This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
1
Congressional action moves to skirt the Supreme Court ruling against official school prayer. Lawmakers introduce constitutional amendments, with sponsors warning of threats to the First Amendment and urging noncompulsory prayers in public schools.
Denver report states Roy L. Engberg and John Engberg signed waivers of extradition after being escorted in handcuffs to court on Tuesday. Roy L. Engberg, 26, seized by the FBI last Wednesday, is charged with the slaying of George C. Wilber, co-owner of a burglar alarm system in Kansas City on June 9. His brother, 28, faces trial in Phoenix for a May 15 holdup. The Engbergs are also charged in a tavern holdup in Wichita, Kan, on May 21.
The 2 pm temperature Tuesday was 57 degrees. Forecasts show cloudy conditions in Colorado with scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms mainly east, warmer southeast Wednesday. In Wyoming expect partly cloudy to night and Wednesday with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms and warmer southeast. Highs mid 70s in Colorado mountains and 60s in lower elevations. Wyoming highs mid 60s. Sunrise 4 35, sunset 7 33. Barometer 20.79 and rising.
Washington AP reports consumer price levels held steady in April with the government index at 105.2, offset by lower food and gasoline costs. Labor official Robert J Myers notes May may show only small increases while factory workers gain record weekly earnings and contracts trigger raises due to prior inflation.
Arapahoe County Sheriff Charles Foster known as Chick Foster said he will not seek reelection. The longtime lawman announced the decision in a letter to County Registrar Paul Wolf, ending decades of public service in Littleton.
Weld County superintendent Paul N Lodwick announced his candidacy for re election subject to the Republican county assembly and primary In a letter to Sanwell Telep Lodwick said he has served Weld County since 1906 and pledges continued efficient courteous service He has held multiple civic posts and led education and veterans groups in Colorado
Demolition began Monday on the old Post Office at the corner of St. and Ath Ave with about 10 workers removing fixtures. The project aims for July 16 completion. up to 30 men will be employed by Perlmuter Jobbing and Wrecking Co. of Colorado Springs and Greeley, led by Jos Perlmutter. Barricades will go up after interior work, and iron ball removal may be needed on exterior walls.
Elmor P. McKee of Carnegie Oklahoma named superintendent of schools for the He1 district covering La Salle Platteville and Gilcrest. He will start in July and has a long career as a district leader including Holly Sugar City Manzanola and Cordell. McKee holds a BA from Southwestern State College Weatherford and an MLA from the University of Oklahoma. He is a WWII Army veteran and active in several education and civic associations.
Boston AP reports that more than ten million people are expected to visit U S national forests in 1982, an increase of about three million from 1959. The figure comes from an American Automobile Association estimate and highlights growing outdoor recreation demand nationwide.
Colorado Democratic chairman Fred M Betz charged Monday night that Republicans would cost taxpayers an additional 1 billion dollars through opposition to the administration farm bill. He targeted Rep. Peter Dominick and Rep. J. Edgar Chenoweth for obstructing administrative efforts. Over 200 attended WK’s Rosewelt Memorial Dinner at the Greeley Community Building. Governor McNichols praised state aid to schools, colleges, and institutions, and urged fair tax funding, criticizing Republican opposition as unwilling to pay for public programs.
Washington AP report shows attorney Frank Cain asserting Commercial Solvents Corp was deeply involved with Billie Sol Estes. Cain says Wheeler denied Cain's claim while reiterating earlier testimony. Estes, facing fraud charges, owed millions to Solvents as he expanded fertilizer and storage ventures.
In Rocky Mountain National Park two Boulder men William Dambeck 28 and Robert Schutt 33 were rescued after climbing Longs Peak. Exhaustion and exposure reported. Dambeck carried part way down before rescue. Earlier, ranger teams saved Warren Swensen 43 of Denver and Aaron Gray 27 of Loveland after injuries near Emerald Lake.
Judge George Rosling in Brooklyn federal court issued a temporary National Railway Labor Act order halting a 10 day strike by Pan American World Airways flight engineers. Eastern Air Lines faced a similar stoppage, while AFL CIO talks with Pan Am and Eastern stalled amid safety license disputes.
The 1962 Go West With Greeley Fourth of July celebration plans include rodeo at Island Grove Park July 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. parade July 4 at 10 a.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. by Turle Fireworks Company with aerial displays and ground effects featuring moody letters and various animated shells.
The Spacemobile demonstration unit was moved from 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Garden Theater to 9 p.m. in the Women's Gyronasim in Gunterfall. The rescheduled event follows the summer concert with the band performing at 7 p.m. in the Garden Theater.
Washington reports the government is weighing a few small atmospheric nuclear detonations in Nevada at shallow depths or above ground. No firm decision has been made and White House approval has not been confirmed. The nation continues its Pacific atmospheric series and underground Nevada tests.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.