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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1952
Page
1
Group contributions and chaotic events are described as Ohio prison riot violence escalated at night. Guards, state patrols, and National Guardsmen confronted 600 inmates, with fires destroying buildings and a mass breakout attempt. No prisoners killed or seriously wounded are confirmed, but the incident involved heavy weaponry and widespread damage across the penitentiary complex.
AVA officials faced a tough turnout as supporters gathered for a hard charged home rally. Leaders urged unity and highlighted progress on key local issues amid questions from residents.
At the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus a Halloween rebellion sparked perhaps a million dollars in damage as eight buildings burned amid rioting by about 1900 inmates. Most convicts returned to cells after guards moved in. 600 National Guardsmen stood by outside. One man was wounded by a guard amid the chaos.
Washington reports John L. Lewis and coal operators sealed a new hard coal contract raising wages for 69,000 anthracite miners by 1.90 a day effective November 16. The deal awaits Wage Stabilization Board approval after earlier cuts and a near midnight bargaining session ended with a strike threat and presidential intervention.
Willian Fort retires after 35 years serving as a Greeley driver for Railway Express. He handled diverse tasks in town and became widely known. Fort, who turned 69, plans to travel with his wife next spring and will relocate from Evans, with hopes of visiting Kentucky.
Reporters note mixed signals as campaign pace slows and voters seek progress. Prominent figures, including CPannpaien figures, appear cautious while candidates push for momentum amid national tension. Local politics referenced alongside national concerns and public sentiment.
Registration figures show the county recording 31 345 total, missing the 1940 total by a wide margin. The report notes shifts in voter turnout and administrative totals, with local officials citing registration trends and possible gaps in outreach during the period.
In Lincoln a cautious Harriers squad edged to victory as Nemaryr’s Supmera posted a strong performance. The race featured steady pace from C.U Harriers and a late push near the three mile mark, securing the win on a challenging course.
Allied forces report brutal ten day engagement in the Triangle-Sector as South Koreans, supported by U.S. and Allied air strikes, grind back Chinese and North Korean assaults. The fiercest fighting centers on the central front mesas, with heavy casualties on both sides and slow, bloody retreats. Allied patrols claim gains amid artillery barrages and armor-supported pushes, Reuters correspondents describe a high-stakes struggle for key elevated positions.
A ceiling in the Sterling Junior High music room collapsed during class, sending plaster raining down on 34 girls and a teacher. Three girls suffered injuries including a back, a head, and a scratch. Teachers evacuated students as dust filled the room and classes were dismissed for the day. The district superintendent cited the ceiling’s construction 22 years after a prior fire and said ceilings had been inspected recently with no weakness found.
The Baltimore born Bishop Ginter, graduate of Johns Hopkins and Virginia Theological Seminary, will speak at the third annual dinner of the Green County Chamber of Commerce at the VFW hall. He has served Episcopal churches in Maryland Kentucky and Texas and was elevated to bishop after campaigning in 1919. The event includes entertainment and other remarks by GOP figures.
President Eisenhower will deliver a radio address titled To The Women of America on Monday. The broadcast will discuss wartime and domestic issues and highlight women’s roles in American society.
Conoco marks a site for Basher No 4 as exploration advances in the region. Project details remain concise with no unexpected delays announced. Local observers note potential production impact if drilling proceeds smoothly.
A fragmentary report details a woman rebel slain near Le Dase in a fea state area. The text references Buers bl parquwr and suggests a security or political clash with local forces. Further readable context is limited.
Scattered period and second half scores show Utah, Wyoming, Brigham Young, Denver, Aubur, Wisconsin, Kan, LSN, Missouri, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Michigan State, Colgate, Penn State, Georgia Tech, Harvard, Michigan, Notre Dame, Navy, Brown, Detroit, West Virginia, Yale, Wake Forest, N C State, Army, Northwestern among teams. Many entries are garbled with misspellings and partial names, but indicate a broad slate of college football results across multiple institutions.
Long fragmentary article notes Adlai Stevenson and the Democratic party advocate internationalism and wartime policy. It references campaign activity, party figures, and speeches amid a tense national mood as November elections approach. Named figures include Adlai Stevenson and others in the party.
Henry Hill administrator will lead dedication and public inspection of the new Weld County Public Hospital building at Eighteenth Avenue and Sixteenth Street Sunday afternoon. Dr Robert Stearn president of the University of Colorado will speak at 2 PM. An open house will follow. public invited to all events.
Evening events hosted by the Jaycees drew large crowds while police noted a quiet night. Prizes for best costumes included toys and clothing could not avert a minor row over a “rotten fruit” barrage at Le sia Grimes’s home. Police fined eight graduates of Greeley High School for a disturbance, described as throwing tomatoes, at a party.
A Farm Bureau program will furnish volunteers with cars to support community service efforts. The initiative aims to bolster mobility for rural outreach, training, and event logistics as part of ongoing agricultural assistance activities.
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