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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
1
Reports, smuggled across the Greek border, say civilians are being moved from Thrace and Eastern Macedonia as Greece braces for a German invasion. Turkey warns Berlin’s plan targets the Eastern Mediterranean and Balkans, while observers consider Turkey’s stance and possible involvement.
The House approved a farm parity fund measure on a voice vote, proposing to deprioritize $890,824.03 for the agriculture department next year and allocate $212,000 to farm parity payments. The total funds would reach $1.42 billion for farm programs starting next July 1, with the bill sent to the Senate.
Denver report covers House action on a bill to reshuffle state tax and revenue structure. Debate centers on creating a director of revenue, uniform assessments, and shifting tax oversight from local assessors to a state body, with amendments debated and many withdrawn.
Washington orders Italy to close its consulates at Detroit Michigan and Newark New Jersey for reasons of national policy. The move mirrors Italy’s closure of Naples and Palermo and signals possible action against other foreign posts though no German actions were specified. The Detroit consul in charge since 1938 is Glav ing Profil and Newark by Renald Della Chiesa.
Snow covered the Poudre Canyon and Estes Park areas early Thursday with about four inches reported and moisture around 11 percent. Estes Park reports fresh snow across the Hidden Valley ski course in Jacky Mountain National Park, described as the best of the season for skiing conditions.
General Maxime Weygand, commander in North Africa, met with Marshal Petain in Vichy for a confidential inspection tour. Officials denied any sudden policy shift while observers question rumored plans to counter Turkish influence and pressure in Indo China amid Japanese expansion.
St. Petersburg March 6 An oathholder Jon DiMaggio of the New York Yankees has accepted the club terms. Manager Joe McCarthy announced DiMaggio was paid about 40 000 after reportedly receiving 32 500 in 1940. He likely earned a salary between 33 000 and 35 600.
Joint meeting of Weld Fol lib end the Weld County School Masters club at the CSCE campus Saturday starting 10 am with numbered sectional meetings. Dr Harl Douglass of Colorado University will lecture on Influence of World Conditions not Educational Trendy at 11 am, followed by a luncheon at the Student Union grotto. Elementary principals’ meeting led by Clarence Wharton of Jones ree includes Carl Garson of Lucas school and Robert Peter of Fort Lupton as chairman. Enoch Dumas of Cameron school will demo reading study skills in social studies. Elementary English group to hear objectives discussion for elementary grades. Mrs Mary Carlson of Lucas and others attend. Primary sec chaired by Mrs Laura Beers of Hardin. Anita Burrow of Bill Rend will lead pacing discussion. Miss Herschel Whitman chairs high school social. panel by Greeley high seniors on social studies.
Hongkong reports Japanese forces seized six Chinese coastal points along the Gulf of Tonkin halting United States aid to Chongqing while isolating nationalist forces in southwestern China. Japanese authorities claim landings target Kongwan region and disrupt supply routes to Hong Kong and allied bases.
Washington March 6 The Associated Press reports that poultry farmers expect the turkey crop this year to be about three percent smaller than last year. The agriculture department says producers plan to keep hatchings steady but reduce losses by moving poults to commercial hatcheries. Only the North Atlantic region shows an increase in production.
A resolution denouncing the course of Hen Atur Wheeler on oil policy and risky stance was introduced today in the Texas House of Representatives. The body promptly acted to address the issue, signaling urgency from lawmakers.
Assurance of two tickets in the upcoming election on April was announced. Independent and Peoples party groups lined up, with ward caucuses set for March 10 and the Tidependant convention scheduled for March 12. George F. South named temporary chairman of the Independents, with Dees as temporary secretary. Ward caucuses will be held by wards between 7 and 8 pm, venues listed, and a convention at the City High School Auditorium starting 1:30 pm Wednesday March 12. Delegates by ward totaled 38 in ward one, 34 in ward two, and 87 in ward three, for 159 alloted to the convention. Norcross discussed for mayor with several party leaders favoring him. The Peoples party platform includes aldermen and incumbents across wards. A bike theft case in Greeley was noted, with two bikes stolen and parts being offered for sale.
Postmaster John Redman of Greeley reports approval for an extension of Route Three. The change adds service to about 14 homes and 18 to 20 families west of Eyats along the old river road north of the Platte, with new coverage beginning April 15.
Ellender backs a substitute to limit use of armed forces. senate debate centers on administration amendment and the balance between defense procurement and military engagement. The measure prompts clashes over presidential authority and possible impacts on foreign policy amid a broad set of defense and constitutional questions.
The Greeley water system shows assets of 2.8 million with a 1910-era valuation. It delivers about 18 009 households over three quarters, supplying an average 305 gallons per person daily. Revenues total 137 372 while pipelines span 62.2 miles of transmission lines and 56.8 miles of distribution mains.
The Western Irrigation Committee under Cart ford H. Stone plans a Denver gathering to discuss policy for western states tied to AVA legislation. Ralph J. Carr of Colorado led the conference, stressing concern that water rights could be endangered by power development under the AVA Will.
Lawyer Elwell sues Pueblo City Magistrate Lattimer for 325000 dollars claiming contempt of court. He alleges Lattimer acted as police judge improperly and jailed him for five days. Elwell was released after eight hours and criticized the jail conditions but praised food.
Associated Press reports President Roosevelt's youngest son John is recuperating at the White House after a minor operation. Officials said the surgery, performed several days ago at Naval Hospital, was not serious and he is recovering nicely.
A plan seeks an 80 foot right of way along the highway east of Ault from Wyalt to Briggadata. Officials describe widening and oiling work to prepare the route, with the segment from Ault eastward slated for improvements.
Two young brothers, George Walker and Frank Walker, 22 and 17, are charged with the killing of Mrs. Otto Dasher on a Colorado ranch. They were sent to the Colorado State hospital after entering a plea of innocence to charges of assault and killing. Mrs. Dasher was shot when she helped her husband subdue them after they allegedly ordered him to drive them to Teviddad. The brothers claimed their home was in Buffalo, New York, and the elder served in the army at Fort Bliss.
The Aggie Journal alleges hands of Davis tied the Aggies in a recent game and critiques campus attitudes toward athletics. It cites editorials from today pressing that Colorado and Nagas teams could contend for the conference title, while questioning coaching decisions and ineligible players affecting team outcomes.
Seattle will host a simulated blackout晚 in a major American city with armed forces and aircraft coordinating a night test. From Vancouver B C a delegation will witness the TBinitite preparedness drill as 16 000 troops prepare to prowl the streets for photographic records of the blackout.
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