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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1964
Page
1
Fire Chief Bruce Forbes calls for stricter fireworks regulations as illegal stands proliferate in Greeley area. He notes confiscations and warns many devices exceed legal limits, with reports of a big blast killing two and 18 missing in Louisiana.
Two US Gemini two man spacecraft collided during a parachute drill off Bermuda and plunged into the Atlantic. Rescue crews recovered several bodies and 7 survivors, with many missing as helicopters scoured the waters near Hamilton.
Paul Brown of Fort Lupton was elected president of the Weld County Bar Association at a banquet in Greeley. New officers include Samuel S. Telep as vice president and Scott Clugston as secretary treasurer. Brown, 43, admitted to the bar in 1950, holds BA and law degrees from the University of Colorado and has a private practice in Mor tden.
Sherry O Keefe a sophomore at Colorado Women's College is chosen for Miss Cole pageant cited for poise and dramatics. She hopes to compete in Miss Colorado and Miss America circuits with plans tied to her work at Colorado Women’s College and Gallagher High School.
Navy dispatches 400 sailors and a dozen officers into Newton and Neshoba counties in central Mississippi as part of an expanded search for three civil rights workers missing for nine days. The move comes on White House orders to intensify the probe into the disappearances.
Denver AP reports a county realignment plan that would divide Greeley and its west south and north city areas into three representative districts. The move risks limiting Greeley voters from electing state and federal officials, as population-based representation would affect senator and representative seats amid long running dam site controversy. The Water Conservation Board considers site options and a steering committee will meet after a new cost analysis by the Bureau of Reclamation, with a final choice likely to involve a new conservancy district in the South Platte area.
Brown, accepting the presidency, stressed the organized bar's duty to improve public understanding of legal functions. He highlighted the liberal Reform Bill pending in Colorado Legislature, set to operate in January, and noted the abolishment of the courts for a new county court with original jurisdiction over J.P. matters. He urged the bar to ensure the new court fulfills justice for all litigants.
Readable weather data shows Colorado with mainly clear skies through Wednesday, scattered afternoon or evening showers possible, highs near 60s and 70s, lows around 30s to 50s, mountain areas cooler. Wyoming reports generally cloudy, showers or thunderstorms possible, some severe storm risk, lows in mid 30s to mid 40s, highs around 70s in lower elevations and cooler in mountains.
The Associated Press reports a state cigarette tax goes into effect in Colorado at midnight. Wholesalers note sharp sales increases and retailers say shelves show higher prices. The 1964 legislative tax adds about 80 cents per pack, with cities like Aurora also imposing local taxes. The tax is projected to raise about 88 million dollars annually for the state general fund.
The U S Tariff Commission released a report on beef imports after hearings and investigations requested by the Senate Finance Committee. The commission notes amendments on punitive action to curb foreign supplies and indicates potential legislative changes backed by value interests.
An oil drilling ship of 260 feet long owned by Reading & Bales of Morgan City was reported operating 78 miles southwest of Morgan City in the Engero Island area. The vessel had moved to the site amid unclear circumstances.
Cheyenne police and federal agents seek a bandit described as dark and of Latin American or Italian descent who robbed the American National Bank of Cheyenne around 2:30 p.m. taking about $5,000 from teller Betty Fox. The bandit fled in a white Italian wagon with Texas plates, carrying a briefcase and a black gun. Fox pressed the alarm after the withdrawal, and investigators pursue the suspects.
Atlas Centaur mission ends in failure as second-stage shut down prevents orbital speed. Insulation panels deployed, restart attempts fail, and the booster plunges into the Atlantic. NASA notes some objectives achieved while delaying lunar survey plans.
A man found dead beside a Burlington freight line two miles east of Keenesburg early Tuesday morning has no identification. Deputy coroner Charles Lundien described the deceased as likely about 30 with a Navy tattoo on the left arm and a scar from a recent gall bladder operation. The body showed a severed forearm, scalp injuries, and other trauma. a track walker reported finding the body on Burlington track near dawn.
Mayor Gordon K. Rissler explained that district boundaries were set by the commissioners and unchanged for years. The council initially planned July 7 for further discussion, but a special legislative session might occur sooner. Councilman Charles Gregory moved to request immediate preparation of a separate districting proposal to the Legislature, which passed unanimously. No action was taken to create 28 separate county districts at this time.
Winnie battered Manila and surrounding Luzon, with winds up to 90 miles per hour. At least 10 dead and many injured as storms destroyed shanties, cut power and disrupted transport and communications across the city. Flood waters claimed several more victims and officials warned of broader casualties in provinces as word was delayed.
Eastbound traffic on 9th Street faced a long delay as a barricade and fresh crosswalk painting created a bottleneck near 7th Avenue. City crews apparently worked separately from university and state crews, prompting officials to call for better coordination to avoid future delays.
Castro sister Diana Casera Rug says on television she breaks with the Castro regime, alleging Fidel and Raul steered Cuba toward Russia. She describes political prisoners and a jail system that violates human principles, calling the break a hard decision while warning of subversive influence.
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