29 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1940
Page
1
A noisy wartime crowd gathered in the levée government auditorium as officials announced the draft lottery results led by Roosevelt. The event listed general numbers and officials, detailing the process and key figures present, including families and officers.
The report tracks early Weld draft lottery results with serial numbers and holders. It lists first order numbers drawn for Weld districts, names residents such as Virgil Faelan and Fred Asher, plus casualties from a Sunday accident.
Loyd Van Treese of Fort Lupton was riding a motorcycle that collided with a bus and a truck on a highway near Monte Vista Colorado. He was thrown from the bike, suffered serious injuries, and was taken to a hospital after the Grand Courtesy Patrolman Gilbert Gunn responded to the crash.
A fragmentary notice reports the death of a McFarland child at the parents home. Funeral services are to be announced by the Sattley-Puntral home, with details to follow. The text includes multiple misspellings and unclarified names, but the core event is the in-home death and forthcoming funeral arrangements.
The notice outlines publishing delays to Thursday at 6 p.m. due to standard policy barring last minute changes. It notes contributions arriving a day or two late affect publication and references an editor and general publication procedures for charges.
Report covers heavy air raids by Nazi forces against the south coast and London with several bombs dropped, casualties reported, and Allied defense intercepts described. German targets include Kiel Hamburg Bremen Emden and other invasion-area ports while British reply emphasizes continued air ministry claims of destruction and defense readiness.
Denver reports show R Hickman Walker former Colorado supreme court member will be principal speaker at a Willkie meeting in the Wyman school auditorium East Sixteenth and Williams sponsored by the Denver Democrats. William Grant Denver attorney will also speak at a second event at Park Hill School Bust Newstead Avenue, with Grant as Democratic leader and principal speaker.
Greeley Fire Department responded to two calls on Monday near 615 Ninth Avenue and Meeker Street area. Firefighters extinguished small blazes around a tree and contained both incidents without serious injuries.
Secretary Wickard lauds Roosevelt in a Democratic rally in Greeley on Monday night. He praises Western farmers in Colorado and the sugar market effort, urging continued House passage and support for farm programs amid national policy debates.
Fragmented transcript shows Roosevelt Boss declining subpoena to testify before a Senate subcommittee probe. Officials announced subpoenas after a conference with Chairman Adamn. Jersey City mayor Hague claims no Democratic party scandal links and condemns biased coverage.
Rush Johnston 36 a bridegroom of Day died at Greeley hospital after being shot with a .22 caliber revolver. Deputy Sheriff Wart Bucher and the coroner reported he killed himself near his automobile parked beside Highway 5 just north of Geedon City around 11 p m. Investigations continued as officers recovered the weapon and prepared for further details.
Washington reports that the United States asked France for official information on any changes to the French fleet or strategic bases, amid tensions over post armistice arrangements and potential impacts on American interests. The French bureau denied any peace negotiations or territorial cessions. Funeral notice for Mrs Stage of 1012 Birth Street scheduled Thursday at 2 PM.
Washington October 29 Mei numbers drawn today in the draft lotteries shape the early call for 800000 trained men for army service next July. Those in the first 390 draws have strong prospects, while many of the 9000 numbers in the lottery will still see their fate decided by local boards.
Residents reported vandals pulled up a stop sign at Seventh Avenue and Rlventh Street causing near collisions as a car went south. A wreck occurred at Seventh Avenue and Bleventy Street injuring no one. The vehicle damage was about $40. The drivers were Louis A. Jackson and Mary Nettle Wowie. G. C. Grahat of Gresley was arrested for a short‑check charge by the sheriff and held.
Weather bulletin notes warmer conditions today with a cooler turn tonight. Forecast calls for a 24 hour window with temperatures near 60 degrees Tuesday followed by lower readings and unsettled conditions in the state.
Governor Ralph Carr speaks at a Republican gathering, defending his fiscal policy amid crowd of supporters. The event, attended by state officials and local candidates, highlights taxation and public works as Carr outlines plans and contrasts with opponents.
British troops landed on Corfu as Italy presses along the Greek border with reports of air bases planned and air and naval operations near the Tonian Sea. British and Allied forces seek to counter Italian advances while Greek defenses clash across mountains and passes.
A damaged notice outlines Ralph Cummings as a candidate opposing governmental cash funds. It references an Anvoststod Fra contact and a campaign address prepared by Jali Cummings. The document notes the candidate’s stance for Deover district attorney and criticizes the party’s provocations.
A fragmentary report describes an incident in New York involving a man who allegedly kicked a Negro police officer in the groin during a May period. The text mentions Stephen Z. Harly and other names but is garbled. The event appears linked to a disturbed confrontation at a station with the man later confined and suffering injuries.
A fragmented radio listing shows upcoming broadcasts in Denver with time slots for various hosts and programs including Kennedy, Warner, and Browder. Noted are station designations KVOD KOA KFEY and times around 7:00 to 7:45 p.m with mentions of guests Theonore Deviser and Orl Browder.
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