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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

8

Hells Canyon Bill Advances In House Interior Committee

Representative Chenoweth and Democrats push to authorize the Hells Canyon power dam in the Lake Ontario area, with a 15 to 13 committee vote. The measure now goes to the House for debate amid broader criticism of Eisenhower energy policies.

Chenoweth Hells Canyon John Kamps Washington Idaho Oregon House Interior Committee House Tates Committee Eisenhower Senate Interior Committee Senate House Committee Rep Rcolm Kenoweth Colorado

Gronchi Plans Fall Visit to Middle East

President Gronchi will visit Lebanon Turc key and possibly Syria in the fall becoming the first Italian head of state to travel to the Middle East since ancient times.

Aone Uw Ginveni Gronchi Lebanon Turckey Syria Middle East

Drainage Improvements at 6th Street and 22nd Avenue

Western Construction Co began work Monday on a large catch basin and flume to relieve a drainage issue at Ninth Street and Twenty-second Avenue. City engineer George Fellows said the 8-foot basin would intercept runoff from Reservoir Road and adjacent farmland. Concrete work includes a slime beam in Luther Park discharging storm water into a ditch. city cost estimated around a small amount.

Western Construction Co Ninth Street Twenty-second Avenue Mil Skurich George Fellows Twenty-third ‘Avenue Tench Street Reservoir Road Twenty-third ,Ave Aue Luther Park Twenty-third Avenue Tenth Street U. S. 34

CECE Summer Concert Band Opens Season Tonight

The CECE summer concert band presents its season opener at the Garden Theater tonight at 8 p.m. conducted by Dr Ralph R. King. Firat gonecart is listed among the program pieces.

Firat Gonecart CECE Ee, Weil P.m Ralph R. King Garden Theater

Senate votes defense budget rise to near billion

The Senate voted 48 to 40 to approve a defense budget increase of about a billion dollars with most for the Air Force. Secretary Quarles argued the new air power would be the world’s strongest striking force, while opposition framed it as risking an arms gap with the Soviet Union. Republican Knowland signaled a preference for a mid-range compromise over the larger Democratic proposal.

Washington Senate Yuesday Airs Force Air Force Quarles Air Eisenhower Senate Knowland California

Forest Fire Near Salida Controlled by Authorities

The Middle Creek fire in San Isabel National Forest near Salida was contained by midmorning. A Forest Service official estimated about 100 acres of heavy timber burned and the blaze, blamed on man, is under investigation. About 150 soldiers from Camp Hale aided rangers and other crews in fighting the flames. a few mills and two logging trucks were destroyed.

Associated Press Colorado Middle Creek San Isabel National Forest Salida Midmovelng U. S. Forest Service Fueta Camp Hale Leadville Forest Rangers

Water Report For Hiathorn Colorado District

Water report lists several river projects with agency codes and numbers. Entities include Hiathorn Colorado Water Comervanicy District and Big Thompson River with project figures. Other items mention St. Vrath Houlder Creek and various project counts, some zero.

Hiathorn Colorado Water Comervanicy Poudee Big Thompson Tite Thompson St. Vrath Houlder Creek

Hamil Plans to resign Colorado House seat

Denver reports Speaker David A. Hamil of the Colorado House, now head of the Rural Electrification Administration, is preparing to resign. Attorney General Dunbar advises sending a resignation by letter to the governor and secretary of state. A Logan County Republican vacancy committee must act within 10 days to name a replacement, else the governor appoints.

Denver David A. Hamil Colorado House’ of Representatives Atty Duke W. Dunbar Harall Dunbar Republican Logan County Tiamil Hamil Washington Rural Electrification Administration Andrey Nelson Minnesota Benton Ree Benson the & Hamil Colo

Building Permits in Week in Brentwood Park Subdivision

The city clerk issued 16 construction permits valued at 25,470 dollars last week. Two new one story homes at 2820 and 2324 Wiedeman Drive were approved for Leave 4 Valente, contractor. Additional permits covered walls, fences, remodels, repairs, and a carport across multiple addresses, including 400 Eleventh Avenue and 1203 Third Street, with various owners and contractors named. In a separate note, A. Peterson is recovering from a tractor accident Friday near William Heilman place and expects hospital release soon.

Brentwood Park Valente Wiedeman Drive Jasper Wolf Eleventh Avenue Foursquare Gospel Church Clarence, F. Stumke Nineteenth Avenue H. Gordon Johnson Sixteenth Avenue Court Frank A. Berger Eighth Avenue Charles H. Shaver Third Street Henry W Kech Sixth Avenue E. A. McMillen Sixteenth Avenue J. Bristow Iick Seventh Street E. Pelésson Sixth Street Lew Dakan Putin North Ninth Avenue Herb Morey Carane Tenth L. J. Gster Nintesenth Avenue Peterton di A. Peterson

Brotzman Will Speak at Nunn Wednesday

The Young Republicans of Nunn will meet at p.m. Wednesday night at the Nunn community building to hear State Senator Don Brotzman speak. Brotzman will be introduced by Glen Lewis, Republican committeeman from Nunn, with Elsie Kent also in charge. A covered dish supper will follow. attendees should bring their own place settings. Mrs. Eklon Fosler is in charge of arrangements.

Nunn Don Brotzman Brotzman Glen Lewis Elsie Kent Eklon Fosler

Guatemala Army Seizes Power After Student Slayings

Guatemala President Carlos Castillo Armas declares a siege as the army takes central control following student protests in the capital. Four students killed, hundreds march toward the government palace amid curbs on civil liberties and a state of alarm. Authorities impose censorship and warn protesters to disperse to avoid a crackdown.

Guatemala Carlos Castilla Rcmas Carlos Castillo Armas Reime Vail

Congress Sends Huge Road Bill to White House

Congress sends a 22 billion dollar highway construction bill to President Eisenhower, the largest public works program in U.S. history. The Senate approved by 82 to 1 with dissenter Sec. Long, while the House passed it by voice vote. The measure funds a national highway network but rejects bond financing, instead imposing new taxes totaling nearly 2 billion dollars annually for 18 years.

Washington Congress Eisenhower Senate Sec. Long D-La House Beco Ae

Fourth of July Parade Theme Nursery Rhymes Theme

A local report describes a July Fourth parade with a nursery rhyme theme. Charles Lott Jr, parade chairman, noted an error in the earlier outline and promised to confirm final details for the parade scheduled Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Charles Lott Jr

Dust Storms Reported North of City in Weld County

Gusty winds created dust storms north of the city over Weld County on Monday. Dust clouds were visible from Greeley with moderate dust blowing in some areas. The day reached 90 degrees, 64 at 11 pm, with cloudy skies and light sprinkles of rain in the county.

Weld County Greeley Tiimes

Dulles Pleads Not To Cut Yugoslav Aid

Secretary of State Dulles urges the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to preserve foreign aid to Yugoslavia amid debate on a $4.502 billion program. He plans to meet the Senate GOP Policy Committee at noon and seeks to retain military assistance funds in the aid measure, despite House reductions.

Washington Dulles Senate Foreign Relations U. S Yugoslavia Senate Senate Gop Foreign Relations Committee House

Philadelphia sign on truck gives odd road safety warning

A misread sign spotted on a WM truck in Philadelphia warns drivers to stop for road features and rail lines with a 30 foot clearance rule, but the wording is garbled suggesting a faulty or humorous message.

Philadelpiia Philadelphia

Chuck Wagon Race Returns to Rodeo in Leyden

The chuck wagon race revival debuts July 3 and 4 at Leyden rodeo. Three outfits from Wyoming and Nebraska enter, led by Georges Brugmean, Howard Crosby, and Henry Peterson. The event features heats, time penalties, and vivid rodeo showmanship with drivers, outriders, and camp setup highlighted.

West Wyawing Nebraska George Brugmean Meriden Wye Howard Crosby Cheyenne Henry Peterson Kimball Ned Skinner

Claude Knutson Dies in Pickup and Semi Crash

A Greeley man, Claude L Knutson, 35, was killed instantly in a two vehicle collision on U S 85 near Platteville. His son James 9 suffered head injuries and was treated at Weld County General Hospital. A semi driven by a Pueblo man and another vehicle were involved. the incident occurred near Archie McKay service station. Knutson left a widow Genevieve and two sons Larry and James.

Claude Knutson Greeley Inneuottof U.S Colorado Gilcrest Claude L. Knutson Rainbow Cabe Avernue Delphin Padilla Robert Welsh James Knutson Adamson Mortuary Weld County General Hospital Padilla Knutson Pueblo Serail Series Station Archie McKay Platteville Knulson Denver Genevieve Larry

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Sends Two Brothers to River

A Navy enlisted man and his brother, visiting Boulder from California, died after their motorcycle went out of control near Hot Sulphur Springs. Gunner’s Mate 3 C. Bishop, 22, died at Middle Park Hospital from a fractured skull and possible neck injury. His 23-year-old brother Howard D. Bishop suffered facial lacerations and shock and remained in critical condition as both were rescued from the Colorado River. The crash on the last curve out of Butte Canyon raised the state's highway fatality count for the year to 62, matching last year's figure.

Hol Sulprug Springs Boulder Jeaye Calidormia Colorido Highway Patrol Gunnoc C. Raymond F. Bishop Middle Park Hospital Kremmling

GNB Foundation Buys Corner on Seventh Street

The Greeley National Bank Foundation announced the purchase of Tolman Market building on Seventh Street and Eighth Avenue from Hugh Wheeler and Roy Williams for about 40000 dollars. The foundation now owns a substantial block frontage facing Seventh Street and Eighth Avenue, including the bank property. A.H. Trautwein said the building was bought for investment with long range plans to be announced later.

The Greeley National Bank Foundation Tolman Market Seventh, Street Eighth Avenue Hugh Wheeler Roy Williams Seventh Street Greeley National Bank Fight Avenue Tih Sih Street A.H. Trautwein Foundation

Coal stockpiles exceed forty million tons in U S stocks

Boston reports that the nation's electric utilities hold coal stocks totaling more than 39,050,000 tons, about 57 percent of all above ground coal stocks in the country.

Boston

White House Aide Refuses Testimony Amid Donavan Row

In Utah, Harley J. Corleissen, longtime chairman of the Utah Commission, died suddenly at his Salt Lake City home after planning to meet Colorado officials about a Denver Salt Lake City highway project. In Washington, McClellan pressed for White House disclosure on Donavan's secret spending as Rabb declined to testify, saying no staff documents would be provided.

Provo Utal Utah Colorado Denver Salt Lake City Harley J. Corleissen Utah Capitol Corleissen Utah Commission Cleveland Ohio Viah Texas Cy Washington Clellan D-Ark White House Robert J. Donavan Congress McClellan Tha. Detsand Senate Investigations Aida Maxwell Rabb Rabb Donovan Sen McCarthy H-Wi Rabb Testis Geii Brownell Brownell Olpllan McClelan Rock Tinutas Ry Sen Mundt RSD Sen. McClellan Ee McCiclan Nova BcCarthy Subcommittee Cove Oneg AlcCarthy

Hogan and Snead Retain Canada Cup Victory at Canada Cup

Hogan won the international individual title and, paired with Sam Snead, retained the Canada Cup team trophy for the United States in a strong finish at Virginia Water England. Hogan shot a 58 in the final round for a 277 total while Snead added a 68 for 290. The winning team total was 277 and 290 combined.

Virginia Water England Ben ‘Hogan Sam Snead United States Hogan Snead America

Eisenhower Weight Stable as Discharge Near

President Eisenhower remains at 162 pounds as doctors report stable progress toward discharge. An 8:20 a.m. bulletin cited normal vitals and good morale after restful nights, with plans to spend his 40th wedding anniversary at Gettysburg before possibly returning to the White House.

Washington Eisenhower Waller Reed Army Mospital Gettysburg White House Seeruary James’c. Hagerty Hagerty Army Hospital Wagerly Fisen

Ayres Warns Boulder County of Weld Trick

Richard K. Ayers warns that a small group plans to push its will at the Boulder county Democratic assembly after Weld county Democrats endorsed Averell Harriman for president over Adlai Stevenson by a 167 to 67 vote. He questions why votes exceeded attendees, while Weld officials deny foul play and defend broad delegate participation. John Castrall cites Weld party endorsements and notes Brannan’s stake in the nomination battle.

Denver Richard” K. Ayers Colorado Boulder County Democratic Assembly Boulder Greeley Ayers Weld County Averell Harriman Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Gordon Ibbotson Roggen Weld Democratic Tbbotson Cauicuses Ibbotson John A. Casrall Senate Weld County Democratic Executive Committee Charles Branan Brannan

William Hayden Dies Here Monday

William Hayden 74 of Tyla Sixth Street died Monday afternoon at Weld County General Hospital. Born December 25, 1881 at Trita, he lived in the Greeley district for 50 years and was a retired farmer. He belonged to the Salvation Army and married Rachel Kaeltner on January 25, 1933. she survives. Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday from Baeys drawing room with interment at Linn Grove.

William 0. Thaynen Tyla Sixth Street Weld Counsity General “Hospital Hayden Trita Greeley Salvaller Army Rachel Kaeltner Baeys Toom Linn Grove

Weather Report Shows Warm Tuesday Across Regions

Weather bulletin notes Tuesday afternoon temperatures near 87 degrees with highs in the 90s in several locations. Colorado and New Mexico report mostly fair conditions with mountains partly cloudy and scattered thunderstorms in New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Cooler trends expected Tuesday night into Wednesday in northern and eastern areas.

Colorado Wyoming Boulder Longmont Durango New Mexico

Baseball All-Games in Major Leagues On Schedule

Baseball games in both major leagues are scheduled across the season with a focus on broad calendar coverage and key matchups anticipated by fans and teams. The plan includes daily interleague play and special events to boost attendance.

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