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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
36
Liz San Wilke made a dramatic first jump that went awry as her parachute tangled with 118000-volt power lines. She dangled above the street for hours until utility workers and jumpmaster Robert Mes helped her down along a 63-foot ladder, with both Wilke and Mes unhurt.
A disputed statewide cigarette tax proposal faces last minute actions as retailers prepare for stamp or metering requirements. Officials project mixed funds impact with an estimated six million annual collections, while enforcement promises penalties for noncompliance and price shifting amid a shifting pension fund balance.
British beauty queens accuse pageant judges of fixing contests based on favorable advances. Paula Williams of Miss North Wales, 20, says she faced attempts to sleep with judges. other contestants corroborate. They cite instances where entrants who attended parties with judges placed first and second. The remarks come in a Welsh TV interview and Sunday Mirror inquiry.
Steel firms and the United Steelworkers Union AFL CIO signed an agreement Sunday to promote racial equality in the steel industry. Major producers pledged to Continue support for equal employment opportunities regardless of race or origin, aligning with Plans for Progress. The signatories included Armco, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and others representing about 95 percent of U S steel production.
Hopkins and Kerr starred for the University of Ariana at the USTFF meet, delivering wins in sprints and relays. The men’s team featured multiple event victories across distance and field events, while Dora from Texas Track Club highlighted jumps. Southern California led the meet with 11 points, San Jose State followed, and Oregon State and Abilene Christian also posted strong showings.
In Omaha Maine defeated Arizona State 4 to 2 as Dick Dolloff pitched well and Jim Butterfield praised his senior starter. Maine then planned to face USC with Perris in relief and Coach Butterfield noted Hoffman's solid outing set the tone for the night.
The Colorado Association of County Commissioners backed a proposed one per cent sales tax increase aimed at offsetting property tax pressures. Aural meeting also backed labeling of imported beef, mollusks, fish and wood and approved a constitutional amendment requiring resident approval before adjoining city annexation. Gov. John Love urged tax relief for property owners.
Fred Hansen of Rice University, a 23 year old pre dental student, cleared 17 feet 2 inches to break John Penuel's world record at a pre Olympic invitational in San Diego. Hansen matching his second attempt and drawing a large crowd, while Penuel was hurt on his second attempt at 17 feet 2 inches.
Small colleges pace toward the NCAA College Division championships in Eugene Oregon as Hayes of Florida A&M and Jesuit State standout Darel Newman headline a field of sprinters. Carr’s injury alters the 220 and 100 prospects while Hayes eyes Olympic trials qualification and fellow small schools aim to dominate the event.
Philadelphia tops New York 9 4 in game one and 5 2 in game two. Briggs, in his first major league start for the Phillies, walks, singles, doubles and scores twice. Cullison homers and doubles, Rojas drives in key runs, and Mahaffey settles in late. Culp earns his 4th win, Jackson takes the loss and Callison hits his 18th homer for Philly.
In Chicago, Billy Cowan and Lou Brook delivered two run hits guiding the Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the Pirates in the first game of a doubleheader. Rain halted the second game after Pittsburgh led 2-0 through the early innings.
Milwaukee Braves win both games 5-1 at Los Angeles as Hank Aaron stars with key hits and a seven-run swing by Schneider and Leuk. pitcher Cloninger earns win. Dodgers suffer opener, consistent offense limited to a few doubles from Sadowski and Mayo.
San Francisco Giants win behind Ron Herbel pitching and a Jin Hart three run homer plus a double, scoring sequence fueling a Sunday victory. Hart drives in runs with a first inning hit and critical blows as teammates Cepeda and others contribute. Cloninger and Walthour share decisions for the Giants, while Milwaukee’s Sadowski and Schneider suffer setbacks.
AP report notes Dick Farrell secures win for the Colts over St. Louis 4 to 1. Cards suffer a fourth consecutive loss, their 241st game streak described as a rough slipping game. Names like Gibson Taylor and Me Carver appear in fragmented lines.
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