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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1939

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Wyoming Considers Contempt Action Over Water Use Dispute

Wheatland Irrigation project directors urge Attorney General Kerr to pursue contempt against Colorado water users on the Laramie River headwaters for alleged overuse under a U S Supreme Court decree. Wyoming faces possible action as 12,000 acres of beets already rely on limited river water, with risk to a major sugar beet district.

Clevenne Wyn Wheatland Irrigation Project Ewing T. Kerr Colorado Zaramle Latainié Wolalau U. S. Supreme Court Wheatland Laramie Wyoming Wesuneon North Platte Cheyenaierr Eariley United States Supreme Court Joseph A. Eliott Rudugger Elin Thy Kerr Eliott Wheatland Project Iriel W. Kerr

Escaped Alcatraz prisoners said to be alive state wide

A jumble of notes links ex-convicts to Alcatraz escapes with reports of sightings near Seminole and Shawnee Oklahoma. Investigators in Oklahoma City and San Francisco hold ongoing searches, while a San Francisco chief confirms persistent efforts across agencies. A separate note mentions a church lecture in Washington and parishioners urged to attend, plus local obituaries and minor accidents.

Alcatraz Oklahoms Sicl Ted Cole Naiph Roe Oklahoma Nat J. Ploy F Seminola Ear McGure Excoses Pel Garden City Puculo Coto Jost Pridoy McQuire Envanges Syracuse Kar

Heat record as 96 degrees hits Urveloy area

Wednesday brought 96 degree heat in Urveloy and main testy with four hours of intense warmth before a thunder shower. Public Service Company's sub station west of Greeley reached 90 degrees at 1:30, while other readings varied and a later shower cooled readings.

Urveloy Main Testuy Public Service Company Greeley Halniall

Nationwide WPA Strike Threatens Looming Walkouts

Washington July 6 threat of a national WPA strike loomed as workers faced a new relief bill cutting hours to 120 per month. AFL leaders warned of possible mass walkouts, while Colorado officials reported no local unrest yet and predicted no strike in Weld county.

Washington Antony Metbers WPA Jonger Wuurs Thomas A. Murray Rowner AFL Greater New York Salt A. Foot Lo A. F Seadera Murray New York City Weld County Anul Leigh Luning Hesles Lundin Colorado Boulder Larimeér Fort Morgan Workers Alliance Union of Wels

British Planes To Go To France

London July 6 The British government proposed to hive Ma allies Torehan treaties today by Introduc ing a KHL in parliament providing a credit fund of 60 000 000 pounds for yuccases in the United Kingdom At the same time air ministry proposed that five squadrons of British planes would be sent to France to take part in Bastille day exercises July 14 The credit fund and measures are reported as aims to strengthen Britain against Germany and the danger of any coup in Danzig Most of the fund would go to war materials.

London United Ichngdom Air Ministry France Germany Danzig

Weather Colorado forecast cloudy periods and showers

Colorado forecast shows party cloudiness Thursday night and Friday with scattered showers in mountain areas and warmer conditions in the east. Partly cloudy Thursday night and Friday with cooler in the southwest. Local 24 hour high around 96 and low near 3. Temperature 0.08 observed.

Colorado Sounttain Woaler East Eouthesst Mats. Ture

Flood Toll in Kentucky Destroys Morehead Homes

Photographs from the eastern Kentucky flood show swift water disaster in Morehead. Upper image depicts residents asleep as a flash flood broke into a home and railroad tracks. 38 drowned locally with potential toll nearing 160 across Mood area. Lower image records a taxicab swept away, its radiator embedded in the ground.

Ken Morehead

McNutt Boom For President Pleases Him

Paul Y. McNutt, heir to the Democratic nomination effort, said after a conference with President Roosevelt that he saw no reason for his forces to stop their push for the 1940 presidential bid. He would resign as commissioner to the Philippines after completing work there and preparing to depart with his possessions including his dog. He did not say if he would run, but noted pleasant reports from supporters.

Washingtou Paul Wyble Nutt PI Bluey Moosevelt Haminalian Althouilly Matty Liat Bo Indiana Philippines Washington Paul Y. MclAull Mana Nemosmls McNure Romevelt Uiet

Chess Expert M Katz to Exhibit at College Club

Polish chess expert M Katz, a well known figure, gives a free exhibition of Modern chess techniques tonight at 8 p m in the Colorado State College of Education student club house. Katz, a Colorado resident for years, claims victories over top players in the west and says he will duel any takers who wish to try beating him.

M. Katz Colorado State College of Education

Roosevelt Gains Power to Devalue Dollar in Senate Vote

Washington reports the Senate approved a bill restoring President Roosevelt’s authority to set the gold silver price and devalue the dollar. The measure fixes a 71.11 cent per ounce price for domestic silver and details the Treasury’s 2 billion stabilizing fund. Debate centered on legality and executive power as the bill moves toward final passage.

Roosevelt Senate Awuata Alice Hue Walt Weelern Bowny Ingl Keimay Aliver Wis Baushe Pho Sxeimie Nigo Uill Wwerely Iim

Strike Shuts Five General Motors Plants Detruit

Strikes affect five GM plants across Detroit and Pontiac, idling about 8700 tool and die workers, engineeres and maintenance staff. Walter Reuther of the UAW warns of layoffs and overtime suspensions as the labor action escalates.

General Motors Detruit General Malora Corporation Tony al Agree akMed Mosher Delvott Chevrolet Detroit Ister Fisher Pontiac

Winter Soy Recovers After Serious Plant Fire Accident

Jay G Edward Bott, 44 year old son of Mr and Mrs John Bott of Windsor, was badly burned when a defective weed burner, used near his clothing, ignited his clothing. He remains at Windsor Hospital in critical condition. He is reported to be in analytical stage with some hopes for recovery. He was laid to rest in Windsor Cemetery on Saturday.

Winidaor Jay G Edward John Bott Windnor Windsor Hospital Tia Windsor Cemetery

43 Bodies Recovered As Toll of High Water In Eastern Kentucky

The report notes 43 bodies recovered amid severe flooding in eastern Kentucky. It cites county officials confirming the toll and ongoing recovery efforts. no further official names or details are clearly readable in the fragment.

Kentucky

Greeley Plumbers Fight New Rule as Council Delays

City council defers action on a proposed plumbing ordinance amid protests by Greeley plumber Harton who warns costs could rise by 40 percent. The debate centers technical rental terms and the impact on local builders while petitions seek street oiling extensions and revival approvals face neighborhood notice.

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Fragmentary obituary fragment mentions Eisenharth family

A fragmentary obituary notes Mrs. Eisenhart, of Torrington Wyoming, survived by numerous descendants and children. The text references a hospital transfer and lists scattered names and numbers, but many details are unreadable or garbled.

Thieves Strip Automobiles In Greeley Thefts

Police report early Thursday morning two cars were stripped on the south side of Thirteenth Street West of Wishiceath Avenue. A 1936 Chevrolet owned by Iny K.R. Roblison and a 1933 Chevrolet owned by W. L. Bishop were found missing four tires and wheels and a hubcap, with ignition wiring damaged. Investigators started work on the case after 4:55 a.m. scans of the area.

Tilaves Shelp Greeley Thirteenth Street Wishiceath Avenue Chevrolet Iny KR. Roblison Twelfth Avenue W. L. Bishop Noone, Colo Thirteenth Avenues Crein Hopison

Fire Destroys Granada Elevator

A July 6 blaze at the Granada elevator near Oslaride damaged a Wheat storage facility owned by Colorado Milling Co of Denver. Unofficial estimates place losses between 35,000 and 50,000 dollars as a north wind hindered spreading the fire through the structure.

Granda Coto The Colorado Milling Company of Denver Santa Foroih Road Oslaride

Debris Search Deepens for Kentucky Flood Victims

News from Morehead and Live­stock County reveals rescue teams probing wreckage after a severe eastern Kentucky flood. Authorities report hundreds missing or dead as bridges are washed out, towns isolated, and property losses mount. Red Cross workers note dozens more deaths likely. officials warn access could remain limited for days.

Moreheal Kentucky Red Cross Shevitt Osti- Intel Liveathitt Edward Kally Inesburg Ewenty Morehead Nowaee

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