Roosevelt seeks 1.182 billion for defense and army build up
President asks Congress for 1.182 billion dollars in credits and authorizations to expand military supplies and readiness. He calls for rapid modernization including motorized units, parachute troops, and wider global defense coverage. He warns of swift attacks and the need to recast defense thinking.
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Greek Troops To Frontier Movements Reported Across Adriatic
Dispatches claim Greek troops are being sent toward eastern Mediterranean fronts. Reports suggest allied nods for repositioning while Athens communications appear disrupted. Unconfirmed notes hint Britain pressing Greece to permit naval basing near Crock Ishinds.
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Veterans Plan Memorial Day Observance in City
The Veterans' Council schedules a Memorial Day observance with Greeley leaders presiding. Officers Seth Ayrleley, W. S. Miller, and Mead planned for the meeting, with veterans' groups urged to send representatives. In Windsor, a special stockholders meeting was called to consider refinancing $126.0% in bonus, announced by President J. M. Catlitus, at Windsor Reservoir company hall on Tuesday the 17th.
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Machinery theft report near Plovee draws sheriff’s attention
Sheriff Gunt reported that four miles east and eight miles north of Plovee thieves stole several farm machines from Is place. The loot included a Happy Farmer tractor two way plow corn planter cultivator stove harrow and two sealions.
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Citizenship Day Endorsed for May Event
Citizens Day is endorsed by George Willard Frasier president of Calorata State College of Education and Charles Southard attorney. The Well County Citizens Day program will be held next Sunday afternoon at the Greeley High School Auditorium with remarks urging citizenship and welcome to new voters and naturalized residents, in a world of turmoil.
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Colonel Warrington Attacks Grants as Unemployment Dole
Colonel F C Warrington, works progress administration official, warned at a Federation forum that aid grants resemble a dole rather than federal work programs. He argued states would rely on direct relief for jobless, undermining active employment efforts.
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Roosevelt Urges Italy Stay Out of Strife Again
Reported dispatches quote President Roosevelt urging Italy to avoid entering the European war, with White House secretary Stephen Early noting the message was a general communication. Ambassadors in Rome and allied nations raise alarm as the State Department advises Americans abroad to depart Italy.
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Weld Has 176 At Pueblo Now
A stale hospital report notes 176 residents at Pueblo in a state hospital with about 4,000 patients overall and ongoing expansion to ease congestion. Hinsdale County shows the highest ratio for every 110 residents, while Mingdale and Bitkin counties report aging figures from 1830 census data.
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Buying Rush Greets Roosevelt Program
New York on May 16 reports a buying rush greeting President Thembite and the armament program. A stiff rush pushed war material prices higher with Waty price to six pents. About 2,000,000 shares changed hands.
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Congress Cannot Cut Relief Expense Says Cannon
Washington May 10 Representative Cannon Democrat Missouri states Congress must abandon original relief plans and provide additional funds to aid unemployed. He cites a proposed 975 million WPA bill and argues curtailing the program would cut jobs from 2,000,000 to 1,200,000, risking major unemployed workers.
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Weather update for Colorado and Wyoming
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with varying afternoon and evening conditions. Forecast shows cooler temperatures in the north with possible frost, and a chance of afternoon thunder showers in some areas. Snap notes mention 24 hour period ending Thursday with highs around 78 and lows near 48.
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Reynaud Promises Drastic Moves in Victory-at-Any-Cost Speech
Paris May 6 Premier Reynaud addressed deputies amid war pressures saying France must win against Germany and that life costs nothing while a single act will be to sustain France. He urged immediate unity and warned the chamber to be ready to take measures others deemed revolutionary while adjournment followed his remarks.
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Administration To Seek 400 Million Farm Aid Fund
The administration plans to ask Congress for price bolstering funds estimated near 400 million to support farmers as war opens foreign markets. The measure would supplement existing 41000 million aid packages approved by both House and Senate in the agriculture department supply bill.
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Appeal Filed in Suit Against Tibbetts In Greeley Case
Mrs J W Fagen and Paul Nelson of Greeley filed to county court in appeal from a Justice court verdict in a suit brought by Mrs T A Tibbetts of Greeley. Jury awarded the plaintiff costs, with a verdict for damages and costs after an auto collision early in January.
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Poppy Day Observed With Poppy Pies In City
Poppy Day activities wind through the morning as disabled veterans and Auxiliary volunteers prepare and sell poppies made by veterans in hospitals. Mrs Neils Sweatt leads poppy distribution in Greeley to raise funds for veterans and their families, supporting ongoing aid programs of the American Legion and Auxiliary.
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French Deny Nazi Troops Reach Reims
Paris May 16. French war ministry spokesman said German motorized columns penetrated toward France from Sedan but French forces were ready to regain full control within a week. Allied counterattacks by French air force were reported as the Meuse front saw fighting with German advances near Sedan and Meuse crossings.
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