02 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1963
Page
1
Cowboys from the region take part in the Go West With Greeley Rodeo at Island Grove Park. First show at 7:30 p.m. with thousands watching for prize money and entry fees. Second performance at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and final at 2 p.m. Thursday. Ninety-four cowboys entered events including call roping bulldogging barrel racing and bronc riding.
Robert Patton, 15, was sentenced to the Colorado penitentiary amid notes of probation and a complex case tied to a religious group. The Fourth of July parade and fireworks at Island Grove were set with gate fees and ride demonstrations. Clint Mayer said tickets would go on sale at the chamber office and at the island location, with Wicket opening at 6 p.m. for two shows.
Kennedy ends his European trip after a high profile audience with Pope Paul VI in Rome. He urged ongoing US EU cooperation for West unity and East-West balance, stressing intelligent self interest and human family unity. The president then flew to Naples for NATO HQ visit, reaffirming Atlantic alliance despite De Gaulle's European autonomy stance.
The NAACP announced a civil rights convention set for August 6 to 8 in the capital. The report notes debates over enforcement powers, segregation bans, and new proposals to expand federal authority to combat discrimination, amid broader discussions with political leaders and international allies.
In Washington AP report lawmakers clash over a civil rights bill as senators debate amendments and enforcement. Kennedy defends the measure banning discrimination by public establishments, while some Republicans press for exact wording and broader exemptions. Magnuson cites senators’ duty to propose necessary changes.
AP dispatch reports a sharp earthquake震 striking the Denver metropolitan area with no major structural damage. Some plaster cracks were observed, and residents reported tremors across downtown buildings as utility lines and phone service briefly flickered during the event. Authorities urged calm and await official seismograph readings to confirm magnitude.
Fragmented forecast notes report cloudy skies and showers with thunderstorms in Colorado and Wyoming. Mentions highs around mid 80s Fahrenheit in Colorado and scattered showers and thunderstorms in western counties with cooler southeast areas. Localized winds and elevations referenced. overall unsettled, with potential strong storms early and through the afternoon.
A Loveland youth named Robert Thomson was killed when a motorcycle rider Levee Haid collided with a freight train of the Great Western Sugar Co near Martian Avenue. The accident occurred as the two vehicles traveled along the tracks about 14 miles from town.
The schedule lists events at Island Grove Park during the celebration including rodeo performances Tuesday at 4 30 p m and Wednesday at 7 0 p m two parade days Thursday at 10 a m starting on 16th Street marching to Sixth Street and a 2 p m rodeo show with a 9 p m fireworks display front of the grandstand. The Rovettes from Johnstown and the Worsythe and Dewis carnival appear at Island Grove Park during the celebration.
In Berlin Khrushchev pressed for a East West nonaggression pact and a staged partial ban on nuclear tests. He warned that West Germany could burn if conflict escalates while rejecting full on site inspections. Kennedy’s West Berlin speech drew sharp contrast with his earlier remarks, signaling rising tensions. The proposal envisions a broad ban including surface atmospheric outer space and underwater tests, with underground tests possibly allowed.
American officials question impact of the latest expulsion of Soviet attache Sevastyanov after CIA tipster "John" alerted FBI to his espionage approach. The move follows 27 Russians ousted since 1950 as East West tensions persist amid spy scandals.
Denver Dry hires in Greeley gain two locals for top posts. Frederick W. Koteskey, Greeley High English teacher, named personnel and sales promotion manager. Don Wilkerson, former manager at Greeley Joslin's, named assistant manager of Denver Dry Store opening August 2. Wilkerson’s career spans 41 years with Joslin's and other Colorado stores.
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