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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
1
Deputy sheriff Guy McGinness resigns amid a Weld County Bucher case inquiry. The article recounts his stated reasons, the killing scene six miles south of Kidwell, and a detailed witness recap as investigators reexamine events and the shooting sequence involving Kavl Bucher and others.
Deputy Sheriff Earl J. Bucher wears a battered hat with blood and shot pellets from a shotgun charge tied to the December 31 Kling cabin scene near Behyell. He was killed by a farm laborer who had murdered his wife and a posse member. An inquest was not held and Sheriff approval notes the disputed sequence of events. Deputy Quy McGinnies resigned, insisting Bucher was fatally shot first.
The Colorate industrial commission proposed revisions to the state workman's compensation act. Key ideas include extending artificial limb benefits, preventing double charges to employees for coverage, extending compensation to interstate transport workers, and creating an annual safety fund funded by wage premiums. Proposals aim to broaden coverage and simplify claims while coordinating interstate reciprocity. The commission plans hearings and seeks legislature action.
British forces push 120 miles into Italian Libya as RAF bombs target Naples through Tripoli. Gen Sir Archibald Wavell directs a second-month push toward Gazala, reaching 49 miles west of Tobruk. Axis raids hit in Sicily and Italy while Albania and Greece report ongoing bombardment and prisoner counts rise.
Maritime commission lists Robert K. Baker of Windsor as having passed the national exam for deck and engineer cadets in the U S merchant marine. The report discusses reorganizing defense structure and Washington actions, with notes on plans and regional implications for the Caribbean and Atlantic sectors.
In Greeley three dozen striking workers and supporters gathered near 21 Gallons Street on Wednesday. They protested and expected legal action as manager Kelly faced a court trial over alleged withholding of payments. Officials from the furniture company and Denver representatives were possible observers as arguments lingered.
In a resignation notice, White charges war mongering and “ghostdanga for war” amid references to allied aid and non intervention. The letter, cited in Congress Record by Sen Clark DeMu, frames his departure as opposition to warmongering leadership and ghost dance for war.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe potential deployment to Brazil and tensions with unclear dates. Mentions an injured hotel clerk, a clash involving a Glenmere area figure, and a series of damaged phrases about transport, combatants, and a “Possible steal” context amid partial names and locations.
A garbled weather forecast lists scattered notes on temperatures and conditions across multiple cities. It mentions fair to partly cloudy tones tonight and Friday, with variable winds and mild to cool temperatures in Amarillo, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Washington.
Local screenings feature a film titled Meat and Roirianes with discussion on diet and nutrition. The event begins Friday at 8:30 PM at Grevley Hall with invitations extended to residents, followed by related programs at the Paritie ns Matin Wot and other venues through midweek.
Police court fined three striking workers linked to a plant disruption. Testimony described threats and property damage while defendants argued for leniency as authorities pursued compliance actions and possible further hearings.
Greeley electors will decide Friday whether to issue 5100,000 in bonds to build and equip a new school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in the southern district. The facility would hold 350 to 400 pupils, with about 175 at opening, located between Ninth avenue and Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets. Voting runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three precincts: Central School, Horace Main, and Armstrong's Garage 1533 Eleventh avenue. The ballot asks only For the bonds or Against the bonds.
Governor advocates short ballot and abandonment of spoils practices as state defense and civil service reform topics surface. He argues efficiency in appointments and broader protection for public workers while opposing immediate drastic changes, with continued discussion in the legislature and on page 2.
A joint house resolution proposes a permanent Governor's Mansion in Colorado to be built and maintained by the state. Representatives Kyat and Chops introduced the measure, creating a five member lower house committee and ten senators to study the project. no appointees have been named yet.
Two absentee voting bills in the Denver chamber spark debate between Republican Gail Layer and Democrat James Griffith over the attorney general post. One measure would abolish certain tests while the other tightens rules for voters unable to reach polls. Senate leader Wayne Aspinall introduces a Sunday and holiday ban on alcohol sales and other curbs, while addressing aims to curb business waivers for five years.
Denver January report on a state house bill proposing a 300000 appropriation for the University of Colorado at Denver. Sponsored by Representatives Robert V Smith Dean Colantan and Tow Kimball, the measure doubles prior funding and aims to support a two-year period. Also noted is a separate proposal to raise the legal driving age in Colorado from 16 to 18, linked to a fatal incident involving a 16 year old.
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