24 May 1939
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1939
Page
1
Portsmouth May 2 The first rescue of the submarine Squalus crew brought seven men to the surface and later eight more, leaving 47 believed alive in the hull and 27 in flooded compartments. Officers and civilians rode the doomed vessel as 59 aboard, with a second descent planned to reach remaining divers.
Governor Carr trims the 1999 41 biennium by 618000, canceling 300000 from general direct relief and 300000 from state tourism advertising. Other cuts include 100000 from the Capitol building fund and 22000 from the State College of Education at Greeley, with further reductions to Fort Collins Agricultural College and School of Mines, plus smaller trims across various departments.
The interior of the DC4 will be open to the public on Wednesday evening from 4 pm to 6 pm. The plane will depart Denver for the end Friday after inspection and testing during the day.
The Putnam ditch company sues Bijou Irrigation for water allotment and seepage charges. Trial order delays stretch into Tuesday afternoon with attorneys predicting several days. County commissioners had ordered annual canvassing of Bijou. Putnam seeks daily Putnam water allocation opposed to current method.
The Falcon brought seven men alive from the submarine Squalus sunk at 240 feet off Portsmouth New Mexico. A diving bell attached to the rescue hatches lowered to secure survivors as 27 are feared dead in a flooded compartment. Associated Press photo.
King George VI told his empire and world on Empire Day that force should not be used to settle differences with the United States. Prime Minister Chamberlain announced Britain’s study of proposals for a mutual aid accord with the Soviet Union and noted talks at Geneva shaping the British Russian front.
City officials decry the stealing of lanterns and warning lights used on streets as dangerous. Alder L. Vanderhoot urges public notices and reports on every removal. Council opened bids for wiping and materials for Chong Lig lighting, awarding a $315 contract to Hamter Iron and Vita for tall light towers, with 600 feet of wire inspected by city officials.
Boulder May 24 Colorado U held a farewell gathering for President George Norlin who is leaving soon. George Willard Frawlar of Colorado State College of Education presided as six college presidents attended in honor of Norlin. A parade of floats and a track and field meet were part of the event with no crowning ceremony observed.
Blue Peter led from the stretch to win the English Derby by four lengths over Fox Club who finished second. Helfepnlls and Hypnotist followed in third and fourth as a large crowd witnessed the American owned entrant claim the record time of 2 32 3 5.
Wallace Prager age 18 of Fraser died Wednesday morning at Om Grawley hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs Rickard Fraser of Gill. Survived by parents a brother Willan and grandparents Mr and Mrs WW M Fraser of Victor Cole and Pfr and Mrs Charles Nelson of Denver. Arrangements pending Salley’s Funeral Home.
Greeley's semilingual citywide Dollar Days run Thursday Friday and Saturday with free bus transportation between 10:00 and 12:00 in the afternoon. The free service covers lines in the downtown area only and does not include other routes. Read the Dollar Days ads in this issue for where to shop and how to save on purchases.
Rep Fret Cummings a Democrat from Alabama says there's no need for a new sugar bill at this session. He notes Montana Democrat O Connor seeks to discharge a petition to bring the bill before the House while proposing higher acreages and Cuba’s sugar quota.
Graduation exercises for those who are completing college will be held Wednesday, June 7 at the Jildla Theatre. Seven members of the class will speak, including Treyarn Van Cursat, Ann Ewlitg, Natl Free erick, Frances Mleka, Eather Sener, Mortiyis Mefitont, and Wiler. The class will contain 40 students.
Washington May 23 report that a 9 ton naval diving bell was deployed for the first time in a real life submarine rescue. The device lowered divers to 240 feet off Gig New Haiupentre for a dramatic seabed operation to free 59 officers and crew aboard a sunken submarine. The bell chamber and rescue tower system carried eight men and connected to a support vessel for ascent. The invention by naval engineers enabled safer entry and egress at depth, marking a milestone in deep sea rescue capability.
Washington reports Gedrne E. Déatheraga head of the White Cigiulia says he arranged a meeting with wealthy Newport allies before the 1833 presidential election. He referenced questions about riot prevention and connections to Father Divine, noting attendees including New York figures and notable social figures in a contingent tied to religious and political networks.
Baptist delegates from eighteen conventions endorsed a 1940 program to separate church and state protections. They warn European dictators threaten religious liberty and urge stronger government restraint, arguing that centralized power and tax coercion endanger free worship and church autonomy.
Report cites early potato fields around Gilcrest and Fort Lupton where growers started first psyllid sprays. Four acres near Jorgensen Farm received initial treatment as Colorado officials warn of continued need for protection as vines grow. Manufacturing plant expansion in Greeley aims to supply northern Colorado spray material. Local psyllid activity noted along the Mira River and near Braind Cherry hosts. American Legion leader F. Natitzker hospitalized in Denver for care.
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