25 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1940
Page
1
War dispatches from Associated Press report Bulgaria delaying commitments to the Rome Berlin Axis as it weighs Greek and Turkish actions and seeks to avoid pressure to sign the alliance pact. The situation reflects broader Axis crisis dynamics in the region.
A brief dispatch from Athens reports Greece claiming the capture of eight thousand additional prisoners in the ongoing conflict. The notice, dated Nov 25, is carried in some editions and relayed by international exchanges.
Berlin denies an envoy link to a three power axis alliance as shifts in Hungary and Bulgaria influence the Rome Berlin Tokyo bloc. Sources say no decisive move occurred and warn Greece of potential German tolerance toward Bulgaria amid Balkan realignments.
Berlin reports claim Coventry raid on Bristol and other Allied air attacks. The communique notes damage to targets, counts of ships, and alleged German defenses. Officials discuss future operations and indicate strategic plans amid wartime censorship and contradictory details.
Fragmented OCR text reports unclear events in Athens and Argirkkantro outskirts with mentions of Greek advance, Albania, and Albania forces, but details are obscured and names are unreadable. No confirmed outcomes or dates due to damaged text.
Walter Cleftne executive secretary of the trade union federation told the American Federation of Labor that German bombing had effectively crippled eastern ports, hindering large ships but vowing continued production. He praised sacrifices by workers to sustain the war effort and urged resolve. Superintendent meet at Reg Cafe tonight with John Casey leading the local educators association.
Cummings and Falsgraf win unanimous seats on the Mountain States Beet Growers board at Greeley meeting. Parks of Fort Morgan and Bun Patsgavt of Greely reelected to other posts. N. R. Folin to join Mountain States board as director. Meeting sets stage for upcoming National Beet Growers event.
Weather data for Laval Colorado Wyoming Montana New Mexico Arizona Saskatchewan and nearby areas. Forecasts include fair to partly cloudy skies with periods of warmer temperatures tonight through Tuesday. Temperatures range from highs in the mid forties to lows in the teens, with occasional flurries and cloud cover in eastern sections.
A university trustee alleges broker Arthur Wolcott defrauded the University of Colorado Trust, seeking 235000 plus interest for securities misrepresented as market value and purchased above quoted prices. The suit claims Arthur caused losses by selling high priced certificates and related transactions through Olis & Co. and associates.
Washington November 25 Secretary Healy urged consolidating Great Britain credits under government and Congress review before any policy. Hull returned from Georgia and said he would study options and would not commit without more study. Senator Barkley pushed for action in the next session, including potential investigations by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Three residents from Kersey were injured when a vehicle wrecked near Fort Lupton on a Sunday morning. The injured, all from the Kersey area, include Mrs. Melanie Homats and her daughter Geraldine, plus Mr. and Mrs. Trospans. all received first aid at a Fort Lupton physician’s office.
Jake Denner, 84, of Eaton, pleaded guilty Monday to acting liquor by the drink without license. He paid $200 fine and costs and was released. Suspected disturbance at the Cottonwood Inn in Eaton, operated by Moy Knoles and J G Alligan, is noted with related authorities.
Local report states Mort Balch was appointed undersheriff of Weld County to replace Ploya Elirog who resigned to become secretary. Balch previously served as clerk in the County Clerk Walter Morrison’s office for eight years and was a successful candidate in the primary.
A pending meeting by about 100 workers and union leaders at Grand Lake Port fears a two week strike over pay and conditions on the Grand Lake Water Diversion tunnel project. Magoffin Co. Inc. faces a $474 million contract for 8 000 feet of tunnel. Platt Rogers of Pueblo began drilling a 6 600 foot western portal section as the project aims to funnel water under the continental divide for a $440 million irrigation development.
A severe storm cut communications and left Amarillo and much of the Texas Panhandle without power or water. Crews from across Texas deployed 12 000 new poles to restore lines as floodwaters and ice battered the region. No fatalities reported, but communities faced widespread travel disruption and strained relief efforts.
Cleveland was selected as the site for an overall engine laboratory after Congress appropriated 8,400,000 dollars. The announcement came from representatives citing regional investment and long term industrial benefits.
Richard M Marquis 63 and his wife 65 perished in a blaze at their Platteville ranch scene. Cremation arranged in Platteville after fatal explosion and fire halted rescue attempts. Authorities noted the couple may have been cleaning with gasoline prior to the blaze. Local sheriff and officials investigated pausing to confirm circumstances.
British wartime air ministry reports a heavy night raid on Hamburg shipyards and nearby targets by long range bombers. The attack involved multiple waves targeting naval vessels and industrial sites, with observers noting extensive bombing and damage across the port area and surrounding districts.
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