Fire at Eaton Destroys Red Bird Feed Co. Plant
Four deaths raise Colorado road toll to 25 as four separate traffic incidents Friday add to the 1963 tally. Richard Wilcox, 15, of Denver, died from a skull fracture after a head-on collision near the Berthoud Falls Inn on US Highway 4 in Clear Creek County.
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Colorado
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Five Greeley Firemen Aid Eaton Blaze
Five Greeley Fire Department members responded to a mutual aid call at 1 30 a m assisting Eaton firefighters in a rural truck fire. The engine pumped water for about two hours and 300 feet of hose was used. Several passengers in nearby accidents were treated for injuries as unrelated Denver and Chromo authorities reported multiple crashes with fatalities and injuries.
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Greeley
Eaton
Gary Novinger
Lawhead
Paedo
Military Pay Hike Proposed by Pentagon
The Pentagon has sent Congress a military pay bill proposing increases from 73 dollars a month for the newest recruit to 57 dollars monthly for four star generals and admirals. Combat pay of 83 dollars monthly for those serving in hotspots like Vietnam is included, along with discretionary allowances for unaccompanied personnel. Retirement pay would rise by a percent, with pensions pegged to the cost of living. The lowest private would rise to 95 dollars monthly for 24 months, then 140 dollars in the third year unless promoted to flag rank.
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Congress
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School Board Adopts Salary Schedule for Administrators
Greeley School Board at a special meeting adopted an administrative salary schedule for the district. The plan sets minimum and maximum pay, links salaries to master’s degrees, and fixes principals’ salaries at levels for elementary junior and senior high schools. The committee of teachers principals and staff prepared the schedule, approved with modest changes on January 15.
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Governor Abolishes Job Held by Nigro
Republican Governor Gordon Gauss abolishes the $14,220 year post once held by Joseph F. Nigro, head of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, stating the office was excess to needs and that the AG’s office has long provided full time counsel. The action, taken with a letter to the commission, preserves a path for the appointee to resign, while emphasizing budget constraints and organizational reform.
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Gordon G. Gauss
Denver
A. Dave Friday
Joseph F. Nigro
Trinidad
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Eral Stave McNichols
Fegulatory
Love
Nitro
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Foy
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Edo
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Henryc Zarlengo
Howard S
Hand
Sivceodigen
Ralph Cult Horton
Jservice
Sigev
Iyely
Bodies of AF fliers found in northern Maine
Five airmen were discovered in rugged terrain in Maine with bodies recovered from a crash site. The incident involved several crew members, with military officials identifying the servicemen and noting missing details while investigators continued inquiries.
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N. Maine
Greenville
Alaine
Uys
Weather fragment reports unclear data and date
Fragmentary weather notes describe ambiguous conditions with scattered words about dates and times. The readable items mention potential rainfall and temperature hints but lack coherent details or a definite forecast.
Colorado Weather Message Misses Clear Details
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Warmer Weather Forecast Sunday in Colorado
Midwest and Colorado forecast shows a cold spell easing Sunday with temperatures rising to 18 to 29 degrees in eastern Colorado. Light snow scattered east, heavier in mountains with Leadville about 7 inches and Denver 1 inch. State Patrol warns of icy roads, Palmer Lake on 1 below and Fraser at five below, Denver below zero earlier, high 42 at Trinidad.
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Snow Covers Weld County with Snow Accumulations
Weld County received fresh snowfall with temperatures plunging below zero. Greeley reported nearly two inches in the 24 hour period ending Saturday morning. many areas saw several inches with wind causing drifting. Roads remained slick and passable with authorities urging caution as more snow and cold persisted through the weekend.
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Owas
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Dawid Sarehet
Piattevilly
Reward Offered For Missing Denver Plane
A reward of 100 dollars is offered for information about a missing Denver plane that disappeared near the Rockies. Four Denver area residents were aboard the aircraft.
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Mary
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Denver Area
Dockers Return to Work Ends Strike Across Ports
In a 14 day halt, longshoremen resumed duties along Atlantic and Gulf coasts including New York Philadelphia New Orleans Florida ports and Baton Rouge. Returns were delayed by fog rain and wage talks with employers and unions noting a temporary $10 set line while some Norfolk and mobile crews disputed terms. Maintenance crews also prepared cargo bays for full ramp up at major piers on the river docks.
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Fire at Red Bird Grain Plant Levels Buildings in Freezing Blaze
Firemen from five towns battled a large early morning blaze at the Red Bird Seed and Grain Co. plant, part of the Potato Growers Cooperative, in Eaton. The south end warehouse survived while the rest collapsed amid 25 to 45 mph winds and near freezing temperatures. Unofficial losses reached about 550000 with 50 percent of the structure and machinery destroyed. fire crews faced inoperable hydrants and hazardous arcing as they fought through water and cold.
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EATON
Red Bird Beed and Grain Co
Potato Growers Cooperative
Billy Vogel
Colorado
Jerry Scarbrough
Eaton Fire Department
Star Lite
Noremally
Union Pfeifie
Lymn Keirnes
Inez
Ivinen Bean
Mothers Begin March Effort Amid Weekend Weather Doubts
Local area chairmen authorized a mothers march drive to start over the coming weekend. The schedule shifted from Monday toward Thursday as weather delays stretched plans. Officials cited lingering conditions and cautious pacing for the extended timeline.
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Emmie Shyreck
Mulchelsisman
Shively
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