27 Nov 1963
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
1
The document notes the president urging Congress to pass Kennedy measures amid weather updates. Local weather reports show temperatures around 68 at 1 p.m. Wednesday, with detailed daily forecasts for Colorado and Wyoming including snow flurries, wind shifts, and temperature ranges across elevations.
Joseph J. Lombardo national commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will speak at Pioneer Post 2121 in the VFW home on Saturday night. He will be joined by top officials including Auxiliary President Mrs. William Campbell of Neenah Wisconsin and other national officers before the dinner dance.
Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders and guests plan Thanksgiving events in Denver, Greeley, and Hyannis Port. John A. Jenkins of Birmingham and Andy Burg of Superior travel heads. Lombardo to speak in Denver. Founders Day events, speeches by past national commanders, and a Denver banquet highlight the observance.
The Kennedy family marked Caroline Kennedy’s sixth birthday amid national mourning after President Kennedy’s assassination. White House emissaries prepared party items as Caroline attended church and later visited her father’s grave with her mother. The nation watched as Lyndon Johnson took the oath and pledged continuity in Kennedy foreign policy amid mixed reactions.
The Greeley Chamber of Commerce announces the Farmers Night Show has been reset to Saturday night November 30 with doors opening at 7 PM and seats available on a first come, first served basis. The program includes a magician, chorus line, and a visiting entertainer with a diversified slate for the whole family.
Robert Morton Balch longtime Greeley city clerk died after a two car collision at Sth St and 1th Ave at 4 16 P M. His wife Edna Marie Balch was injured along with Mrs Pearl Barber and Velda Moser. Balch had resigned as city clerk March 17 1950 after 11 years in office. Born Terrena Illinois Oct 41 1892 he came to the area in 1900 and held multiple public service roles including Weld County undersheriff. He is survived by his wife and other relatives.
AP reports Beijing government signals tough line against Johnson after Kennedy era defense aid to South Vietnam. North Vietnam and Viet Cong respond with intensified attacks on strategic hamlets as U S military aid continues.
U S Army officer James K Chenault was seized by four men outside his home in Caracas. A caller claimed the action was for propaganda and pledged no harm. The kidnapping is linked to the FALN amid Venezuela’s election unrest. Chenault is from Sherman Texas, with a wife in Council Bluffs Iowa.
Special services of thanks will be held in all Lutheran churches of Greeley. Three will take place tonight at 7 20 p m at Gloria Christi Lutheran Chapel Manuel Lutheran Church and Our Savior s American Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a Thanksgiving service Thursday at 8 30 a m.
Washington AP report says President Jolson will give a 15 minute national television address on Thanksgiving evening at 6 18 p m EST. The White House announced the speech is a Thanksgiving Day message from the new President, according to press secretary Pierre Salinger.
Oswald’s killer Ruby is to be tried within two weeks in Dallas. Attorneys indicate the case may end with a death penalty request. the defense says no link between Ruby and Oswald is established as Ruby reportedly reacted to the assassination with emotion.
Federal and local offices and most businesses will close Thursday for Thanksgiving. The Post Office plans modified deliveries. Dallas business Ruby 52 and a downstrip tease venue will suspend operations. Oswald case sites will be affected as a park and city jail area see police activity and news coverage.
December 15 is deadline for entries in Greeley home lighting contest open to residents and surrounds. Contest coupons appear in the Tribune. mail to Home Lighting Contest P.O. Box 4. Seven prizes include a grand prize three second prizes and three thirds. Sponsors include Allman Electric Co Coast To Coast Store Con divers Oil Co Flat Electric Gambles Greeley Furniture Co Greeley Maytag Appliance Co Herdman Electric Co Home Light and Power Co Joslin's Montgomery Ward and Co Repp's Weld County Garage Appliance Dept. Other rules to come.
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