20 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
1
President Roosevelt seeks authority to withhold vacancies to trim the federal payroll. Officials debate a budget ban on agencies hiring without approval, citing limited potential savings and ongoing turnover. Experts warn the plan may not significantly dent total expenditures while facing practical hurdles.
Police in New York prevented WPA workers and supporters from burning two Congressmen in effigy during a planned nationwide protest. About 2,009 Wateron and 450 police shepherded crowds in Columbia Square. The event aimed to pressure relief program changes and wage reforms, with figures from the Workers Alliance claiming tens of thousands involved nationwide. Colorado reports indicated no WPA walkouts amid the demonstrations.
Approximately 1800 Weld County men and women receiving old age pensions were fretful Thursday because their pension checks were two days late. The funds were due to arrive at the county treasurer office Tuesday but were not in yet Thursday. Checks are made out and ready for mailing as soon as the state welfare department remittance is received.
About 75 will attend a 6 p.m. dinner at the student club erdtto on campus for the first health, physical education and recreation conference. Dr. George Willard Frasier, college president, will discuss improving the current program, followed by a panel with Dr. Robert B. GuLentist of Gresey High School.
Sam Pitter, 25, of Denver, brought to county jail for a warrant charging a bad check to J B Johnson, a Greeley poultry dealer. Vernon Al-Usen, 20, of Ault district, arrested after wife signed a support complaint. Immigration officials held a 15 year old Mexican girl for questioning amid deportation actions.
In France near Jar on July 20 the new French floating dock Persistanca sank during test ops aboard with three men aboard. The dock had been completed only recently and was being tested by the naval engineers.
Washington July 20 The administration removed the term self liquidating from the 2 800 000 loan bill amid labels of changing aims. Majority Leader Barkley defended the adjustment as a clearer label for recoverable assets while critics argued the plan remains a liquidating scheme.
Cleveland dispatch reports Christina church missionary Gerould I. Goldner, 29, kidnapped by Arabs near the Dead Sea. Later telegram from Jerusalem via Dr Jacob Coldus announced he is safe. Ludlow, mother-in-law, confirmed the message as the first word since the kidnapping.
Trarliun Ky July 20 the way was cleared for the withdrawal of heavily armed National Guardsmen who had patrolled Harlan County since May 14 to quell a bitter clash between coal operators and the United Mine Workers. A Knoxville conference ended with a two year contract between the Harlan Coal Operators Association and the UMW and all 6,000 union workers will return to work at once.
An engineer halted a Santa Fe line near Embudo Hill to recover missing teeth ejected during a cough. The engineer retrieved the teeth, technicians and crew searched the area, and the train resumed route to Santa Fe on time. The incident spurred a state railroad safety note urging clear rights of way to recover wreckage and objects.
Longmont Mayor Lanyon and northern Colorado labor leaders push for an open shop on the Calusado Big Thompson diversion project. They argue preference for local workers and worry labor strife may endanger funding and completion. Industrial Commission cites strike rulings, while mediation talks proceed amid ongoing tensions.
Claude Joseph Bradley a 63 year old cement salesman died of cancer within months. Friends hosted a party in his honor at the Mojtack. Bradley Mennett said the gathering was gay and kindly attended, reflecting his life.
In Maine rescue teams led by Governor Lewis Barrows searched mountains and woods for a boy reported missing four days. Infantry and National Guard units joined pursuit from Roaring Brook toward Citney Pond, aided by two New York hounds and local scouts. Hunger and exposure threatened the boy as air and ground teams scoured the area. hope persisted as responders closed in on the likely path of the youngster.
Mrs. Mary Yankar, 64, was in critical condition after a seven room farm house about 18 miles south of Akron burned. Her 12 year old daughter Phyllis was hospitalized with burns. The fire started when she re lit a kerosene burner and she was burned while exiting and telephoning neighbors.
Frits Kuhn a band leader with German American Duns faced a five dollar fine in district court after pleading guilty to charges of intoxication and misdemeanor. He appeared with his lawyer and several associates, was escorted from the Anton Tobite building to the courthouse, and awaited the formal sentence as bystanders watched while officials directed crowd control outside.
Reported incident describes thieves stealing John Weber's car and two suit cases from a tavern stop near Gttergst Tavern Werkesday melt. Sheriff's office advised and ongoing investigations note thefts occurring across the ariy spi oven with multiple sacks of avhile apuds removed during the night.
Mt Pleasant Pa July 20 Clowning During vacation satisfies a boyhood dream for a local banker who says he values his banking career over stage life. He plans to return to his duties after two weeks of summer performances with Parker and Wattscheug delivering a rare glimpse into his side venture.
Wyoming Attorney General Ewing Kerr seeks a contempt ruling against Colorado AG Sybil Rogers for failing to enforce a court decree regulating the rivers near the Colorado Wyoming border. A United States Supreme Court matter centers on water flow into Wyoming and river management in northern Colorado.
J M Melver a 16 year old resident of Crepes suffered glass cuts near the right eye after a collision in Lucerne. The car driven by a 24 year old Crerley route one resident was damaged. witnesses noted a bystander delayed news delivery at two stroke service.
Mrs Ruby Quakenbunk seeks custody in a writ issued in Greenley. The dispute centers on Vaughn Quakerbush and Jalo Vaughn Quakerbush, long married, with residence shifts between Grooley and Menlo. The case cites job loss, relocation, and a fatality involving Vaughan’s family, with attorney TE Moutehersi representing the petitioner.
Governor Lauren Dickinson suggested in a radio address that moderate liquor consumption by women at a no 'high dime' party in New York could arise from a formula proposed by Mrs. Alexiar Roosevelt before the end of prohibition. He cited a prominent lady of our nation as the wife of the president and referenced a conference of governors, arguing drinkers are not living as well as they could. He warned that the average girl faces a problem of how much to drink and urged restraint among young women.
MV Poloponne director of tha tiatthala of family Kelottens Lava Anigusta will speak at a Monday afternoon session July 2 at 2 o clock in tloany 208 Counter ALL party members in the Greeley vicwing Hod al BTA invited to attend.
Greeley weather records show extreme heat with temperatures touching 106 degrees at 2 30 p m near the Public Service facility north of town and 104 at the Public Service site on 1 o clock. The downtown area and Western Sugar facility also reported readings around 160 degrees and 105 degrees respectively, as residents endured a 58 degree range in a 12 hour period.
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