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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
1
Denver AP Gov McNichols proposes a transfer authority to move funds into the general fund if needed after a 132 million dollar appropriation to fight grasshoppers. Money would be repaid when tax receipts come in next spring.
Sir N J Miller of Eeton, a prominent figure in Weld County politics, states plans to run for a third term in the state senate. In a letter to Weld County Republican Central Committee chairman Mars J Field, he pledged vigorous campaigning and urged party unity, asserting a record of steady service and readiness to uphold Republican aims.
A Redstone rocket roared into the Florida night at Canaveral in a key test milestone. Officials said the launch marked a major step in the Redstone program, with the missile reaching elevated flight and then steering toward a southeast path. Scores of spectators lined Cocoa Beach area to witness the plume and flame.
Weather note shows a fragmented forecast with temperatures around 79 at 2 p m and highs near 87 Thursday. Mentions scattered afternoon changes with west to southeast winds and a chance of showers Thursday night into Friday. Clearer near-future outlook includes cooler nights around 55 to 60 and cloudy mornings with possible scattered showers later.
Scattered showers and humid conditions expected Thursday night into Friday. Low temperatures around 4584 lower elevations with highs near 85. Winds gusty Friday night and into Saturday afternoon, then cooling trend.
Greeley National Bank will spend $50,000 on remodeling the bank building. Phelps Construction Co. to perform exterior and interior changes including shifting entrances and teller cages, adding quartz siding, aluminum solar screens, and new interspace for departments. Work affects north, east, and south walls and involves a second floor and basement access changes.
Jack Heffinger 45 of S28 22nd St sustained a fractured pelvis when a trench seven feet deep caved in at the Archer home site in Evans. He was rushed by ambulance to Weld County General Hospital. Deputy Sheriff Toni Connell and Weigand helped halt the fall, freeing Heffinger as rescuers dug him out after a lengthy entrapment.
COLORADO SPRINGS AP Modernization of county governments sparked sharp debate at the Colorado Municipal League convention. Professor Conrad L. McBride urged consolidation, criticizing counties with no rational purpose in a modern state. He opposed Amendment No. 8 arguing mere power to county government is not an improvement. State Sen. Rev H. McVicker argued the amendment would let counties change and modernize their form of government, a necessary step.
The first contingent of UN observers entered Lebanon within hours of a Security Council border watch approval. Five officers from New Zealand, Sweden, and Italy drove from Israel to South Lebanon then Beirut, with more expected soon. Dag Hammarskjold ordered immediate deployment to support a separate UN observer structure amid Lebanese tensions.
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department valuing the 1957 sugar beet crop at 173,566,000 dollars, about 17 percent higher than last year due to a production spike though prices fell. Pay crop totaled 15,447,000 short tons versus 12,968,000 prior year, with average price 11.20 dollars per ton up from 11.00.
Albert T. Frante of the Colorado supreme court will speak at the Gresley Elka Flag Day program in the lodge hall at 8 pm Friday. Lodge officers aided by local recruiting services and Bay Scouts of America will participate in the flag service with music by the Elka chorus. The program will be open to the public.
Groundbreaking held Thursday morning for a 26 400 square foot Bayly Manufacturing jeans plant in the Chamber of Commerce industrial area of Greeley. The $136 000 building will be leased to Bayly for 10 years with options. 200 plus jobs expected. completion aimed Oct 1. construction by Greater Greeley Improvement Company Inc. caisson work by Colorado Caisson Company. located east of Meadow Gold plant on Pomk avenue.
The Senate passed an amended labor bill by a 86 to 0 vote, granting the secretary of labor subpoena powers to compel testimony and records in enforcing union election and financial reporting rules. Kennedy supported the amendments, while Mitchell’s criticisms were labeled unfounded, and opponents urged broader access to financial reports for union members.
The House approved the defense reorganization bill after defeating three amendments aimed at watering it down to Eisenhower’s wishes. The measure, drafted by the Armed Services Committee, moves to the Senate and would strengthen and limit the secretary of defense’s administrative authority compared with Eisenhower’s requests.
Earl L Adams is named assistant postmaster replacing Edward Becker who retired Adams will become superintendent of mails succeeding Akers Akers, longtime Greeley postal official, will run the mails department Adams has served Greeley offices since 1938 and has been a resident since 192? The note cites a 1983 start as superintendent of mails and mentions Army service in WWII pending final.
The board approved five new teachers including Judith Billster and Rosemary Clarke, plus Wilton Senderson as physics teacher and Lorna Wyrough and Elizabeth Anterson as staff changes. The 1958 59 budget was formally approved with a $1000 increase to the special fund for next spring's school board election and social studies maps. Mrs Beverly Brewer resigned from Meeker Junior High.
The Senate Finance Committee approved Eisenhower's bill to extend present corporate and federal excise taxes for one bank without changes. A rival proposal by Senator Douglas failed to replace the extension with a postwar tax cut plan.
The Associated Press reports the death of 21 year old Donald Lee McClelland in Denver after a car dump into a ditch and crash in Adams County. Four teen passengers in the vehicle sustained minor injuries while McClelland died at Colorado General Hospital.
Fragmented amateur column lists players and teams with scattered names from New York, Detroit, and other cities. It references various pitchers and hitters, including national league figures, but text is garbled and partial.
Colorado launches a campaign against grasshopper swarms as Gov. Steve McNichols presses for federal relief and state funds to protect a 140 million dollar wheat crop and hay supply. Agriculture officials report swarms in four Denver suburban counties and across more than 10 million acres, with aerial spraying planned using state, federal, and landowner cost-sharing.
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