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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
11
Finland’s dominant Social Democratic party orders five cabinet members to withdraw from the Risto Linkomies government which opened Finland to Nazi control. The move splits the government as Finland fights alongside Germany and U.S. concern grows over Argentina and US Finland diplomacy.
Central beat Cameron 11 to 9 in a tight Wednesday game at Central. Millery, Woods, and Bauder delivered key hits including a two-run double and a homer to put Central ahead in the fourth. Bauder Miller and Woods led the offense with two hits each. Batteries were Zick and Morris for Central, with Reltoubaugh and others for Cameron.
Homer Bruce chief deputy county clerk and recorder receives leave of absence for Navy service. He reports for induction on June 28 and has been active in Weld County Republican politics, serving as chairman of the Young Republicans. Prior to employment he was a salesman for Edwards Sherrill Company of Greeley.
Andersson beat Haegg in a 1500 meter duel in 3:48.8. Haegg’s world mark stands at 3:46.0, with weather blamed for the slower time.
Washington June 28 New regulations empowering railroads to bump civilian passengers have gone into effect and plans are ready to handle possible tenfold increase in movement of war casualties to hospitals. A government spokesman said the wounded will be returned from the front but many will be transported as needed, with railroads authorized to cancel reservations and vacate berths to make room for casualties. Director J Monroe Johnson urged avoiding travel over the Fourth of July to prevent being stranded, noting no carrier can guarantee accommodations even if tickets are purchased.
Baseball scoreboard lists AL standings and game scores with teams including Philadelphia Boston New York Chicago Washington and Brooklyn. Entries show runs by inning and key pitchers or batters, plus yesterday's results across leagues and minor circuits.
College calendar item notes a postwar educational and social planning discussion by Dr W L Wrinkle at Cranfurd 203. An all college dance follows in the Student Union ballroom with twenty five cents per person.
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration restoring red point values for choice lamb cuts and certain cheeses on ration lists. Beef steaks and roasts remain at two points per pound, while cheddar stays at 10 points and butter at 12 points per pound through July 29. Lamb now adds back to rationing with higher point values to reflect uneven distribution and anticipated beef shortages.
A fragmented playground schedule lists Friday sessions including crafts at Warnoco Park Cameron and Lincola, singing at Cameron, and dances at Youth Center. The article then discusses optimistic meat supply forecasts for July, noting gradual improvements in some areas, with veal pork up and lamb steady, and beer rationing near 262 million pounds.
Ed McKeever’s Notre Dame football setup highlights freshman Joe Gasparella as a promising center who can throw the ball, with coach McKeever noting Gasparella’s potential. Fat Filley, 43 captain, aims to return after a knee operation while Marines charges sideline him. Bob Kelly, a strong runner and reliable passer, will miss five games. Berle Crimmins leads the Irish intelligence update amid yearlong adjustments.
The page lists leaders across leagues with names such as Watling Tucker of Chicago and Stephens of St. Louis. Batting honors go to Walker of Brooklyn at .278 with Weintraub of New York driving 44 RBIs and 19 home runs by OIU of New York. Pitching top Maltzberger of Chicago at an earned run or stat of .875.
Tony Janiro outpointed Jerry Coursel in New Jersey. Oscar Goole defeated Ross Strickland in New York. Jack Chase scored a technical KO over Alan Wade in Denver. Report mentions Rocky Mountain fever risk for travelers.
Paul Lillia aided the Irish line ten years ago and now joins Yale’s Larry Kelley in a PT boat operation in the South Pacific for wartime service.
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