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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

7

Senate Overrides War Tax to Curb Profit Seekers

Washington June 13 The Senate approved a defense revenue bill with a tax on excess profits to fund wartime needs. The measure targets corporations earning large war profits, proposing up to 400,000,000 to 600,000,000 dollars annually in new revenues. Senator La Follette criticized the plan as a sham, arguing no limit on excess profits is included. Leaders say further action on the broader defense financing is likely soon.

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Allied Merger Also Talked as Best Solution

A sprawling Allied merger proposal dominates late night notes with high level talks cited from Paris and London. Reports claim French president Lebrun discussed a union of the French and British empires as a way to sustain resistance and avoid surrender amid ongoing war pressures.

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Unclear Text Summary From Fragmented News Note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Myra Taylor and a person named Thorne with a date in June. Details are garbled. no clear event, location, or outcome can be determined.

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Air Strength To Determine Final Outcome

This World War II era communique discusses strategic expectations as Germany aims to invade Britain. It contrasts German air and naval power with Britain’s defenses, suggesting an early quick conquest or a risk of extended struggle amid Allied air support from the United States.

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Intangible Tax Petitions Filed on Web

Petition filings on the state secretary's site show sponsors proposing a constitutional amendment to levy tax on intangible property. The measure targets five percent rates and aims to fund unspecified governmental needs. Institutions and individuals are signing in support ahead of a formal vote.

George HE. Lound

Russians Mass Large Forces Near Prussia

Report from Bucharest dated June 20 says Stalin era troops shift from Hessarabian frontier to Bernen Russian border facing Germany. Observers note German motorized columns moving toward East Prussia opposite alliance states as large forces gather along the frontier. Unconfirmed reports spark talk of a European federation with Norway Belgium Dutch Polish and others joining.

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Roosevelt signs 2 million for Colorado Big Thompson project

President Roosevelt signed a 69 million dollar department appropriation including 2 million for the Colorado Big Thompson project. The bill provides 4900 for Pine Silver, 109000 for Bon Luis Valley, 2 million for the Colorado Big Thompson plan, 100000 for Un canimibard, plus 600000 for general investigations and 1,450,000 for administration of the irrigation bureau. Belfast reports martial actions as British troops move after disturbances.

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Campers Warned Against Fires In Roosevelt National Forest

Campers are urged to avoid fire in Roosevelt National Forest as drought and heat push the fire danger to high levels. Assistant supervisor C.K. Collins warns the forest could close to new use if conditions do not improve, urging visitors not to smoke and to properly extinguish cigarettes before leaving.

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60 Per Cent Aggie Grads Secure Jobs

Colorado State graduates show 61 percent employed within three weeks of graduation. Ninety percent hold positions in private industry or government service, with 13 percent entering teaching and 10 percent pursuing advanced study. The report names several local graduates and employers across multiple states.

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Germans Bomb Bordeaux Amid Clearing City Open to Germans

A German air raid targeted Bordeaux early Thursday causing casualties as 18 German planes attacked the city. Observers say the French government had declared Bordeaux an open city, yet damage and confusion spread with multiple fires and reported wreckage across key streets.

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Democratic Delegates List by Precinct with Alternates

A long OCR list details Democratic delegates and alternates by precincts Platteville Mead WW 18 GUL and 16 areas with numerous named individuals including James Larkin Myra Evelyn Howarth Maybelle Farndale and others, outlining both delegates and alternates across multiple precincts. The fragmented text presents a roll of names and positions without clear event context or dates.

Wand Alber CL Jobson Seorge Jobson Margaret Johnen Jos Bradley Joe Bradley Mia Helen Hoteek Alice Hower Claude Deerwester Maybelle Farndale H. Cowan Fred Sehinestsakuon Jobs Schep Part Howarth Ugar Lae B. McCone Win I. Shomapsnn James Larkin James Larkin, Alterna George R. Cox J. Reentau Larkin AS. Larken von Culver JH. Holick Marry Etoward Claud Deerwester John Kneig Mix J. A. Cowan Fred Schmeeteyknap Jot Brhemp Evelyn Howarth Myra Edgar Lee McGune Mra Aliee OQ Tholipson Platteville Robert Peters Cario Silver R. I. Donavan Minnie Peters Melen Pritchard Titchard Denniss Frank Nowitt John, Beltz Itay Montgomery U. Denntes Marie Caywood R. M. Marquise Elton Lent Charles Prevhaw Charles Bremian FA. Wilson Jack Melly Harry OG Day Hany O. Day Mead Mark Sekich Illam Nallinger Benny Ballingay Alu Mallinger Marion Wackstrum Sherman Mall Mike Brkich Toss Mall Emory Seichiun Lloyd Mudd William Ballinger Benny Ballinger Maylin Bacstrum Sherman Hall Mike Sekich Boss Hall Mes Favory Grahan Roberson Howlett Witnapal Magor Andrew Backelius

North Colorado water district president to preside at East Portal ceremony

Program led by Ghariex Hansen of Greeley, president of Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, invites visitors to attend the East Portal dedication near Rocky Mountain National Park. A new wired road to the portal will direct traffic, with Park officials and paving crews on site. After the ceremony, access to the restricted area will be limited for the next decade of operations.

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Huge Crowd Flocks to Tunnel Start Ceremony in Northern Colorado

A vast audience gathered for the start of a major tunnel project linking the Grand Lake area to the Poudre corridor. The event featured a radio description, remarks by Geo A. Irvin of the Greeley Chamber, Dr. Charles A. Lory, and other officials. Bids were opened for additional excavation and the ceremony marked a milestone in Colorado’s irrigation and reclamation efforts.

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Test Pumping Plant Survey Aims To Gauge Water Supply

W E Code irrigation engineer at Colorado State College in Fort Collins leads a field survey of pumping plants across the area with owner consent to measure pumping rates. Data will clarify ground water drawdown and local supply adequacy as irrigation needs rise with diesel engine and electrification advances. Cooperation from pumpers and farmers is sought for timely data.

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Greeley Hosts Colorado Labor Convention in 1940

The Greeley federation endorses a call for Franklin D. Roosevelt to seek a third term. A radio pickup was requested for Robert Jittering, 24, in a traffic case. Police investigate theft of a diamond ring and cash. a list of totaled items valued at 200 dollars was cited.

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Agitation to seize Indo China sparks Tokyo drive

Reported from June 2 in Tokyo that political factions urged the Japanese government to move into French Indochina. Officials discussed securing the region amid armistice terms, with a note that Berlin and Rome shared concern over Indo China and the French possessions.

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Carr Expects Settlement On Laramie River

Governor Carr, back from a three day trip to Wyoming and northern Colorado, says discussions with California and other interests should lead to a settlement on the Laramie river water rights. He believes the three states will agree on a plan soon and that long disputes will end.

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