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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1944
Page
1
Allied forces widened their cordon around Cherbourg and pressed toward Bricquebec as American and British units forged a seven mile wide advance. The pursuit trapped German forces in the Cherbourg peninsula, with the city toppling after heavy fighting.
Reports describe a two hour battle near Gus with British and Canadian forces breaching a Nazi strong point. Engineers cleared mine fields and wire, advancing through tunnels and underground chambers after heavy bombardment and naval support. The action ended with German defenses shattered and retreating.
In Saipan the Japanese assault was repulsed as U S forces fought desperate battles along the shore. Reports indicate a Japanese attempt to land troops was thwarted and American defenses held.
Waste paper will be collected on Tuesday across the district. The program funds a recreation effort for children and will run from early morning until all papers on curhe are collected at designated spots.
For 84 hours ending Monday high 86. Colorado fair today and tonight and Tuesday, warming. Wyoming scattered showers and thunderstorms in the northwest, ending this evening or tonight. otherwise fair weather, warmer today.
Alden HM deputy district attorney Larimer courtly end his 207 Alien Vern arrived in Grece Ily by way of Denver as passengers on Moning morning's Initial flight of the acetic ats Mnee. They came by Way of Denvery Hill was here to transact business in the district court.
A strong pair of earthquakes rattled Los Angeles and nearby cities, lasting several seconds and causing tower tremors in downtown, shattering windows and knocking pedestrians off balance. Initial reports say no material property damage or loss of life in the city proper.
Allied forces reported French troops have captured Portoferrato and hold the greater part of Elba Island. A communique said several high ranking German prisoners were rounded up as French advances continued on the Italian peninsula and Adriatic coast amid Allied offensives.
A Colorado welfare ruling releases 328,997 dollars from frozen funds to fund pensioner shares. The decision allows the Pensioners Protective Association to collect attorney fees and sets a surplus distribution per constitutional provisions. Allied governments approve a Bremler Trance Honomi cabinet. Italian politics shift as new government forms. Forty Jackson police officers are dismissed after refusing to withdraw from a police union.
Two men reported rooming houses here were prowled Saturday night with cash missing. Marvin Algeleben of Grover reports he lost $20 and Warsid e sate 132% Seventh sheet lat.
Private Clyde Rogers II was wounded while serving with an infantry unit in Italy, as reported by his wife Margaret Rogers of Johnstown. He had been stationed at Camp Blanding Florida and had four brothers serving, including Wilford in the Navy and Bert and Glenn in the Army and pacific theaters.
Waller Moryladn former Ward county clerk who resigned to enter the service to become state secretary enters the race. J Bennett named by Governor Vivian to fill the vacancy will also run, ensuring a primary contest.
Prime Minister says the summer months may bring full success for freedom. He notes the Normandy invasion as a major tactical surprise and predicts events in the coming months could signal liberation from German rule. He stresses permanent cooperation among Allied nations and upholding the rights of small nations after the war.
Readable figures show College High School anticipating its largest enrollment in years under secondary director Dr Wilma Wrinklecord. Total students reach 1543 in 1942 and 150 enrolled by noon on Monday with several values indicating a peak for the season.
North Weld selective service board issued 41 active duty reports for June. Army calls list names including James Wilson and George Shimada with June 24 call and oath June 27. Navy calls include William Yomata and Ebberavn with multiple transfers from San Diego, Los Angeles, and Fort Lipton.
The North Poudre Irrigation Company appeals to Larimer County District Court after the Colorado Supreme Court remanded a case over its No. Three reservoir. The decree set water delivery to fill the basin to 26 feet depth equal to 125,000,000 cubic feet, while siltation allegedly reduced capacity to about 72,928,499 cubic feet.
A Santa Fe passenger train wreck near Fowler Colorado injured at least 50 people and left one dead. Western helpers, military and private ambulances rushed wounded to La Junta and Pueblo hospitals as rail cars were cleared and the line prepared to reopen by noon. The eastbound No 13 reportedly collided with No 14 after a siding mishap, killing one man and injuring many including a La Junta merchant who planned to move his family.
Russian forces press toward Viipuri as they break the Mannerheim Line and seize Koivisto fortress at the mouth of the Vuipuri Bay. The attack along Karelia routs Finnish defenses with heavy artillery and gains on both flanks, lifting prospects of a rapid victory. Gen. Gogary promoted to marshal.
Frasier announces a program to support teachers and students amid wartime challenges. George Willard Frasier, president, invites readers to Crawford Hall to discuss problems and expresses best wishes for progress in education during difficult times.
An oblique editorial notes a new D day ahead and its impact on education and wartime industry. It mentions Colorado State College and summer enrollment, urging readiness to meet impending challenges. The piece underscores rapid shifts in society as war continues and peacetime plans unfold.
Enrollment at Golcrada State College of Fuca and partner campuses surged beyond expected 800 registrations as week eight tests concluded and a major session neared. By Monday, 347 total registrations were recorded for the summer program, with projections exceeding last year’s totals. An all-college assembly was planned for Monday night at the Garden theater, marking the start of regular assemblies. In Fort Collins, Martin Samten and Wendell Martin were sentenced to three to six years for a sexual offense, with 60 days to file an appeal and a $45,000 bond. a new bond will be required on appeal.
Weld county boosted its war bond sales during the war loan drive with receipts totaling 55,749,738 and a revised quota of 8,134,000. Purchases added up to 384,367.50, reflecting strong local participation in the effort.
Weld county labor office on Monday sought workers for hayfields. More than 50 could be hired at once with more later in the week as hay crops ran heavy. Large quantities were cut last week and windrows were gathered for grinding and sale.
Allied air forces report strikes on rocket and air launch platforms along the French coast. Missions targeted installations from Pas-De-Calais to Bordeaux, with bombers under heavy escort and cloud cover hindering visual attacks.
A local farmer near Hungenberg east of Grepley on Eighteenth street reports increased worry after a neighbor’s boy fired a .22 rifle. One bullet landed about 100 feet away while the boy was in a field, and another near a shadowed tree. The youth was missing after the incident and was later reported at Sweeney hospital. In Delta County, Roosevelt is favored by 17 delegates to the state convention in Denver on June 24, with the county convention endorsing a fourth term for Roosevelt and condemning Senator Ed Johnson.
The War Department increased daily gasoline allotment to 60,000 barrels for the Rocky Mountain region in the third quarter of 1844. The 29,000 barrel daily rise is deemed needed to sustain essential transport in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Estes Park Man Suicide: Clarence Cyrus Rumley, 41, Fort Collins native, shot himself at home west of Estes Park, after years operating a riding table business.
Darrell Thornburg 30 of Johnstown died at Weld County hospital Sunday. He lived in Johnstown, worked at a local factory, and was a member of the Love lant Elks lodge. Survived by wife Adaline Glaziee Thornburg and seven year old son Kerry, parents Dr and Mrs Chun Thornburg of Loveland, and brothers and sisters including Merrit Trust Rolland and others. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Johnstown Methodist Church with interment in Loveland.
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