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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1960
Page
1
Weekend storms pelted Weld County with hail and heavy rain. In Greeley trees were toppled and limbs torn from branches. Weather damaged crops across several parts of the county with about 5.4 acres reportedly affected.
The Associated Press reports eight people died in two Colorado highway crashes near Jefferson and Denver. Leonard, 80, and Anna Garcia, 23, perished when a car sped and lost control near Park County. Martinez, 23, and Lupe Garcia, 27, drowned after their vehicle plunged into Clear Creek between Denver and Central City. Two other occupants were seriously injured, including Owen Leonard, 90, who sustained multiple injuries. The crashes add to Colorado’s traffic toll for the period.
President Eisenhower flew from Anchorage on a three day trip to the Philippines and Japan with refueling stops planned at Wake Island and Tokyo outlook mixed amid fears of mob violence in Tokyo. Eisenhower dismissed advice to delay the journey, saying the visit aims to improve international understanding and that hostilities should not derail the diplomatic effort. His press secretary Hagerty faced questions over the Tokyo leg and security guarantees by Prime Minister Kishi.
Defense Secretary Thomas S. Gates told a Senate study panel he does not endorse claims that the National Security Council guides President Eisenhower away from hard facts and hard decisions. He stressed that the President alone makes the final decision amid inquiries into federal policymaking and foreign policy procedures.
Mrs. Thomas H Rabinson of 424 Jath Street was rushed to Weld County General Hospital by ambulance at 2 p m Monday after apparently falling on the south steps of the post office. She did not appear to be seriously injured.
Dr Barbara Moore British physician struck by a slow moving car four miles west of Brazil Indiana while walking along a four lane highway. She was reported in satisfactory condition at Clay County Hospital pending X rays. The driver was Elizabeth A Kline 67 Shenandoah Pa. The incident drew a crowd and occurred in 80 degree afternoon weather.
President Arturo Frondizi said a western Argentina revolt began last night in San Luis and collapsed within about six hours as most of the armed forces rallied to his side. He planned to depart that afternoon on a European tour.
The article notes the flag's age, seven star changes, and official status awaiting July 4. It reports weather impacts from a hailstorm across Prospect Valley and Weld County, including power outages and wind damage. It details rain totals, beet crop damage, thinning progress, and regional agricultural conditions plus public notices on flag display standards.
A P dispatch reports some leftist groups in Tokyo showing restraint toward airport demonstrations on Eisenhower’s arrival day. Hard core Communist leadership risks violence. security plans mobilize 250 police for the motorcade and airport area. Police said security can deter incidents though not fully guarantee safety. The Red scarf federation and Zengakuren reportedly consider nonviolent actions. An American Red Cross meeting and security details accompany the president’s arrival.
SAN DIEGO Calif JAPI Anot her strike this one a week walkout hit the aircraft and missile industry today with aerial picketing The Engineers and Architects Assn will call its 6000 members off the job at Convair every Monday to fly concrete demands The association seeks a 6 percent wage boost improvements layoffs and arbitration procedures Meanwhile federal mediator E Marvin Seonyers reports progress in negotiations between Convair and the International Assn of Machinists The dispute has brought strikes at Atlas missile bases Levit yers report a lot of work remains before agreement is achieved In Burbank Calif the machinists union announced members rejected Lockheed's latest offer to machinists at its California missile and space plants Lockheed built the Navy's Polaris missile The union plans to strike at 1201 am Wednesday Negotiations were to resume today at San Francisco Lockheed missile machinists seek a 7 percent pay increase for workers averaging 285 per hour A union spokesman said the latest offer cut fringe benefits trimming take home pay In Convair a division of General Dynamics Corp the machinists seek a recent hourly increase and fringe increases The pay scale now runs 179 to 340 per hour.
WASHINGTON AP Oliver W Powers father of the downed U2 pilot received a passport swiftly to travel to the Soviet Union to visit his son. Powers and his companion Sol Cury expect a possible Moscow trip in August but will time it for a propitious moment. The party says the Soviet visa can be secured at will. Detroit shipments of automobiles rose about 10 percent in 1959, with total output above 46,000 units as domestic sales remained strong and new models with wireless features gained traction.
The Supreme Court avoided a broad ruling on whether benefits paid to striking workers are exempt from federal income tax. In a separate 6 3 decision, the court upheld a Wisconsin jury verdict that Kohler Co. striker benefits were a tax free gift. The court also overturned George Parr’s conviction and eight others in a mail fraud case tied to school funds, ruling that mailing tax notices did not fit federal embezzlement statutes. Justices dissenting were Frankfurter Harlan and Stewart.
Colorado State College presession enrollment rose to 1693 by noon Monday, with final figures expected to approach last year’s 3064. Registration began at 8 am in the student union ball room, drawing long lines as students completed program card checks and tuition payments.
The Labor Department reports May employment rising to a record 67,208,000 civilians with unemployment near 4.46 million and a 4.9 percent rate. Factory jobs fell seasonally by 45,000 amid steel and machinery cuts, while payrolls rose to 53,160,000 with long term unemployment easing. The report notes gains in farming and construction and cites weather and winter disruptions affecting earlier months.
Vice President Nixon and House GOP Leader Halleck split over school aid legislation. Nixon favors a compromise federal aid bill for school construction. Halleck aims to kill the measure to avoid campaign issues. Senate bills total 1.6 to 1.9 billion dollars. House and Senate seek a conference, with timing tied to adjournment.
The House Appropriations Committee slashed the foreign aid budget from President Eisenhower’s request, reducing military assistance and defense support funds and leaving the total at about 3.394 billion dollars for the coming year. The panel, led by Rep. Passman, noted available unspent balances and anticipated Senate action to restore some cuts.
The Norfolk and Western and Nickel Plate announce a merger that would form a 1026 mile network from Virginia to New York with N W acquiring Nickel Plate stock for 45 shares. A connecting link via Pennsylvania Railroad between Columbus and Sandusky is pursued, potential cost savings and better service cited.
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Jim Johnson in the Arkansas Gazette calls integration a greater crime than rape or murder and says he will campaign for a state constitutional amendment to close schools despite a Bar Association request to avoid political speeches. He argues the canon forbids backing candidates but asserts a judge may speak on day’s issues.
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