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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
1
The senate MacArthur Inquiry committee voted to speed up the hearing, aiming to finish by mid next week. It will call four witnesses Patrick Hurley, General Binns O’Donnell, General David Barr, Admiral Oscar Badger, with MacArthur possibly testifying again if he agrees.
A cub bear was shot and killed near Monument Valley Park in Colorado Springs after startling a 14 year old at a baseball diamond. Police fire and park crews chased the animal for a tense period but could not determine where it came from.
Northeastern Colorado Jersey Parish show to stay at Fort Lupton Tuesday. Alles Lamb president announces all Jersey breeders bring their best animals. Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce hosts a noon dinner with Keegan assisting. Classifications for juniors and open classes, a herd classification June 26 near Windsor. Events include auctions and multiple judging officials from state colleges.
A large packing plant in Pittshigh plans to close indefinitely, leaving 650 workers idle. Officials cite economic and regulatory pressures, while labor groups warn of long term impact on the community. The decision follows rising costs, and the plant’s closure is expected to affect local suppliers and nearby cattle operations.
Hambrick a professor of elementary education at Quinrado State College of Education earned the Doctor of Education degree from Leland Stanford University Palo Alto on Sunday while on leave. He completed the degree in the spring quarter and returns to CSCE as a summer session faculty member.
Washington reports Daniel warns Truman may seek reelection while stressing foreign policy as vital to counter Soviet aggression. Observed by Raleigh editor Jona Anders, this calls also notes Carney’s appointment and allied command reshuffle in Europe.
Alfred R. Goltze, director of program and finances for the Federal Reclamation Bureau, said the Colorado Big Thompson and Nye Columbia Basin irrigation projects are expected to proceed on schedule but no new irrigation projects are planned for the next fiscal year. The pullback aims to focus on defense needs and completing ongoing works, with meetings involving about 30 officials and engineers in Washington and regional offices.
Gusts early Sunday toppled a fig tree on a Platteville farm and caused minor damage around the area. No injuries reported as winds of varying strength rattled structures and knocked loose debris over several minutes. Details on other damage were sparse.
National League teams and players listed with unclear abbreviations and numbers. Mentions include Teanaril, Kitripatehs, Edwarda, and Cleveland with scattered statistics and names such as Megan Nixon and Aly Mastarson. readability is limited by OCR.
Melvin Hoffner of Ault wins a VFW ruby ring as retiring district commander at the Colorato department dinner. Nation’s four billion in property noted, but service by ex and current members emphasized for national needs. Awards also include a Hartung membership prize and emblems for member gains as several posts hosted the event.
The city announced revised death toll figures for a fire at the Cunegonde orphanage and aid home in Privay. Thirty eight people died, down from an earlier count of forty as two missing persons were found. It is the worst blaze in the city in 24 years.
Washington reports the Navy accepted the resignation of DB Stephen Brumauer a top civilian scientist after a suspension earlier in April Brumauer chief chemist for the research and development section in the Bureau of Ordnance faced red infiltration charges The State Department also suspended his wife Halber Carkin Bronauer a National officer at the UN relations state Both were targets of Senator McCarthy amid allegations of communist influence
A Japanese air crash involving a U S Navy plane claimed 12 sailors aboard after takeoff in the early morning. Investigators and Navy officials reported the incident occurred near a forward base, with search and rescue teams dispatched to assess the scene and determine the cause.
In New York a trio of meat trucks entered a challenge to win with a flashy display and a hefty 1000 pound prize tag. The event drew attention to the quirky contest featuring unusual entrants and local excitement over the unusual competition.
A U S Marine guard and a Cuban janitor were found dead at the U S Embassy in Havana. Authorities investigate no motive or immediate clues. Both victims were located on different embassy floors. a revolver lay near the scene. The incident prompted U S officials to note no missing papers and no robbery motive.
Herbert H. Nicks 70 formerly of Ault and La Salle died Sunday afternoon at his Eaton address 1405 Sixteenth avenue Greeley He was born in Mont May 1881 and moved to Ault at 21 He farmed and worked for the Greeley Pacific railroad at La Salle for 15 years He had lived in Floren Galecan and Al Manonyue before moving to Greeley about two years ago He is survived by eight grandchildren and several children including Mrs Mary Scott Mrs Adit Barrington Mrs Elisabeth Capron Mrs Bernice Erickson Mrs Cora Clarenger and Earl J Nicks Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Walton and Mary Atnington
Washington on June 18 saw administration push for stronger economic controls before the defense production act expires. Leaders from Truman to Wilso discuss a revised law to allow government purchases from high cost producers to stabilize pricing and maintain steel output. Reports note mixed congressional reception and lack of broad support for temporary authority changes.
Storms and rain followed the end of cloud seeding in northeast Colorado. Water Munourcos Development, led by Dr. Living Kilek, operated seedings for Lavinier and Weld areas, with a falloff in activity for the summer. Wet conditions caused heavy thunderstorms in western Weld and northeast Weld counties, with minor hail and localized damage, including near Olive Branch school.
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Maj. Gen. Wil Han B. Borain to be adjutant general of the army. The current adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Fairward Fe sWitsoll, 60, will retire for physical disability.
Fort Riley Kansas June 13. In action in Korea Private Vernie H Parker of Amos Barker California received the Silver Star during a retreat parade by the 1st division. Parker’s platoon was ordered to secure a road junction near Grant last September. He exposed himself to heavy fire to stop an enemy assault, crawled within 15 feet of a tank, fired two rounds at point blank range destroying the tank and crew, and returned to fight. Parker earned mention at Geeley in November 1945.
American forces reported air and ground actions across Korea with jets engaging Reds and U.N. patrols driving into enemy territory. Reports noted Manchuria safe for returning crews, ground offensives near Seoul and Hangye, and a U.S. air victory over Mig 16s near Manchuria with several Reds downed.
Denver investigators say two definite leads emerged in the hunt for Grace Canaday, 41, missing since May from her home. District attorney staff chief Humphreys noted the team feels the leads look good as the probe continues. Mrs Canaday is the wife of Thomas M Canaday, a Denver weather official, who posted a $50 reward as authorities pursue the case.
Seawport movements slow as major shippers face layoffs and work stoppages. AFL and CIO dispute stalled operations in New York and other ports. American World Airways prepares for ratification while workers seek new labor actions.
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