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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

9

Wiretapping Inquiry Began in Denver Post Office

Denver authorities opened a wiretapping probe after a device was found Wednesday beside a key trunk in the Denver post office attic by a telephone company repairman. U S Attorney Kelley and A G Herbert Brownell discussed the case after a meeting in Colorado Springs. Investigators say there is no evidence the building’s wiring had been tampered with and several installers have worked in the post office recently.

Denver U. S Alty Donald BS. Kelley Atsic Denevers Kelley Colorado Springs Aly Herbert Brownell National Press Photographers Ass Robert C. Henke Alston Colorado General Chalrein Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co Pellayatom

Defense Indoctrination Meeting This Evening

Civil defense indoctrination meeting tonight at Weld County General Hospital auditorium at 7 30. Procedures for the National Civil Defense exercise Operation Alert 185 will be discussed. All civil defense staff and workers urged to attend by deputy director W I Shaffer.

Civil Defense Weld County General Hospital Wuditorinie Cloff W. I. Shaffer

19 Seamen Missing in Tanker Blast

RAMSGATE England A Swedish tanker erupted in flames after a collision with a Panamanian freighter in the English Channel early Thursday. Nineteen seamen from the tanker Juhannivhia were missing feared dead. one body recovered. Twenty three survivors arrived at ports on the British side. A Ramsgate lifeboat said no further survivors. Among survivors was Ina Svensson wife of the first engineer. The freighter Bucanneer reached a repair yard in Schiedam Netherlands with a large hole in her hull but no casualties among her crew.

Ramsgate England English Channel Juhannivhia Itescua Yessale Ramsgate Wieboat Ina Svensson Johannishus Schiedam Ntherlands

Edmonton Hospital Language Mix Up in Interpreted Billing

A credit manager, patient, partner, and bystander at a busy Edmonton hospital Wednesday communicated across languages. The Italian speaker and a nearby worker spoke Italian and French but not English, while a third person spoke English and French but not Italian. The group exchanged questions about billing and payments, revealing how much was owed and who handled the information.

Ramonton Alta Edmonton

Light Showers Across Colorado Eastern Slope and Wyoming Areas

Light showers were spotted along Colorado's Eastern Slope and dampened the eastern section of southeastern Wyoming. Reports came from Akron Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Flowing Laramie Casper Sheridan. Western Slope was clear. Temperatures ranged 26 to 80 in Colorado and 21 to 46 in Wyoming.

Colorado Wyoming Akron Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Flawing Laramie Casper Sheridan Oth Weather Bureau Grand Junction Big Piney

Interstate Gas Plans 4.4 Million Refund to Colorado Users

Interstate Gas outlines a plan to repay about 4.43 million dollars to roughly 220000 gas customers across Colorado and the Cheyenne area. The refunds target December 1983 billing and cover several utilities including Pueblo Gas & Fuel and Colorado-Wyoming Gas Co. The program, pending federal court approval, would disperse checks from a Colorado Springs headquarters with an estimated 120 days to mail after start.

Denver Colorado Interstate van Co State Public Utilities’ Commission Cheyenne Wyo Federal Power Commission PPC Colorado Inter’ata Pueblo Gas & Fuel Momers Colorado Springs Custonmera Colorado-Wyoming Gas Co Greeley Public Service Co. of Itn Hender Fort Calling Brighton A Visions City of City of ‘Teriided Enagoners Citizens Utilities Co la Junta Canon City Gas Service Co Ain Colorado Lnter State FPG and Theatere Willities Commission

Pensioner Accused in Uranium Deal Bilking Women

Vel 108 year old Mona McGlochlin of Dulyth, Minnesota, a former Civil War veteran Albert Woolson, is charged in district court with bilking elderly women in a uranium lease scheme. The court heard he had been jailed last year for selling non owned mines in Park and Summit counties. He was placed on probation to repay investors, with strict conditions and potential revocation if not followed.

Vel Mona “Zuma McGlochlin Tistriet Methin Robert W. Stenle McGlothlin Nelling Intercata Park and Summit Steele Pro Lime

Weather Loca 24 bars ending Friday forecast

Weather summary notes considerable cloudiness and light showers across Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico with windy southeast corners Friday into Friday night. Saturday turns partly cloudy cooler in the west and east with higher temperatures in the 53 to 75 range. Forecast emphasizes a general cooling trend into Sunday Monday followed by a warming trend and possible showers late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Colorado R. Flay Wyoming Warner Divide Nouth

Dilsaver Re elected Grand Knight of K C Council 2160

Dilsaver was reelected Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus council 2160 in Greeley at a Thursday meeting. Officers named include Marvin McCarthy deputy grand, Joe Faater warden, Al Smith recording secretary, Frank Shell treasurer, Markh advocate, Ernest Hurder inside guard, George Byrnes outside guard, and a three year term trustee Noera Tor one year. Rev Fr Robert Hoffman served as council chaplain.

Knights of Columbia Council Greeley Keith Tlilsaver KC Ball Ther Marvin McCarthy Joe Faater Pat Creager al Smith Frank Shell Jlew Markh Firnest “Hurder George Byrnes Ofder Noera Tor Robert Hoffman

House Appropriations Committee Cuts Big Thompson Budget

Washington panel urged a 3125.821 million reduction in the water resources bill for the coming fiscal year. It credited unexpended funds from prior grants and outlined specific project recommendations across Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Missouri Basin programs, with detailedMine project adjustments and totals.

Washington House Appropriations Committees Reclamation Bureau Colorado Idaho Mindo North Side Palisades Montana Port Peck Diah -- Weber Basin Wyoming Eden Kendrick Missouri Kansas Bostwick Jegezesmen Kirwin Webster Unit Nebraska Deidge Sargent South Dakota Rapid Valley Glenda Missouri Basin Big Thompson

Wheat Estimate Below Last Year Yield Ahead of Forecasts

The Agriculture Department projected this year’s wheat crop at 453,? million bushels, with figures showing declines from last year’s 968.8 million and the 1.164 billion in 1944-53. Drought conditions and tighter federal controls weighed on production, though winter output reached about 759.7 million bushels.

Washington Agriculture Department Eever Drouth Great Plaine T Department Ela

Agreement Reached on Truck Contracts for 11 West States

Federal Conciliator John S. Fenton announced that the Western trucking tieup agreement would be submitted to local members by secret ballot. Terms were not disclosed. Union leaders praised the deal and expected broad acceptance, with limited chance of trucks rolling before Monday.

West States Los Angeles

Yale Graduate Bain to Receive Bachelor of Arts Degree

Yale University will grant bachelor of arts to C Randall Bain son of Walter L Bain of Wet Thirteenth Overas. New Haven hosts commencement with about 2000 degree candidates from 45 states the District of Columbia Hawaii Puerto Rico and 35 foreign countries. Outdoor exercises on the Yale campus and a morning address by President A Whitney Griswold mark the ceremonies.

C. Randall Bain Walter L. Bain Wet Thirteenth Overas Yale University Mro Mre Bain New Haven Colorado District of Columbia Wa‘aii Puerto Rico Ald A. Whitney Grinwold Yale Woolsey Hall

Oil Drilling Report Near Greeley Weld County

Report from Weld County shows a drilling rig 16 miles north of Greeley preparing to run a well. Core samples reveal siltstone and brown stained sand with porosity and permeability, with oil bleeding at breaks and about 76 feet of recovered sand. Further cores indicate oil-bearing intervals and continued work described in Greeley Tribune.

California Laking & Schiumberger Electric Union Pacific Priddy Pierce Greeley Weld County Lyons Coring Greeley Tribune

Man Is Sentenced for Lamar Slaying

Don William Stet, 59, was sentenced to 14 to 21 years in the Colorado Penitentiary for the fatal shooting of Fred Faurat, 42, on February 28. Dist. Judge A A Artal pronounced sentence after denying defense motions for a new trial. attorneys indicated no appeal planned.

Lamar Ip Don William Stet Colorado Tenitentiary Fred Faurat A. A. Artal J. Woodeon Reiley Robert Roggers

Barnard Criticizes Legion and Dept at National Convention

Barnard, Colorado University business professor, told 1400 American Legion delegates that the organization has accomplished virtually nothing in the past year. He warned the department level is disintegrating while posts drive membership growth. Speakers Johnson and Roy M. Brewer of Los Angeles addressed anti Communist sentiment in the motion picture industry.

Glenwoon Springs Cmar Soha Colorado American Legion Barnard Potentel University of Colorado Gor, Johnson Roy M. Brewer Los Angeles

Large Crowd Attends Greeley Farm Show Amid Cold Weather

A large crowd braved unseasonable cold to tour the Greeley Farm Home and Sports show at Warneco Park, hosted by the Tribune. About 40 exhibitors showcase goods with gifts for visitors. Joan Brandon hypnotizes volunteers nightly, with special Sunday kids’ performance planned at 4 p.m. Aired demonstrations by Sim Haywood the fly caster, Morse Patvin wood carvings, and Danny Hixon glass blowing entertain attendees through Sunday night. the fair opens nightly at 8 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Greeley Farm Warneco Park the Tribune Joan Brandon Miss Brandon Fred and Fay Wérm Sim Haywood Ine Morse Patvin Danny Hixon

Wheat price study notes 76 percent parity support

Washington confirms agriculture department parity support for wheat at 76 percent, contrasted with 1953 parity. The report also lists Major League Baseball scores and a NCAA baseball tournament result with several night games across leagues.

Washington Agriculture Department Taslon Nixon White Maas Aber Chicago Brecelyn St. Louis New York Milwaukee Pittsburgh

Both Sides Claim Win in Blue River Ruling

In a Denver federal court ruling the Blue River case stands as a victory for the government over water rights. Judge Lee Knous set an October trial date with pre trial conferences starting August 2. The dispute centers on rights tied to Green Mountain Dam and water use by Eastern Slope cities.

Denver A. B. Dint Tedge Lee Koone Colorado Springs Blue River Attorneya Coleado Springs Knows G. &. Dinterie Koons U. S. Reclamation Bureau Green Mountain Dam Lee Knous Coldfaco Springaeity Green Mountain Hine Breckenridge Willem H. Veeder Washington Bureau of Reclamation

Steelworkers push for larger wage increase talks in 12 to 15 cent range

Inland Steel Corp Jones Laughlin Youngstown Sheet and Tube resumed bargaining with United Steelworkers in a wage only reopener. About 600,000 USW members earn 2.4 an hour. union seeks 25 cents max, likely settling around 12 to 15 cents. Deadline looms midnight June 30 with strike possible if no deal.

Fittsburgh Ia — Choy United Steelworkers Burgeloers Seaking Wiitay Miajur Inland Steel Corp Jones Laughlin Steel Corp Youngatown Sheet & Tuba Co Mikes U. S. Steel Corp Bethlehem Steel Corp Republic Steel Corp

Peonies at Linn Grove Bloom in Cemetery Display

The public is invited to Linn Grove cemetery to see the peonies in full bloom. Dr. Pulter superintendent says the cemetery aims for the largest peony display in the state and thanks lot owners for planting flowers to beautify the grounds.

Linn Grove Viel Wir Grove Cemetery Pulter

Bids Sought for Greeley Street Paving

The city advertises bids for the 955 street paving program with a contract set June 23 and work starting in July. The plan covers Fifteenth and Nineteenth avenues between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, the alley between Seventeenth and Twelfth avenues from Nineteenth to Twentieth, and Fourth Avenue between Thirteenth and Fifteenth Streets plus petitions for further improvement districts likely in August.

Au- Jeast

Bodies Still Sought at Chambers Lake After Drowning

A continued search on Thursday for the bodies of Milton R. McTrowell aged 27 and Jos S. Exit aged 28, both of Denver, who drowned Saturday in Chambers Lake. Sheriff Ray Harger led rescue teams along the high mountain slope aiding the effort.

Chambers Lake Collinsum Milton R. McTrowell Jos S. Exit Penver Sherif Ray Harger

Northwest District Names Its Executives

The Greeley Northwest Suburban Water and Sanitation district board named Fred Q. Ford as chairman and president and Herbert A. Marlow as secretary treasurer at its first meeting. Directors include Walter Ward Alvin Garcia Qun HR Axnom. The officers serve from August 1938. The district approved Hoskins and Associates for design costing about 115000 funded by bond sales and Cruttenden and Company to handle bond sales. A bond election date will be set by the district court for about 200 residents. The project area spans roughly a mile east and west of Twenty third avenue and north from Fifth street, extending toward Spantuh eplony.

Greeley Northwest Marlow and Axsom Garcia Hoskins J. H. Goode He Group Wrew Twenty-third Avenue Fifth Street Spantuh Eplony

Harmon Addresses A&M Graduating Class

Fort Collins A and M College conferred degrees on 687 students at a formal commencement Fri morning. Lt Gen Harmon urged graduates to value honor humor proportion and confidence as he addressed the crowd.

UAW Official Fined 500 For Contempt of Congress

Washington to John Watkins 44 an officer of the United Automobile Workers was fined 500 and given a one year suspended jail sentence for contempt of Congress. Judge Joseph Mel Carrahy imposed the sentence after Watkins was found guilty May 2. Allies say the appeal will argue House Un American Activities Committee overstepped its legislative purpose. The case stems from appearances before subcommittees on April 27, 1954, about his past associations with Communists. he refused to identify individuals and left the party.

Washington John FT. Wateina United Avomobile Wre Congress Tr. A. User Joseph C. Mel Carrahy Watkins Josephy Raugh Jb Sidney A. Sachs Gait Raugh Adid House Un-American Activities Committee Examin Weisma Rock Island WAW Rouse Committee Communist Party

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