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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

10

Reclassification of Dryland Urged at Denver Talks

The Great Plains Agricultural Conference urged a broad land classification study to reduce drought damage. In a 19 page report issued after a three day session, officials said primary responsibility for land use rests with owners and operators while federal agencies should aid disaster loans. The gathering of agricultural experts from land grant colleges and federal agencies met with leaders from ten Western states and Agriculture Secretary Henson.

Denver Great Plains Agricultural Conference Conference Ag Natura Atricken Plaina Gavarode Western States Agriculture Henson

One Man Dead on Indian Reservation Near Bayfield

La Plata County Coroner said Allen Naranjo died after a sharp instrument pierced his heart during a confrontation near his brother’s ranch on the Southern Ute Reservation about 27 miles southeast of Durango. His brother-in-law Jay Good and Lawrence Sweety were being sought. earlier, trainer Larry Weaver was cut and Naranjo’s death followed a fight near the Bayfield area between midnight and 1 am.

Durango Here la Plata BRTL Downing Allen Naranjo Larry Weaver Ignacio Alo Weaver End Narapjo Con Yeraing Bayfield Jay Good Gould Lawrence Sweety Good Neranio Ralph D. Graham Yélva Good Nazabo Sac Is Alnter Naranjo Thuredas

Maxwell Testifies in His Own Defense

In U S District Court Maxwell a former Leadville police captain told jurors he fired at Camp Hale Corporal Leon Elmore during a traffic stop after being ordered by superiors to force the man away. He described calling military police, a warning shot, and seeing Elmore wounded as blood flowed from his forehead.

Denver T. Garath Maxwall Leadville U.S Stanley J. Morud Elmore Morud Camp Hate Maxwell Wald W. G. Rittmayer Chie Pee Wee Rittmayer Maxwell Aid Maxwell

Senate panel delays Kell's Canyon dam decision

Washington Senate Interior Subcommittee postponed action on a bill to authorize federal construction of a high dam at Hell's Canyon until next Wednesday. Chairman Anderson of New Mexico cited several questions raised during hearings and committee members as the reason for the delay, including issues over downstream flow and downstream rights.

Washington Senate Interior Hells Canyon Anderson Renomen

Planning Board Approves 2 More Subdivisions Here

The city planning commission approved two subdivisions and referred a setback petition on Thursday after a failed Wednesday session. The Lundvall subdivision, about 160 acres two miles west of the city reservoir along Twentieth street, plans homes on 224 lots, a seven acre park, and a shopping center. The Spider’s subdivision at Second Street and Twenty third Avenue contains about 15 lots. A 12 foot setback was approved for the Weslyan Methodist building at Ninth Avenue and Twenty fourth Street, with property owner notices required within 150 feet.

Andy Gurler Lundvall City Twentieth Street Lola Spider's Second Street Twentythird Avenue Weslyan Methodist Ninth Avenue Twenty-lournaaires

Reds Forecast More Airmen Free by Reds

Lt. Roland W. Parka, one of four U S jet pilots freed from Red China, predicted the Communists may release 11 additional U S airmen. He said Reds were building up the B29 crew for a release like the four fighters near Hong Kong. Parka noted the 14 men can write home now, a sign of softened treatment, and linked it to a possible broader policy of favorable publicity. The four pilots, including Edwin Heller and Capt. Narald Fischer, were reunited with families in a tearful meeting aided by the Air Force.

Honglulu U. S U.S Air Mateland Parks Ofisha le Col Edwin Heller Wynnewood Narald F. Fischer Shea City Iawa Lyle Cameron Lincoln Neb Poe Pitcha Ater Reds Parke Silver Springs Montgomery, Ala Kilmer F Liewel

HDC Installs New Officers At State Convention

More than 200 officers and delegates attended the lon gassem of the 39th Colorado Home Demonstration Council convention in Steamboat Springs. W B Morgan president of Colorado A M College delivered the keynote. Newly installed officers include Mrs. Tlosd Williams Steamboat Springs Mrs. Mirs M Craig Craig Mrs Jono Revert Burlington Mrs R Af Chandler Hugo Mrs Earl teary Vesperns and Mrs Plate Craig Orange. Roy M Cleere director of the State Health Department attended.

Steamboat Spr Colorado Home Imonstration Council W. B. Morgan Colorado A&m College Thursdas Mra Lawl Edmundson Wateenburg Prealdene Tlosd) Williams Steamboat Springs Mra Mirs M. Craig Craig, Mee Jono Revert Burlington R. Af Chandler Hugo Rarl Teary Vesperns Plate Craig Orange Ell Vies Ir Roy M. Cleere State Health Department

One-Armed Man Steals Denver Police Car in Joyride

Kenneth Townsend a 43 year old released from City Jail in Denver led officers on a high speed chase across eastern Colorado stealing a Denver police car. He drove 90 miles per hour through Limon Lowry Air Force Base and Aurora before being captured near Bennett after a station attendant reported a man in the patrol car. Townsend released from jail for drunkenness earlier the day, faced no court action and was pursued by state troopers after leaving Denver.

Denver Colorado Limon Atral Kenneth Townzend Limes Townsend Wrat Lowry Air Force Base Aurora Golfax Avenue Townzend Bairg Atendant Bennett Here Howard Nerdahl Mation and Ward Guy Miles State Patrol Townsend U. #40 Milen Denver Jall Nerdahi Elde

Dynamite Protects Uranium Claims in Kern River Canyon

In California, 2914 acres in Kern River Canyon opened for uranium claims at 10 am. Mines Mir jacio and Kergen planned dynamite charges on 20 claims to deter claim jumpers as 1000 prospectors gathered, with 53 deputies and volunteers guarding the site overnight. No immediate disorder reported.

Kern River Canyon Horo Hot Springs Calif Prisoy Uniqne Mirjacio Kergen Atraiexy Miracia Kergon California High Sierra Bakersfield Newamen Armas Parsons Parsons Spent the Night At the County Recorder's Office Clarence Bruce Long Beach Caiit P.m Sheriff's

Drilling Reports from Weld County Wells and Tests

Reports from Weld county describe multiple drilling efforts by Lyons, Utah Southern Oil, and Crown Oil in eastern and northeastern Weld. Wells include Lyons No 1 in several spots with tests at various depths, no show on top sands, and coring activity. Mortenson No 3 jr in Stoneham district. State No 1 in Valery field. and a 348 barrel day pump test in Battle Canyon field. Companies Lyons, Utah Southern, Crown Oil, Chicago Corporation, and Republic Natural Gas are active with locations and depths noted.

Sander No John Son Pleasant Valley Greeley Lyons Weld County Thomas Denver Lyona Brighton Swswne Lyonsa Thomas Wagner Utah Southern Oil Company Stoneham Io Ln Ray Campbell Mac Bickling Valery Morgan County SENW Edaker & Wilson Drilling Crown Oil Company Williams Masters Chicago Corporation Republic Natural Gas Company Coriog Lyons Aand Ia

GM Tops Ford in UAW Contract Talks Says Detroit Times

Detroit Times reports GM topped Ford in early contract talks with the CIO United Auto Workers near the deadline. GM reportedly offered higher pension increases and a larger annual improvement factor, while Ford’s counter included a similar 5 cent improvement and worker stock option ideas. Both sides held separate caucuses as negotiations neared a possible settlement. GM and UAW talks were set for 1 p.m.

Detroit Ford Motor Co CIO United Auto Workers Ford General Motara Corp General Motors the Times Gxt Stork UAW Saich heKotias

Wallin Named Successor to Roukema as City Official

Robert E. Wallin of Greeley succeeds Pete Roukema as city fining mapector. Wallin, Minnesota native with 18 years in construction, has served as contractor, construction engineer, foreman, and chief held engineer. He is married with children, a First Baptists church trustee, and former sub sena committee member. The piece notes U.S. ship transfers to Korea as part of a broader defense logistics update.

Robert E. Wallin Greeley Pelm Roukema Roukemas Absetica Wallin Minnesota Renta Alec Gusher Iforeman Area-En- Wueer Firat Baptial Church Eub Senat Craft

Light Shower Events and Weather Update Near Greeley and Northern Colorado

Light showers and sprinkles were reported around Kersey and Gilcrest on Friday morning as a moving cloud system passed northeast of Greeley. The Great Western Sugar factory at Erton reported no damage or hail, while Fort Collins saw hail noted by some observers. Thunderstorms and hail were scattered across northern Weld and surrounding counties, with reports of hail in Nunn and Sherman Hill areas. Western Colorado and western Wyoming faced frost warnings as cold air moved in from Nevada and Utah, with warnings of dipping temperatures into the 20s to 30s and unsettled forecast for Friday.

Greeley Kersey Brebe Gilcrest Platte Vile Jonistown Great Western Sugar Company Gill Grenley Gredley Hall Grover Erton Wind County Nunn Sherman Hill Gresley Denver Uy Colorado Wyoming Fort Coiling U. S. Weather Bureau Fort Collins Hook River Medicine Bow Granite Canyon Cheyenne Gareamie Rock Springs Mooreroft Cody Lander Fort Bridger Nevada Utah Fonicada Nebraskan Panhandle

Girl Saves Her Small Brother Bitten by Snake

ARUSH Colo UA-Stella Swires showed courage when her 4 year old brother Jona was bitten by a rattlesnake. With her parents absent, Stella used a suction cup and tourniquet kit to draw out venom and rushed him to Brush hospital where doctors credited her bravery.

Girl Arush Colo. UA Stella Sciren Alen Eanenen Colorado Stella Leroy Amelia Swires Pat Bwirea Swires Statin Jona Swiren Denver John Brush Ote

Pike’s Peak Roads Open For Season In Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS. Both the fast highway and the cog railway to the summit of 14 110 foot Pikes Peak were opened Thursday for the season. Patrol supervisor Larre said crews faced drifts 10 to 12 feet deep in pinning their way to the summit on the high way.

Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Hon Larre Frites

Jap Brewers Strike Hurts Tokyo Production

Workers at Japan's three major breweries launched a Friday A hour strike in Tokyo halting production. They demand wage increases and better pay.

Tokyo Japan

Gold Is Awarded Five At City Hi Graduation

Thousands of LaHorera attend graduation at City High in the Eighth Avenue gym. Five seniors receive Gold Gs for scholarship and leadership: Wayne Bechthold for joint honors but off to West Point. Jenne Dale with half tuition to the University of Denver. Mary Miller earns joint honors and a full tuition option. Douglas Benton and Karen Gilbert receive Gold Gs for leadership with further scholarships. Each student’s family details and next plans noted. ceremony conducted by Principal Henry C. Sensen.

Wayne Bechthold Jeannette Dale Mary Milter Douglas Benton Karen Gilbert Greeley High Eighth Avenue Thunday Night Bechthald H. L. Bechthald Sixteenth Avenue West Point Mise Dale Phil Dale Ninth Avenue University of Denver Misa Biller David Miller West Lane Wellesley College Wellesley Atase Benton W. H. Benton Route One Greeley Atate Elka University of Colorado Gilbert C. C. Gilbert Fourteenth Avenue Ellis C. O. Plumb

Tableau Panel Honors City High School Commencement

Greeley high school held its commencement in the Eighth Avenue gymnasium before a capacity crowd, presenting diplomas to 215 seniors the fifth largest in the school's history. Dr. Leslie K. Grimes gave the diplomas, C. Ray Kiley conferred them, and prelude honors included a table program themed We Face the World with ten speakers and a Commonwealth of students performing.

Greeley High School Eighth Avenue Lesiie K. Grimes Sch C. Ray Kiley District Six Board of Education Henry Jensen Douglas Renton Ann Gold Wis Health Kermit Peters Man and the Atom Jim Kadlecek Mary Miller Man Universal Peace Mina Terry Miss Cook Shayon Terry Raquel Cook

Arthur Bary Held for a Petty Theft

Arthur Bary, free on $20,000 bond pending an appeal of his prior conviction with six other alleged Coramunlet Leaders, was arrested Thursday on petty theft charges at Denver Dry Goods Co. He left the store without paying a $20 spark cost, was turned over to Denver police and then to City Jail, posting $200 cash bond. Bary declined comment on the arrest. He and others were convicted in C. S. District Court May 2h of conspiring against the government.

Jenver Arthur Bars Denver Dry Goods Co Bary Denver Polite City Jar

British Rail Strike Stalls After Six Days of Talks

London reports show a nationwide railway walkout entering its sixth day with no progress. Industry plants lack materials and warehouses are full as talks between the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and the Trades Union Congress break down. Labor Minister Bowman Mnankon said leaders left without agreement.

London Ita Iehar Indusirisl Planta Wern Istiking Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen General Purposes Committee Trades Union Congress Tnp Walker Moanekion

Housing Bureau Seeks Apartments for Students Families

The Housing Bureau at College needs more apartments and house help for married students and their families arriving for the gym season. Growing student numbers mean increased demand and some single rooms are already filled. Contact the bureau at extension 2006, Room 21 in Fra lee Mall, for housing options and summer classes at Colorado State College of Education begin Monday with two week courses and afternoon sessions.

Wrenn Ralph KE Harxraye Repma Homer Fralee Mall Colorado State College of Education

Misses Curve Wrecks Car Near Linn Grove Cemetery

Shirley Aydrett 20 of 245 Flint Street Greeley lost control of a 1944 Mercury while speeding west near Linn Grove Cemetery. The car traveled 550 feet, struck mailboxes and a highway sign, toppled a fence and snapped a power pole. Heth Copeland 19 of Kersey sustained a cut above the eye and was treated at Weld County General Hospital. Vehicle damage estimated at 70 dollars.

Heth Copeland Kersey Ait Shirley Aydrett Flint Street Greeley Linn Grove Will Kagohara Mercury

Greeley School Year Ends With Noon Friday

Greeley public schools wrap up the 1951-52 year with approximately 4,500 pupils enrolled. Classes ended at 2 p.m. Thursday, teachers to prepare report cards, and students planned to return Friday 1:30 to 2 p.m. for pick up. Commencement for Greeley high on Thursday night. Meeker junior high held promotions Tuesday. The year totaled 180 days, four quarters of nine weeks each.

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Grand Jury Quizzes Clinton Jencks in Denver

A grand jury in Denver quizzed Clinton Jencks, described as international representative of the Mine Malt and Smicktee Workers. The case involves a convicted perjurer and the proceedings occurred on Thursday according to the report.

Clinton Jencks Denver My UL Grand Jury Thuraday

Weather Local Forecast for Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico

Local forecast for 24 hours ending Friday morning shows warm day in Colorado with highs in the 60s to near 70 and lows 25 to 48. Expect mostly fair to partly cloudy skies in Wyoming with showers and some thunderstorms near Divide, winds gusty Friday afternoon, highs around 50s. New Mexico looks fair and warmer with scattered evening showers along the eastern border, mostly partly cloudy conditions. The five day outlook calls for continued warming toward Monday or Tuesday with more scattered showers, especially Friday night.

Colorado Wyoming Divide New Mexico

Lions elect district governors at 37th annual convention

The 37th annual Lions convention concluded Thursday with over 600 Lions and wives in attendance at Walsenburg. Elected district governors are J. E. Taylor Palisane northwest Earl Ericson Mancos southwest Harold Chirnside Sterling North East Fd Johnson Wearwoodt East Central Willard Duff Cagon City southernmost.

Sunnison Ste Walsenbure J. E. Tayloy Palisane Northwest Earl Ericson Mancos Southwest Harold Chirnside Sterling Fd Johnson Wearwoodt East Central Willard Duff Cagon City Southerst

Ike Flies To His Farm In Light Plane

President Eisenhower made a quick aerial trip to his country home near Gettysburg in a twin engine light plane. The four place craft landed smoothly on a grass runway after a short flight, a faster option than the usual two hour car journey.

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