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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1940

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Detroit Tigers Win World Series Game Three In Detroit

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8 to 3 in game three before 62 877 fans, pushing ahead two games to one in the World Series. Tigers catcher Campbell and outfielder Higgin both contributed key hits including a homer by Higgin to cap a big eighth inning. Turner pitched seven solid innings for Cincinnati, while Bridges worked seven for Detroit, as Detroit piled up 33 hits.

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Joint Group Restores Airport Appropriation Plan

Washington reports that a joint senate house committee approved a 250 million dollar airport funding measure. The plan funds 250 new fields to be built and jointly allocated by the secretary of war secretary of the navy and secretary of commerce with prompt consideration.

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Increase in College Placements Reported This Year

The CBCH placement bureau releases figures showing more students placed in teaching positions this year. About 34 individuals were placed since September 1, a rise over last year’s 25 to 45 placements. Data indicate a stronger year with improved outcomes for graduates entering teaching roles.

CBCH

Berlin Says Germans Bombed London Gas Plant

Berlin claims a German raid hit a gas works in northwest London and other industrial targets while British defenses, weathered bad conditions, limited the damage. The German high command reported air attacks across Britain with modest success and detailed losses and bomb distribution.

Berlin London Bertin Iron Works Northewestern Aritement Caventry End Chester England Britain Northwastern Erilinha Germany Germy Oper Dlelda Dara

British Unable To Force Italy Into Sea Fight

British naval actions near Malta and Egypt scorch raids by Italian forces. RAF and carrier aircraft defend against a large raid, claiming several enemy planes shot down while Malta receives reinforcements. British bombers also strike water supply targets on the Italian-occupied coast.

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Italy Moves Army Toward Greece in Winter War Plan

Sapaceetd Press reports Berlin and Rome outline winter operations as Italy shifts troops toward Greece while Hitler coordinates strategy with Mussolini. In Colorado, a federal grant of 2,448,731.25 dollars for elderly and welfare programs is held up pending Colorado Supreme Court rulings on merit systems for county welfare workers and implications for the Social Security Act amendments.

Italy Greece Hitler Mussolini Pass Colorado Civil Service of Welfare Sapaceetd Press Denver Colorado Old Genersians State Supreme Court Social Security Board Supre Court Bagot Ralph L. Carr

Sept Rainfall Delays Welds Late Wheat Outlook

Sept rainfall affects Weld county crops with L V Tayne estimating a poorer potato yield and a strong white rose wheat crop producing over 400 sacks per acre. Trail Ridge reopen and plow removal update, Park Service notes conditions and winter closure.

Wald L.V. Tayne George Moate

Tax Collections Show Higher Current Taxes This Year

Tax collections at Witwer office show total current taxes up from last year with Oct 4 figures at 1,362,468 and delinquent taxes at 146,266. Auto tax collections are slightly higher, while overall current tax receipts and valuations are reviewed for potential gains and comparisons to 1840 and prior years.

Witwer Betuz Alderton Nane

Colorado Weather Report Frid Ushered By Mixed Skies

Generally fair conditions in Colorado forecast Friday night with patchy clouds Saturday. Temperatures expected around highs in the 70s, lows near the mid forties, with no severe weather anticipated.

Colorado

Willkie urges end to class distinctions in U S

Willkie pleads in Harrisburg Pa for removing class distinctions he says the New Deal fostered. He argues unity and national purpose improve economic conditions and stresses elevating social harmony through common goals. He cites anticipated reforms to reduce inequality and promote shared prosperity.

Wits Philadelphe Wendel Willkie Harrisburg

RAF Bombs Dutch Bases in Daylight Action

Daylight raids by RAF bombers targeted bases along the Dutch coast, with report of strikes on coastal facilities. British sources described heavy anti aircraft fire and naval escorts as aircraft attacked amid conditions of relayed German defenses.

R.A.F Presay London Coset Holland Ruacf Tombers Tha Skiministry

Romania Uses German Planes To Protect Oil

In Bucharest eight Romanian battle planes conducted a reconnaissance near oil facilities amid an investigation into alleged British sabotage of shipments to Germany. Officials questioned local authorities for hours as part of the security posture and search for possible culprits.

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Thief Dog Blamed for Purse Theft in Local Home

Police investigated a purse theft in which $6.14 vanished from BMrs. John Taylor of 1601 Fifteenth Avenue. Her dog caused distraction as officers recovered scattered cash near the back door. Other notes mention draft registration oversight and political display restrictions for Colorado cadets and students.

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Konoye Urges Peace Or War Talk With United States

Tokyo dispatch reports Premier Prince Konoye urged U S cooperation with Japan while warning that any challenge to Japan would trigger war. He said the fate of peac e or war depends on whether Japan and the United States respect and understand each other’s positions.

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Sugar Bill Faces Fight Before Senate Amid Amendments

Washington October story reports the sugar bill heading for a Senate fight as lawmakers threaten to attach amendments to defeat the measure. Key figures include Senator Byrd and Congressman McCormack amid debate over unlimited production, refined sugar imports, and potential benefits under the old 1937 law.

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Sleeping Sickness Danger Season Near End

Health authorities report a decline in sleeping sickness concerns in Wauoid Weid county. Dr John C Pountain notes total Well cases low for the year, with first paralytic case linked to an encephalomyelitis virus under study. County experts warn of epidemic risk from fatna ic and sleeping sickness as frost signals end of season.

Weid John Pountain Phillip Hamilton Aor Jasboratorios Greeley

Fenders Damaged in Nightlavenue Collision

About $40 property damage was sustained to fenders when a car driven by Charles J. Balnes of Denver and Henry Stoll of 720 Sixteenth afrcut Fredley collided near Hlovands Street and Nightlavenue at 9 40 p m Thursday. Baines was attempting to pose in the right hand.

Cara Charles J. Balnes Denver Henry Stoll Fredley Hlovands Street Nightlavenue Baines

War leaders discuss future of global conflict at Italian summit

A Rome meeting between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, with foreign ministers von Ribbentrop and Ciuci, delved into war plans and possible extensions of hostilities. Armored trains moved toward the Brenner Pass while allied observers noted discussions on long range air power and strategic fronts. Greek frontier tensions and troop movements toward Albania were also reported, with Greece bolstering defenses and Italy deploying forces along the Adriatic axis.

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War Department Completes 1941 Aircraft Contract Order

The War Department signed the final contracts for the 1941 aircraft program totaling 37.77 million dollars. Worth American Aviation, Inc. in Interwood delivered the airframes and components, with delivery dates and numbers not disclosed.

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