Posts Tagged ‘War’

Stockton bankruptcy, a rip in the Declaration of Independence

by Craiig Masters This week a federal judge accepted the bankruptcy of Stockton, California. earlier this year the Governor of Michigan appointed a man to totally manage the affairs of Detroit, Michigan. “Totally manage” means just what is says – the elected officials are now out of the loop in all matters regarding the operation [...]

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‘Pro-Choice’ Slave Masters Losing War

By Matt Barber  The pro-aborts are losing. They know it, and they hate it. As LifeNews.com reported in January: “CNN released the results of a new poll showing a majority of Americans want all or most abortions prohibited – a clear pro-life majority.” Indeed, the winds of life are blowing free the foul stench of [...]

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Will U.S. “Stand Down” again?

“War” in the Middle-East, which side will Obama support?By Craig Masters BBC News from the Middle-East reports that the Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, is reporting that the military leader of the group has been killed by Israeli air strikes during early morning hours there in the region. Hamas denies responsibility for the weekend rocket attacks [...]

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Greeley FD honors 9/11 fallen firefighters with “memorial stairclimb”

A team of 13 Greeley firefighters honored the 343 firefighter who gave their lives on 9/11 by participating in the Denver 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb.   The annual stairclimb consists of firefighters climbing 110 stories, which was the height of the World Trade Center, in full firefighting gear.   Greeley firefighters who completed the challenge included: [...]

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Greeley historic society to hold 10th street walking tour

GREELEY — The Greeley Historic Preservation Commission invites the public to a walking tour of the 10th Street Corridor on Monday, September 17, 2012, at 5:30 p.m.  Participants will visit some of the properties reflecting the post-World War II development trends in Greeley, particularly the reliance on the automobile.  The tour will begin at the [...]

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Sexual assault up in Army

by Peter Grady –   A military watchdog organization says recent reports reveal that sexual assaults and crimes have increased dramatically over the past few years in the US military.   The Center for Military Readiness (CMR) recently released a policy analysis quoting statistics from several military sources that reveal, among other things, the fact [...]

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Lawmaker introduces bill to protect servicemembers’ right to speak out against homosexuality

Although Obama has overturned a Revolutionary War ban on homosexuals serving in the military, one lawmaker wants to make sure service members will still have their rights to be opposed to the “gay” lifestyle. Congressman Tim Huelskamp (R-Kansas) has introduced the Military Religious Freedom Protection Act which states that “A service member cannot be denied promotion [...]

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Obama to give US missile defense secrets to Russians

Decision comes amidst massive Russian military modernization while US faces upwards of $1 trillion in cuts U.S. SM-3 by Matt Lacy – Coming on the heels of massive troop drawdowns and massive cuts to the U.S. military, the Obama administration is planning on sharing U.S. missile secrets with the Russians. The military could face cuts [...]

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Greeley history museum to host aeronautics speakers throughout 2012

Current exhibit shows history of flight in Colorado James Webb Space Telescope By Jack Minor-   Spinning off of the new Aerospace exhibit, the Greeley History Museum, located at 714 8th St., will be holding a monthly series of lectures during 2012 on various stages of development in the aerospace industry.   On Dec. 10, [...]

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The Raptor has left the building

By Craig Masters After fourteen years in production, the final F-22 Raptor was set to roll off the Lockheed-Martin company’s assembly line in Marietta, Georgia. It was Tuesday, December 13, when Raptor number 187 rolled into history. The original program called for 750 of these “Advanced Tactical Fighters” but the program has been put on [...]

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Sunken Treasure – Land Rover LR4

By Stu Wright In December of 1981, a new military regime took control of the country of Argentina.  The new junta was made up of Gen. Leopoldo Galtieri, Brig. Basilio Lami Dozo, and Adm. Jorge Anaya.  The latter was the main architect of a military solution to Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands, a claim [...]

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North Korean Thanksgiving menu: mothers eating children

by Jack Minor – While Americans face many struggles this year with the economy and unemployment being major issues, it is often easy to forget that even in the midst of these struggles things could be much worse. Kim Hye Sook, could possibly be the longest serving prisoner to escape from a North Korean prison [...]

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Economic Civil War

by Mike McCune An economic civil war is about to engulf the United States. The root is the 73-year-old lie called Social Security, the foes are Baby Boomers and their children and grandchildren.   Despite what the government says, Social Security is a certifiable Ponzi relying on an expanding economy and workforce. Both are declining [...]

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Local churches honor 9/11 while clergy, first responders banned at NY 9/11 service

White House tells officials to downplay al-Qaeda role in attacks          by Jack Minor –   The White House has instructed officials to downplay al-Qaeda’s role in the Sept. 11 attacks, while New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in order to avoid offending Muslim groups, has decided to exclude clergy and first [...]

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Political Theatre in the House of Representatives

by Dr. Michelle Bellini Today the US House of Representatives voted down two bills related to the US military intervention in Libya. One bill was sponsored by Democrats to endorse the intervention, the other bill was sponsored by Republicans to strip funding for the operation. Both bills failed. Clearly, the House is ambivalent about this [...]

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What were their names?

by Jack Minor This weekend is Memorial Day. It was originally started to remember the Civil War dead, sadly for many Americans it has simply become a day to travel, visit family and have a barbecue. The number of Americans who take the time to reflect on the significance of this day are becoming fewer [...]

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Augustine Lucas Carranza

August 28, 1928 ~ February 7, 2011 Augustine Lucas Carranza of Evans died Monday, February 7, 2011 at Windsor Health Care Center.  He was born August 28, 1928 in Galeton, Colorado to Alberto and Catalina (Rodriguez) Carranza.  He attended Greeley Central High School. Augustine served in the U.S. Army and played the French horn in [...]

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Colorado Republicans remember Reagan’s optimism, love of America

By Jack Minor His life was the American dream. He grew up in a small house in Illinois that was typical of the average American. He went on to become an actor then Governor of California and finally to become the ruler of the greatest nation on earth. His name was Ronald Wilson Reagan and [...]

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Reuben Haberman

January 16, 1916 to December 21, 2010 Reuben Haberman of Greeley died December 21, 2010 at Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado.  Reuben was born January 16, 1916 in Sutton, Nebraska to Henry and Ann Margaret (Dietrich) Haberman. Reuben married Ruth M. Cundall on September 12, 1948 in Sutton.  They moved to Greeley in [...]

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Sam Cohen, winner of Peace Prize for neutron bomb dies at 89

Humane advantages of neutron bomb largely unrealized even todayStory by Jack Minor Samuel T. Cohen, a nuclear physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project and invented the Neutron Bomb died Nov. 28 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 89. The cause of death was complications following surgery for stomach cancer his son, Paul, [...]

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Marines honor their own with ceremony at Bittersweet Park

Story and photo by Jack Minor Marines from across the Rocky Mountain region came to Greeley to honor two of their own in a wreath-laying ceremony at Bittersweet Park this past Sunday afternoon. Colorado Springs Marine Sgt. Jason Smith, who was killed in action on Nov. 19, and Lance Corporal Brandon Pearson from Arvada, who [...]

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Gym Instructor Flies High Honoring World War II Aviators

Story and Photo By Jack Minor A local gymnastics instructor in Greeley does more than simply teach people the sport, his company is a tribute to his father and the brave men and women who flew aircraft in World War II. Michael Baczuk is the owner of Airborne Flying Tigers at 3009 West 29th Street and has [...]

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TV’s M*A*S*H* “Radar O’Reilly” has mission to turn America back to God

By Jack Minor The Korean War veteran who was the model for the MASH character Radar O’Reilly, is on a mission to turn America back to God from his farm in Indiana. Howard Lower and his wife raise corn, beans and wheat on about 200 acres and have a herd of 25-30 ponies for their [...]

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TURKEY MAKING MOVES TO BECOME CENTER OF ISLAMIC NATIONS

By Jim Frazier “Watch the nation of Turkey,” warned Walid Shoebat, a former Islamic terrorist turned Christian and author of numerous books including “Why We Want to Kill You” and “God’s War on Terror.” Shoebat spoke in the Greeley area recently at the Cowboy Church. “The aid sent to Gaza on ships intercepted by Israel [...]

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DAD, YOU TEACH ME BY YOUR ACTIONS!

By Carol Clemans In the month of June we celebrate Father’s Day. Recently I viewed a you tube video entitled “Dad, I’m Watching You.” Every Dad should watch this heart-touching little boy tell his Dad what he is learning. One of the biggest needs America has are Dads who understand the impact they have on [...]

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Wray Dean Good

Wray Dean Good, 83, of Greeley passed away April 26, 2010 at Berthoud Living Center.  He was born February 6, 1927 in Bloomfield, Iowa to Harry and Lotta (Stephenson) Good where he attended school before being drafted into the US Army while in high school.  He served during World War II.  After the war, he [...]

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