Amtrak Begins Operations and Protests Rise in D C
The Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation began operating 162 trains at 12:01 am, consolidating services from 20 railroads to form a national system linking major cities. In Washington, thousands gathered as protests formed near key bridges and government buildings while authorities prepared for traffic disruptions with police and National Guard support.
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Rail Customers Fight Aull Depot Loss Against UP
Freight customers in Aull Yorce and Nuna challenge Union Pacific claims on Aull depot closure. They cite annual carloads and revenue, note wheat shipments declined, and say UP data omits received cars. Residents seek Public Utilities Commission review and keep the Ault depot open despite proposed service changes.
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Nuna
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Annual Weld County Air Show Promises Thrilling Routines
Weld County Municipal Airport prepares to host more than 10 000 spectators with 150 to 200 flying in. Harold Hall Krier headlines with six time national champion aerobatics and Bill Skipper in P51 Mustang displays. Colonel pilots from Confederate Air Force and Luftwaffe veteran Darrell Skurich also perform. A temporary FAA tower, bomb drops, spot landings, and a mass skydiver drop set the Saturday schedule.
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Comprehensive Plan Heads Discuss City Services Expansion
Tribune report on a city meeting called by City Manager B J Cruce to review the comprehensive plan. Officials foresee growth to about 45,000 by 1975 and 60,000 by 1980, with needs for 16 000 to 17 000 new housing units and additional city services including water, sewer, and four more police officers by 1980.
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Unis
Fire in Gas Transport Endangers Area Here
Fire erupted Friday night when a Oriental defining Co truck carrying gasoline battled flames at 36th Ave and 10th St. Kenneth Krussman, a 1-year veteran, said danger was extreme as vaporized gas vented and ignited. Firefighters used water for two hours to prevent explosion and limit damage to about $300. Spectators crowded nearby unaware of the peril from flaming gasoline sprayed by the burning tank.
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School Officials Discuss Truancy Forum Report
Debra Frazier notes Weld County officials and School District Six staff led a Thursday forum on truancy. Charles Smith reported 2 percent of students, about 256, have chronic attendance issues. Littlefield cited state law requiring 172 days of school for ages 7 to 16.
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Tribune
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Larry Littlefield
Weld County
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Littlefield
Colorado
Heould
Weather and truancy talk in northeast Colorado schools
Northeast Colorado forecasts mild days with highs around 70 and cool nights. Fort Collins Fort Morgan Sterling Greeley show 72 40 76 with light variable winds. Teachers express mixed feelings about upcoming year as truancy issues discussed. Officials note penalties for excess absences fall on schools and parents. court orders welfare involvement. therapeutic grades used to ease truancy. emphasis on returning truants and involving parents.
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Kadleeck Candidate Questions Local Education Board
Former teacher in Arms District Six and Kadleeck seek election as director of education. Married to James Kadleeck, with roles at District Six Board and Wiggins Realty. Kadleeck holds B A and M A from University of Northern Colorado, taught in home economics and migrant education in Greeley. The piece notes the March 29 teacher walkout highlighting educational issues and a professional day drawing attention to district problems.
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Leal seeks School District Six board seat in Greeley bid
Carlos Leal, director of the Upward Bound program at the University of Northern Colorado, runs for election to the Greeley School District Six Board on May 4. A Julesteirg native and U S Army veteran, he moved to Greeley in 1967 and has since been active in civic affairs. Leal holds a UNC bachelor’s degree and is pursuing graduate work while his wife Alice and their four children reside in the community.
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