19 Jul 1938
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1938
Page
1
Pilot Douglas Corrigan, 31, pictured, started his self powered flight and, after a stuck starter, he manually spun the propeller and continued the Atlantic crossing to Dublin without stopping. His daring flight path went via California and Dublin as he completed the milestone in one continuous journey.
The U S Department of Commerce suspended Douglas Corrigan's experimental license to fly the Atlantic, aiming to deter further unlicensed flights. Officials note the action is a gentle reprimand with limited impact, while Irish authorities may seize Corrigan's aircraft over Ireland for landings without permission.
Weld County beet growers receive 1917 U S treasury checks totaling 1 146 621 00 for soil program benefits. By Tuesday noon 1 146 621 00 had arrived at county headquarters from 2647 beet contracts with several checks per participant. The county projects total county payments will exceed 1 200 000 with remaining contracts and checks to be delivered as figures are finalized.
A $1000 reward is offered for the safe return of Ploy J. Chandler, a Johnstonstown farmer who vanished during a deer hunt on October 11, 19aT west of Fort Collins in the Stove Prairie region. The circular from Sheriff Carl I. Joosh of Fort Collins names Chandler dead or alive and sets July 1, 1939 as the reward deadline.
Douglas Corrigan, intending to reach Adelaide, flew to Dublin in a second hand craft powered by a 175 horsepower engine. He ignored Dennis Mulligan, chief of the commerce bureau, and faces loss of license and a suspended certificate. He plans to ship the plane back by boat, with light punishment expected to preserve commerce dignity.
Finland today accepted formal invitations to hold the 1940 Olympic Games in Helsingfors. Finland had bid for the event and was awarded the honor after Japan renounced the games last week. The International Olympic Committee confirmed Helsinki as the host city following the bid outcome.
Weld County Republicans name precinct leaders and delegates for the upcoming assembly in Greeley Colorado Springs Aug 6 with a partial list of committeemen delegates alternates and potential candidates for party designation and county representation.
Democratic platform plans in Denver forego pension debate as state leaders weigh repeal odds. Key figures including Moore and Johnson push for a neutral stance, with assembly delegates set to draft resolutions in Colorado Springs on Thursday ahead of the Friday meeting.
Report notes a 27 car total ready for shipment upon harvest completion. Delays from labor troubles shift timing. some fields left to seed and ripen. Hubbell organization plans to purchase seed next year and supply seed to growers for future cycles.
In a labor dispute, hog prices fall as negotiations between workers at packing companies and CIO leaders stall. Five markets indicate price drops of 10 to 25 cents per hundredweight, with hogs around 1 dollar per hundredweight as deliveries ease and talks seek a nonunion shop policy.
John Watson 94 Timber resident near Eaton died at 1710 p.m. after living in the Walow area for 47 years. Born in England, he came to the United States at age eight. Survived by wife Witan and several children and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Armstrong Mortuary in Muto Veter.
A brief 24 hour forecast ending Tuesday notes generally warmer conditions in southwestern Colorado from Tuesday night into Wednesday and in extrema southern Wyoming from Tuesday night into Wednesday. Top temperatures around 60s with cooler lows.
Greeley fire chief Bromley explains fire trucks keep to low gear through business district after a Denver collision injures a passenger and kills two. He cites safety, cooperation of drivers, and ordinances to minimize hazards when responding to alarms. Eula Van Matre gains divorce from Robert H Van Matre on grounds of non support.
Rev. Stuart Paterson, previously pastor at Odebolt Iowa, is expected to accept a call from the Greeley Presbyterian Church. A Sept 1 arrival in Greeley is anticipated to assume pastorate after a September presbytery review. The minister, age 30, is a Cedar Rapids Greensboro graduate with five years at Odebolt First Presbyterian.
The Colorado State College of Education hosts a summer picnic for students. Chamber of Commerce commitee chair Ry Storey seeks automobile volunteers to transport guests to the Rocky Mountain National Park route via Glacier Camp. Tickets 50 cents for lunch, free for drivers. About 1600 attendees expected, meeting held to finalize plans.
Corrigan arrives in Dublin after an Atlantic crossing in a fragile monoplane. He plans to visit London soon and considers a Glasgow expo, while admirers ship new outfits and discuss his safety and legal landing details with Irish officials.
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