President cancels all air mail contracts amid Senate disclosures
The president shifts to cancel all air mail contracts rather than punish offenders, sparking a heated public clash over ethics and graft. Senate disclosures allege fraud and huge profits, while the army’s handling of mail and pilot inexperience shape court battles and future contracts. Laboring under subsidy changes, smaller firms may gain, and a shift to fixed pricing looms as the column notes ongoing legal action.
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Senate
Army
Lindbergh
White House
Army Air Heads
Idaho
Utah
Longtime Idaho resident Iver Hendrickson's wife dies
Marion Hendrickson received notice Monday morning that his Aunt Mrs Iver Hendrickson died Sunday at her Ashton Idaho home after a long illness from complications. She was about 65, lived in the valley most of her life, married to Ivor Hendrickson and moved to Ashton in 1900. Funeral services were held in Ashton with burial in the Ashton cemetery. Survivors include husband Ivor and eight children Lester Ruthwell Elwood Manila Walton May Midillested Vanda Udlested and Luella Wilson.
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Marion Hendrickson
Iver Hendrickson
Ashton, Ida
Ashton
Ida~ Sty
Hendrickson
Ivor Henah
Lester, Ruthwell
Eea Elwood
Manila Walton
May Oot Midillested
Vanda Udlested
Luella Wilson
Gunnison Bulldogs overwhelm Wasatch academy in big win
The Gunnison Bulldogs routed Wasatch academy 57 to 28 at Mt. Pleasant last Friday. Gunnison led 11 to 4 after the first quarter and piled up 21 in the second, giving Wasatch little chance as Coach Alexander’s squad controlled both ends of the floor. The schedule lists North Sanpete at Gunnison and Ephraim at Gunnison next, with two crucial games remaining to secure the upstate trip.
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Gunnison Bulldogs
Wasatch Academy
Kansas
Academy Court
Mt. Pleasant
Bulldogs
Wasatch
North Sanpete
Ephraim
Gunnison
Alexander
Warriors
Counties Organized For Corn Hog Work
County units will be formed for corn hog reduction contracts as numbers rise. Directors urge all contract signers to apply via county agricultural agents, with eligibility confirmed by officials. Warnings on pigs per litter stress careful reporting to prevent downward contract revisions.
Rees Couple Embarks On Ten Day Pacific Coast Vacation
Dr G Stanford Rees and wife depart Wednesday for a motor trip to the Pacific coast. They will visit Los Angeles and nearby winter resorts, then travel to San Francisco and other northern coast points before returning.
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G. Stanford Rees
Rees
Pacific Coast
Will Inspect Farms Under Wheat Plan
Director William Peterson of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration for Utah announces a spring inspection of every farm with a signed wheat adjustment contract. Inspections, to verify contract compliance, will precede further 1938 crop payments and the 1934 crop payments if parity is not reached. One inspector will be based in Logan, with AAA and county associations conducting checks. Further details will be released as plans finalize.
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William Peterson
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Utah
Wheat
AAA
Nevada
Logan
Peterson
Sun Campaign
Hamilton ward Old Folks Reunion planned at Scout lodge
Citizens of Hamilton ward arrange an annual Old Folks Reunion at the Scout lodge next Wednesday March 7. The event features an interesting program feasting and a dancing party. Festivities begin at one o clock Wednesday afternoon with all ward old folks to be royally entertained.
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Hamilton Ward
Scout Lodge
Ward
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers of
Gunnison Camp
Gunnison Ward Chapel
Kenneth Christensen
Lena Fredrickson
Iolo
Kate Johnson
Benefit and Farewell For Miss Imelda Peterson
A benefit and farewell party will be held at the high school auditorium Friday night for Miss Imelda Peterson. An prepared program and dancing will be featured, with all invited. Peterson departs March 10 for a full term mission with the L D S church in Canada.
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Imelda Peterson
Miss Peterson
Directors Yager Decries Political Influence On Relief Jobs
State reemployment director Geo A Yager told county managers in Salt Lake Sunday that politicians meddling in CWA job placement harms relief aims. He urged affidavits on infractions and warned CWA NRA officers will enforce rules to protect the unemployed, noting 29 counties attended. Also reports noted rotating jobs reduced relief effectiveness as D U P and pioneer camp notes.
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Geo. A. Yager
Salt Lake
Yager
CWA
NRA
PWA
RFC
Joseph Matson
Sanpete County
Ambitious Group Begins Earnings In The News Weekly Payroll Drive
Ambitious participants in The Gunnison Valley News and The Salina Sun Weekly Payroll drive begin subscribing and expect to earn real money and credits toward prizes. The campaign highlights local movers from Gunnison and Salina with broad potential for recruitment and personal sales growth.
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Gunnizon Valley News
Salina Sun
Gunnison Valley News
Travel Stories New News Feature at Home View
Readers can journey abroad from their chairs as travel articles by National Geographic Society representatives bring back written and photographic records of distant spots. The society, over 45 years, has funded exploration and scientific work, expanding knowledge of places in the United States and worldwide.
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National Geographic Society
Globe
National Capital
United States
Cast Chosen For High School Play Sledding By Gunnison Valley
Try outs for the annual Gunnison Valley high school play are finished. Cast includes Aunt Milly Phyllis Hermansen Andy-ay Roper Mrs Hardy Ruby Christiansen dudge Hardy Royd Nielson Grandpa Darrell Gates Ratelle Margie Beck Marion Helen Farr Wayne Trenton Lamar Myra Hardy Wilcox Kidman Oscar Stubbins Ray Taylor Peary. The play Sledding by Aurene Rouvenil is produced with Samuel French permission, directed by Ralph Britach, and rehearsals begin in about three weeks. The project aided Admiral Byrd Antarctic expeditions through NorPole discovery and has funded many society achievements since its founding.
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Gunnison Valley
Aurenle Rouvenil
Samuel French
Ralph Britach
Aunt Milly
Phyllis Hermansen
Andy
Ay Roper
Mrs. Hardy
Ruby Christiansen
Dudge Hardy
Royd Nielson
Grandpa Hardy
Darrell Gates
Ratelle Hardy
Margie Beck
Marion Hardy
Helen Farr Wayne Trenton Lamar Lareen
Myra Hardy
Wilcox
Leona Kidman
Oscar Stubbins
Ray Taylor
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Billie Clinger
G. L. Fieldsted
Centerfield
H. K. Hansen
Varna Johnson
Aurora
L. J. Kidman
J. KE. Kimber
Salina
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Vera Norman
Lillian Peterson
Axtell
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Redmond
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