02 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1940
Page
1
Allied and Axis air actions fill war notes from London Berlin and New York. Berlin reports the largest German raid of the war striking targets near Cologne and the Kilnbergen power complex while Rome cites Italian bombers hitting Mediteranean bases. Greek and Allied leaders describe ongoing raids over Corfu Patras and Albanian border areas with casualties and captures noted.
A volatile trading session in New York sees mixed activity with no clear direction as election talk dominates. Despite intermittent bursts, roughly 490000 shares changed hands, one of the largest for a short day since June 15, as buyers and sellers weighed next Tuesday’s vote and war news.
A. J. Fairbairn of 178 Tenth Avenue donates 178 magazines to the Weld County Library. The Jaunty library is eager to expand its collection with books and songs for distribution to county schools and readers.
A British dispatch relayed by CBS in New York said a German expedition of about 50 to 59 men attempted to seize a meteorological station on Greenland. The operation was reportedly halted by Norwegian patrols, and German plans included setting up a weather station under German control. The report notes limited support from the Allies and cites interruptions to weather forecasting hindering Axis operations.
G O P reports show receipts of 2 393 981 and expenditures of 2 419 400 since January 1. Unpaid commitments on Oct 31 stood at 345 413. Receipts and expenses from October 21 to 31 totaled 102 053 and 211 578. Democrats for Wilkie HQ in New York logged receipts of 3 764 66 and expenditures of 1 083 etc. Colored Workers Committee for Willie reported 14 003 in receipts and 9 311 in expenditures between Oct 7 and 31. Democratic and Republican national committees each over 900 000 in activity. Kipps of Denver directed 2 000 to the national committee. Police report Two cars damaged by collision near Enlca, 20 from Ault and 39 from Eatod, 355 estimated damage.
Healey claims no padding of WPA payroll in Weld County. He asserts about 330 WPA workers in the district, with roughly 200 in Weld and 10 in neighboring areas, noting emergency crews created and pay issued biweekly rather than monthly to align with the New Deal program. He criticized wage practices and stated no misappropriation occurred.
In Denver on November 2, gubernatorial candidates Ralph L. Carr and George E. Saunders issued modest forecasts as the campaign nears its end. Carr predicted Colorado voters would back him by about 28,000 to 40,050, while Saunders argued Roosevelt would carry Colorado by over 50,000 votes, with both campaigns aiming to finish strong in the final days.
Witwer wins initial stage of a declaratory judgment fight over railroad valuations in Weld County. Colorado and Southern, Burlington and Great Western Trail, and others challenge a 1937 1938 property tax assessment. County officials expect about 157000 dollars in taxes involved.
Deputy district attorney says a felony complaint will be filed Friday against Ralph Mickard of Evens for causing serious injury to a college girl while driving on a highway in a believed intoxicated state. A suspect, Alexard 3, is held in the city jail awaiting further charges related to the injury.
An escaped convict, identified as Louie Santone, 36, of Canon City and Denver, was captured by sheriffs near Colorado Springs after fleeing during a guard recreation period. Deputies report the man assisted by another, with the pair attempting to reach Denver to visit a wife about a birth. Authorities say the escape involved a hostage attempt and a plan to flee by air, and investigation continues.
Major Leonard proclaims the Second District the state’s greatest political battleground amid the campaign. He criticizes the New Deal for failing to unify the district and predicts a Republican victory, asserting strong support for a GOP candidate as the election approaches.
Henry J. Allen former candidate and public figure will address supporters at a Greek Republican rally on Saturday evening at 8 o clock at a Weld County venue. Gath L. Ireland, attorney general candidate, will speak. The Weld County Federation of Republican Women will serve refreshments.
Weld county draftees were not recorded for political preferences on registration day. Denver and surrounding counties faced accusations of party influence as Republican and Democratic officials clashed over draft procedures. Representative Charles T. Stront cited a Weld County Republican accrediary letter, while a telegram informed election judges of Oct. 35 and draft bond urgency.
Volunteers are expected to exceed the North Weld quota of six and the South’s four for the first draft call. Weld County District No 14, Boulder, and others were asked to supply medians for apportioning volunteers, with many districts likely to meet or exceed their quotas. The report notes the overall effort to fill the first call and lists enlisted, volunteered, and prospective draftees, including local residents tied to Denver and Greeley.
Farmers expect most of the beet crop to be paid by November 15 after a week of delayed harvesting. Weather could push back the payout date slightly but rain is not expected to halt the harvest. Districts including Ford Tupiou, Whilsor, Pore Collins, Love, Imtu and Weld County are cited as areas with beet activity and payment planned.
A WPA foreman on the Boar Creek Melway project in Liv Deffernon county was fired by Schriver for engaging in political activity during work hours. Complaints from several workers cited attempts to influence hiring and a push to support specific Republican candidates. The case involves injunctions and calls to limit front hiring at the Jefferson county welfare department.
Weather report for Colorado shows fair east with increasing clouds and a chance of snow by Sunday night in the northwest. Warmer in the south and west, with tonight’s low around 22 and highs near 0 on Saturday.
Senator Adios and Alvin Adamy advocate Frank Cummings for renomination amid claims the candidate supports sugar logistics and a Maltio project in the second congressional district. Washington figures arrive in Norgherna Clornds to rally backing as opposition labels the plan costly and controversial.
Captain Day and Mrs Day are reassigned from Greeley to Pueblo to oversee Salvation Army work. The couple will assume command of local troops, with the Army highlighting the move as a new opportunity for workers connected to the organization. A farewell service in Greeley was planned as they prepare to depart.
Senator Johnson plans to travel to Sterling and Denver to campaign with Me Kize and Pred Camiihiysy. The trip includes speeches in Washington and Denver with Mrs Johnson as a guest at the senator's brother's home.
A Clarion era notice reports a fatal head on collision near Sterling involving a Denzer woman and a driver named Pete Mildenberger. The injured passenger and drivers were taken to Steinlug Hospital where officials began investigations into the crash.
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