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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1944
Page
1
The article outlines the final days of the U S presidential campaign with Roosevelt and Dewey as leading contenders. It notes massive voter turnout expectations, party strategy across networks and regions, and the role of soldiers and women in the election. It mentions campaign stops, endorsements, and the nationwide focus on victory and peace outcomes.
Cloudy today with light southwest winds and cooler conditions in the west and mountains. Local forecast for 84 hours ending 8 am Monday shows a high around 87 and a low near 33.
Voters must show evidence of taxes paid for the hospital bond referendum. Acceptable proofs include a tax receipt from the county treasurer or a county clerk’s receipt showing personal tax paid in the 12 months before election day, Tuesday November 7.
The dispatches describe fighting near Yungfu and Liuochow in Kwangal province as Chinese forces halt 45 miles from their objective, while Japanese advances threaten Linchow. European weather and air operations are noted, with RAF and Mosquito reports and secrecy around parachuted agents into southern France. Rumors mix about Hitler’s possible brain specialist and Berchtesgaden fortifications as Allied air power targets German fronts.
The army bomber and pursuit plane collided near Klogusy Arle on Friday, killing all 16 occupants. Names of the dead had been identified earlier by authorities. The accident marks a deadly air collision in military service.
Stalin declared Germany faced catastrophe as the invasion of France would enable the Red Army to push German forces from Soviet soil. He claimed the year saw 120 German divisions destroyed and an additional 204 facing the Reds, with 180 German and 24 Hungarian divisions described among the 204. He warned a two front war remains the key to victory and urged continued pressure to pin down 200 German divisions for an Allied push into Italy France and Seigiuen.
November reports say over 1,800 American bombers and fighters struck western Germany again, supported by 100 Mustang and Thunderbolt escorts. Operations targeted Stuttgart and nearby cities, part of a broad round-the-clock campaign that hit Ludwigshaven Karlsruhe Sollingen and Utrecht, with RAF forces flooding five Reich cities. A police dog killed in Lincoln Park incident is noted amid weekend disturbances.
General MacArthur's headquarters reported the 24th division captured Pinamopoan on Leyte's northwest coast and swung south toward the Ormoc sector. Advancing troops clashed with Japanese reinforcements along the Pinamopoan highway as long-range artillery began shelling Ormoc. The 24th division pressed toward the Ormoc area while combining coastal movements with inland advances from Baybay and Abuyog amid cautious signals of additional Japanese attempts.
Jaycees will provide transportation to and from voting places on Tuesday for those needing a ride. Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will furnish the service, with access available to all who require it.
Detroit workers of the Mechanics Educational Society of America return to their jobs after a three day strike. About 11,000 to 14,000 members are ordered back by Villan officials across Detroit and Toledo plants. National President George White and National Secretary Matthew Stuth conclude talks with Army labor advisor Major Daniel L. Doin.
Eaton and Beck urged Weld County residents to vote Tuesday with both parties organizing transport to polling places. Democrats touted past turnout and debated Roosevelt versus Dewey while predicting mixed county results. Beck claimed one county office and uncertain others, while Best’s statewide bid drew hope from local support.
The article notes that during Colorado election day no intoxicating liquor may be served, sold, or distributed except within defined polling hours. It emphasizes that alcohol may be sold outside polling hours but remains prohibited during the official voting period.
Reported fierce fighting raged around Budapest as Soviet forces pressed from the north and south. German and Romanian sources claim gains and counterattacks near the Danube, with Bucharest and Vienna noting large Red Army deployments and planning a potential southern invasion into Austria.
General services for Field Marshal Sir John Dili who died Saturday night will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Washington Cathedral. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. He was head of the British joint mission in the United States.
Vague OCR listing describes polling sites across Greeley including City Hall Police Court Central School Seventh Street Russell's Garage Maron's Garage Junior High Wheeler's Garage and Carlson's Garage among others. Contains street addresses and ward references for voters to locate polling places.
Widespread interest in the election day vote as Colorado leaders rally supporters at a Denver gathering. Republicans plan early voting appeals while Democrats push late speeches led by W W Grant and others. Voters face four questions on amendments and an appropriation measure, including jury service by women and veteran preference. Minor thefts and a stolen automobile were reported in Greeley over the weekend.
Allied forces report heavy fighting as German troops withdraw across the Meuse while Americans press on forested fronts near Aachen and Antwerp. British, Canadian, and American units claim significant gains, enlisting air attacks and battlefield counterattacks to push Germans back through Limburg, Netherlands, and toward the Schelde river approach to Antwerp. The campaign reportedly frees thousands of square miles and thousands of Dutch and Belgian civilians, with large prisoner and casualty tallies indicated.
Weld County party chairmen urged voters to cast ballots early to speed counting and election returns. Judges will process ballots through the day, with hospital bond issue ballots opened after polls close. Supplies for outside polls were delivered Sunday and Monday in Graelay.
Marion Francis Webster of Navy, 27, killed in action in Pacific theater. A Greeley, Colorado, family informed by war department. He served four years, married six years ago, and planned civilian life after Japan war ended. He graduated Platteville High School in 1934.
Snowball, a white toy Shepherd in Beaver, cares for a lone orphaned bunny after another dog killed two mother rabbits belonging to a four year old owner. The dog moves the bunny to a box with her own pups and provides care as the trio grows.
Colorado service men and women on leave or stationed near home and those recently discharged who are eligibile but未 able to register may vote tomorrow in their present precincts. Secretary of State Walter Alexander explained the 1943 law applies only to those who have not voted by absentee ballot.
American B-29s attacked Singapore naval facilities and the Sumatra oil refinery in a broad air offensive supported by Allied fighters. Tokyo claimed reconnaissance over the Tokyo area and Saipan pilots reported industrial targets as raids extended from French Indochina to the Philippines, with several Superfortresses engaging Japanese defenses.
Weld county election judges are asked to appoint one member to telephone results to the Tribune after all votes are counted and before ballot boxes are returned. This includes amendments and hospital fund counts. The Tribune will report at once, KFKA will aid with county returns, and Associated Press will receive state returns from Denver. Cooperation speeds final results.
Ninety eight percent of the eng boats in the Greeley district sugar beet harvest have been gathered by Saturday night with Eaton district at ninety one percent. Sugar content averages 7.86 percent in Greeley and 18.00 percent in Eaton with yields around 12.4 and 14.6 tons per acre respectively.
Injury proves fatal at Denver General Hospital as Deputy Coroner reports a truck accident Saturday left Gale Grabini 21 dead. Officials say investigation continues into cause and contributing factors at the scene and hospital.
A front quarter of beef was found under a bridge about three miles west of Driggedale near Wishway No.1. The discovery was reported to Sheriff Gus Anders on Monday by Francis Donovan, with deputies investigating.
The notice outlines election hours from early morning to 11 pm Eastern War Time, with New York closing at 9 pm and the West Coast at 8 pm. It cites total expected votes up to 69,090,000 and state forecasts around 44 to 45 million. Total service vote about 3,462,600. turnout projected near 60 percent. Six presidential candidates, six vice presidential candidates, and gubernatorial/ Senate candidates noted with Maine’s unique contest.
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