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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

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Rain drenches Colorado towns as flooding returns

Heavy weekend rain continued Monday across Weld County and surrounding towns. Flooding worse near Johnstown and Gilcrest forced road closures while the South Platte and Platte rivers swelled. Hail and tornado funnel sightings were reported north and east of Longmont and Loveland, with water in yards and basements across Lucerne, La Salle, and Fort Morgan area meadows.

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City Spraying Begins as Mosquito Control Effort

City spray operation started Tuesday under Vernon Schaffer, park department superintendent, aiming to cover the entire city over about two weeks. He warned parents to keep children away from the fogging machine and noted the spray is slightly lame and may affect birds, but health risks from heavy exposure are uncertain.

Momfox Vern Schaffer Stent Park Department Schaffer

Frederick Faces New Flood Threat After Heavy Rain

Frederick residents braced for renewed flooding as a nightlong effort by volunteers aimed to drain a drainage canal south and east of town followed a heavy Monday rain. Firestone farm was hardest hit with water in streets six inches to a foot deep and lakes forming on the northwest side.

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North Carolina man recounts healing by bell-wielding group

In Trinity North Carolina Robert Paris twenty says he was attacked during a racial unrest incident. He claimed two men beat him and used teether bells as a healing rite, leaving welts on his back and arms. The event followed reports of a missing girl.

Trinity N.C Robert Paris

Weather summary includes several regional forecasts

The report covers temperatures at 2 pm and a 24 hour period ending 8 am Tuesday, with highs 74 73 75 and lows 47 43 45, and varied precipitation. Colorado forewarns partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with showers mainly in mountains and east, lows 15 25, highs 35 75. Wyoming shows partly cloudy to tonight with showers and thunderstorms, mountains and lower elevations, highs around 58 67.

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LeRoy Green Electrocuted On Line Job

LeRoy Delbert Green a 37 year old 4 gang fireman for Home Light and Power died after being electrocuted while working on a 4 transformer at the top of a power pole near Hillside Shopping Center in Greeley at 5 14 p m Monday. A colleague attempted revival as police and doctors declared him dead on arrival at Weld County General Hospital. He lived at 1601 19th Ave and is survived by wife Mary Lou and two daughters Unda Lou and Sherry Tee. He was a World War II era veteran and active in local civic groups and the Elks Lodge workload. Funeral services planned at St Pauls Congregational Church.

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Cuba invites neutrals to meeting in Havana

Cairo report states Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa invites neutral countries to hold an international conference in Havana ahead of the UN’s 16th session. Delegates from 26 nations expected. site decision to be announced later after a four hour preparatory session behind crowding cars. Most governments listed are African or Asian. Yugoslavia and Cuba aligned with the Soviet bloc, with Brazil sending an observer.

Cairo APYS Raul Hoa Cuba Tyes Havana United Nations Roa Rald Yagoslavia Brazil

Fire Devastates Quarter-Mile Area in Town

A Monday night fire leveled six homes and two industrial plants in AYER, destroying Harrnett Tanning Co and International Purchasing Co. More than 40 workers lost jobs. 15 families moved to temporary quarters at Fort Devens. Officials estimate losses near 4 million dollars.

Ayer, Incs Ues Harrnett Tanning Co International Purchasing Co FL. Devens

Space Kitchen Demonstration Aboard Luncheon Show

A space kitchen demonstration at a luncheon featured three astronauts showing weightless meal preparation. The cook moved like a dancer from freezer to fridge to oven, using handles to avoid drifting and dispensing food from a can through a nipple like a feeding device.

Washington Tman Aly Deedar Devlin

Go West With Greeley Rodeo Opens Ticket Sales

Ticket sales started for the 38th Go West With Greeley rodeo at Island Grove Park Greeley with 7500 seats. Tickets are $2.18 at the Chamber of Commerce office. Evening shows run July 2 and 3 with an afternoon performance July 4. Carnival Western Riders parade and fireworks display planned on July 4 audience event lineup includes Alabama bull riding bareback bronc saddle bronc riding steer wrestling bulldogging and barrel racing. Fourth of July parade themed around television and motion pictures.

Vne Greeley Woden Greeley Island Grove Park Alabama Beingelevision Motion Pictures

Bonell Building Adds A New Wing At Bonell Memorial Center

Ervin F. Chell announced a $100000 plus expansion at the Bonell Memorial community in south Greeley. A three-section wing will add 34 one to two room units with kitchen facilities and TV. Completion expected by Sept. 1 with nursing wing to be ready by Jan. 1962.

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President Kennedy Returns From Europe Report to Nation

President Kennedy arrived at Andrews Air Force Base after a week touring Europe where he met Khrushchev and leaders De Gaulle and Macmillan. He planned a 5 pm national address and said the trip was very fine. Bipartisan reception greeted him as he departed the aircraft and prepared to tape his speech tonight.

Washington APJ Kennedy America Europe Anrews Air Force Base Sovet Premaior Khrushchev Charles de Gaulle Britain Marald Jacmillan Everett Mt. Dirksen Vliniis Senata Republica Senate Foralign Relations Committee Chatryman J. W. Fulbright Dutrk White House Vaway Executive Khrushchev

Kennedy to address nation on European trip broadcast

Denver AP reports Kennedy will address the nation from Europe in a scheduled broadcast across six Denver stations. Television times include KLZ TV 4 p.m. KOA TV 7:30, KBTV 9, KL2TV 10:38. radio on KLZ KHOW KOA at 4 p.m. and 9:20.

Denver Kennedy Rip Klz-Tv Koactv KBTV Kl2tv KLZ KHOW KOA KTR

Colorado special session called to consider school bill

Governor McNichols and House Speaker Tomsie said the three day special session will focus on a school bill repealing two sections of existing law and an appropriation plan for $125 pension bills. The Senate may amend some measures. appointments and a potential address to lawmakers were discussed.

Tomsin McNichols Tamsie Gordon G Gauss Leathers Denver House al Tomsie Lad Tomsie Senate State Board of Agriculture Serre Robert J. Knous Tomsie Tlepublican Ranger Rogers Littleton House of Representatives

Cache National Bank Elects New Directors at Meeting

Malcolm S. Anderson chairs stockholders meeting as new directors are approved by federal comptroller. The bank plans a Kendrick property site at southeast corner near Bowell Park, with 39 private rooms and 33 apartments in the expansion, raising community impact and operating leadership questions.

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Seven More Bus Riders Jailed In Mississippi Rides

The Associated Press reports seven more Freedom Riders were jailed in Jackson Mississippi on breach of peace charges after a new attack on segregation laws. The group from New Orleans arrived by bus and was quickly arrested. thirteen more riders were later detained, raising totals to 65 since May 24. Some remain in jail to work out fines while others extend hunger strikes.

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