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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1941
Page
1
A vast European disaster drains Spain Portugal and beyond as floods and storms kill and displace hundreds. A massive Santander fire follows a hurricane, with extensive property loss, 125 mph winds, and tanker explosions blamed for much damage.
Police issued tickets to both drivers in a 8:29 am Monday crash at Teritin street and Niate AVR. Mrs J Jr Shicuass of Gilk and Charles We felts of 15 Sixteenth atveat were cited with $75 fines for the Bilsiniosas nac ovine and no fault recorded for the Wekts car. A prior Nava accident on Ninte stent between Eighhi and Nlube xeenues Sunday drew no police report. Courtesy Patrol Saturday issued careless driving tickets to two motorists at Jt. a. am GVO And Bit miles southwest of Gllcres. Respondents were Gotellel Corner and Wihan Birkin of PinveWale.
A town meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 19 at the Central Ward building. Wao H. Garter will deliver a talk on military matters and an illustrated briefing will be presented to interested attendees.
Washington beet growers led by Fred Cimmings of Fort Gotlhin and Harry Clark of Eaton plan a Washington visit to press sugar beet acreage and policy reforms. The delegation, from the Mountain States Sugar Beets Marketing Association, aims to meet lawmakers and extend discussions beyond a week to influence sugar control policy from past sessions.
C H Young & Sons lower general contract bid and Youngs Plumbing & Heating led the bid pack for the new South Greeley grade school. Estimated landscaping and equipment push total cost to 606,887.12, nearly 1,000 dollars above the $100,000 bond. Board to decide after alterations. work to start soon with completion by August 24.
President Toy M Green of Colvale State Cottage of Agriculture will speak Monday night at the Weld County Credit Association meeting. The meeting at the Enculty facility on the CSCEH campus will discuss land grant colleges and national defense. About 175 people expected to attend. directors for the coming year will be chosen. The event is scheduled for 6 30 p m.
Feb. 2 fatalities mount as Lamar Guardsmen Neal 19 and Edgar Carter 20 die from injuries after a car overturn near Thotse City. Five other Lamar youths in the Fort SA unit were killed. one remains hospitalized. Grandson Franklin Cymnussi, 17, is critically ill in Denver.
A narrative report describes a dog chasing a cat becoming trapped in a street culvert on Sunday. Rescue workers freed the dog after immobilizing it in the pipe with assistance from a named responder team. The incident prompted local witnesses to observe the careful recovery operation and the clearing of the area.
In Fort Collins area, hunters led by G. L Cravstart and deputy Warden Baw Wetzel pursued a rogue pack of coyotes. One dog was killed, but the pack escaped after Wetzel was shot in the leg. Wetzel warned of further hunts planned around March 1 as sheep losses rise in the region.
Washington reports say Wendell L. Willkie plans a trip to interior China to study the region not yet occupied by Japan. If he travels, he may be accompanied by John Cowles and Landon Thorne and could meet with Roosevelt officials before any public remarks.
Readable text indicates a mixed forecast for Tuesday and Tuesday night with cloudy periods. Expect warmer southwestern areas tonight, cooler east tonight, and generally mild conditions with varying temperatures across cities such as Kansas City and Los Angeles.
Denver reports the Colorado House narrowly rejected a bill to purchase sets of Natatel granite type for schools and libraries. The debate centered on cost and potential effect on previously passed measures, with opposition concerned about diverting funds from other statutes.
War forces abrupt changes in farming across Europe as governments mandate crops never before grown. Livestock reallocated from breeding to meat and dairy, pastures redirected to dairying, and arable land redirected to maximize food output. Cheaper food preservation methods appear amid widespread trading and rationing disruptions.
A contested report claims Turkey would back Nazi moves against Greece via Bulgaria if Germany enters the Balkans. The piece notes Bulgaria’s potential shift, Greece’s possible Italian alignment, and Britain’s strategic concerns as German plans loom in Eastern Europe.
Fragmented OCR notes report a claim that no Italians remain in certain British African posts amid shifts after Italian forces in East Africa. Mentions Kenya, Ethiopia west frontier, and a lack of reliable updates on North Africa operations including Tripoli.
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes British sea mine approaches toward Singapore and Australia weighing air raid shelter plans. Reports note heavy air activity over London and coastlines, with Allied and German movements, naval actions, and strategic warnings across Britain and the Far East.
Defense orders at stake as Allis-Chalmers employees face a union reshaping plan. Directors in Milwaukee outline fees and management changes while vote details unfold. Distribution of 40 million dollars in defense output prompts shut-in talks, steel plants, and possible strikes as congressional and labor officials weigh actions. The scene includes Chicago factory mentions and national defense project links.
The report shows contributions to the Greek relief fund received last week and this week totaling $56. A list names Wood, Avenoe, Shea Hentse, Felon and others with amounts including $5, $1, and $10 adds up to the total. Previously acknowledged donations bring the grand total to $56.
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