar Korangbo
38Th Parallel
Baoul
Wighthree Sail Uila
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Korea
Korangpo
Om High Ground
Kerangpo
Koraigne
Kerangne
Kteboie
Little Action on Korean Front Braces for Massed Red Army
U.N. forces hold at Korea's midsection as General MacArthur predicts up to 180000 additional Chinese divisions within two weeks. He cites mobilization slowing the war effort and warns of renewed offensives while coalition troops brace for intensified manpower from Beijing.
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Korea
MacArthur
U.N
Ching
Denver Bombers Target City Threat Report
A fragmented Denver article notes the city as a major enemy bombing target. It describes defenses and high alert by military leadership including Lt. Gen Civiln Tye and May Mentagio amid warnings of possible air raids.
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Satuday
Yaya
Taltol
Martin
Tsa
Jim
Ann
Tha Tls
Anon
Welsh Jr Appointed To Civil Service Board
Denver December dispatch reports William Welsh Jr. and others named to Colorado civil service commissions and related posts. Gov Johnson announced reappointment of Karl W. Bohn to the state athletic commission and Walter G. Beott Jr. to the state mineral fund board, with terms ending 1958, plus further potential appointments hinted for racing and public utilities boards as post election moves unfold.
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Wiltian TR
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Gur
Job Bon
Colorado Cir
Tennesston
Wola
Angad Janes
Ad Gay
Johnson
Wiliam ‘Tylor
Seveler
Siththeg
Hal He Ja
Karl W
Ddin) Bohn
Nga’ State Athletic Commission
J. Bolm
Alidelte Conmilation
Walter G. Beott, Jr
Central City
State Petal Mining Fund
Alfred Jr. Beebee
Goverber
State Racing Commission
John FH. Thatcher
Pheblo
Thatcher
Gonvernor
Pan Thoyklon
Land Bend
Politiienti
Thornton Wit
Johngen
Hie
Anpald Board of Agricultire
Senate
Remington Ex-Wife Testifies on Ex-Professor
The former government associate William W. Remington’s ex-wife testified that he once sought Adybphonk’s career, saying a Harvard professor now on the Supreme Court. The witness did not name the justice, and the probe did not pursue further leads.
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New York
William W. Remington
Adybphonk
Harv
Ann Remington
Asmacium Nistice
Felix Francfurter
Tarvard
Algow Tua
State Department
Vontaker Chambers
Ninitah Ronvlov
Ronington
Romington
Luk
Communist Party
Favilee Tolay Tomington
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