16 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
1
Reports from London and Munich describe Neville Chamberlain’s return from Berchtesgaden after talks with Adolf Hitler. The discussions allegedly touched on Czech Sudetenland, German guardian control, and Germany’s economic sway, with Britain weighing an accord over Czechoslovakia and avoiding war.
The Agriculture Department set a 199 crop sugar beet acreage of 1,090,000 acres with 1,030,000 to be allocated among regions. Benefits hinge on total planted acres, not individual shares, amid protests over acreage limits. Officials warn production will shape future quotas and inventories, with payments estimated around 1.90 per ton for beets. A meeting with beet growers’ reps and regional allotments is planned, likely in Chicago, to resolve excess production and fair division.
Testimony before the national bituminous coal commission accused Denver domestic users of being overcharged for natural gas. TR B Griffith of the Norcee Erie Coal Producing District alleged domestic rates reached 9 cents per 100 cubic feet for the first 400 cubic feet, while industrial customers paid about 4.4 cents per thousand cubic feet. He argued prices were unsafely high and urged review of minimum coal prices for the district.
An estimated 1,609 second fest of water continued to flow past the Tathali ditch headgate on the Platte river west of La Salle Friday. The river level stayed high along the storage area, affecting the irrigation and nearby properties.
London dispatch reports England's laureate John Masefield writing a poem in tribute to Prime Minister Chamberlain and the pursuit of peace with Germany. The verse bids strength for young men and hope in a night of upheaval.
Prague orders the arrest of Conrad Henlein after his demand to annex Sudeten areas to Germany. He is reportedly en route to Munich as Munich talks follow a three hour session with Adolf Hitler. Prime Minister Chamberlain plans return to London for cabinet consultation before more talks aimed at easing Europe from war.
Denver reports Governor Teller Ammons declared plans to begin a vigorous campaign, aiming to appeal to Democrats who voted for Knapp in the primary and urging party unity. He noted a poll of overall Democratic versus Republican primary votes and dismissed talk of a party split while signaling he would campaign nationwide for the November race.
A British Royal Air Force operation near Ramallah north of Jerusalem resulted in the death of more than 100 Arab tribesmen after a lane scouting maneuver spotted several hundred armed Arabs. Thirteen planes engaged twelve others, some planes were damaged but returned to base.
Police court fines flowed Thursday night as defendants included Jonni Rivera of Santa Fe, G. M. Gamewell of Corsicana, Grover Tinkernley of Indianapolis, and Virginia Tuttle of Paris. Rivera, Gamewell, and Tinkernley paid 101.50 and left town on disorderly conduct charges, Tuttle drew a float for a drunk charge, Benavides was fined 11.50 for disturbance, and John Gordon paid 6.50 for speeding.
Eyston regains the world speed record at 357.5 miles per hour on the Utah Nevada salt flats. Captain George Eyston and Thunderbolt impressed about 5,000 spectators as Cobb’s record appeared threatened. The event included a second run at 3538.57 miles per hour and a kilometer mark of 357.34 mph.
Miss Lupe Rodrigues, 18, Eaton girl, led the parade as Weld County celebrates National Independence Day in Eaton. Hundreds attended parade and morning baseball games while a wider program featured dances and a queen’s tribute.
Albert Dyer, 88, was hanged at San Quentin on the small hours of September 1997 for the assault and murder of Maddie, Madelyne and Melba Everett, sisters aged years. The condemned man walked to the gallows calmly as officials prepared the death chamber. A former WPA school crossing guard, Dyer was convicted of luring the girls to Cenlingn Park in Englewood and robbing their bodies. Governor Frank Merriam reportedly denied a last minute stay despite defense objections and jury influence concerns.
Mrs Hester Julian aged 32 of 902 Sixth Street Raymond Mullen 46 of Exton and Waller Kalm 19 of atom were arrested by police Thursday after Julian husband Odie Tul Ina swore out a complaint accusing his wife of disorderly conduct. The Kalb boy was held for accompanying the trio when they came to move furniture from the apartment Julian rented at the Bix Street address. Julian's daughter was placed in custody of the juvenile court.
Beaver Sept 1 Ballots for the November general election will be shorter in most Colorado counties this year. Walter E. Alexander chief clerk in the secretary of state George D B Saunders office said ballots will contain three or four names instead of nine as two years ago. The ballot length is cut to simplify for voters. Primary election candidates in their counties will have the right to the ballot within ten days after Sept 18, Mr Alexander said.
The Fraternal Order of Pensioners opened a service bureau at the V. W. hall to assist pensioners with relief and pensions. The bureau will admit members daily from 2 to 4 pm and will weed out ineligible recipients. The lodge headquarters will meet weekly at the hall on Saturday at 2 pm.
Fragmented text reports Crist winning Weld Republicans with unclear details. It mentions party leadership and a central committee at a county court house on a Friday afternoon though readability is poor. The item references political activity and reelective momentum within a local GOP context.
Tokyo sources report the Japanese cabinet weighing stronger ties with Germany and Italy as non Communist allies. A government spokesman hinted Japan would use military force to advance the anti Comintern alliance if necessary, but refused to specify exact conditions.
Minnesota back William Trobnick from Bovey broke his right arm in a scrimmage during Greeley State Bears drills. The squad size will rise to 41 with Frank Slack joining Monday. Hollinen and Hallinan, new guards from Segunde and Denver, bring pass and field experience. Hallinan is noted passer.
Washington report says President Roosevelt asked Secretary Hull Secretary Morgenthau and Norman Davis to examine how European turmoil may affect American neutrality policy trade agreements and related matters. A presidential secretary noted discussions cover potential military implications and aims to curb sensational war scare reporting.
Prague reports the Sudeten German party dissolved by the Czechoslovak government amid suspicions of treason after Conrad Henlein fled to Germany. Sources note factions split over his pro German union aims while Hungary eyes Czechoslovak mobilization on the frontier. Debates over rearmament have grown as frontiers brace for potential conflict.
George Nazarenus reports the theft of a 4922 model Dodge sedan with license plates to the sheriff's office. The vehicle, bearing motor H, conse Na, 334,884, was stolen from his location earlier this day, prompting police to investigate the incident.
The United States State Department announced that Great Britain has taken the first steps toward purchasing 400 aircraft from the United States. Export licenses totaling 1,153,299 dollars were issued in August in support of the sale.
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