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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
1
Lt Grigsby son of Mr and Mrs J A Grigsby of 1632 Ninth Avenue, Grostey high school graduate and Vin college alum, worked at the Tribune through school and college, commissioned at Kelly Field July 4 1941.
Nazi forces raided Gorki 250 miles east of Moscow on the Volga, aiming for two nights of destruction with 800 fires and 109,000 incendiaries reported. The attack targets Russia’s war industry as German and Soviet forces clash along the Dryansk and Ghelduke sectors, with heavy air and ground actions and Soviet claims of significant German losses amid heightened aerial combat.
Greeley delegates attended the United Spanish War Veterans convention at Shirlay Savoy hotel after a three day session. Forty five companies were represented. Local post and auxiliary members included Mr and Mrs W D Heal Sr and Mrs H W Somerville, Stoa, Arthur Lone, Mrs W D Gress, Mrs Kelley Baldridge, and Mrs Charles Lutes.
Weather outlook reports two hour period ending Tuesday morning with a high near 72 and scattered showers in Colorado. A mixed forecast shows thinning clouds this afternoon, a warmer northeast, then a dry night into Wednesday with widely scattered scattered showers possible later today.
World war dispatch notes Prime Minister Chuarchitt warning of imminent large scale Allied amphibious operations. Rome reports possible British landing near Tunisia, unconfirmed. Churchill vows stronger action against Germany. Axis losses in Tunisia tallied at 248000 prisoners and 69000 killed or wounded. In Moscow, summer offensives discussed. Berlin foresees offensive stance. Britain anticipates Soviet attack from the north. Turkey signals mobilization readiness. Minor theft reports and a fatal accidental shooting at Camp Vind disclosed by officials.
Harold A. Snyder arrived in Greeley from Salt Lake City to take over as district traffic superintendent for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company succeeding Tate John F. Leonard who died last month. Snyder has spent years with the firm in Denver and Helena in traffic and commercial duties and is accompanied by his wife and two children, Sleeling and Douglas, as they search for a house. His father C. A. Snyder was longtime general sales manager for the Mountain States division with Denver headquarters.
Orville Ruler, manager of the Debyidrated Products Co of Colorado, Inc announces a carload shipment of dehydrated potatoes from Greely. The plant at Sixth Avenue is ramping up, employing about 210 workers in shifts, with capacity reaching 60 tons daily and an open house planned after full operation.
Sale of equity owned by an entity will be held at 2 p.m. on July 8 at the county commissioner's office. Ten tracts will be offered.
A Senate Banking Committee probe into OPA authority follows reports that the Office will cut fresh vegetable prices as part of a rollback subsidy plan. Economic adviser Richard Gilbert outlined proposed regulations claiming a roughly one half of one percent price reduction, with reliance on producer and processor subsidies amid debate over legal authority.
Several Greeley men will attend the statewide Municipal League meeting in Boulder June 18 and 19. Ray F. Talbot of Paebla presides, with Mayor L Wilkinson and others listed among attendees. The program includes sessions on legislation affecting cities and towns. speakers include Senator Walter Tain and L. Wilkinson.
Allied North Africa forces unleashed a massive bombing raid on Pantelleria, with formations from Flying Fortresses to Warhawks targeting the island. Smoke rose high as heavy air attacks battered defenses. six of eleven enemy planes were shot down while two Allied planes were lost.
Cha patches from Bern report the marriage of Prince Hubertus of Hohenzollern third son of former Crown Prince Wilhelm to Princess Feodorn of Reuss. The ceremony occurred at Cecillenhof Potedam palace near Herlin according to advices.
Painiltt testimony finished in district court on a damage suit brought by Frances Vols of Sterling seeking 40000 for injuries from a January 31, 1941 fall into a grease pit at a Greeley gas station. Defendants are R A Williams AL Fe Terved and PR Dewing. Jury of six heard testimony.
An overseas cable reports President Roosevelt warning that any Axis use of poison gas against United Nations will trigger immediate retaliation. He pledged forceful action against munitions centers and ports nationwide. The brief notes ongoing Allied fears of gas use and mentions plans tied to Europe and Asia.
Axis communications from London claimed a failed British led assault on Lampedusa, noting heavy attacks and loss of landing vessels. German sources asserted a “100 percent” German reaction and that Allied landing attempts were repelled, while Italian coastal defenses held. The island lies off the Tunisian coast, with Porto as the sole harbor.
On the U S west coast Admiral Ernest J. King conferred with Admiral Chester W. Nimitz about Pacific war plans in informal talks linked to North Africa meetings. Secretary Knox noted regular conferences and said no shift in Allied strategy or Pacific force levels was announced, despite reports of ongoing fleet strengthening.
Washington reports US forces in the Solomon Islands fought off a Japanese air attack near Russell Islands. US pilots downed 19 Zero fighters and damaged six more, with seven American aircraft losses reported and several enemy ships set ablaze.
Chicago June auction sale reported by the American Shorthorn Breeders Association. A Northorn bull sold for 8000 dollars, setting a year record price for the breed. Thirty eight head of young beef cattle brought 51205 dollars, averaging 1426 dollars per head, the highest quarter century for Shorthorn history.
Northwest of Nona near the county line a dog killed a ewe owned by Elsie Kent. Another dog badly injured a second ewe and was shot by its owner. Deputy Sheriff Wormer Ridgeway investigated, finding bloodstains four miles away. Jean Eichielm shot her dog at the Kent place, while Le Hart, co‑owner of the Kent sheep, also shot a dog at another location.
Report covers Churchill claim of near large scale invasion of Axis Europe as sub threat reduces. Student graduation ceremony at Colorado State College of Education noted for 1942 43 year, with 41 graduates and 96 completing degrees by spring quarter. Commencement program listed speakers, music, and awards in a formal campus ceremony.
The War Department released the names of 52 United States soldiers prisoner of war in Japan. Included are Captain Arthur W. Anderson son of Jose Anderson El Swood Fleeding W. Cophe son of Mrs Mandell Cobly of Colorado Springs and Atvol L. Myers son of Georgy Myers, among others.
Washington miners and coal operators led by John J. Lewis faced renewed talks over underground travel time pay as the 15 day period set by the War Labor Board neared expiration. Spokesman Edward Burke said no settlement seemed likely, with potential for a board decision and possible time-based compensation studied.
Prime Minister Churchill in a long Commons speech outlines Allied plans for a large scale invasion of Europe and vows to destroy Axis power through air, naval, and ground efforts. He cites Allied gains in Tunisia, U-boat defeats, and heavy Axis casualties, while stressing continued relentless pressure and unity among Allied nations.
Coroner says the Boulder laundress died from suffocation severe burns and shock after a laundry fire at Mesa Vista Sanatorium. Fire chief notes cause undetermined and damage was not extensive. victim found in a corner bedroom.
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