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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
6
Paris residents report German units pushing toward the capital with artillery and air activity intensifying. Amid heavy traffic and evacuations, suspicions grow over the city’s defenses as reports of gunfire and distant bombardment spread, while weather offers a slight respite to defenders.
The Public Roads Administration and Colorado state highway department reveal an extensive oiling program totaling about 330 miles, cost near 600,090 dollars, funded largely by federal aid and state matching. Plans include oiling Monarch Pass approach, widening shoulders on US Highways 86 and 87, and grading raises on 1808 miles of US 50.
A Democratic solon condemns Nazi authors and Johnson neutrality laws, urging strong aid to the Allies. He advocates repealing the Johnson Act and urges resistance to France and Britain to preserve democracy. Representative Pingell supports maximal resistance and cash and carry policies, while urging swift action by Congress.
A 1920s era discussion warns that the world may depend on American food and medical aid as Europe faces famine threats from war damage and disease. Officials urge humanitarian relief to European nations while noting possible production limits on American agricultural goods.
The Mutual Burial Plan was adopted at the Shivley Bayou hotel by the California Directors and Embalmers Association after a byzantine vote. Curtis Green of Ladrum Quaeltered was named president, Edward A. Martin of Grand Junction secretary, with Bernard J. Wessey of Colorado Springs and Kendall Hammond of Loveland as vice presidents. The plan provides affordable protection against hospital and medical expenses, to be issued as certificates by the Vikes Peak Mutual Benefit association, with action to extend the plan across the state in progress.
Arthur Allen of McReansboro, ML travels four thousand miles to buy Sweatt's Hampshire sheep. Allen purchased 16 Jamba ewes, born in January, weighing over 125 pounds. They will be shown at major fairs in Milwaukee and Minneapolis. Sweatt’s stock praised for uniformity and type.
The article reports President Roosevelt urging swift aid to the Allies while expanding the national defense program. It notes a Senate vote approving war-gun funding, naval expansion, and airpower plans, plus a House defense tax bill and debt-limit raise with tentative budget cuts and political maneuvering shaping the fiscal path for wartime effort.
Denver markets feature Farrs steers and Avery heifers as top items. Steers average 1055 pounds selling near 10.25 FPR. heifers around 900 pounds fetch 9.00. Avery consignments include Angus and other cattle, with a cautious outlook for future loads. Greeley outfit Furve & Co. also shows strong consignments and favorable prices.
Tina G Huckett of 1219 Maple Avenue died Tuesday afternoon. She was the widow of the late Oscar Huckett and a 25 year Greely resident. Native of Kansas, she belonged to the Greely Assembly of Benevolent Families. Funeral services are arranged by Macy.
Premier Mitchell Hepburn announced that Ontario police received information about organized Nazi and Fascist sympathizers in the United States waiting for attack. He warned the Nazi sympathetic network could mobilize across the Atlantic and described the coming winter as one of the most likely seasons for such threats.
Reports say Britain seeks destroyers from the United States as Germany builds small submarines. Officials note 25 to 40 destroyers may be needed, with Canada also eyed. Debate centers on selling or aiding Allies while U.S. production and funding weigh in.
Obituary notices for Mrs. Isa V Malloway of Kersey and Mrs. Tina G Wackett of 1210 11th Ave list surviving relatives including daughters and in laws. Services for Malloway are 10:30 a m Friday from Marys drawing room with burial at Byars Cemetery. Wackett services are 2:30 p m Friday from Maeys drawley room with burial at Linn Grove.
A CBS radio report notes revolt in Italian occupied Ethiopia and Abyssinian tribesmen preparing retaliation. British bombings hit Italian positions in Dadaab and Mogadore amid slow Mussolini war start. other items discuss river gates, border tensions, and legislative cautions.
The Laramie river headgates remain open as they face delays in freezing and thawing. The Fort Collins area reports a 9 week stream reduction and Colorado’s 44 750 acre feet appropriation delivery is delayed. Officials previously expected closure by June 15 but no firm update has been received.
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