Farm Woman Wounds Husband in Radio Dispute
John Armstrong, 42, is critically wounded after a quarrel over a radio with his wife near Greeley. The woman was jailed after admitting the shooting. Doctors expect possible recovery though the bullet remains near the spine. The case is investigated by Sheriff Anderson and Deputy Dikwich, with Armstrong's wife initially giving a false account before yielding details.
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Husband
Juim Armetrong
Qurlu
Taraliy Radio
Tony Smiles
East
Greeley
Wlernosu
Thivsmans
G Og
Sherii
Gea
Anderson
Dikwich
Wox
Armstrong
Taille
Sheri
Artslone
Arisirons
Fern Armstrong
Thompson Granted Probation For Baseball Pitcher
Herbert Thompson, 99, a former University of Colorado pitcher, receives probation in a case involving a series of alleged offenses. Court records indicate the hearing occurred in Iola and the outcome extends to a conditional delay under supervision.
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Thompson
Herbert Mr. Thompson
Tgiver
University of Colunda
Irish Envoy Protests German Violations From Berlin
Ireland lodged a formal protest through its envoy in Berlin over alleged Luftwaffe raids on Irish territory. Dublin cited past German actions in neutral territory and demanded reparations and assurances from the German government.
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Ervss
Berti
William Warnock
Hrelid
Daftaires
Yiedtel Cie
Ger Aati
Irish department of ex+ gernal affairs
Freland
Geran
Fife
Ausiieton
Berlin
Final census figures give Greeley population 15995
The Associated Press reports Colorado population reached 3 124 2990 in 1940, up 8 4 percent from 1930, with urban areas rising 13 6 percent from 1936 to 1940. Weld and Larimer counties showed growth while mining regions fluctuated.
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Associated Press
Wasmnston
Burreau
Wolorato
Tranter Fay Fund
William Lane Austin
Conaue Boreau Aleectoy
Colorado
Stade
Vasterl
F D R Seeks US Focus on Foreign Peril in State of the Union
President Roosevelt urged Congress to devote most effort to meeting a foreign peril with a strengthened defense and broader aid to democracies abroad. He called for greatly increased military spending funded by taxes and for Congress to authorize production of weapons and supplies for nations at war with aggressors. He outlined four essential freedoms and reinforced a nonpartisan commitment to national defense and international democracy, warning against appeasement and urging unity. He did not specify nations to aid, but mentioned China and Greece in context of supporting allies. The speech followed by a local hospital note on Morrison’s condition.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Union
House
Compres
Kansevell
Tritsky
China
Greece
Roonevelt
Norway
Balgium
Netherlands
Eatice
Roosevelt's Message Text On Threats To Nation
President Roosevelt delivers a lengthy annual address to Congress emphasizing security and unity. He asserts American safety has never been menaced from within or without and defends the integrity of the government under the Constitution. Continued on page 6.
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Washington
Monsevelt
Congrand
United
States
British Enter Bardia Take 25000 Men
British forces assault and report capturing Bardia with 25 000 troops involved. Official communique notes senior Italian commanders detained and stronghold secured as operations continue in the theater amid strategic movements.
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Bardia
Biggest Pure Seed Show Opens at Weld County Court House
Weld counties largest pure seed show opened at the county courthouse on Sunday. County Agent GV Toye announced it as the biggest train point of many seeds and grains from certified growers. Exhibits include 4 samples of potatoes 13 of wheat 31 of vern 18 of head grain sorghum 17 of barley 19 beans and eight alfalfa seed. Edmundson head of the government potato experiment near Greeley presented over 40 new varieties. No. 1005 seedling white cross between Rural and Katahdin shown as outstanding with good yield and adaptability praised by commercial growers. No. 1003 Katahdin seedling slated to replace the Irfaly cobbler. No. 110 Katahdin seedling under consideration for introduction. A number of other seedling varieties displayed for breeding and testing with judges evaluating patalo syrades and seedling characteristics.
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Weld Couily
Liza Wiedttesuy
Toye
Mauther
Weld County
Agaly
WG. Edmundson
Greeley
Edmuundson
Walsh
Haa
Growere
Art Anderson
B.D. Mal
Nfady
Bailey
Charles
Tom
George Master -Edmundson
Washington, D. C
Shaw
J. E. Bor Weon
Frakx Mateo
Ginta
Greeley Ice Plant Picketed as Workers Strike
Greeley Ice and Storage plant faced a picket line as 22 employees, seven on duty, walked out amid grievances on bargaining with the company over wages and work rules. Manager Willan Kelly said 12 men were regular winter staff and 7 or 8 now working, with operations continuing at reduced force and coal supplies secured. Local and Denver union representatives cited violations of the National Labor Relations Act and demanded bargaining, while some workers planned further action if demands are not met.
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Tne
Greeley Ice and Storage Company
Meriiods
Greeley
Tiemen
Irvin Neville
John Derry
Martin Reed
Ivan Epler
Jne Busch
Teun. E. Christal
Greeley Ice & Storage Plant
Kelly
Ainion
Greeley Tee and Storage Company
Cent
Gtorage
Mollilay
Yinion Pickeld
Sixth
Sy Grevley
Willan Kelly
Kelly Waidy
Leo
Jaca No
International Operstingtian _Bluversmud
Teatnaler's
Denver
Wnion. IL. H. Verbotshetimer
Busince
Engineers Union
Apd
Chrisial
Woomater
Na Onal Labor Relationn Et mm
T Hese Nitlke
Strixe Laitrs
Granley
Storaga Company
Colorado
Hevhulabuitier
Tipresestatiya
Anlan
Delvertig Denvey Inc
Greeley Tee
Wuewarlog Hervolsheimner
Minis
Local Weather Summary for Several Cities
Weather forecast for Morttay and nearby towns: cloudy, temperatures rising slowly through Tuesday. Nebrasky and Amarilla report mid 20s to mid 30s with variable winds and hazy conditions. City readings include Kansas City 24, Los Angeles 85, Miami 44, Chicago 47, San Francisco 69, Oklahoma City 62, and Seattle 50 degrees with mixed cloud cover.
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Morttay
Amarilla
IL Paso
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Orlantis
Oklahoma City
Eleven Navy Fliers Killed in Mountain Crash
A two motor transport plane with eleven Navy fliers aboard crashed into a granite outcrop on Mother Grundy Peak southeast of here last night after taking off from Spring, Texas. Four crew members parachuted to safety earlier near LaMech. Ground crews reached the wreckage today as the incident was detailed by officials.
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Texas
Mother Grundy Peak
Sprtng
Tex
LaMech
InvesArnta
Myron Nerbeck Fined for Unclear Charge
Nerbeck of 1227 Nint Strant was fined after a local judge found him guilty of a questionable offense. The case, heard Monday, raised questions about the procedural details and the exact statute cited in the ruling.
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Myron Nerbeck
Myron
Nerbeck
Bids Open for 7000 Foot Diversion Tunnel Expansion
The Reclamation Bureau calls for bids on a 7000 foot eastern diversion tunnel section to feed the Colorado High Gravity Irrigation and Power project. Two bids target 6600 feet from east and west portals, with completion anticipated by February 2.
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Bureau
Denver
Wremile
Colorado-High Rhampoon
Continental Divide
Lelevud
Frank
Tear Estes Park
Mogottin Construction Company
Puebla
Western Porter
Grand Lake
Tanis
Oijar
York
Anne Evans Dies Monday at Colorado Festival Event
Anne Evans, prominent figure in Colorado, died early Monday after a heart attack while attending a dinner with her sister-in-law. She led the Gleydeamin festival and organized the Gensteal CHLY Drahin Festival activities prior to her death. Local officials and cultural leaders mourn her loss.
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Denver
Jon
Misa
Landonborn
Hinughier
Colorado
Grover Residents Buy Parsonage to End Dispute
Grover residents reach a settlement over moving the Methodist parsonage. The church offered to sell the building for 100 dollars and 45 more, with Grover accepting after a meeting in Bishop Witherspoon’s Denver office. Local negotiations followed earlier town blocks and a prior offer of 560 dollars that Grover Mayor Cawley declined.
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EB. Mann
Greeley Attensty
Sai Momtay
Grover
Mir Veluy
Mann
Withur Hainwiker
Denver
Methodist Church
Grover Pedtra
Bhsg
Gertrude Horn
Grover Evangelist
Guy Smit
Fiever
Atoriey Mann
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John R. Decker
Colorado Department of the American Legion
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American Legion
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Tribune
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U.S
Morrison's
Ganditian
Mrcabyterian Hospital
Donevoy
Caro
Barilin
Lylin
Soledt
Elactric
Boney
Lorilny
Nah Command
Cag
Jergouzol
Thal Tit Textonvalres
Court House
Navy
Hy & Winnie, Jr
Colorado State College
Don McLean
Farq Institute
Park Church
Anne Evans
Enda Row
Menver
Sumer
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