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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1963
Page
1
Chester Hatch, candidate for mayor, argues government must be brought closer to residents. He cites five house sales and bids, calls for a council advisory committee, and discusses tax reform and revenue alternatives. Hatch also notes mill levies and ongoing fiscal planning for next year.
The Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 to reconsider Vito Genovese’s narcotics law conviction. Genovese, reputed nation wide crime boss Costa Nostra, is serving a five year Leavenworth penitentiary sentence.
Reported by Malcolm Browne 13 U.S. service members were wounded in a Oct battle as Communist guerrillas fortified in mud halted a helicopter assault on South Vietnamese troops. The incident ranked as the bloodiest engagement in nine months, with government tallies noting 40 dead and 80 wounded among South Vietnamese forces, and 13 Americans wounded. The clash prompted debate over NATO nuclear force plans and multilateral security proposals amid Moscow treaty tensions.
The Weather Tel ena forecast shows a 24 hour period ending 7 am Sunday with a high of 67 and a low of 48. Moscow Radio quoted a cautious Soviet statement urging that NATO steps not undermine mutual trust and that nuclear test bans could ease tension and foster peaceful cooperation, noting Soviet efforts toward disarmament and UN dialogue with Britain and the United States.
All Nation Pentecostal Church dedicates its new building with a 24 hour news summary noting a sermon by Bishop Robinson on the church’s role amidst world troubles. Weather forecasts predict a five day period with warmth, showers, and mountain snow possible, highs mid 60s to mid 70s and cooling nights.
A Sunday rainfall measured half an inch in Greeley and lesser amounts across the county, aiding winter wheat but prompting district weather notes. Details include totals at Public Service and Great Western Sugar, and regional rainfall images from nearby towns.
A mineralogist identified as Huwin J. Over, 58, was found dead in his company truck during a weekend discovery in Gunnison. Authorities say wounds suggest possible foul play, with investigation continuing to determine cause of death. The report also covers related Supreme Court actions in the Genovese case and a May ruling in the Campbell bank robbery matter, including dissents by Justices Clark, Harlan, and White on reconsideration procedures.
The Western Slope hunter fatalities include Genovese and nine others from gunshots, heart attack, carbon monoxide poisoning, and gas heater failure. Names cited include Wayne W. Weare and 10 convicts linked to Narco Drugs Act appeals. victims’ ages range from 39 to 69 with connections to Colorado and New York.
Paul Maloney Tribune sports editor has won first place in the Inland Daily Press Association photography contest. The winning image titled Over the Fence Is Out shows an umpire sliding into second base during a May baseball game between Greeley Wugh and Boulder High. The contest drew 1,784 entries. Maloney has previously earned multiple awards including 1961 Coaches’ Contest first place and a 1962 honorable mention.
The Colorado Supreme Court overruled Golden District Court denying bail for Sam Shanks and ordered another hearing to decide whether he should be admitted to bond. Justice Q. Tite Moore authored the decision. Shanks faces charges in the murder of Denver vigil Roberts.
Washington officials avoided specifics after Tass criticized a U S project in the North Atlantic alliance. Moscow called the site a speed surface fleet project a breach of the limited nuclear test ban and said the move contradicted its spirit.
A 44 year old man and his mother died of carbon monoxide poisoning in their Greeley home after a gas stove burner remained lit. Fire and coroner reports cite a strong odor of gas and no lights in the house. Survivors include multiple grandchildren and other relatives. Arrangements are to be announced by Adamson Mortuary.
United Fund workers plan a special Woman's Crusade along the UF Residential Drive starting Tuesday. Cochair Mrs. Gordon Rissler says the goal is to urge housewives to donate even if husbands work, asking women to give because they are women. Residents will canvass Greeley Tuesday wearing smile badges with the theme Its fun to give.
Hurricane Ginny moved northeast off the Carolina coast with 80 mph winds and high tides. A Navy plane sighted the decommissioned destroyer escort Fogg adrift. tug Salish reported towing trouble as both vessels battled the Atlantic. Coastal areas showed limited impact while lines between Cape Hatteras and Manteo faced outages.
Tulsa report says crude oil price fall will cost the industry about 16.6 million dollars this year. Mexico, once a crude exporter, now relies on self sufficiency in corn and wheat as energy income declines and output rises. The piece notes a 224 percent rise in farm outputs over two decades amid the oil price drop.
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