Weld District Draft Boards Named by Gov Cart
Denver Oct 9 Members of 16 Colorado Local Draft Boards appointed by President Roosevelt will attend four regional meetings next week to receive instructions for the military draft. Weld County boards No 14 and No 15 will meet in Denver and Fort Lupton with boards assigned to Weld’s southern and eastern regions, under supervision of Adjutant General Harold H Richardson and Governor Ralph E. Carr.
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Tocaldeart Boards
Colorado
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Bonte “Vista
Grend Junction
Harold H. Richardson
Ralph Ee Cay
Gtate Selective Service
Atafl
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Weld Courtly Board
Ow Rom
Board No. 15
Weld County
Fort Lupton
Fire Prevention Week Observed Here Citywide
Fire prevention week is being observed with efforts to record fire losses and protect buildings. Chief A Britnney notes completion of protective work at schools, churches, businesses and public facilities, with detailed pupil counts and times from various schools and parochial institutions.
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Lnre
Della ‘Werk
Tollomas
Bentor High School
Lincoln
Cendiel
Cerneron
Posila
Horace Munn
Econds
Washington
Gipson
Ia Suiz Parochial
Britons withdraw from Rum ania oil posts in wartime move
Reported Wednesday the first contingent of Britons left Romania amid rising tensions as Germany advanced. Sir Reginald Hoare urged Bucharest to explain its stance before Nazi forces arrive, signaling potential rupture in relations.
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Boen
W. Axtebulys
Intercela
Rumania
Heginald Hoare
Brivien
Reginald
Bucharest
Bimssit
Tata
Enirasica
House Abandons Early Recess Effort Amid Disruption
In a chaotic 1948 style briefing, advocates and lawmakers stumble as Democratic leaders abandon plans for an early recess. Speaker Rayburn announces the decision, citing reasons deemed sufficient. The Senate schedules a series of recess discussions starting tomorrow through November 18, with uncertainty on timing and outcomes remaining.
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Teebet Wesbington
Htcuss
Congress
Rayburn
Senate
Raycora
Contersnes
Oiling Petition and Liquor Ordinance Findings
The city council discussed an oiling petition for Tenth arenas from Twenty-fifth to Twenty-third Streets and referred it for inspection. Angall's Tea House refused to comply with the ban on supplying liquor in pint bottles, prompting enforcement action and a proposed resolution.
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Gennell
Hiaph Davidson
Angall
Gresley
Counsil
Cherro- Wadlow
Titan
Wet Election Petition Declared Insufficient by City Attorney
The city attorney ruled the wet election petitions insufficient to force a vote in Greeley. Petitioners may pursue mandamus, but questions remain over who represents them and how many names are valid. If valid, a separate local option election would be costly, around 1600 dollars, and require council action or court intervention.
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Greeley
Navy
Rever Gs Smith
Toy
Lew Dion
Thern Ff
Bs Ad
Noone
Freetvea
Chy ‘Kitérney
Robert
Counelt
Boe Permans
Smith
Lusye -Beer
Two German Planes Shot Down Over Southeast England
On October 9 three German planes raided a southeast England town. Two were shot down after low flying attacks as residents reported machine gun fire in the streets. At least three people were killed as one plane was destroyed by anti aircraft fire and exploded, damaging a chapel and surrounding houses.
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England
Roosevelt signs profits tax boost for defense contractors
Washington reports President Roosevelt signed a new profits tax law to fund defense efforts. The levy raises the excess profits tax from 25 to 69 percent and broadens surtaxes, with rates on incomes over four thousand nine hundred forty dollars and mandates deducting defense facility costs after June 10, 1940.
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Washington
der Fensa Enterpriséa Tsa
Roosevelt
Carrles
Faizea
Torpore
Gasoline Theft From Dragline Linked To Farm Irrigation Team
Reported theft targets a dragline used by the Farmers Renervatr irrigation company on the Minonivte dam. M H Ailny of Platteville alerted sheriffs Wednesday. reward offered by the farmer's company is $25 for arrest and conviction. Sheriff Gus G Anderson and Deputy Guy McGinter investigated.
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Renervatr Aud’ Irrigation Company
Minonivte
Willkie Demands FDR Reveal Any War Commitment Pact
Willkie presses Roosevelt to disclose any agreement that could draw the United States into a foreign war and urges a strong national defense. He notes voters want clarity on U S involvement and criticizes dictatorial aggression while advocating a cautious, principled stance.
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FDR
U. S
Willketa
Tha Dictalans
D& Gorone Clio
Wayone
Iil
Jamal Enbraney
Ladies Night Annual Meeting At New York City Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce announces its annual meeting for Monday October 14 in New York City. A guest speaker will discuss commuter and community topics and the event includes a review of annual reports. Ballots for the board election must be mailed to the chamber office by Friday October 11.
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New York City
Celine
Chamber of A
Board of Uirerlory
Chamber of Commutes
U S Fleet Not Ample For Emergencies Official Declares
Navy official Lois Compton warns the United States cannot meet every emergency with the current fleet. Speaking at Rutgers University during the New Jersey Predom Institute event, she stresses the need for a stronger navy to defend long coastlines and deter potential threats.
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U.S
New Brunswick
United States
Navy
Lois Compton
Rutgers University
Compton
Maelf
New Column By Young Man Who Gets Around
A new weekly column titled Tips Ty by a young man who gets around will debut in the newspaper. It will appear every Wednesday and Friday from Tow On, with readers urged to follow Ty twice a week to stay abreast of times and notes.
Weather Volovade Report Summary
Partly cloudy conditions with northern mountain snow flurries and mixed precipitation across districts. Forecast includes Thursday and Wednesday updates with varying temperatures and coastal exposure. Local watch ends at 4 a.m. Wednesday with high 76 and low 43.
America Faces All Directions To Detect Enemies
Lawrence Martines of Platioville won Tacaday fined $25 and caste by Justice Wye, Adame on charges of veckless driving and leaving the scene of an activvt Joe Pleang ot Aalt drew$6 and costa for wareless delving when he appeared in the court of CL. Weller at Nunn
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Platioville
Tacaday
Bids for Seaman Dam equipment recessed by council
City Council Tuesday night received two bids for heavy equipment to build the Seaman Dam on North Pondres Dida. Edward Selandar contractas and Dan Straight of Creeley submitted bids. bids referred to the water committee. Equipment includes draglines, shovels, tractors, and cement pumps with hourly rates and operator charges. A sedimentation bed at the Greenly water works was also discussed for cleaning, reported safe to proceed.
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City Council
Edward Selandar
Contractas
Dan Straight
Creeley
Tig Millon Seaman Dam
Mocity
Loventriulion
WPA
Selunder
Ptue
Nintathnanes
Allis Ghalmeva
S. Mee
Ate Conmier
Greeley
Sza
Rainn
Haya Alowest
Seaman
October pensions to be $30.62 for state workers
The state pension group announced Octobers pension payout will average $30.62, with a slight increase over September. Funding comes from the social security board and an allotted $658,000 from prior expenditures, aiding the merit system for nearly all workers.
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Colorado
Viata Weltate Board
Social Security Board
Weasd
Golo Tadou
Gellinon
Wellaca
London Bombed By German Raid In Overnight Airstrike
German raid battered central London causing fires and casualties. The attack damaged the hospital and other buildings, with dozens killed or injured as rescue crews battled flames through the night amid smoke and sirens.
Aid to England Is Not Forgotten Amid Asia Crisis
Aides to England remain front and center as Asia crisis intensifies. U S officials weigh further measures including limiting wheat shipments and reinforcing transoceanic mobilization while evaluating possible allied responses to Japan. Market reactions in Shanghai and Tokyo reflect heightened tensions as Britain signals a tough stance on supply routes.
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England
Asia
Supervisor Praises Welding School in Greeley Visit
A report from Greeley notes Supervisor Turner praising the local welding program for its effective organization and training. He envisions expansion, predicts job opportunities in defense and industry, and plans a state conference visit. Turner, a Vallejo educator, credits local leaders and the school for strong cooperation and practical curriculum.
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Lee Organization
HW Currieus Kan
Clavence TE
Covner
Caucasian Supargletia
Descine Training
Progran
Turner
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Worlh
B.A. Lala
I. Db. Eldridge
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Oreeley Schoo
Ba Cuithy
Purr
Vallejo
Francisca Bay
Colorado
Wraming
New Mexing
Utah
Bale Laka City
Retenae
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