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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
1
Dr William J. Ross president of the college spoke at Gunter Hall marking College High School's 56th commencement. He outlined plans for library expansion, new labs, uniforms, and expanded arts and vocational programs to offer broad opportunities and prepare graduates for colleges and careers.
Weather outlook for several states shows cooler fronts and scattered thunderstorms regions across Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico with fair to partly cloudy skies. At the Lees commencement Mary Meeker and Bruce Lawrenson spoke on jobs hunger and world peace as scholarship awards were announced and leadership roles introduced amid student and parent attendance.
Eight Colorado high school seniors received joint honor scholarships at the 50th annual commencement held at Gunter Hall. Recipients include James Richard George Bruce Lawrenson Carol Irene Dickey Kathryn Irene George Ruby Lewise Morey Hien Kathryn Brackey Lauretta Jayer Renzel and Juin Lewis Annan. The awards cover full tuition at one of six state universities for four years, based on top scholastic and aptitude test criteria.
Payment notice for sugar beet growers outlines June 25 as the date when funds from the company will be disbursed. The advisory mentions interest in crop quality and timing, with remarks on eligibility and collection procedures for affected farmers.
Purdy of the Communications Workers of America reports progress in wage talks with Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. but no agreement yet. He notes recent CWA talks with Southwestern Bell and a tentative deal acceptable to that group. Balloting shows some support for a strike, with a final tally due April 16. meanwhile a strike action looms at 15 Pacific Telephone and Telegraph offices in Southern California.
A Fort Collins resident drowned while fishing near Redfeather Lakes Trinity Lake today. The victim, Ray Schneld ey, 20, fell from a boat and perished after being swept into the lake. Survived by his widow Charisa A. Behialdar and details about the accident are limited in the report.
U S Defense Secretary George C. Marshall made surprise visits to the Korean war front amid a long range artillery duel with Chinese and North Korean forces. UN Command leaders said the campaign is at a stalemate though advances and heavy air strikes around Chorwon and the Iron Triangle continue. Marshall seeks stronger UN support while Gen. Ridgway notes progress despite stiff resistance and Chinese blockades.
Two British diplomats remained missing after leaving London under unusual circumstances. One sent a cable about a long Mediterranean holiday, the other told his wife he had to depart unexpectedly. Paris-based reports and Montmartre searches are mentioned, with police noting the case centers on locations tied to leisure. The article notes the diplomats had been missing for two weeks. The piece also reports on Anna Evans, a four year old burned while playing with matches, in poor condition at West County Hospital.
Scouts from northeastern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming gather for the Longs Peak Council 1952 budget planning conference set for Meeker Junior Hall. Approximately 125 men from member communities will participate with council executives and hosts from local organizations.
A member of Congress from President Truman's home district was indicted today on charges tied to improper campaign activity in the 1948 election. The case lists ties to international bids and a named committee, with witnesses and financial allegations surrounding the congressional salary and treasurer roles.
Garnsey and Moore spoke to the Kiwanis Club outlining a $980,000 school bond issue to fund needed improvements at Lincoln and Meeker junior high and Greeley high. They cited outdated facilities, heating plants, and sanitation as reasons for the bond, noting Meeker’s 880 students last year and projecting 219 ninth graders moving to high school.
Vuling places for Tuesday's school board election announced by Willan T Riddoch school district six business manager Ward one Roan room at center Galauhwul? Ward two Horace Mann school Arlington school gym. Ward boundaries Ward one north side of Ninth Street to city limit Ward two south side of Ninth Street to north side of Fifteenth Ward three south side of Fifteenth Street to south city limits. Qualified electors living outside city limits but within school distance vote in round room Central school. Voting 16 white to taxpayers.
Leoh Lowry of Elin, Colin wig released on $4,000 bond after a hearing on charges of unlawfully obtaining a refund of state gasoline tax money. Garbany of Denver signed a complaint charging Lowry with a $75.60 gas tax refund issued last September 2016 he was not entitled to. Lowry pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Pre session registration runs 9 am to noon Monday at Gunter ball frig with workshops. Classes meet 9 am to noon Monday through Thursday, final day includes both sessions to total 3 hours credit. No sites Friday June 22 23 for eight week term. First assembly Monday 8 pm with Lowell Mills Colorado Springs film showings.
Ridgway Tine J Kenneth Opler received designation to the state highway patrol Saturday in Denver and is assigned to patrol at Brush Colorado. Former Nucla high school teacher Hadna Torre ac?
President Truman declared the drive by special interest groups to end wage and price controls must be met head on. He warned that extending defense spending could fuel inflation and that Congress should decide the issue before more price and wage policies are loosened. He noted uncertainty over meat price rollbacks and emphasized continuing vigilance on economic controls and defense needs.
Students from across the nation arrive in Green Joy for a two week pre session at Colorado State College of Education. The program runs June 3 to June 25 with workshops and a guidance conference featuring faculty and guest Dr. Warhart Tans of New York University.
Jaycee Ettes of Greeley arrange a babysitting service for bond voters on Tuesday’s $880000 school bond election. Twelve members in teams will supervise children at polling sites and transport mothers to polls, with one guard per location. The program aims to ease voting for mothers and includes visible campaign efforts by the Junior Chamber and local organizers.
Weld county commissioners monitor a slower than normal runoff in the Rockies as fears grow of potential damage to bridges and roadways if a sudden heavy melt occurs. Chairman George Adersen and Commissioner Carl Magnuson note past light runoff and the role of reservoirs in mitigating floods.
A shed burned Thursday afternoon near Hei ty Harding by the Greeley reservoir. Fire departments from Greeley and Vans fought the blaze with two truckloads of water hauled by Dan Welixel helping in the effort.
A nearby explosion at Fort Dankson during artillery practice wounded 28 soldiers of the 5th Infantry division. One trainee died at the U S Army hospital from internal hemorrhaging while the name was withheld pending next of kin notification.
Senators pressed for exact wording of JCS messages to MacArthur and the Defense Department paraphases, demanding more detailed text. Acheson testified he had no proof of a Korea link to MacArthur’s trip, while Republicans questioned cabinet unity and potential policy clashes between military and diplomacy.
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