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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
1
News of labor unrest impacts major defense production with walkouts at Colt Arms, Hudson Motor, and other facilities. CIO head warns wage talks must end strikes threaten naval contracts worth billions, while some plants pause amid union actions and stalled negotiations.
Associated Press notes Gerald Nye predicts the odds of the United States avoiding war in Europe are about 60 to 40. He plans an anti intervention speech at City Auditorium and argues defense spending should aim to deter war rather than escalate the economy. Nye contends Britain’s empire wanes and the United States benefits from a cautious stance toward Europe.
Ireland holds that the newly appointed Colorado advertising publicity committee's contracts are valid and binding. The decision responds to action by State Treasurer Honors F. Hedford questioning the legality of the committee's actions, citing a law requiring no more than two members of the same party. All three present members are Republicans.
Parnell, Wyerroid Awe Hien, found Mot few felt og rote fron tila home, was Tuesday morning sent to Groo tey Hospital where doctors said the chances for recovery were good. A stroke patient described as making remarkable progress was noted by physicians at the facility.
Washington May 1 A mixed debate in the Senate over convoy policy cited Secretary Knox and President Roosevelt on whether convoys can safeguard British supply lines. Knox suggested a possible need for a new defence to ensure goods reach Britain, while critics pressed for or against naval convoy action amid wartime pressures. Temperatures and weather forecasts accompany the dispatch with regional variations.
Henry Landisky, 60, a long-term patient at Island Grove Hospital, died Monday afternoon at Island Grove Park. Discovered at 2:23 pm by park attendant Walter, the coroner listed death as caused by coronary thromboembolism. His widow survives with two children.
The German air raid offensive against Allied shipping shows sharply reduced tonnage sunk in April. Total merchant shipping losses fell to 1,079,000 tons in April, the lowest in 11 months, with 1489,124 tons sunk in all theaters. Officials cite weakened countermeasures against German air, surface, and submarine weapons as a factor.
Baseball scores and line notes from a chaotic recap with multiple teams including Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Cleveland, New York and Brooklyn. Mentions players Kennedy Wrotter Grube Hayes and Dickey with incomplete innings and a dramatic home run late in the game.
Cairo May 13 The Iraqi government indicates it will accept a Turkish mediation offer to help resolve the guerrilla conflict with the British. Reliable sources report Iraq seeking a mediated path, signaling a potential shift in wartime diplomacy.
In Glasgow Scotland May 13 two guardsmen brought Hess into custody after he described circling the Scottish countryside in a plane with an extra gasoline tank. He claimed the device was added to ensure enough fuel for the trip and that he ultimately parachuted to safety. He said no bombs were on board.
Washington reports the House approved a measure to require 85 percent parity on major crops this year and to reform marketing rules with heavy penalties for overproduction. Chairman Fulmer said the plan could save the treasury compared with other aid methods, while reiterating support for farmer and consumer interests. Senate action followed with a concurrent provision on 85 percent parity and penalties for abnormal production.
300 expected at Colorado AFL sessions as annual conference opens in Greeley with state federation and carpenters joins. Speakers include Robert Stevens University of Colorado president George Wilkard Beaster Colorado State College president E. Donovan labor defense director Ralph de Cavi and others.
British officials and newspapers report the appearance of Nazi deputy leader Rudolf Hess in Scotland as a dramatic and unsettling development. Dispatches detail Hess's wrecked plane tail, possible captivity, and growing British jubilation over Nazi internal fractures as they await further statements and potential trials while monitoring implications for Europe’s war.
Severe floods driven by rapid snowmelt and high temperatures threaten western Colorado and northern New Mexico. Roads inundated, bridges closed, and hundreds relocate as the Rio Grande and ancillary rivers rise. Delta and Albuquerque areas face washed infrastructure and power outages while officials warn of further rises.
An unclear report details a mechanical incident involving a vehicle where a name Dack Fira appears, with garbled phrases about a car, welding, and a department reaction on a street. Readable fragments point to an incident affecting equipment and a response, but specifics remain obscured.
James J. Priew, 43, a past muster at Thera Forks, was taken to a railway depot May 8 after a neighbour’s alarm. An official said he admitted taking government money orders from a post office on May 4, with about $400 missing, and he planned to flee to Rozoiwan, but could not explain the amount. He faces an illicit funds charge and will be taken to Bozeman for trial. The Montreal Herald cites Strasser on Hess and Goering aiming to unseat party leaders, with Goering closer to the army and industry, while Hess alliances differ.
May crowning planned at St. Peter's Church Tuesday night with students selecting the crown bearers. Seniors Margaret Montersey and Frances Stenger named, honored by girls Sally Api Taylay Mary on Lap Jeanunne sse Helen Ann Huet Trovndly Leake Nunn Catherine Alot attendance noted.
The Weld County Red Cross reports heavy flood losses and appeals for relief funds. Mrs. Gelder and H. R. Wigeman coordinate donations at First National Bank, seeking help for affected families and disaster relief workers may be sent. Recoveries include farm losses such as crops, hogs, and livestock damage.
A single worker remains on the picket line at the Ice Plant as the strike by employees of the Greeley Lee and Cyl Storage company continues officially. The labor action began in early January and has seen limited progress, with discussions held before the National Labor Relations Board.
A garbled notice indicates the board of education of Mc Grew plans a special school band session on Thursday for Sailor High and junior high. Staffing and scheduling details are unclear but the event is tied to school music activities and possible staffing changes.
A mob fatally harmed a Black man after an initial failure of effort, during a brawl that followed a confrontation. Officials, including Sheriff Luton, described the incident on a bridge over a creek, with no arrests reported to date.
Denver May story reports a campus blaze at Lowry Field involving a fraternity. Police say braided cap clues point to a suspect as investigators pursue leads near multiple locations. Names such as Erika Allen and Faye Wid Sud Nivgn appear in the murky OCR text, with Mexia referenced in a distant context. Distinct entities include Lowry Field, Denver, and May.
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