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Greeley Daily Tribune

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Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1950

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Delon Pacific reopens rail truck link Weld County service

Delon Pacific announces coordinated rail and truck service starting January between Greeley Julesburg and Denver Weld County. Trucks will handle dead end business at many stations with trains continuing to Sterling Julesburg while shipments include mail express milk and baggage for passengers.

Delon Pacific Railroad Weld County Greeley Julesburg Denvar Cheyenne Railroad and Express Kerney Hardis Masters Orchard di Goodrich Weldona Fort Morgan Boyder Merlin Atwoof Iliff Proctor Crook Sedgwick Ovid Sterling Julesborg LaSalle Pansedgera Etdp Weldans Gnodczich Karsey Hardin Fore Morgan Blessing Werthound Fort Morgan Weldons Gooditch Kersey Denver Mannet Henderson Lupton Frederick Jonn Platteville Gilcrest la Sale Brane Lucerne Baton Ault Perce Nunn Plokuy

Weather Local Summary for 84 Hours Ending Saturday

Forecast for Colorado and New Mexico shows variable conditions with warm lows around the mid 80s, increasing cloudiness from Saturday afternoon into Sunday, scattered snow flurries in northern mountains, and a chilly, windy trend along northern borders by Sunday night.

Denver Colorado

Cows Average $317 at Dairy Herd Sale

Dairy herd sale reports average price $317 per cow amid cold weather. Buyers from New Mexico, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado attended. top cows commanded higher sums with occasional buyers paying up to $610. Several named buyers and farms noted, including Walling ton and Walling ton area parties.

de Witkingon Leo Nouth Korsey Thoraday Tie Wolkinsenr John Grotasant Une Harey Litto Wallington Wallington, Therow Had A Two-Day Plot Batt Ealf Coloendo i Tom

Drunken Gunman Terrorizes Golden Bulls Capture

A drunken gunman terrorized Golden, robbed a store, and hijacked a power company truck in a high speed pursuit. Police chased from Golden toward Boulder with roadblocks and gunfire, ending when officers surrounded and subdued the suspect, identified as Lavis, 26, after a brief struggle.

Bus Driver Found Careless in Denver Fatal Bus Incident

Denver jurors ruled the bus driver operated the vehicle in a careless manner when a fatal incident occurred on a street crossing. The victim, 24 year old Jennie L. Dyas, was struck while crossing with James Arnco, 28, who was injured. Later, Dr. Isaiah Bowman, president emeritus of Johns Hopkins University, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital aged 71.

Denver Isaiah Bowman Baltimora Jam Janiah Bowman Ereritus Johns Hawkins University Johns Hoepitna Hospital Bowman Johns Hopking Unit Feraity Johns Hopkin Hospital

Rail Express Agency Rate Raise Proposed in Washington

Washington officials met with examiners Samuel NR and Charlon W. Berry who reported that the Rail Express Agency’s revenues are insufficient to cover higher operating costs and taxes. They urged a rate increase to ensure reasonable payments to railroads for facilities and services.

Rail Express Agency Washington Jan Contiierea Commington Fishway Express Agency Examiners Sanmuel NR Dianardnon Charlon W. Berry Express

Horror blaze at Mercy hospital killed thirty seven women

Fire swept Mercy hospital in scenic Iowa city killing thirty seven women and injuring many others. Coroner reported forty nine bodies recovered with sixty five known to have died, while several patients escaped or were rescued amid barred windows and flames. Nurses and clergy aided victims as a temporary morgue was set up and identifications pursued.

St. Elizabeth's Ward Mercy Hospital Sthyeer Iowa City Sou Mercy Clef Legler Shick Pital Sunertor Mallospital Eli Stegon Pif Amako Flarnn

Pueblo Council Takes Office Despite Suit

Pueblo Colorado January 7. The newly elected city council assumed office after a district judge halted a petition for injunction. The only official act was appointing Miss Mary Weever city clerk and finance director to serve until a permanent appointee. The council will meet Monday to name a president and fill appointive offices. Rumors place former Colorado Springs official Karl Maeloy as a potential city manager. A companion quo warranto action was filed and will be heard by Judge Harry Leddy.

Pueblo Golo Iéman Lty Harry Leddy wsxuTa- Ang Coun‘cil Mary , Weever Cfy Finente Maeloy Denver City Cainrato Springs R. L. Broecker B. W. Metord Inineton Leddyidan Whit Oey

British Press Oks China Recognition Split View

London January reports show the British press generally approving China recognition while some papers caution that U.S. action could follow. In Cherbourg dockers vote to unload munitions shipments amid ongoing tensions with communist influence and anticipated February movement.

London Britain China United States Cherbourg Fewies Jan Europe

Polio Campaign Plans Reviewed in Weld County Drive

Weld county committee chairs a local plan for the 1950 National Foundation to Combat Paralysis polio campaign. The drive seeks to raise funds amid a nationwide outbreak challenging the foundation’s reserves, with committee members vowing renewed effort for the January to March period.

National Foundation Tnsantila Weld Waco Hyang Wold Instert Woinfold Weld County March of Dimea Polla

Deer and Antelope Sightings Reported Near Nunn

Report mentions multiple deer and antelope sightings along a road north of Nunn near Wehwry and nearby areas. Details note a driver for BN and Hert Producs on a snowy run from Greeley to Choyenns with several animals observed over Friday and Saturday mornings.

Rorman Kross BN and Hert Greeley Choyenns Nunn Wehwry Kraugo Sild

Little Hope of Settlement in Phone Dispute

Bt Louis Jan 7 The contract dispute between Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and the CIO Communications Workers remains at the initial point since negotiations opened Oct 15. No breakthrough after the company rejected a wage increase demand and the union balked at extending the 1949 contract. Federal conciliator A K Johnson plans talks early next week to try to reconcile both sides. Union vice president Frank Lonergan denounced the counterproposal as a bid to wreck negotiations and provoke a nationwide telephone strike, with Southwestern Bell acting on orders from the Bell system."

Louis Southwattarn Hell Telephone Co CIO Communications Theta Ultla Ynion A. Ki. Johnson Coufer Lowager Frank P. Lonergan Communications Workers’ Division 20 Southwestern Hall New York

Escape Attempt at Boulder Jail Nearly Succeeds

Boulder Colorado January 7 Sheriff Arthur J Everson disclosed a near successful escape plot at the Boulder county jail. Edward T Milcer 11 was released Wednesday after a term for a traffic violation and with six blade saw blades tried to cut bars with the help of Harvey L Goodwin 21 sentenced for robbery. Goodwin drew blades to Milcer’s cell by a string and Milcer tied them to the string. The plan failed when Milcer was arrested the next day and Goodwin did not reveal further. Bernard Merkel 18 awaiting trial on a charter charge admitted aiding the escape plan. Deputy Sheriff W C Tertman brought Mike J Hoffman 55 from Brighton on a separate charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.

Boulder Colo Arthur J. Everson Tnday Boulder County Eyerzangal Edward T. Mlucer Milcer Harvey L. Goodwin Rohbery Mincer Goodwin Everson Hyerson Sald Bernard Merkel CG. Tertmaan Mike J. Hoffman Brighton Tertman Hoffman South Weld Fort Luncan

Alamosa Firemen Swiftly Battle Zero Temperature Kitchen Blaze

In Alamosa Colorado volunteer firefighters led by Chief Mut Merrick braved subzero temperatures to reach a house fire. They traced it to a kitchen stove in a storage room, moved the stove outside for safety, and reconnected the chimney pipe after extinguishing the blaze.

Alamosa Colo, Tait Freien Mut Merrick

Wiggins Farmer High Beet Producer of 1849

Eris Colorado January record notes Wiggins farmer Urwats as the county’s top beet producer for 1849. He reportedly yielded 26.23 tons of sugar beets per acre with earnings around 0.17 per acre. J L Withiging of Brush-Morgan area of the Croat Western Sugar Company comments on the harvest and per acre values for neighboring farms.

Eris Colo Neoregi County Adan Urwats J. L. Withiging Brush-Morgan Croat Western Sugar Company Ynote

Planning Commission Subcommittee To Study Long Range Building Program

A subcommittee of the state planning commission will travel to Gradley next Thursday to study the long range building program at Colorado State College of Education. They will confer with President William Rope on construction needs. Heading the committee is HM. Larsen of Denver. The full planning commission meets here Friday.

Denner Dan UPI State Planning Commission Gradley Colorado State College of Education William Rope HM. L. Larsen Denver Planning Commission

Frances Mills Named Hospital Pathologist in Weld County

Frances McConnell Mills, eminent Colorado pathologist and diplomat of the American Board of Pathology, has begun work as hospital pathologist at Weld County Public Hospital Henry HI. She succeeds Dr W. Holley who resigned after two and a half years. Mills has long served as toxicologist for Denver and as consultant for three states, with a private Denver laboratory and leadership roles at St. Luke's and Denver General. She holds degrees from the University of Denver and University of Colorado, with extensive training in Chicago and Michigan. She and her Denver businessman husband have two children.

Frances McGonnell Mills M. TD Colorado Weld County Public Hospital Henry HI Mills W. Holley Denver Sis Mad Milly St. Luke's Koepstat Denver General Hospital Colorado State Board of Health Milla University of Denver University of Colorado Abont Stronk County Aosplts Chicago Iaversory University of Michigan Juzband Leo

Legion's Last Squad Banquet Set for Jan. 12

The Amertcant Tiegh Law Squad holds its last squad banquet at the Legion post. Denver entertainers are programmed with Robert E. Lee of Henver as speaker discussing the war and victory. Four deaths among members are noted. an annual memorial service is planned.

Legion Law Squad the Legion American Legion Longmont Denver Robert E. Lee Leyden-Childa Wickersham Post No Henver Iva Bowen Miller FP. W. Clark Victor Cauchin Waller A. Adamson Nelsa Reynolds Bent LaTorra

Admiral Bogan Relieved From San Diego Command

Adm Bogan is relieved of command of the First Task fleet at San Diego as part of military unification policy changes. He will report to Rear Adm Wilder N. Baker. Vice Adm Calvin Dorgin to take over permanent command early spring. Bogan asked for retirement and was expected to leave about three weeks later. Vine Ada Thomsa L Sprague will assume command.

San Diego Gerad FL Tergun Bogan Ims Vine Ada Thomsa L. Sprague Pacific Neat Air Force Bogun Calvin T. Dorgin Naval Operaations Bog Wilder N. Baker Naval

Referendum on Saar Sought

German foreign minister Jacob Kalzar urged a referendum on Saar status at a Christian democratic rally. He warned no solution could risk unity and rejected confrontation with Germany. supporters say Saarlanders already voted to rejoin Germany, amid calls to avoid a broken path forward.

Foun Germany West Cocmat Jacob Kalzar Jonett Vie Tig Nome Peante Agata Menar Germaty Krone Palley Hithor Ana

Evangelists Stoned in Italy Amid Roman Catholic Tension

In Rome area towns evangelists from Texas say they were stoned amid hostility from locals. The group, led by a Protestant church, distributed clothing food and medicine valued at about $100,000 during a year of work. U.S. Rep Ed Gossett joined protest at the state department over Italian actions.

Roma Young Evangelista Church of Grint State Department Roman Castelan Fragment Texas Churches of Christ Rome Aml Matin Tenancn Cerpas

Fate of Chiang China Hinges on Two Nations

Lake Sunea Jan 7. Chiang Kai shek's Nationalist China faces U.S. and France influence, with recognition by Russia and others. The Chinese delegation led by T. F. Tahung discusses armaments as the council debates how to balance power and prevent a communist takeover amid shifting international support.

Lake Sunea China United States France Russia U.S Cuba Renador Raypt Privilagen Batsonia U Dawge Mrus

Boone to Command Three-Ship Task Unit

Commodore Boone will lead a three-ship task unit in Atlantic waters. The command aims to coordinate operations with allied forces and deploy a balanced force posture to deter threats and protect shipping routes.

Boone

Winter Chute Jump Planned at Wainwright

A curtain raiser for next month joint Canadian American maneuvers will stage a winter parachute jump Tuesday near Wainwright Alberta. Paratroopers will use sleds snowshoes and winter gear from the air as the training exercise with forces from Prince Patricia’s Canadian Night. A 66 vehicle Royal Canadian air force convoy departs Calgary heading north toward Whitehorse Yukon for the exercise south of the border. US personnel travel through Calgary en route to Edmonton and the port as part of a 22 vehicle convoy from Camp Carson Colorado Springs.

Wainwright Alta Mqaneuvers Iebarna Prince Patricia Whitehorse Yukon Alagiri Royal Canadian Air Calgary United States Edmonton Port U.S Finch Army Camp Carson West Cworany Springs Colo Calvary Motor Ironhla A Aalater Ait

Taft Urges Use of Watt-Hartley Provisions in Coal Talks

Taft Senate GOP policy leader urged invoking the Watt-Hartley injunction provisions against John K. Lewis as miners press for action. Lawmakers planned a Monday meeting to protest the coal supplier and discuss restoring full production amid health and safety concerns. Marshalling support, Taft cited temporary wage relief measures and aimed to pressure Congress to act in the seven year crisis.

Washington Jan T—A Taft R-Ghia Watt-Hartley John K. Lewis Willy GN Nidwest Senate GOP Viiman Benator Linas Tatt Warkera Lewis

Tero Lowest Mark Here During Night

The temperature readings show a sharp fluctuation with the report noting 19 and 24 degrees for Chayenne and Se uunole while other locations register below freezing. The Pulite Sacvice company and the Vio Service compass are mentioned in relation to the observance and closure of the Highway Friday readings.

Pulite Sacvice Company Yerartedl Chayenne Seuunole of & Bat Weday Compass

Six Children Die in Maine Farm Blaze

Mudway Me Jan 7 Six children were reported buried to death today in a fire that destroyed a farm house during a snowstorm. Mrs Grace Jones 45 widowed mother of the children was in critical condition. The fire broke out about 1241 it crept rapidly through to aid structure which had been converted from a schoolhouse to a dwelling. Mrs Jones leaped through a window and was taken to Lincoln Hospital. Martian Strutom an east MIL work ettireman, and tie believed the fire followed an explosion of one container gasoline.

Mudway Grace Jones Lincoln Tie

Three Children Die in Oklahoma House Fire

In Woodward Oklahoma three young children died in a house fire while their mother searched outside for help. Joe aged four Virginia two and Martha one were all children of Meo and Mrs. Toe Gar pard. Neighbors arrived as the blaze trapped the family leaving the mother unable to reach the children.

Woodward Joe Virginia Martha Meo Toe Garpard Aly Garela

State Dept Refuses Knowland's Formosa Document Request

The State Department rejects Knowland's demand for Formosa material. Officials say the request is not justified and would not yield usable records. Knowland plans to escalate the matter to the Senate and press the issue on the floor.

State Dept Knowland Formosa

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