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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1953

Page

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Wiege Wins District 6 School Board Seat in 92-64 Victory

Dr. Wiege was elected Monday to the Greeley school board district 6 with a 92 to 64 edge over William M0 Farr. Ward totals favored Wiege in Central building, Ward One, and outlying district areas, with counts 162 to 126, 298 to 232, and 442 to 388 respectively. The overall vote totaled 1598, exceeding recent elections. Wiege takes a six year term succeeding Dr. Oliver Troxel.

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Colorado School Board Elections Show Mixed City Results

Voter turnout ranged from light to heavy across Colorado towns. In Denver candidates Samuels and Bain led in the city, with Richardeen and others far behind. Glenwood Springs saw Eames defeat Benzel, and several towns reported strong ballots, while overall county and city contests produced varied outcomes and record-like participation.

Denver Glenwood Springs Colorado School Board Landore Samusls Francis M. Bain Donald R. Richardeen Sone Dain Trindad Fred Gonzales Gordon Sandyrx Harry Dickinson Yrotem Paul Vockel Hon Chery W. A. Orth Anh Bi. W. Megelson Yuma Frank Herman Golden D. B. Hinds Lage Harold W. Spath Denver Federal Center Jefferson County Olio Rebber J. H. Grant Longmant J. Stanley Sample Richard Hamm Milton Nelson Roger M. Jones Til Fort KH. Miner Morrill James BD. Stewart Marriit John Moore Btewart J. Wilson Hyers Ben Olds Grand Junction James Garmjes Warren Shelledy Fria Rocky Ford Theatore Gandnes Palling Ais Joh Law Rovider Lir Metzger Xolmrinakin Cvlinal Feng Ti Wilean Mireda Wirarioe Colorado Unity Rudolph Johns Festont Obtealling

Preliminary Work on City Streets Begins This Week

Preliminary city street work started Monday with crews and equipment moving in. The project pages discuss planned paving, drainage, and curb work as the weather warms, with timelines and temporary disruptions noted for residents and businesses.

Board Accepts Resignations of 12 Teachers

The board of education in district No. 6 accepted twelve resignations and approved the calendar for 1963 54. resignations included Robert Davis and Clarice Davis both long time Greeley teachers. Beverly Drolman and Roslin Obermeyer also announced plans to relocate for family or career reasons. New appointments were approved for several elementary positions with hires from Oregon and other areas.

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Mrs McKinley Heads Greeley Board of Education

Mrs McKinley was elected president of the Greeley school board at a Monday reorganization meeting. The presidency will be limited to one year with rotation to share workload. Dr Eugene Wiege sworn in to replace Dr Oliver Troxel, as Montsy and other officers named for the new term.

Carl Inex) McKinley Ker McKinley Greeley Garnney Inelipihia Eugene Wiege Oliver Troxel Montsy Don M. Kinney C. Ray Kiley

Bill Establishing State Ownership of Tidelands Wins

Washington Senate passes bill to claim state ownership of off shore oil lands amid a 59 to 35 vote. Amendments including a plan to grant mineral rights in federal lands were rejected, including Sen Malone’s effort to block the measure.

Tidelands Washington Senate Sen. Malone

Mothers Week Declared by Colorado Governor Thornton

Colorado Governor Thornton designated this week as Mothers Week in a proclamation. He praised mothers as dedicated to preserving the American system and the home as the heart of America, calling it the fathers sphere and hope of the world.

Denver Colorado Gov Thornton Heart of America

Denver Fireman Saves Spectators by Reaching Fiery Shed

Fireman Leo Teering raced into a burning shed and removed a stick of dynamite to prevent an explosion. Assistant Chief Beeler noted boys started the fire behind a West Denver home and tossed the dynamite into the flames. Police and a second crew pursued the youths.

Denver Leo Teering Beeler

Truman Quiet Stop in Denver on Hawaii Trip

President Truman halted briefly in Denver with no crowd or officials present. The journey followed a six week Hawaii vacation. photographers awaited him while Mrs Truman did not appear. The first family had just arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu and Margaret departed for Chicago soon after.

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Windsor Library Receives Book on Irrigation

Windsor library adds a new irrigation volume amid a confusing local notice. Readable segments reference community figures and dates, but details are tangled. the core fact is the library receiving an irrigation book and related civic mentions.

Windsor Library

Congress Budgets 5.8 Billion Foreign Aid Request

General Harrison doubts Communist will to seek armistice after silent talks at Panmunjam. He accuses Communists of delaying tactics and avoiding a neutral custody plan for prisoners, in a tense postmeeting briefing amid Korean armistice efforts.

Harrison Panmunjamp Willam K. Harrison Jr

Weather and Korean War dispatches from the region

A five day forecast for Colorado and Wyoming notes warmer Tuesday afternoon with scattered frost Tuesday night in the northeast and generally fair conditions elsewhere. The weather advisory mentions partly cloudy skies with few snow flurries over high mountains in Colorado and light showers east of the Continental Divide. In Korea, UN and North Korean negotiators discuss neutral nations to custody POWs with Pakistan among options. a final armistice hinges on agreement on custody and disposition.

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Year-Old Boy Found Dead After Cold Exertion in Wyoming

Casper police report a 10-year-old boy, Kerry Smith, died of exhaustion and exposure after getting lost on a fishing trip. He traveled about seven miles up Adisigetdeen canyon on the Powder River middle fork before collapsing near Outlaw Canyon, roughly 27 miles west of Casper. Kerry disappeared Sunday with his father Gerald Swit and two companions. searchers located his body late Monday. The boy's death ended a perilous outing in frigid conditions as authorities recovered the remains and investigated the circumstances.

Casper Wyo Kerry Smith Outlaw Canyon Whayere Casper Boy Adisigetdeen Canyon Powder River Kerry Gerald Swit Casper Papelas Tonpperdier Daneh Joba Jena Walt Een

House Rejects Power to Fire Workers in Three Departments

The House voted 181 to 187 to strike from the three department appropriation bill language that would have granted heads of Justice, State, and Commerce absolute discretion to fire employees. Earlier votes defeated amendments to remove the firing provision. Democrats warned the provision could bypass civil service and veterans preference laws, while supporters argued it would allow efficient discipline for poor security and misconduct. The bill allocates $1,143,146,712 for the coming fiscal year.

Washington House Henan State, Justice and Commerce Departments Loyes United States Rep Clevenger R-Ossiel Idép Rooney le Purposa

Brother of Rev. Raymond Hickey Dies from Injuries

Denver insurance executive Mawthce J. Hickey, brother of the late Rev. Raymond T. Hickey, died Monday night from injuries suffered in a fall two weeks earlier. A Michigan native who settled in Denver as a child, he was active in Roman Catholic affairs and an usher at Conception Cathedral for 18 years. He was a partner in the Morgan Leibman and Wickey insurance firm. Funeral services for Martin Strinksan, 78, were held in Kentucky after moving to Manhattan. The piece notes lengthy obituaries and community ties.

Denver Teader Mawthce J. Hickey Llivkex Michigan Nalive la Denver Raymond Tirreles

Firemen Parade Incident Reported With House Fire

A parade was underway when a nearby house caught fire causing scattered alarms. Firefighters from the local station responded quickly, containing the blaze as spectators watched from safe distances. No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Greyhound Seeks Partial Colorado Motorway Purchase

Denver dispatch reports Greyhound on behalf of its lineasuu negotiating to buy part of the Colorado Motorway between Denver and Grenley and from Fort Lupton to Restane and Frederick. A hearing will be held by the State Mable Atilcles Concission at 10 this Thursday on Greyhound's request to operate between Denver and Grenley. The motorway officials paid $51,000 for the transaction and no equipment changes are involved.

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Eisenhower Convenes Governors Conference Concludes

President Eisenhower wrapped a two day meeting with governors, including Texas Governor Allan Shivers, praising a shift toward limiting federal power. White House aides said the conference aimed to outline U S problems and America’s global role, with officials stressing confidentiality of discussions.

Washington Eisenhower Tiessay Allan Shivers Tesar Eigenhower Janos C. Hagerty Hisenhower Pratleme Jana America Shivers Hie Shivere Ferme

Firemen Make Two Runs in Greeley Rescue and Firefighting

Greeley firemen responded to a rescue call at 1019 Highth Street where two children of Mr. and Mrs. Pater J. Zimbelman were trapped in a locked bathroom. In the afternoon they extinguished a bedroom fire in a trailer at 816 Fifteenth Street belonging to A. D. Adkisson, damaging the bed and clothing and scorching the wall.

Greeley Pater J. Zimbelman Highth Street A. D. Adkisson Fifteenth Street

Tractor and Car Collide North of Fort Lupton

A Monday collision north of Fort Lupton involved a 1937 Chevrolet driven by Modesta Avagon 39 of Fort Lupton hit on the side by a 1950s International tractor driven by Robert Green 44 of Cheyenne. Avagon’s car suffered about 154 dollars in damage. the tractor about 20 dollars. State Patrolman Rudy King investigated.

Modesta Avagon Fort Tainton Fort Colling Richard Purann Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne

Stevenson Meets Nehru Low Time and Ide Swap

Stevenson meets Nehru as Latin ide swap and time debates unfold. The article notes tense exchanges and policy tensions between leaders, with emphasis on global diplomacy and ideological contrasts shaping early discussions.

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President's Plea for Foreign Aid Backed by Cabinet Parade

President Eisenhower asks Congress for 5.5 billion in new foreign aid as a buffer against Soviet threat. Cabinet members led by General Omar Bradley present the plan, with Secretary Dulles defending it before Senate and House committees. The package favors NATO allies, Indochina, Formosa, Japan, and Indochina aid, plus economic support to stabilize allies.

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Gillette No. 4 and Stier Apperson Drilling Report

Fragmented report from Colorado Wyoming drilling shows Gillette No. 4 operated by Sherrad Apperson and Karl Stier with nearby Stile No. 2 on ATiMiren ranch. Details sparse with delays, locations east of Gillette wells near Orchard, and notes of one well spudding and shifting crews amid rough handwriting.

Colorado-Wyoming Gillette Sherrad Apperson Karl Stier Grover Gil- Tette Wells Orchard Sherrad-Apperson Atimiren Ranch AL Crease Lowell Modaenas Dave Rima

Taft Contends Out for Military Spending Is Not Sufficient

Sen. Taft argues the Eisenhower plan to hold military spending at 41 billion dollars is inadequate. He calls for a full war-time roles survey of the Army Navy and Air Force to determine needed weapons and discard unnecessary arms. Taft favors early staff-led reform and a reorganization to achieve genuine savings.

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Plan to Cut Military 50,000 if Korea War Ends

Washington reports a plan to trim the armed forces by about 250,000 if the Korea War ends stalematedly, with roughly 180,000 fewer personnel projected if fighting continues. Officials expect substantial savings in the budget year beginning July 1, and reductions in military equipment as economies under Eisenhower’s cold war planning.

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Last of Prisoners of War on Way Home

Honolulu reports the second of three large Al Foren transports arriving with liberated American prisoners. The landing involved careful handling by US troops and officials as the convoy moved toward processing facilities, marking a significant step in bringing home POWs from the conflict zone.

Honolulu Honolula Ucal

Also Mentioned on This Page

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