23 Mar 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1940
Page
1
British reports indicate German plans to seize Danish dairy shipments to bolster their supply lines and fuel wartime campaigns. The piece notes Danish exports, British naval responses, and a sinking near Norway with a missing person, illustrating conflict disruption of civilian supplies.
WPA Assistant Chief insists private firms hire all available workmen, arguing industry can absorb workers as demand grows. He cites labor needs and business constraints, saying high employment hinges on profits and sustained production rather than sheer labor supply.
Soviet forces seized Sendobal on Lake Lidogea's north shore as Finnish authorities collapsed. Military units secured the town, raised a red banner, and established a Russian political commission. Reports say the occupation extends to nearby settlements with transport and civilian disruption evident.
Henry Thirtison Merkley, 31, to begin service at the state penitentiary in Canon Estywn Easter Sunday after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the drowning death of Pradde Wallace Meyers at a local pond. Seaman, city water superintendent, remains in Morey hospital following the incident. Also reported: a collision at Penile Avenue and Toul Street with minor damage and no injuries.
City official outlines bicycle parking rules and penalties for violations. Bicycles must not block exits or fire zones and must use designated spaces. vehicles and bikes cannot share spots. Police will issue tickets for improper parking in restricted areas.
Lieutenant Adam Heinte of the United States air force at Mach Field Riverside Greeley spends Easter weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Gharnes Steintz Lieu tenant Heints brought an attack plane AISA to Veaver on navigation test Accompanying him was Ran Harcak an enlisted man at March Field visiting his parents Dr and Mire E G Harraty
Smithsonian notes two Folsom sites in Weld County Colorado with many artifacts. Nearby King’s Creek area near Greeley reveals 4000 artifact pieces from a five year dig by Powers and son Whit, including scrapers and blades.
A local Neighborly Service drives a final financial check for its campaign. Donors are asked to return envelopes and mail contributions to Box 142, Gresley, with follow up reminders by post and personal solicitation by board members the next two weeks. Donations may also be sent by phone or to treasurer Custer at Ejay Nnsount Bank.
A Colorado campsite near Kersey yielded a perfect and near perfect Folsom arrow points along with nearly 2,000 other rock artifacts. Forrest Poware of Greeley and his son Wayne found the points and a grinding stone at the ram site, one of only three places in Colorado with authenticated Folsom artifacts.
The Weld County Republican Central Committee and precinct committeewomen will convene Saturday afternoon April 6 at 8 p.m. in the county courthouse to appoint delegates for the county convention and set the date for the state and congressional district gatherings, with 65 delegates anticipated for the state convention. A related note reports Mrs Georgia Miller shooting her husband and injuring her infant daughter in Perry county, while the husband is in critical condition.
About 250 books, mostly for children, were received at the Sterling theater Saturday morning for a county library matinee program. Roughly half will be shelved for general circulation, with the rest allocated to smaller schools and libraries. Nelson presented Hold Um Navy for the event. Also noted, Roberts is recovering from a recent operation and was briefly absent from duties while a Grovley doctor treated him downtown.
A test will be made on a proposed municipal reservoir for Greeley on the North Wake of the Paylra to determine if water could be stored. A centrifugal pump has been sustained to pump water in a test area at the dam site where a 6 000 acre foot reservoir is planned. Officials including Mayor BE. OM. Colwits, City Engineer T. 8) Monday, Street Supervisor Whitlam Gramptt and Roy Ja Seaman reviewed the ongoing work and reiterated that the dam construction would proceed if tests prove favorable.
Washington reports the world’s largest bomber, the B19, under construction for the Army. Two years in secrecy, its first flights are planned for this summer on the Pacific coast. The craft features a 210 foot wing span, speeds over 200 miles per hour, and a payload of twenty five tons.
The county assessor announces thirty six deputies and details initial duties under state tax instructions. The long list names appointive positions with district designations and acknowledges handling of personal property such as clocks, jewelry, and stocks while noting pensioner tax allocations will be segregated on the rolls.
Educational plants reopen Monday after spring vacation. Classes resume at the trading school with all regular instructors. Registration opens at Gunter Hall for students. Students must go to the west door to register for materials.
Treasury figures show total receipts through March 21 reaching 4.204 billion, compared with 4.503 billion in the corresponding 1930 period, indicating a slower pace for the current year. Revenues from other sources rose, but overall tax collections lag the 1930 benchmark.
The Senate approved a large 928 million dollar farm bill amid warnings from Secretary Morgenthau about cash flow. Byrd pressed for details on funding and repayment, while discussions focused on sugar program provisions and whether sugar planters would receive temporary benefit payments. The administration faced scrutiny over the bill’s financing and future budget impact.
A garbled report notes Weld County eligible for auto plates number 20n with fees and charges including school and house fees. It lists payments and percentages tied to Weld County residents and a county total near 1 530, with mentions of Galorsity Springn and various sums like 180 and 68,180 in unclear context.
Washington reports that 1 Dr Rood and the Bureau of the Census announce that census enumerators may enter homes and facilities to obtain information required by the 1830 act as amended. The 1-year old law grants access with caution to avoid mention of compulsion and to conduct lawful inquiries for official purposes.
Cheyenne women face grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing $6 worth of electrical items from Cheyenne stores and attempting to flee by auto with a man. Police found merchandise later admitted by the women, with the case filed in Greeley on Thursday and investigated at the request of Chief Winter.
State executive committee approves contracts valued at 104,008 for Colorado State hospital work. Charles J. Dowting, hospital steward, reports the board’s action while orders are sent to the regiments for wire transmission. Public officials consider the action necessary for hospital operations.
Fire broke out at Parlmoor Prison on March 4 prompting wardens to respond. Early reports indicate limited damage and no immediate explanation for the blaze. Investigators, including authorities and press, pursue further details as smoke was seen by onlookers.
A weather forecast warns of potential white Easter in the Midwest with snow and cold conditions likely to affect several states. Forecasters caution a wintery mix could linger tonight into tomorrow, urging readers to prepare for overcoats and unsettled spring weather.
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