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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1956
Page
6
W. L. Barker, jailed after a 1954 Ault grade crossing collision that killed two train crew and sparked an involuntary manslaughter case, sues Bannderson Petroleum Co for 75000 in district court alleging loss of reputation and embarrassment from a judgment he claims the company should have prevented.
Rioters attacked six railway stations around Rio de Janeiro when a breakdown halted service on Friday. Troops restored order after clashes injuring several railway workers and causing about 2 million cruzeiros in damage.
A gas truck overturned and exploded near Harrison and State Avenues by the Western Hills viaduct, destroying about 19 stories of buildings and parked cars. One woman died while being aided from her burning home. roughly 50 residents were displaced as flames spread through multiple structures.
In this ink stained recap, National League action highlights a slate of games featuring pitchers such as PiSO sr nop Ode Gamer and Sarna Kline. managers Pace Swatesa and Folt oversee lineups with notable performances from players like Roberts and Roebuck. The column blends team notes, player stats, and upcoming contests from the day’s baseball slate.
A weekend theft report lists four hub caps and a side mirror from a car valued at 28.75, reported by Charles Hansen of 122 Ninth Street. A Bartley Sporting Goods store in B25 Seventh Street reported a 13.05 spin casting reel stolen from a counter, sometime Tuesday or Wednesday. Other items include arrests on warrants and a forgery case involving a $59 check, with additional notes on cases in Detroit and Boston.
Secretary Benson outlined grazing rules for reserve lands limiting grazing to prevent damage during disasters. Grazing may be allowed when an area is designated a major disaster and the state governor certifies need, with the secretary deciding on necessity to alleviate damage. Currently 145 counties in nine states are eligible for emergency feed grain aid to support livestock needs.
Armco Steel Co. and its partners said Armco will keep operating in Middletown and Hamilton areas even if a major steel industry strike occurs. The Independent Federation and Acme Steel Corp. will maintain stores and plant activities despite the labor dispute.
Former U.S. Representative John J. Carroll told the Adams County Democratic assembly he plans a third bid for Colorado’s U.S. Senate nomination. He would face Charles F. Brannan in the fall primary while seeking voter support and determining strength of backing from Democratic officials. Carroll previously served as Denver’s representative in 1949-50 and ran unsuccessfully for the Senate in 1950 and 1954 against Eugene D. Millikin and connected figures.
The Great Western Sugar company will hold a 40 hour safety school for supervisory personnel at the Greeley factory on Monday and Tuesday. Tom Albert P. McIntosh, chief of safety for the Florida Industrial Commission, will be the main speaker. Truman Mall of Greeley, chairman of Colorado Judicial Commission, will also attend. Classes run 4:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:50 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
New York steel wage talks extended to a three hour session with no progress toward a new contract. United Steelworkers and major producers aimed for a five year deal while facing a looming 650000 worker strike set to begin midnight. Federal mediators paused as Secretary Mitchell urged negotiators to use free collective bargaining to avert a strike.
Agnes Nusbaum aged 95 died at a convalescent home here after being brought to Greeley following the Union Colony founded the city. Funeral services will be held at Episcopal Trinity Church with donations to the church building fund in lieu of flowers. She was born in Belleville Ontario in February 1863, moved with her family to Greeley in 1878, and graduated from high school here. She married M. Nusbaum in 1888.
Lt Towning warns that taking the right of way from pedestrians and motorists is dangerous and may cause injuries or death. He urges drivers to yield at cross walks and signals, especially during Fourth of July festivities with heightened police presence and crowds at Island Grove park.
A potential strike by 50 Union Pacific conductors looms after talks with the Order of Railway Conductors broke off with a federal mediator. The union, representing conductors west of Green River Wyoming and north of Salt Lake City, voted January 18 to authorize a strike over all grievances. Vice president C W Carbel of Phertello Idaho said the general committee would decide at an upcoming meeting.
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District lists river projects for Poudre, Big Thompson, St Vrain and Baker Creek with figures 549, 28, 240, and 200 and associated phase targets and percentages.
Beets near Eaton Hall sustained heavy damage Thursday afternoon in the northeast Eaton sugar factory area. John Fumbston, manager of the Gree ley and Eston sugar factory, reported 0 to 195 acres damaged with partial damage to 246 beets. Additional reports note damage elsewhere in the Strleets on Thursday or Friday.
The 12th annual Greeley horse show opens at Island Grove park tonight as part of 1956 Fourth of July celebrations. About 154 horses are entered across 35 classes with nine junior events Saturday afternoon and 32 more Sunday. Judges include Russell F. Lundy of Des Moines and Jandy of the Lone State Highway Commission. Awards feature the Chamber of Commerce traveling trophy for Open Fivegaited class winner, with entries like Woodlands Surprise from Denver.
In Klamath Falls Oregon a man armed with a shotgun camped on a downtown street claiming he will dig for uranium. Sheridan says he is an heir and miner rights holder though officials say no city law covers tents or mining on the street. Police considered actions but await a full investigation and possible court action.
Funeral services for Mrs Stella Yager are set for Thursday at 2 PM. The ceremony will be held at Macys drawing rooms with interment at Linn Grove.
The Colorado highway death toll rose to 113 by Saturday, eight more lives lost in six crashes since Thursday. Victims include Robert Griffith, 27, of Raxtun, and Frances Evang, 33, of Denver, both injured in separate wrecks. A patrol report details a rollover on State Highway 50 south of Haxtus and a fatal bridge collision near Alscalar, with witnesses recalling a truck incident that claimed Bruce Carlson, ??, and his family nearby.
R G Warren a Grover rancher and former dealer announced Friday his candidacy for Weld County commissioner District 1. The formal letter to county GOP chairman Martin Field cites the will of delegates at the Republican county convention. The notice notes Warren’s birth in Indiana and long Weld residency.
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower arrived at their Gettysburg area farm after a two hour drive from Walter Reed Army Hospital. Physicians Maj. Gen. Howard M. Snydan and Gen. Leonard D. Heaton accompanied them as he begins a two week convalescence. The couple also marked their 40th wedding anniversary as Heaton and his wife observed their 20th anniversary.
Two large airliners from nee Air Lines and World Air Lines were reported overdue Saturday at night on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago and New York. The Civil Aeronautic Administration confirmed the planes were overdue. The TWA flight was a Super Constellation and the other a DC-7. Both were unreported and search notices issued.
Foster J. Campbell of Paris and Patricia D. Xiser of Golden obtain a marriage license. William Isaac Fox and Nancy Wayls, both of Cheyenne, also receive licenses. Benny J. Johnson of Greeley and Aileen Page of Balan are listed for license.
Weather bulletin reports variable conditions across Colorado Boulder Longmont and Wyoming with partly cloudy skies and chances of afternoon and evening showers or thunderstorms. Temperature ranges show highs near 85 to 102 with lows from mid 50s to mid 60s, cooler trends into Sunday, gusty winds and blowing dust in some areas.
Rev Raymond Y Kearns associate pastor at Montview Presbyterian Church Denver will give the Sunday night vesper sermon at 730 on the CSCE campus Gardens site The service is summer vespers by the Greeley Council of Churches in cooperation with the college Rev T Bruce McDivitt First Methodist Church will lead with organist trumpet quartet providing music and offertory feature.
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