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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
10
The platform committee voted to commit the party to repeal the prohibition plank. Delegates recessed to 7 p m as discussion continued on the proposal and reporting to the convention.
An American report notes President Roosevelt may fly west if needed after receiving a message from Guernsey? Croan. The piece hints at efforts to mobilize plans for a western trip to attend a Democratic gathering amid political maneuvering.
Unclear local records show a dispute over dog tax allocations with Itt Winn and Yale of the city cited. The proposed plan would allocate 40 percent to a salary, claiming prior receipts were 0.25 percent, while protests allege adverse effects on city services and compensation practices.
The report notes Greasewood oil production from several wells including Leona Huttern and Niles with crude sourced from Wyoming. Production rates are around 65 pounds per day with prices varying from $2.50 to $4.25 per barrel and butter and other prices listed for nearby commodities.
The program lists a Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. lecture by Dr. George Rasquel on The United States and World Affairs followed by a 4:00 p.m. book review and a second performance of John Ervine's Mary Mary Quite Contrary staged by the Faculty Players. A later 7:00 p.m. lecture by Dr. George Maiguel covers present day conditions.
Greeley joins towns including Loveland Estes Park and Fort Morgan to press for a hard surfaced highway from Greeley to Estes Park. The Northern Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park highway association formed to promote the route from Julesburg across Fort Morgan and Greeley through Loveland and Estes Park to Granby. The group urged that Highway No. EG into Rocky Mountain National Park be improved and prioritized over other northern roads citing regional connections and park draw. Attendees included leaders from Greeley Loveland Fort Morgan and Estes Park chambers and local officials.
Warrick Norcross was granted a six month license to use the Grealey Armory for dance events after the city council set a $25 fee, rejecting requests for reduction. He deposited the fee with the city clerk and the license was issued for a six month period.
Frank Scofield, Melvin Traylor campaign manager, says a Roosevelt worker offered $10,000 to sign a statement withdrawing Traylor's name. Roosevelt aides deny authorization and call the claim ridiculous while Scofield details the attempted payoff and press confrontation.
C A Parry of 648 Collier Street Longmont aged about 66 fainted at the wheel of an Essex car Tuesday evening. The auto ran wild for two blocks up the avenue before crashing into a parked car at Eighth Avenue and Twentieth Street. Parry was taken to the city hospital after a physician suspected stroke or sudden fainting. His wife Edith Parry and two other passengers escaped injury as the vehicle collided with another car, which was moved before police arrived.
The City of Greeley proclaims that fireworks devices may be used from the fourth day of July until midnight on the fifth under safety notices. It limits firing of cannons guns pistols and explosives within city limits without mayoral written permission and urges citizens to cooperate in safety and property protection during the period. Mayor W. S. Angergren signs the proclamation.
City officials and Aldermen voiced strong support for relief programs at a council meeting Tuesday night. Mrs. Iolo File of the Associated Relief urged city and business leaders to cooperate, warn against agitators, and press for federal aid to prevent destitution this winter while ensuring public safety in Lincoln Park.
Great Western Sugar company seeks a lower water rate from the city council to reduce charges for factory use. McCreery showed current costs at Greeley Windsor Loveland Fort Collins Eaton and Longmont, arguing production needs and seasonal demand justify a reduced rate, with water supply and on-site installation cited as factors in differing costs.
Chicago June 26 Senator Walsh of Montana won the permanent chairmanship at the Democratic national convention by a decisive party majority. The roll call showed Walsh’s victory 626 to 58 with strong shows of support in Louisiana and Minnesota as the convention moved toward a two year platform and presidential nomination efforts. The Roosevelt faction hailed the result as a step toward a united bid despite some state level tensions and protests.
James A. Farley announced that Governor Franklin D Roosevelt has no prohibition plank to offer the Democratic Convention and favors delegates deciding the issue themselves. Farley insisted Roosevelt’s policy is hands off and that the prohibition plank exists, but the campaign will let delegates vote their conscience.
City officials seek federal relief funds to back a waterworks project in Greeley. They aim to obtain 200000 dollars at three percent to finance cast iron pipe and related work to improve the water system and relieve unemployment, with construction to start after federal approval and local negotiations finalize.
Local Postmaster Davila Greig reminds that Callawing new postal rates take effect Wednesday July 6. Rates include three cents per ounce for certain mail, eight cents per ounce for first ounce on etc. No change to postal cards or private mailing cards or letters for delivery at offices without letter carriers.
At the city council meeting Tuesday night Mayor W. B. Anderson shall issue a proclamation limiting the use of fireworks to two days around July 4. A request to refrain from fireworks in the hospital zone will be included in the proclamation.
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