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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
1
The budget proposal calls for 3 million to start the Granby Reservoir and 62.8 million for irrigation works, prioritizing projects with power potential. It outlines federal and reclamation funding, lists specific reservoirs and power facilities, and quotes Northern Colorado officials hopeful for congressional support to begin Granby and related works.
Weld county, Colorado, listed among the 50 leading farm counties in the nation by crop reporting expert F. J. Reed of Denver. The county’s size, high irrigation, soil quality, and farmer leadership drive its top status, contributing 19 percent of Colorado’s crop value and 40 percent of lambs. The federal crop reporting service aids farmers with data for credit, planting, and marketing decisions. President Roosevelt seeks a forest service budget of 10,936,000 for the next fiscal year, down 514,000 from the current year.
The 1841 beet grower contracts with the Great Western Sugar Company were discussed in Greeley at a four state contract conference with grower representatives from Montana Wyoming Nebraska and Colorado. A definite proposal to the processor was not decided upon due to deferred pricing and unsettled acreage, with attendees including W D Gress Jon E Clark J H Staeliger William Kober Myles Gard and Charles Prank-Un among others.
Belgrade reports say Bulgaria rejected a German request for troop passage and will rely on Soviet support to resist. Premier Bogdan Filipit, back from Vienna, is said to be negotiating with Nazi proposals while seeking Moscow’s backing amid German penetration in the Balkans. Possible shifts in Italian and Selia government alignments noted.
Berlin dispatch notes German newspapers unanimously challenge Roosevelt's message to Congress as historically inaccurate and unlikely to affect the war. Stern and other outlets accuse Roosevelt of seeking Western hemisphere supremacy and aiding Britain only to legitimize postwar gains. commentary questions timing and motives in the aid proposal.
The British government accepts a Roosevelt request to permit ships chartered by the American Red Cross to bring condensed milk for unoccupied France and wheat for Spain under direct supervision in Washington. Details to be settled, with potential aid to Finland and possible aid to occupied areas under Allied terms.
George J. Bradfield a former district judge and noted Colorado Republican leader is slated to become Weld County Attorney next Tuesday succeeding incumbent Clay R. Anite. The party patronage committee approved the selection at a Greeneley meeting, and Bradfield previously served as Weld County Wape and Torter district judge and chaired the party division.
British dispatches report Tobruk threatened by a sweeping advance from the Libyan desert. General statements say Tobruk is cut off except for a small Italian patrol and that a rapid pursuit may lead to a second Bardia. In the capture of Bardia, 40,000 Italian prisoners were taken and Italian losses are cited, with 94,000 troops deemed ineffectual.
Mrs Elizabeth Beetham aged 90 widow of Alonzo Deetham longtime Greeley area resident died Tuesday evening. Born in England she came to the US with Ister, settled in Pennsylvania, then moved to Greeley in 1877 and married. Funeral Friday at 2 from Macy’s drawing room with burial at Lint Grave cemetery. Survived by four children, 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren.
Colorado considers funding reforms on state universities and mental health facilities amid a broad appropriations fight. Measures seek to reorganize civil service, revive mining regions, and finance education while raising governor salary and job costs.
The long time Colorado resident Publo Gentenarian Dien Pino died yesterday at the home of her son John A Masquee. She came to Colorado with her parents about a century ago.
Strike leadership postponed a conference with Jol W Henderson secretary of the company as directors of the Greeley Ice and Storage planned a regular monthly meeting. Police court appearance looms for two strike-related arrestees amid talk of delivery interference at Cam field hotel.
Three strikers from Groviey Ice & Storage were arrested late Tuesday on disturbance charges. Neville, 25, Inn Righbrice, 23, and Jal Hercy faced allegations of obstructing a delivery near the Hotel jam Torallte. They were taken to the police court for 3 p.m. Heaving planned. Rumors swirled of a quick strike settlement as company directors met and an in-office conference was slated for Wednesday.
Adam LaPure aged 36 and alps in Pore aged 21 of Firestone are seized to appear in county court here on January 14 to answer a charge of selling wine without license at their Firestone case. Information charges the sale of a quart of wine by Larry Rodrigues.
President Roosevelt asks Congress for 28.4 billion in defense funding for next year and proposes higher taxes as revenues near record highs. The plan includes 10.8 billion for defense production, with total outlays potentially reaching 45 million in deficits by June, plus adjustments for aid to Britain, Greece, and China.
President Roosevelt presented to Congress a two year defense budget of 28 billion dollars, projecting higher expenditures than World War I. The 1917-18 U S direct cost reached about 22 billion, with official estimates noting nearly 10 billion sent to Allied nations.
Associated Press reports a note to the mathematically minded explaining the total defense budget. It breaks to about 554 dollars spent each second of the year. Roughly 262 dollars per second would be raised in taxes and 292 by borrowing to finance the outlay. The annual period starts July 1, 1941.
Washington reports after talks with Hull and Stimson Rayburn said expanded aid to Britain could require an extra 10 billion dollars in armament funds. Wheeler noted broader study, with swift action possible in both houses. The foreign relations committee will hear confidential reports on wartime needs, while Hoover's budget requests 17.19 billion in outlays for the coming year, including 10.8 billion for defense and aid to allied nations.
The United States navy will reorganize its main fleets into Atlantic Pacific and Asiatic commands. Secretary Knox announced the plan along with President Roosevelt's authorization of a 42000 increase in armed forces. The reorganization takes effect February 4 with a commander tender led by Admiral Husband J. Kimmel as commander in chief.
$200 000 offer explored for the 1949 Climax tax certificate against the Glhinns Molybdenum Co as Lake County commissioners seek a larger bid to cover 1959 taxes and delinquent charges. Dallas attorney Samuel Chulkow says his client would pay vast sums to secure the certificate if terms protect the investor. Recreation class notes at Grand Union Junior High discuss Thursday session details under instructor Les Maria Takes.
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