05 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1939
Page
1
Paris reports say disorders spread behind the Rhine amid German-Polish clashes. Polish planes raided Berlin. German advances along the front trigger reports of internal unrest in Cologne and Essen. German authorities claim capture of Silesian towns and bombardments near the Polish corridor.
Trading soars on European conflict fears with stocks rising one dollar to over fifteen. Volume surges as investors buy raw materials and commodities while futures and options activity spikes. prices for steel, aircraft, and chemicals climb. Chicago grain futures also rally on anticipated demand, with wheat corn and oats hitting multi month highs amid wartime uncertainty.
Britain claims its daylight raid struck two German battleships at the entrance to the Kiel Canal during a bold bombing mission. German reports say several direct hits caused heavy damage while anti aircraft fire limited British casualties. The ministry noted German ships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were damaged, with other vessels hit near Wilhelmshafen and Brunsbuttel.
Army authorities reported three U S Navy P36 type planes missing over Costa Rica have been found safe. The aircraft, part of a group of 30 flown yesterday from Langley Field to Panama, encountered bad weather forcing an emergency landing. Initial reports did not disclose their location.
Katheyne Van Ney and Weteo Lang of Greeley Blate college are safe in Kiljarney Ireland but have no clear departure date for returning to the United States. Fr. Van Noy, father of Migs Van Noy of Fort Morgan, received a telegram stating Safe departure uncertain.
A furniture truck driven by Frank Denslow of North Lieggrilt-venue was damaged to about 73 dollars Sunday when Denslow apparently dozed at the wheel and struck a parked car owned by King Penplace on South Avenue East at Fifth Street. The Penplace car sustained about 25 dollars in damage as the trailer toppled onto a lawn. Greeley police issued a reckless driving ticket to Lennife Sandoval of Brighton after a minor accident at Ninth Street and Exevent Avenue involving the car of Ghiartes Crozer of Grand Tenth Street, with two injured.
The Colorado Western commission voiced serious doubt that the new union slate negotiating the four million dollar Green Mountain dam strike settlement truly represented the workers. It kept jurisdiction, withholding final action while agency records are reviewed, and allowed nonunion workers to protest when the Warner Construction Company AFL contract becomes effective.
AP photo from Berlin to New York shows German troops advancing in Toland in what observers term a lightning war. The caption notes Germany seems to be gaining the upper hand before France and England can assist Poland.
Survivors aboard two rescue destroyers recount torpedo strike on the Athenia in the North Atlantic. They describe lifeboats lowered under heavy seas, possible two shells fired by the sub, many injured and a widespread search for survivors. Glasgow hospitals and other relief centers mobilized as families clung to news amid chaos and rumors.
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation under the neutrality act amid rising European conflict. Officials prepared a second proclamation as embargos and travel restrictions on Americans and vessels to combatant nations were considered. Stephen Early said the priority is preventing war from reaching U.S. shores and waters. Earlier the State Department advised avoiding travel abroad.
An assortment of brief war updates reports sinking of ships and naval actions around Bosnia and the Baltic. Messages note German actions and British responses with several vessels mentioned including the Carl Fritzen and German air raids affecting European theaters. Diplomatic strains widen as South Africa cuts ties with Germany.
Derlin dispatches note Berlin proclaims it will settle Poland by partition and refuses to back down. Officials state Germany seeks to avoid conflict with France and Britain while pursuing gains already won, signaling a hard line.
Partly cloudy conditions across Colorado with cooler air sinking in from the east and north for Wednesday. Wyoming reports mostly cloudy skies Tuesday night with a cooler trend by Wednesday, especially in the west and north. 24 hour totals show a high around 82 and a low near 41.
Public schools across the city begin a full day session on Wednesday with students reporting to their assigned buildings. Registration at St Peter's Catholic School saw about 90 pupils. first grade enrollment requires pupils be six by December 1, 1939. Kindergarten opens same day at Lincoln Washington and Cameron.
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