One More Year To Line Adams Tunnel Finish Grand River Dams
The Adams tunnel and associated Grand Lake water system face another year of construction. Engineers estimate the project will cost about 57 million dollars, with 6.8 million already spent on the tunnel. Upon completion, irrigation and power outputs will begin, delivering water through the Shadow Mountain dam and Grand Lake to the South Platte valley.
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Adams Tunnel
Divide
Big Thompson
Colorado
Benth Platte Vale
Estinari 4
Shadow Mountain
Grand Lake
Stadow Mountain
Sac Inuet Walt Uni
U. A
Colorado Cangervancy
Golo
Geentrupeie
Tama
Devett
South Platte Valley
Charles Tocoor Eitat
Colorado Vwnion Conservation Board
WSC
Conservancy
Mabeict
Enerey
Macy
Rip
Isuds
Agsure
Bermeré
Maximim
Soma
Poiorade-Hig Thompson
Morkers
Wyomitty
Aouthwestern Negranttes
Wardell Barred as Witness in a hotel fraud case
Jean Wardell, 18, and Wallace UL face charges over a $10,000 work claim linked to a hotel doorman job. A deputy district attorney notes Wardell may be legally married to a prior spouse, affecting the case. Legal questions hinge on her marital status and Wardell’s claimed annulment.
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Lon Angelou
Johne Walter Gates
Jean Wardell
Wallace UL. Wardell
Jennever
Wardell
Jean
Divorce Suit Filed By Marjorie Moeller Of Greeley
Marjorie Agnes Moeller of Greeley has filed for divorce from David Edward Moeller in district court. They wed March 1, 194? in Weld county. request includes restoration of her maiden name. Names listed include Marjorie, Agnes Castens, Leo Keljer, and others. a fine of 10 dollars was imposed for speeding in court. Justice EZ G Engtiat presided. A marriage license is shown for Robert Heinas, Eales, and Molly Laitier, Eaton.
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Marjorie Agnes Moeller
Greeley
Lawmeanty Court
David Edward ‘Moeller
Wgeeyenve
Snel
Axke
Marjorie
Agnes Caxtens
Leo Keljer
Gering
Neb
EZ. G
Engtiat
Robert Heinas
Eales
Molly Laitier
Eaton
Baseball Scores and Lineups From American and National Leagues
A fragmented game card shows results and batting rosters for the American League and National League. Teams listed include Washington Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston and Brooklyn with pitcher and batter names such as Wynand Ferrell Newsom Hayen Ostermueller Lopez Gamelli and Andrews Carboni Kiutes Hotfesth McLisle Owen among others, reflecting a multi-game summary.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Odo
Wynand Ferrell
Cheritopher
Newsom
Hayen
Steveland
Louis
Reynolis
Heding
AfeDonnell
Potter
Hollingsworth
Canter
Mancuso
Chirage
Pittsburgh
Porncan
Maners Again Heads Northern Colorado Baptist Association
Coy Maners of Longmont was reelected general moderator of the Northern Colorado Association of Baptist churches during the association meeting at the local Baptist church Friday afternoon. A. S. Rogers of Fort Collins and Minz Core Flaming of Eaton were reelected assistant moderator and treasurer respectively, with Rev. Edwin J. Sbrttuck of Eaton named executive committee chairman. Twelve department chairs were chosen, including Mrs Hoyd Aldridge and Flora Newell, and delegates from churches in Ault Briggadale Baton Fort Collins Fort Lupton Gilcrest Greeley Sahvatown Lafayettc Toogmaal and Laveland attended the meeting with 105 young people at a special Friday program.
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Coy Maners
Longmont
Northern Colorado Association of Baptist
Association
Algo
A. S. Rogers
Fort Golllos
Mins Core Flaming
Eaton
Olatr
Malcomeum Jona! Handlat
Edwin J. Sbrttuck
Niko Chonen
Deers
Hoyd Aldridge
Johnstown
Yaction Church
Achoal
C. A. Bunch
Aull
Flora Newell
Fort Colling
Missionary Education
Werley Galloway
Raton
Children's Department
W. B. Hiner
Fort Collins
Harold Ogilvis
Fresh Cherry Ceiling Fixes and Wartime Prices
The Office of Price Administration announced ceilings for fresh fruit prices during wartime taxi season. Italian prunes and peaches saw rises of about 14 to 21 cents per pound, with sweet cherries around 40 cents and apricots about 21 cents. Also noted were forthcoming ceilings for pears and grapes as 1344 crops come under control. Deaths from alcoholism reportedly fell during the war price rise period, dropping from 5.8 per 100000 in 1514 to 1 per 100000 in 1220, countering popular belief.
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Lalla Prunen
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Cheyenne Sees Heavy Storm Aftermath Across City
Cheyenne reports heavy hail and rainfall from a major storm with up to 3.8 inches in parts of the city. Federal meteorologist notes the south and central areas bore the brunt while some districts had lighter totals. Victory gardens were damaged and streets smeared by wind and debris.
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Cheyenne
Federal Weather Bureau
South Cheyenna
Victory Gardens
Bardeat
F. L. Dinterdick
South
Beterdick
Wereford Ranch
Eal
Yesterday's results from regional baseball and coast leagues
Scores show American Association games: Louisville 25, Columbus 2, Raleigh City 1, Indianapolis 3, Minneapolis 2. Toledo at Milwaukee postponed. Pacific Coast League: Oakland 1, Brattle 1. Hollywood 8, San Diese 8. San Francisco 8, Satrachente Los Angeles 7, Portland 7th reported.
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American Association
Fights Last Night Strike Cited Round Knockouts
A jumble of fighter names and cities shows multiple knockouts and stoppages in a chaotic card. Notable bouts include Amecia and Presa Minneapolia-Jackin Graves in Austin defeating Marion Rhoton, and Walter Lowy in New York stopping Steve Kronis. The report lists numerous others with scattered locations and scores, reflecting a chaotic boxing section.
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Amecia
Presa Minneapolia
Jackin Graves
Austin
Minn
Marion Rhoton
Milwaukee
James Sherrer
Bok
Indianapolis
Woreortey
Maas
Walter “Cathey” Lowy
New York
Steve Kronis
Boston
Women students and GI soldiers in postwar sports links
A roundup of 1940s era sports notes highlights women’s progress in athletic programs with Hopa Selzinova joining Kin Greensboro club and other female participants. The piece also mentions military athletes including Harry Marrson’s betting analysis, Walter Payne as a prisoner of war, and officers honored for valor linking sports to wartime service.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
George Cor- Sorno
Henry Froka
Griggs
Longview
Tex
Harry Marrson
Davia
Henry Armatrong
Banung
Henry
W. C. Wickstrom Dies Here Friday
W C Wickstrom 63 of 1229 Second street died at Weld County hospital after poor health. He came to the United States at seven and lived in Greeley 46 years. He worked 35 years at Model Mills and was a Baptist church member. Survived by widow Emma and five children, plus numerous brothers and sisters, and three grandchildren. Interment pending at Linators.
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William
Wickatron
Second Street
Weld’ County
Mr. Wickstrom
Norway
United States
Model Mills
Wickstrom
Young Says Roosevelt Best For Victory At Weld County Meet
Justice John Young of Colorado urged support for Roosevelt at the Weld county democratic convention in Greeley. He warned against defeatism and urged continuing New Deal policies. Delegates named to state and national conventions, with a June Denver gathering and a Chicago July nominating event anticipated.
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Roosavelt
America
John
Cy Young
Colorado
Jualice
State Supreme Court
Wal-In
Denver
City Auditorium
Tania
Chicago
Roosevelt
Young
Wilson
League At Nations
Iagt
Ingt
Belles
Behymer
Frederick
Wea
Truman Hal
Kamtena Comentttes
Oscar Leck
Murray Giftin
John H. F Wheeler
Waleh
Biggest Brass Hats Arrive in England
President Roosevelt announced that General George D. Marshall Admiral Ernest King and General J. D. Arnold would travel to London to attend a meeting of the combined chiefs of staff. The trio, top army navy and air force leaders, arrived as plans for the meeting were advanced after D-Day and followed talks with Roosevelt.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lawton
George D. Marshall
Ernnest Rog
J. DO. Arnold
Army
Navy
Pir
London
Latfe
Tiey
Arnold
Swith
Hoosevelt
Timwe
Strikes Fade After Allied Invasion War Update
War industries ran at near normal manpower as Allied invasion of Europe began. Only major labor dispute involved 1400 ACE brewery workers in New Jersey, with settlements affecting about 20 000 workers. War Labor Board reported no active strikes in 1942 for the first time since the invasion.
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Europe
New Jersey
War Labor Board
Washington
Destroyers Lost at Allied Expeditionary Force HQ
June 10 reports from General Eisenhower's headquarters state two destroyers were the United States' only losses up to the fourth day of the invasion. The casualty note marks a rare naval setback amid heavy fighting in the war zone.
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Pram Stpreme
Unites States Pary
Asid
Gem
Rinenhower
Allied Air Strikes Hit Normandy Frontes In Clear Weather
Allied planes blasted targets behind French coast and near Paris in daylight and night raids. Flying Fortresses Liberators Mustangs Thunderbolts struck airfields rail junctions highways and gun positions to hamper German air support for Rommel and disrupt invasion logistics. Escorts strafed German lines as weather cleared, silencing anti aircraft batteries and shaping air operations over Normandy.
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Gladwin Hill
Peditionary
Forze
Thiaederou
Hte
Wimiler Kap
Fineiron
Paris
Rwid -Rommel
Normandy
Frampen Ral
Die Germains
Americas
Marandera
Dombers
House Votes Ban on OPA Top Price Line
The House votes 167 to 1 to ban the top price line under the OPA. Debate centers on limiting stocks for high priced ready to wear while critics say the ban risks discrimination against established retailers. Representative Hartley argues the measure would block favoritism toward newcomers as OPA trials continue.
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Washington
Lune
Paratroops Seize 800 Nazi Prisoners In Flooded Lands
American paratroopers operating in flooded Frevel tarablands captured and held 800 German parachutists atop them. Lt L A Bertiog of Clinton Mass said many were wounded during descent as enemy gunnery raked their drop. The unit organized a raid, attacked flooded targets, and claimed success in fulfilling their mission despite heavy fire.
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Prince
Langa
Hogeredsmora
L.A. Bertiog
Clineton
Mass
Comiox
Long John Austin Misses Holing Through Continental Divide
Denver report details the long awaited hole through the Continental Divide near Eagle Park. The ceremony drew few dignitaries as rock blades advanced the bore with workmen and a notable engineer, Long John Amlin of Shires Brothers Construction, leading tunnel crews. John Amlin, six foot eight, is a renowned influencer in engineering circles. He is hospital bound at St Joseph's in Denver after a pneumonia setback.
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Denver
Ealee Park
Bt. Joseph's Hospital
John
Long.John
Amlin
Tople
Long John
Slires Brothers Construction Company
Allies fortification delayed in French sector during war review
Report cites Field Marshal Rommel inspecting Atlantic sector two months earlier and urging immediate fortification. French conscripts posted to build strong defenses amid Allied push. villagers aid, with supplies like eggs and strawberri es handed to troops.
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Cate Jans
Erels Rommel
Thia
Atlantic
Characles
At Cien
Detemars
France
Normandy
Uic- Champagne
Lens
Weather Report From Greeley District Sees Trace Moisture
Clounds and misread forecasts marked the Greeley area Saturday morning with only trace moisture recorded. Prisoners available for the Greeley camp did not go to the field Friday due to the weather outlook. Temperatures reached around 77 degrees Friday afternoon amid uncertainty from forecasters.
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Greeley
Fredlellong
300000 Cubic Yards of Rock Blasted in Great Divide Tunnel
The 13 mile Colorado-Big Thompson tunnel, diverting water from the Colorado River to the eastern slope, has seen over 300000 cubic yards of rock blasted. The project, under reclamation work since 1940, faced delays but progressed with 80 percent excavation by 1947. Equipment and labor details, portals, and engineering supervision are outlined, noting delays, geology, and tunneling methods.
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Great Divide
Dlsithe
Nieta
Thy
Grad’ Lake
Atta Factory
Entra Tuevel
Tachureag
SB. Magozin, Company
Miles Nouthwert
Eslex I
Platte Rogers, Inc
Wer Pros
Green Mountain
Bureau of Reclamation
War Production Board
Completon
Egat
Thie
Tairy
West Ports
John Avato
Dritnta
Moffat Railway
Io Lale
Ginnelly
Alea
Benita
Negoffla Company
Amy
Tim Delaver
Wal Ring
Eiquipment
Vantravtorn
Ingerzoll-Rand
Elmco
Emai
Magoffin
J. Frank
Uiast
Dynsiutte
Dhe
Noadiog
West Portal
J Witte
G. B. Howsl
Caloradssly Thompson Project
Hia
F. J. Matejkea
Slaver
G. R. Highley
Reds Stop German Drive Near Tarnopol Report
London reported Moscow stated Soviet troops halted a German advance northwest of Tarnopol. Finnish communique claimed Russian offensives north of Leningrad along with heavy artillery and tank formations supported by air strikes faced limited German breaches. Casualties and tank losses were noted as the battle raged, with several enemy machines destroyed.
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London
Moscow
Tarnopol
Poland
Germany
DNB
Berlin
Xatd
Leningrad
House Agrees on Oil Price Boost
Washington reports the House tentatively agreed to insert a provision into the price control act directing the Office of Crisis Administration to order an approximately 35 cent rise per barrel in crude oil prices.
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House
Washington
Wricg Control Act
Office of Crise Administration
Crade
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