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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1944

Page

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Dewey Poised For Nomination On First Ballot

Reported notes from the Republican convention outline Thomas E. Dewey as the likely presidential candidate after a late opening session. Delegates discuss platform debates, crop-control proposals, and foreign policy stances before a Wednesday ballot.

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GOP Okehs Crop Control and a Tariff

Chicago dispatch reports Republican leaders debating platform planks on crop control and tariffs. The draft emphasizes international postwar trade, peace cooperation, and a shorter tariff stance while aligning with farm program supporters and labor policy critiques.

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Fire at Ford Agency Causes Massive Loss and Damages

Fire at the G G W Ford Agency caused extensive damage, with four cars nearly destroyed and total losses potentially reaching $26,000. The blaze began Sunday night in the used car department, was fought by nine firefighters, and disrupted the building’s main floor and basement. The origin remains undetermined, and insured losses are expected to be covered by customer policies as well as time and repair costs.

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Greeley Girl Killed In Denver Park Accident

A 16 year old Denver girl died and others were injured when a car on Lakeside Park’s incline ramp left the tracks. The car struck a rail, toppled into a flower bed, and dragged along to a platform where it hit a loaded vehicle. The victim, a high school student moving to Denver, died from a skull fracture. The incident occurred near the tramway car and involved city workers and park staff.

Denver Lakeside Park Greeley

Americans Capture Saipan Peak Tapotchau in Pacific Campaign

American forces reported capturing Mt Tapotchau 1,654 feet high as they closed in on Saipan. The assault included neutralizing Japanese positions on forward slopes and a pre-dawn counterattack that ended with Marines surrounding enemy caves and using flamethrowers and light artillery. Allied troops also moved to secure Magnan Peninsula and Mag Tenne Bay, signaling full control of eastern Saipan.

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Crops Report Highlights Fair to Good Yields

Reports from various regions indicate fair to good crop conditions this year despite floods and rain. County agent L. V. Toyne, returning from Washington, D. C., attended a meeting of the executive committee of a national association of county agents. Texas and Oklahoma show strong wheat crops as well.

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Fort Warren Soldiers Band to Rodeo Parade

Fort Warren will send 250 soldiers and a 7 piece band to Cheyenne for the Fourth of July parade. Col Graves McGarry, fort commander, leads the unit arrival July 2 and setting camp at Talend Grove park. The Rodeo committee plans a reviewing stand on Eighth Avenue for judges and officials.

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Sinking of Allied Cruisers and Cherbourg Battles Report

German high command claims two Allied cruisers were sunk by Cherbourg artillery. Allied tanks bombed Nazi positions near Cherbourg as German motor torpedo boats claimed an attack north of the port. Also note interment of Mrs Mary B Rauth, former Greeley resident, with body escorted to Denver.

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City Nearing Bond Quota in Greeley Drive

Greeley nears its $2,186,000 bond quota for the Meth War bonds drive as city officials announce progress. D. M. Kinney, city chairman, praises downtown workers while $242,000 already bonds from the airport fund are reported. Weld County totals rise to $1,202,000 plus.

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Reds Strike Vitebsk as Four Soviet Armies Push Westward

Nations report major Red Army victory at Vitebsk with four Soviet fronts driving into East Prussia and Poland. Stalin announced the capture, detailing encirclement of German forces and advances across the Dvina near the city. Allied forces observe a broad Red offensive disrupting German lines and threatening Mogilev and the Baltic coast.

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Yankees Now in 38 Miles Of Leghorn

American and French forces pressed their advance across central Italy, reaching near Livorno and Piombino as Fifth Army units pushed inland toward Giera and Suverato. Armor and infantry fought tank battles, with Tiger tanks noted, while prisoners numbered over 24,000 since the offensive began. London reported heavy RAF raids on Budapest and southern France as Allied efforts continued.

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General Brute Visites Italian Front in June Rome

South African Premier Field Marshal Jam Cherie Ween Smute visited various sectors of the Italian front near Rome on June 26. The trip focused on assessing operations and expressing support for Allied efforts.

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Yanks Reach Cherbourg Docks in City Fight

American forces have seized Cherbourg docks and hold about one third of the city with heavy battleships and land forces pounding the remaining German defenses.Reports say 2,000 prisoners have been taken and the port remains contested as Allied forces push to complete control amid bombardments from the sea and shore.

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Japan loses massive Marianas defense in naval air clash

At Pearl Harbor on June 25 the U S Pacific Fleet announced Japan's Marianas defense cost heavy. About 747 planes destroyed 20 ships sunk many barges damaged and two gunked. Admiral Mitscher's carrier force reportedly sank or damaged nearly a score of ships by June 19 with 95 U S plane losses, 22 pilots and 27 aircrewmen killed or missing.

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Vienna Area Hit From Italy and Germany

London reports heavy American bomber waves from Italian bases striking Vienna area targets including an aircraft factory and collieries. RAF Mosquitos and other bombers maintain pressure on German rail, highway, and air facilities across Normandy and into Hungary with Budapest bombed as well.

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Bond Premier At Sterling War Bond Show

War bond event arranged by Sterling theatre manager Jack Brio for Thursday at 8 o clock features Fred Mc Murray and Pauletta Goddard in Standing Room Only. Only war bond purchasers admitted to the Thursday night show as part of bond drive.

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Keenesburg Girl Injured In Denver Car Crash

Denver June 25 A 17 year old Keenesburg girl Ankociated Frees Helen Shaklee suffered critical injuries after a car collision when a Denver vehicle overturned twice. Her companion Raymond Rogers 17 was seriously hurt and the other driver Lee Laken 60 escaped injury. Three other passengers were uninjured. The girl attends a Denver school.

Denver Detar Lee Laken

Equalization Board To Hear Appeals On July 17

County officials announce that the Equalization Board will meet July 17 at their offices to hear appeals regarding assessed values. County Assessor C. My Whitenkde Algo stated he will attend from July 5 onward to respond to objections and arguments regarding the assessments.

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