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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
6
A fragmented report describes farmers and ranchers confronting policy shifts under the New Deal era. The piece references cattlemen, local communities, and rising tensions as programs and prices affect livelihoods. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the narrative center remains on economic strain and policy impact on rural industry.
A fragmented OCR draft describes oil making and disputes between wealthy and poor farmers. It references Edroniati and Vrovet Contna, mentions prices like $8.00, and notes debates over ownership, production, and distribution with various named places and figures.
The report outlines a proposed flat net income tax plan affecting households and corporations with potential rate changes. It also details a severe storm event at Darnesgill Barvesyie with heavy damage, describing winds, rainfall, and subsequent reports of no bullets drawn.
A Denver man was found dead beneath a burning bed in a home blaze. Investigators say the body showed severe injuries and the fire is under investigation. Local authorities, including Fire Captain FM. McCarthy, are coordinating the probe with reports of possible arson.
A narrative recounts the wedding of John Coates and his wife in Johnstown. It notes family members, attendees, and final arrangements with references to relatives, locations, and an implied farewell at the ceremony.
The Lamar County Clerk position faces abrupt change amid a series of local events. Officials report vacancy, bond concerns, and shifts in county administration. A weather incident with high winds is noted, affecting public safety operations and prompting emergency responses.
A Colorado health official told Weld County Health officials that infant mortality is unacceptably high and tied to malnutrition, unsafe water, sewage issues, and hesitant adoption of modern medical care. Efforts include maternity centers, public health programs, and education to improve infant survival, with a Weld County demonstration and planned September report.
A tornado swept a mile wide strip north of Liberal Kansas yesterday causing extensive damage to farms windmills and buildings. Severe damage reported near Antide and Gathullings with downed power lines and scattered debris across fields and rural homes. Local authorities surveyed the area and warned residents to stay clear of damaged structures until inspections are completed.
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Government crop outlook lowers 1939 wheat yield to 643 million bushels with winter grain projections at 523 million, spring wheat 170 million, and rye barley totals near 31 and 230 million. Acreage cuts reflect Agricultural Adjustment Administration actions while export prospects stay high. The report notes mixed prospects for the corn and cow crops amid scarce favorable weather and June rains.
Washington reports federal aid to fight grasshoppers across 24 states as a $2 750 000 insect eradication bill passes both houses and heads to the president. The effort targets western states with coordinated pest control and farm work crews.
W Va June 12 George Deatherage, national organizer of Knighths of White Comedy, said he found a representative Thorkeldson with a list of arms and ammunition said to be concentrated on the California Mexican border in 1935. He claimed the 1984 West Coast waterfront strike was a doomed attempt at revolution to form a California Bolshe state. He cited alleged evidence of Jewish and Communist activities.
General Henry H. Arnold testified to Congress that current army air corps expansion will defend the United States despite German raids. He argued the nation is building a stronger defensive air force with superior ships, while Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh supported U S leadership in military aviation. Both statements aligned with Roosevelt's request for 250 million dollars to reach 5,500 planes.
Adolf Hitler ordered a new long range airplane described as a Condoy 2007 with a conference room size cabin. It is a low wing monoplane capable of cruising about 6600 miles and a top speed of 20 miles an hour.
Fort Morgan citizens voted 357 to 227 to buy electric power from the federal reclamation bureau. The bureau will provide power from the Semipee dam in Wyoming and the Colorado Big Thompson project, with cheaper rates than the municipal plant. The vote prompts immediate construction of a high tension line from Greeley to Fort Morgan.
The Mouse approved an income tax for the District of Columbia but members exempted themselves and their employer. An amendment set rates from two percent over 2000 dollars to seven percent over 4000 dollars, replacing a business privilege tax that failed to win business support.
Near Casper to Greeley area projects are completed. Prospect Valley in Weld county and the Wiggins pumping area in Morgan county are expected to receive R, A, AL power from the reclamation bureau high line.
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