County budget hearing set on 1974 spending plan
Commissioners will hold a public 2 pm hearing on a revised 1974 budget totaling 30.1 million dollars a 7 percent rise with a property tax increase exceeding six mills Weld County leads among nine major counties in tax hike and road fund rates while Road and Bridge fund would rise to 9.8 mills. The General Fund would be 3.75 million up 18 percent and Clerk and Recorder Elections show the largest departmental spending difference across the eight county comparers.
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Larimer County
Weld
el Paso
Colorado Springs
Boulder County
Hat County
Schaver Defends State Institutions In Colorado Debate
Hilbert Schauer, director of the Department of Institutions, told a Denver committee that the department has been effective since its creation and should be left to do its job. He stated his view independent of his post and rejected press suggestions that the plan hinges on him, while addressing Gov. Vanderhoat’s reorganization proposal.
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Denver
Department of Institutions
Department
Hilbert Schauer
Schauer
John Vanderhoat
Beet harvest near completion in Brighton and north central districts
Agricultural managers report Brighton district beet harvest at about 95 percent with completion expected by weekend. North central district including Weld shows near normal crop with five year averages suggesting 17 tons per acre and 16.5 percent sugar. current yields around 16 tons per acre with 16.7 percent sugar. Rain aided dust settling though no wind issues. Overall, harvest progress remains strong despite adverse prior weather, and profits are expected to be higher due to rising raw sugar prices.
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Brighton
John Stewart
Stewart
North Central
Weld
Ralph Uettinger
Hettinger
Hellinger
Nettinger
Stetlinger
Hetlinger
Law Group Criticizes Police Report On Hanging Inquiry
Lawyer Martinez and Salazar challenge the mayor and Police Chief Parkinson over the investigation of a hanging. They allege racist attitudes and a double standard, argue polygraph tests were mishandled, and urge the matter be referred to the city council for review rather than internal action. The DA’s letter hints at internal charges and limits on testimony.
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Martinez
Salazar
John Parkinson
Parkinson
Ihe
DA Robert Miller
Police Department
Miller
Martinegs
Martinex
Acton
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