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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
4
The Colorado Dept of Highways will open bids July 11 for a $181,241 upgrade of 0.5 miles of Colorado 71 between Woodrow and Last Chance. The project is the second construction effort in the 1955 57 budget. 1956 57 funds go to four lane US 40 from Granby to Tabernash with bids July 6.
Yellowstone National Park plans outlined by Wesley D Ewart and Conrad Wirth at Canyon Village ground breaking. Mission 66 aims to boost protection and development, with over 11 million dollars in government and private funds, expanding overnights for 25 000 guests and doubling camping capacity. Grand Teton to receive 1 150 000 for facilities and roads next year.
Washington reports Republicans prepared for a vigorous campaign with Eisenhower likely to head the ticket. Gov. Arthur Langlie of Washington named keynote speaker, Sen. Knowland temp chairman, Rep. Martis permanent chairman, and Sen. Prescott Bush platform chairman. Katharine St. George named parliamentarian. Presidential plans, four or three day debates, and the fate of Eisenhower’s term were discussed as convention groundwork continued.
In Los Angeles, the Genzales family says the man who died Monday was 165 years old. Coroner deputies, alerted by his granddaughter Adelia Garcia, reported he had his own teeth when found.
Maj. Gen. Marshal S. Carter, newly named deputy chief of the Army Anti aircraft Command, Monday assumed duties at its Colorado Springs headquarters. He previously commanded the 5th Anti Aircraft Command at Ft. Sheridan, Illinois, until June.
A 5000 member NSW Local 1272 telegram to United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald pledged 100 percent backing for his negotiations. The message from Ivan Jones and Charles A. Smith cited support for a shorter term settlement and rejected a five year no strike offer amid J and L’s push for a long term agreement.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will issue a speedy order this week to transfer the Pueblo bus system from Pueblo Transit Co to Pueblo Transportation Co. Chairman Ralph Horton heard the transfer arguments with no opposition. Pueblo City Council consent was presented. Howard G. Emmons, longtime local manager, becomes president and general manager of the new firm. The move aims to permit the transfer by July 4.
A Montgomery Ward spokesman said on Monday no action has been taken regarding Butler Brothers offer to sell seven department stores. The proposed sales target stores lie in the West with four in the Los Angeles area and one each in San Francisco Seattle and Butte Montana.
City council met Tuesday approving a 20 day extension for a project at the FS building, authorizing a Community building contract with Mensel Phelps and releasing the architect from his contract, and authorizing purchase of 24 chairs and late caddies for the project at 850. They tabled other items, studied ordinances with the city attorney, and granted a beer license at Constant Corp Howling Alley. Petitions for water taps on Eighteenth Street and for a tap north of Fort Collins were approved with conditions.
Norfolk based Haycox Ashley on a Caribbean voyage bought a donkey in Jamaica. The animal disappeared before departure, reappeared with a foal after Dutch crew aided aboard. Quarantine rules prevented bringing the pair ashore, and the donkeys continued to New York with Haycox covering fare.
Cairo reports Gamal Abdel Nasser officially proclaimed president under a new constitution with powers matching the revolutionary era. He won about 89.8 percent of the vote in Saturday's election and addressed the nation by radio promising stability and national progress.
In a concise report, analysts emphasize the balance of strength and positioning across four leading nations. The analysis notes strategic depth, military readiness, economic leverage, and diplomatic influence shaping global power dynamics.
Miyagi uy-Michio, 62, an outstanding blind Japanese musician who had been blind since age four, died Monday from injuries after apparently falling from an express train during a recital tour. The report notes he performed widely and had a long career despite blindness.
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