08 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1939
Page
1
A congressional committee outlines pricing for Western Slope water at $2 per acre foot. It cites federal appropriations for irrigation and power projects in Colorado, including the Colorado Big Thompson plan, and details funding for related surveys and conservation efforts.
Mountain States Growers Marketing Association officials urged a Greeley meeting with Great Western Sugar to push revised 1939- and 1948-style beet contracts. President Warry Clark said proposals include a 50 50 share of sugar proceeds or a $4.50 initial payment, with terms tied to beets, sugar, pilp and molasses revenue. Delegates expect a conference in Greeley early next week to settle contract forms and district allotments before March 15.
Harris Ts condition showed a slight improvement after a Tuesday vehicle pedestrian crash in Greeley. Iley Sfurris, 68, of Greeley, remained critically injured and under care as emergency handling continued.
Mrs Ruby Martin aged 73 mother of George Syd Martin a prominent Johnstown American commerce leader died Tuesday afternoon at Loveland hospital in Johnstown. Survived by two sons George and Ben, two daughters Mrs Harota Dunning and Mrs William Russier, and others listed from Loveland. funeral arrangements pending.
Five children perished in a house fire in Halifax Nova Scotia last night. Victims were Donald Downer six Brince Downer four Buddy Downer nine Ruby Dobbie six and Cyril A MacDonald seven. The MacDonald boy was the son of a local horsekeeper.
President Rogevelt voiced regret that the neutrality act failed to keep peace and discouraged some nations from avoiding war. Senate approves much of AMS program while Leahy signals navy expansion. Colorado Montana Nebraska and Wyoming senators back the army bill amid ongoing policy debates.
Morgan county and Enid Oklahoma arrests answer a case spanning three to five months. Lloyd True 28 Kenneth Lacy 23 and Gene Wrae 21 jailed after Morgan county sheriff reports signed statements. Trailers used to steal small groups of lambs, some delivered to Denver for sale.
D. Shriver, WPA state administrator, said 140 workers were discharged from federal works projects in Colorado for being aliens. The action, in line with a congressional resolution limiting federal work to United States citizens, included eight dismissals in Weld County.
A salary ordinance amendment passed on first reading to raise pay for Wall Street Superintendent W. W. Varnett from 159 to 66 per month and Buddy Lu Suestar W. OMT from 0 to 200 per tenth, while other salaries stay unchanged. The measure aims to require full‑time work and align with an two‑year cycle before elections.
Tristeon of a dissolved Bowling Club files suit in district court against Glyde P Ward of Grerley for $72.50 alleging Ward wrongfully withheld property from a 1934 1932 transaction tied to an old bowling alley. The suit, with joint and penalties, targets Ward and several co-defendants. attorney Savieh Smith represents the plaintiffs.
Tonight at the Little Theatre the Boosters presented a vaudeville show sponsored by the Noastern club. It will be repeated Thursday night with a lineup of sets and skits by fraternities sororities and independent students.
Denver detective says partial confessions link four arrests to burglaries across five states. Suspects include Adolph Dav Chak 20 Denver Glow i Whittler 44 Englewood Colo, and Vern Mowman 30 Sidney Nob. Months of investigation followed a July burglary in Sidney Nob where a matches book, a key clue, was dropped.
Windsorite Cael dneply, 26, of Whutser family, found dead in coal storage near Mitrac Wind sov at about 4 o clock in the afternoon. Coroner Dr Tew Wiinath said the gunshot wound entered left chest and escaped through flight returned from Rehinl. Witnesses say Morton Herald Fleringer and Howard Ash, both around 20, were involved. Jacobs lay on his back with the gun and broken chamber near the Cantey Garage.
Greeley police pension fund details show $1,800.48 disbursed for August and year end. The women’s pension fund lists $31,152 in deposits and $12,479.85 on loan with $15,000 invested in government savings bonds totaling $27,470.88. Beneficiaries include Lucy Nusbaum $300, guardian Mrs Nusbaum for her child $72, and Carl Awlergon $720 for his ability.
A federal inspection of guards is announced with official observers named. The event invites public attendance and notes the inspection will occur at a local facility with designated monitors including a named officer.
Republican senators vow a full inquiry into Colorado welfare and relief programs. The push, led by Bain with Catt and other allies, aims to probe direct relief funding and state aid, urging a long term study and a plan for targeted support while urging legislative action before the next session.
National defense forces announced by radio that Republican army chiefs involved in a Communist uprising surrendered in Madrid. Rebels gave up strategic points under tank and grenade attacks as General Miaja’s forces pushed to end the civil war battle.
Hopkins vows concrete steps to support business and cooperates with administration aides. He discusses daily talks with government officials across agencies about measures to help firms and stresses action to back commitments amid rising pressure for prompt results.
W W Graves, Jackson County prosecutor, refused to resign amid indictment and called for a quick trial. The county grand jury accused him of inaction as alleged crimes unfolded before him, while the state Supreme Court gave a go ahead for Graves to continue as prosecutor during the proceedings. The clash pits Kansas City political leaders Tom Pendergast and Lloyd C Stark in a tense power moment.
A Denver man died when his car plunged about 20 feet after a collision near West Colorado and Southern rail line. The crash occurred on West Runeth Avenue in Bay area, with witnesses noting the vehicle overturned and wheel struck. Emergency crews transported the injured to Corver General Hospital, where he died Tuesday.
A labor conference adjourned with plans to reconvene Friday. Key figures discussed reforms and the goal of uniting major unions under a new umbrella group, the American Congress of Labor, amid negotiations and tensions within the CIO and allied bodies.
Boyd Minkler, 85, of Milliken, charged after a Wednesday incident involving removal of mortgaged property. Siblings Helene and Geeube noted as involved. authorities say a slee heck action and countercharges were filed. The case references Coloriage Hoy Mirken and Fort Coline related events with multiple residents named.
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