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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
5
A Chicago official, Chatlis, urges municipal action to cover defense needs and maintain services. He lists seven steps including preserving resources, raising taxes, and prioritizing new investments to create jobs and fund essential operations.
The senate confirmed Harlan Stone as associate justice, despite a prior split over his first nomination. President Hoover later sent the nomination of Nobert J. Jackson steps for appointment as attorney general, with Byrnes reaffirmed for the associate justice post as delayed by political maneuvering.
Debris from a local death notice lists DeWayne Peverson of Nain and Delerzon of CE as deceased, with a 2:30 p.m. day for interment at Linn. The small item notes a Prom Noes ceremony and confirms burial arrangements and location.
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A chaotic AP summary reports Soviet defenses under heavy pressure in northern Holland and along the eastern front. German forces press near the Luckacea region while Red troops withdraw and suffer losses, with Budapest and Moscow sources citing disturbances and shifting fronts.
Associated Press report from Wrestigtay June 27 cites Adams D Colo fearing a beef import expansion from Argentina could trigger imports of diseased meat and milled lent for competitive harm to the western beef industry. He noted Argentina might transfer fresh frozen or chilled meat to the United States under a charter agreement.
Hazel Churchill 60 of Wray was killed while rabbit hunting with her son. Deputy Coroner Phi Lockwood could not locate David Churchill immediately. Farmer Wibur Wall found the body on a county road. Churchill survived by Blaine and two sons David and Paul. In Wyoming, June 27, William King Scroguins, 20, died from a broken neck after a CCC truck overturned near Praters Oklahoma. Two enrollees escaped injury. Coroner Jenoir Bell cited loss of control on a mountain road.
The National Association of Manufacturers urged employers to oppose coercive union pressure in defense industries. NAM directors, after an executive session with Office of Production Management experts, warned against forcing employees to join or pay unions, stressing rights to work and free association. Their stance followed reports of government influence on hiring and labor practices.
The U.S. court of appeals in Dallas affirmed a wage and hour case against a local company. Judge Atwell ruled the firm complied with the Fair Labor Standards Act, dismissing the complaint. Also noted is a separate federal approval of an $85 million expansion plan to boost steel output for wartime needs.
Chicago June 22 Prices for major farm commodities moved upward toward parity with living costs as wholesale costs spike. Wheat oats and corn hit near 1937 levels while soybeans cotton and butter showed gains. Market observers cited wartime inflation higher industrial activity and rising consumer payrolls as drivers across grain and livestock markets.
Secretary of War Stimson asked Congress for a formal declaration of national emergency and sweeping legislation to open the way for an American expeditionary force anywhere. The request, likely approved by President Roosevelt, aims to place the National Guard and selectees under military control for another year as tensions rise over transit workers' pending actions. Michael J. Quitt, TWU president, said CIO unions representing about 400,000 workers planned a meeting to discuss the drains situation, with observers noting possible sympathy strikes or subway picket lines. The walkout could affect millions of daily fares across subway and transit lines.
June 27 report on widespread strikes threatening New York's transit network. About 82,000 LaGuardia workers seek wage and contract concessions. 1,900 night subway workers vote to strike if no new deal by midnight Monday. Between 6,000 and 8,000 transit members vote similarly. Officials warn they are ready for any outcome.
Homer Tr. Owen 30 faced non support and abandonment charges dismissed by Justice of the Peace James Sabin. Owen fled city two weeks earlier with his wife away from home while he was out of town. District Attorney James Burke stated a search at her request was conducted but no further action followed.
The British report diplomatic protest over Sweden allowing German troops to cross through to Finland after discloses of the move. Ambassador Cripps arrives in Moscow amid strong condemnation from British officials including Foreign Secretary Eden. The piece notes the two front war strategy and Sweden’s controversial decision seen as inviting German pressure. A jail breakout incident closes the brief.
Carey Wes ton Richardson, 72, a longtime Platteville farmer who moved from Nebraska in 1926, died Thursday night of a heart attack. Survived by widow Slee Richardson and nine children including Alva, Mabel Mahoney, and Earl, as well as 11 grandchildren and a brother A H Richardson. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the Platteville Methodist Church. burial at Mapacome. Rev Henry Martong to conduct.
Washington reports a recommendation to build eight aluminum plants to raise national capacity by about 1.49 billion pounds annually. William Windsor, OPM director general, and Sidney Ullman sent the proposal to Secretary of War Stimson for approval before defense plant corporation review.
Colorado Governor Ralph L. Carr told Seattle chamber of commerce that pending federal action to authorize a president to create a national recreation area would be fought with full western vigor. He cited the Olympic Peninsula and urged protection of mineral resources from being set aside for recreation, and he endorsed a Arkansas River authority to manage water for irrigation ahead of power development.
The plan outlines proposed aluminum capacity across several states. Arkansas would have 100,000,000 pounds from two plants at Bonneville Grande Coulée with allocations of 6,000,000 and 55,000,000 pounds, upper New York state two plants totaling 140,000,000 pounds, Alabama 10,000,000 pounds, California 7,000,000 pounds, and North Carolina 40,000,000 pounds.
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