Ball of Fire in Startles Folks Across the Sky
A bright fire ball lit the southern sky as a man’s dreamlike flare faded, sparking wide speculation whether a meteor, plane reflection, or flying saucer. Reports traced sightings from Montgomery to Fort Worth, with an airfield observer doubting jet involvement and meteor experts placing likely landings south of Lake Charles.
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el Pano
Tex
Louisiang
Montgomery
Ala
Fort Worth
Nash
Lake Charles
Oscar Momhig
Cosalal
Molscat International
New Orleway
Anllene
CAA
Brillant
James Bryant
Roswell
Fl Pasa
Bryant
Langley
Blaze
M Sueteor
McCarthy Elected President of Colorado Cattlemen
NcCarty of Trinidad elected president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association at the closing session of the convention. He succeeds Henry Bledcoe of Cheraw. Stafford Painter of Roggen elected vice president and Levitt Batch of Aryada treasurer. Dave Rice of Denver reelected secretary. Board of control members include KI Lannhorn, Watdomm, and Crew of Denver. Local tennis champion James Austin won national collegiate tennis title, defeating Ticardo Dathiers of Rollins in a four set final.
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Fort Morgai
A. T. NcCarty
Trinidad
Henry Bledcoe
Cheraw
Stafford Painter
Roggen
Levitt Bacth
Aryada
Dave Rice
Denver
New Gelary
Lannhorn
Watdomm
State
Flam
Austin
Clanes
Chayn- Monsillo
Ticardo Dathiers
Rollins Ralloga
Major League Scores Roundup Amid Mixed Results
National League: Chicago 20 1 0 0 6 0 4, Philadelphia 12 9 0 0 0 10 0. pitchers listed include Dublel Hiller Vandermeer A Walker Meyer Hoe stanty Seminick. New York 4 2 0 1 2 0 3 0 x 32. Ratlensberger Jautz Werkt Perkowakl Sowett Jones Centrum. Cincinnati 0 0 0 5 0 0 2 1 x 兩. St. Louis at Town? American League: Washington 2 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 f 13. Cleveland 0 2 0 1 8 1 x f 16. Huileeu Haysin Bynna Beardon Florey Zoldake Gruinsk Hegan Milladelytia at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dublel
Hiller
Vandermeer
A. Walker Meyer
Hoestanty
Seminick
Cincinnati
New York
Ratlensberger
Jautz
Werkt
Perkowakl
Sowett
Jones
Wentrum
Titleburgh
Trooklyn
St. Louis
Tnngsten
Niche
Washington
Cleveland
Huileeu
Haysin
Bynna
Beardon
Florey
Zoldake
Rig Work and Wells on Fort Morgan Gas Field
The Arfaine Drilling Co reports a test rig skidded for Ken Morgan near Fort Morgan on June 22. They plan a new site 660 feet east and 240 feet south of Lee No 4 to drill Lee No 8, facing tar and water pressure issues at Muddy formation during operations. Sixteen lines of text describe unrelated local animal notes and ranch scenes, including rattlesnake lore and cat behavior, but no further drilling results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
Arfaine Drilling Company
Here
Degros Temperatiras
Deiflera
Me and Mrs Donald Baab of Route One Eaton Ready
A notice notes that Me and Mrs Donald Baab of Route One Eaton plan a celebration for their son’s first birthday on July Fourth. A Denver photo from March is among the Trit dne’s Small Talk entries and pictures entered for coat call pickup.
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Dboys
Ann
Donald Baab
Routé One
Eaton
Denver
GOP Caucuses Set Monday in Weld County Precincts
GOP officials announced Monday precinct caucuses across Weld County will run three hours each with Greeley sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. and other locations listed, choosing delegates to the county assembly on July 15 at the Highth avenue gym. Precinct meeting places include Fort Lupton, Evans, Erie, Greeley, Eaton, and many towns, with exact venues and times reported. Leaders warn some precincts did not report meeting places to Chair Martin Piel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria G. Meld
Weld County Republican Central Committee
Inturdey
Greeley
County Assembly
Highth Avenue
Martin Piel
Tnl
Fort Lupton
Lsil
Fork Lupton
Evans
Town Hall
Erie
Evia
Pleasant Walter
Cyril ' Bwater
Graeley
KK Precinet
Kutsay
Areey
Raat Eaton
Elmer Johnson
West Eaton
Eaton Armasilla
Eaton
Sunnyside
Bunnyale
Franklin
Stnayshan
Barneaville
School House
Heebe Draw
Harold Johlander
Green City
Munters
LaGrange
Carr
Chadwick Marephore
Hudson
Grange Hall
North Platteville
Library
Roxset
Ladies Ald Nll
Tretta
Delta Setoolvise
Lucerne
Milnecesl
Uu Wi
Whadger
T. H
Hyde Pie
Prospect
Teglivan
Hazelton
Ashton School
Gilcrest
Hingesdale
Scout Hall
Briggsiele
A. Breyton
Slouelam
Keanesburg
Naw
Frecinat
Kinwa
Grorga Hn
Nave Residanke
Rogeon
Egginet
Stiga
Sehaub
Northeast
St Lup. Gon
Parter Ectoal Hse
LC i Greeley Ward
4Th
City Hall
Court
12Th
Abington
George Gels Army Scholarship Awarded to War Orphan
Mina Jute George daughter of Mrs Barthe Georges of 1529 Eleventh Avenue and a 1950 graduate of Graely high has received a 40 scholar ship for the 2860 51 year at Colorado A and M. She was chosen by the 1950 senior scholarship committee because she is a war orphan. Her father Colonel C G George was killed in an air crash in Chiulala March 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Jute George
Barthe Georges
Qraelay High
Colorado A and M
Misa George
C. G. George
Chiua la March
French Cabinet Loses Confidence Vote in Paris
In Paris June 24 Premier Georges Bidault’s coalition government lost a confidence vote 352 to 230 over wage demands and government spending. Foreign Minister Robert Schuman remains a leading candidate to retain the post if a successor government forms, while Henri Queille or other parties may assume the premiership. The defeat shifts New French elections to be held later this year instead of 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy Preston Grover
Paris
UPI
Georges Idault
Defea
Europeas Coalateel
France
Robert Schuman
Schuman
Bidault
Popular Republican Movement
MRP
Ormer
Henri Quenlle
Enaurance
Agentha
Vols
Hidault
Radical Socialiste
Agatnet
Socialiste
de Gaulliers
Biault
Hernia Fora
LaSalle Farmer Injured in Weld County Collision
Wilmer B. Lewis, 63, farmer of LaSalle, was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash northwest of Peckham at 4 16 p m Friday. His 1947 Chevrolet was struck by a truck owned by Frank Pless of Lagalle and driven by Forest Wilken Straigat, both vehicles overturned. Lewis was taken to West Gauny Public hospital.
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Wilmer B. Lawis
Peckham
Prilay
State Patrol
Lewis
West Gauny
Frank Pless
Lagalle
Forest Wilken Straigat 47
LaSalle
George ‘Milter
Greeley
Four Year Old Boy Sets Swim Mark On Mississippi River
A four year old boy, Russell Tongay Jr, completed a long distance swim from Alton to St. Louis, setting a notable early age mark. His father, Rummel Tongay, described the outing as routine training for a future Dubber event, with Miami club backing. Kathy Tongay, his aunt, also swam a separate river stretch, finishing in under four hours.
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St. Lowa
Russell (Hohter) Tongay, Jr
Minnissippi River
Alton
St. Louis
Lyostear
Itoura
Rummel Tongay
Miami
Pla
Summer session enrollments break eight week record at CSCH
Enrollment for the eight week summer session at CSCH shattered the old mark with 2 758 students registered by Saturday noon. Graduate enrollments also surged to 1 717, surpassing the 1948 summer total of 1 496. The college expects continued growth through Saturday afternoon and Monday.
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Pummer
CSCH
Plao
Sikdépte
Rail Strike To Hit Travelers on Struck Lines
Rail strike to hit travelers as switchmen walk out targeting major western and midwest railroads. Tensions rise as crews seek a 40 hour week with pay raise while lines including Denver and Rio Grande Western and Great Northern suspend operations. Mediation efforts continue with potential weekend talks.
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Tinton Pacific Ticket Office
Rio Grande Western
Nock ,Teland
Western Pacific
Thore
Western
DannenKer
Tuton of North America
API
Union
Firm Railroade
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago Great Western
Denver and
Rio Grande
Great Northern
Liedendloch
Francis A. O'Reill
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Chicago Herald-American
Truman
John FR. Steehman
Iiviser
Mediation Board
Murphy Appeals To Avert Colorado Rail Strike
Denver reports indicate Murphy issued a minute appeal to Colorado lawmakers to prevent a looming railroad strike. Five lines are involved, with two lines in Colorado threatening shutdown by tomorrow. Murphy telegraphed Senator Millikin and Ed Johnson seeking congressional action, but Millikin warned against predicting outcomes.
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Murphy
Colorado
Denver
Dor
Walten
Thesade
Coluyaito‘eenatora
Westerastan Wien
Murphy Staldi
Tia
Atrikea
Cha Dengar
Rio Grande Waastern
Chicago
Rock, Island and Pacific
Lhey
Mors
Eugene D. Miltskin
Ed D
Johnson
Con Gram
MIL Kin
Anytom
Millikin
Weather Local Brief for 24 Hours End Saturday
Weather forecast covers Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico with mixed skies. Expect partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, showers or thunderstorms scattered in places, cooler temperatures Sunday, and northwest to northwestern winds. Temperature notes include highs around the mid 90s and cooler Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agh
Jon
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Scouts Start East as Long's Peak Delivers Jamboree Sendoff
Large crowd at Union Pacific station in La Salle watches Long's Peak Council scouts depart by special train for the national jamboree at Valley Forge near Philadelphia. Colorado and Wyoming reps total 430 scouts among 47,000 attendees nationwide. two troops led by Harald Lington and Las Coyle with assistants Lloyd Johnson, Richard Lyman, Hob Steele, and George Shulta. officials from Greeley Chamber of Commerce provide pon and crafts for the sendoff. locals from Cheyenne, Rawins, Laramin among delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
San Salle
Tisooula
Long's Peak
Albert Clough
Clife Currey
Ia’ la Salle
Bussas
Camp Boh
Glen Haven
Valley Forge State Park
Philadelphia
Fame
Colorado
Wyoming
Coloratto
Jarubaree
Harald Linkton
Lloyd Johnson
Fort Morgan
Richard V. Lyman
Loveland
Hob Steele
George Shulta
Foth
Gneyanne
Cheyenne
Rawina
Laramin
Wye
Greeley
Johnstown
Windsor
Bowldar
Port. Collins
Yuma
Brush
Sterling
Longmont
Estes Park
Wray
la Sails
Fort Lupton
Lazarette
Laveland
Eaton
Glieres
Locwecuut
Elmer Ogrev
Coudeil
North Colorado Hams in Field Test 24 Hours
North Colorado amateur radio clubs plan a 24 hour field day with three stations along Hudson Neenesbuns cutoff five miles north of Highway 34. The event tests emergency gear, tents, and a generator, with operators at all stations and contact with others across the field day. Presidents Dick Spotts and Dob Card to secretary drens jdrer oversee the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Armateur Radio
Hudson Neenesbuns
Dick, Spotts
Dob
Drensjdrer
Kangaroo Court on West Garb To Be Next Week
The Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a Western apparel event next week to boost the July celebration. Jaycee members will issue summonses Monday to those not wearing at least one western item. Judge Lewis Kitts will preside with a three-person jury. penalties are unclear. Tudor Chamber committee includes Darrell Hult and Dusty Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noom
Lewis Kitts
High Tribunal
Judge Kitts
Hila Honey
Heyrick
Tudor Chamber of Commerce
Darrell Hult
Dusty Rhodes
Hedah Rhoades
John Waleren
Gyle Richardson
Jack All
California U fires 157 not signing non red letter
June 24 Los Angeles report on University of California dismissing 157 faculty and staff for refusing to sign anti communism statements. Letters sent to 9,928 employees demanded a non communist declaration. Hearings offered, but 157 did not participate. Dismissals take effect June 30. Names withheld to allow possible reapplication. Noted as unprecedented in American academia amid loyalty oath dispute.
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Los Angeles
University of California
Board of
Regentnal
Wniversity
Robert Gor
Jon Sproul
Sproul
Regents
Communist Party
Academce Senate
Ist
Asdon
Daxen
Backe|ing
Chester W. Nitti
Earl Warren
Chlitnain
Edwin W. Pautey
de. Soront
Strea Nf
Canmitice
Dr Ezra Cox Speaks at First Methodist Church
Dr Ezra Cox associate secretary of the division of missions of the Methodist church will speak Sunday at 10 245 AM at the First Methodist Church in Greeley The Colorado conference veteran previously served as superintendent of Goodwill Industries in Denver and has led Denver area benevolence giving The church invites the public to hear his address during the eighty eighth annual conference session in Denver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Cox
Moethodist Church
Chacgu
Lint Methodist Church
Mississinni Rive
Firat Methodist Church
Cox
Colorado
Colorada
Goodwill Industries
Denver
Methodiat Church
Grant Avenue
Methediat
Fox
Northwest Airlines Flight 11 Vanishes Over Lake Michigan
A Northwest Airlines DC 4 with 58 aboard disappeared during a Lake Michigan thunderstorm. Wreckage was found after hours in foggy water nine to twelve miles offshore near Milwaukee. coast guard and naval units searched as officials confirmed a likely crash and began notifying relatives. Passengers included many from New York, Minneapolis, Billings, and Seattle, among others, with executives, families, and a friar aboard.
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Milwaukee
Juia
Lake Michigan
Here
Naval
George Parkinson
Tua Jubast Guard
Daniel A. Joy
Sire Aix
Phir
Arunderstern
Rovert Lind
Mooking
Anahomra
Brealline
LaGuardia Wield
New York
Tk Wat
Minneapolis
al Thes
Billings
Mont
Ineenasary
Wisconsin
Mantan
Pacine
Mantanauting Authority
Lind
Mia
CAA
Bectinas
West Michigan
Minnaupolis
Uiryu
Coast Guard
Fou Sells
Army
Navy
Pational Yard
Michigan
Calorado
Northwest
Joni
Airlines
St. Paul
Minn
Oll Ellek
Rew Pulnit
Weauthinny
Amimesote
Cys Widget Commission
Yutta
Tig
Francis A. Thomson
Montana School of Mines
Mary Keatng
New York City
Ue Ideal Publishing Company
Alia Burnb
Pine City
Ming
Leo Walier
Wobler
Vaught-Ragadele
Montana
Wyoming
Moint
William Gorskis
Gorski
Witkas
Dear River
Mint
Jt ‘Woolley
Marie Borahaugh
Philadelphia
Als Rotabaugh
Richland
Wash
Woolley
Tang Tshind
Pike's Name Held Up By Senate Action On Reappointment
Washington reports a Senate panel delayed acting on Sumner Pike’s four-year term on the Atomic Energy Commission. Chairman McManus, urged by Republican member Hickenlooper, kept the Pike vote pending while three other reappointments—Dean, Murray, and Smith—passed without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghiver W. DeWolf
Washington
Senate
Atomic Energy Commission
Sumner T. Pike
Pike
Trinan
Senate Hovan Atomic Cuercy
Stmtor McMalan
Hickenlooper
Ti-Town
ABC
Hicken- Tooger
Des Moiines
Gordos
California
Thomas B. Murray
New York
Henry DeWolf Smith
New Jersey
Housekeeper Stabbed at Queen Mary Home in London
An intruder broke into the home of Queen Mary in Marlborough House and stabbed the housekeeper seven times before assaulting her helper. A 65-year-old Irish gardener Gerald O’Brien was charged with robbery attempt and assault and will face a preliminary hearing in Bow Street court. Scotland Yard leaders convened to review security at Marlborough House following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Nather Mary
Queen Mary
Rootland Yard
Gerald O'Driet
Masavit Alles
Fragmentary Names From An Unclear City Directory
A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and places across New York City Spokane Washington Hartford and more, with unclear relationships and titles. Many entries appear incomplete or misspelled, including references to individuals and spouses, suggesting a partial directory or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committon
New York City
Giatte
Mra
AL Thomson
Culler
Tresident Blontana Behnol
Auines
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McCarthy
Colorado Catlemen
Ken Morgan
Mount Harris
Cola
June
Montleth Ranch
Woo Rutler
GOP
Bramowick
Jack Bromwich
Wik
Ari Larson
Bom Ee
Hole George Gels
Mary Ann Allshouge
Akron
Alison Thresday
Avis Alishouse
LaSalle Farmer
Wilmer B. Lewis
Weld County
Gunnison
State Planning Board
Western State College
Uaz
Gymnasiat Ja
Ring’ Construction Company
Colorado Springs
Park Hill Plumbling Coupany
Grimison
North Colorado
Federal Security Adm'nialen
Dou
Basaras
Colorado Plateau
Re, Claere
Colorado State Health Department
Health Services of
Hay
Carl Rulow
Rovert Ollespie
Memphis
Tena
Donald
D. Airkwood
Brookfield
Lakewood
West Garb
Calif. U
Methodist Church
U.S
Alrines Plang
Mre
Wilton R. Frost
Portland
Kenneth Skoug
Kiva Wooley
Jo E. Longfield
Mout
Billups
Taswah Sirby
Auil Alrs
Benjamin Hewator
Tacoma
Thomas Hill
William H. Freng
Barbara
Rye
Wy Freng
International Telephore and Teleggraph Co
Hozenan
Montura
Peter Hughes
Newark
Mary Kentley
Forest Bills
W. Caudle
Jilnneapalia
Ming Frances McNickle
Huron
Teo F. Tong
Whey
Oscar S. Scluefler Widson
Port Chexter
Mes
D. Schindler
April Moantelake
Honey Macy Meyer
Newhark N. J
Qbininge
Ellen Hoss
Clifton
N. J
Joln Hokanson
Toniny
Jantey
Dunnat
Alfred W. Georga
Ore
Winfield Kantian
Bonitte
Kurops
William Gerald
Seattle
Leo Wohler
General Oinnager
Vaughn
My.id
Dirantar Valutine Ming
Ric’ Wo Thomson
Cuinana
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