Airmail Crisis Mirrors Policy Clash in Roosevelt Era
Franklin D. Roosevelt demanded immediate limits on airmail transport under adverse conditions. The halt revealed flaws in army and private sector training and contracts, triggering wide criticism and political fallout as pilots faced dangerous flights and banks faced disrupted service. (Continued on last page).
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Indastrial
Army Air Corps
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lindbergh
Army
Roosevelt
Army Air Chiefs
McKellar
Committee On Post Offices and
Thousands Jobless With Close of CWA
The National Reemployment Service reports Utah lost 2 565 jobs for the week ending February 24 as CWA hiring slackened. Yager notes private industry did not compensate, with shifts in placement shares among CWA PWA and private employers. For the year about 2 000 more people found employment through NRS by March 9 versus January 31.
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National
Utah
George A. Yager
Mr. Yager
PWA
CWA
NRS
Gunnison Grocery Relocates to Newquarters
Rishon Myrim Christiansen announces Gunnison Grocery has moved from the Casino theatre building to a new location at Newquarters, just north of the Ba On Drag store, after formerly occupying the casino theatre’s ground floor.
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Rishon
Competition Heats Up As Campaign Ends Loom
As the race narrows with one week left, candidates push speed to finish. The final stretch features intensified bids, strategic moves, and renewed pressure from both sides to secure decisive advantage before polling closes.
Subscription Race Showcases Candidates In News and Sun Drive
The First Period of The News and The Sun big subscription campaign ended Saturday with leaders nearly tied. The race continues to April 14 as candidates must build strong organizations and push progress in the final stretch to win the $2,000 prize.
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The
News and
Sun Big
Sun
Rare Musical Treat From U A C Band in Gunnison
The Utah State Agricultural College band, 65 members, gave an hour long concert at Gunnison Valley high school attracting students from the high and grade schools and hundreds of valley residents. Leader Professor N W Christiansen showcased a rich program with vocal and instrumental pieces. The tour includes 21 towns with Kendrix Hawkes and Mariam Peterson along with Mrs Christiansen supporting. The band travels by bus and car visiting Salina Monroe and Richfield.
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Gunnison Valley High School
Utah State Agricultural College
Gunnison
N. W. Christiansen
Intermountain
Christiansen
Kendrix Hawkes
Mariam Peterson
Legal status on subscriber obligations rights
Judge Robert J. Smith rules that subscribing to a newspaper who accepts delivery bears liability for the subscription price. The decision notes that publication requires mental effort and money and that a reader who takes the paper from the post office or carrier receives benefits from the labor and expenditure.
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Robert J. Smith
Training Camps Offer Citizen Ship and Dairy Plan For 1934
Fort Douglas Utah hosts the 1934 Citizens Military Training Camp for Utah Idaho Nevada and Wyoming youths ages 17 to 29 from July 6 to August 3. Lt Thomas M Crawford 38th Infantry invites applicants and urges timely inquiries. Utah dairy farmers will hear AAA dairy production adjustment details at a Salt Lake City conference April 6 and 7 with Peterson coordinating.
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Fort Douglas
Utah
38Th Infantry
Rock of the Maine
War Department
Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
CMTC
Thomas M. Crawford
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
William Feterson
State Extension Service
AAA
Salt Lake City
Montana
Peterson
Burst of Speed Sets Thrilling Finish for Thoroughbreds
A dramatic horse race description shows rivals neck and neck as they gain a lap in a great race. The crowd is urged to watch the finish from the rail, with contenders declaring victory possible and the home stretch promising glorious achievement.
Benefit Show Planned to Aid Gunnison Kindergarten
Plans are set for a Monday benefit at the Casino theatre to raise funds for Gunnison kindergarten expenses. The program features Beloved with John Boles and Gloria Stuart, plus local talent including The Old Spinning Wheel reading, songs by Miss Clay Childs, a kindergarten children's skit, a Ralph Britsch vocal solo, and a Keller Christenson duet. Net proceeds from the evening will go to the kindergarten and tickets are being sold by parents.
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Gunnison
John Boles
Gloria Stuart
June Metcalf
L. J. Kidman
Clair
Keller Christenson
Casino ‘Theatre
Demonstration Sparks Tire Change at Centerfield Ranch
After a tractor tire demonstration, Mont Sorenson and neighbors adopted pneumatic tires as the new standard at his Centerfield ranch. Firestone representatives R W Erickson from Salt Lake City H C Holley E H Boyer from Springville and Mrs Boyer visited G W Sorenson Gunnison Valley Motor Co general manager and praised the performance.
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Mont Sorenson
Centerfield
R. W. Erickson
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Salt Lake
H. C. Holley
E. H. Boyer
Springville
Boyer
G. W. Sorenson
Gunnison Valley Motor Company
Firestone Products
Local reps bring new Plymouth and Dodge cars home
Vearl A. Peterson, Plymouth representative, returns from Detroit with a new Plymouth. He is accompanied by Ralph Bardsley and Don Buchanan of Centerfield, who brought a new Dodge automobile to the valley.
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Vearl A. Peterson
Plymouth
Detroit
Mich
Mr. Peterson
Ralph Bardsley
Don Buchanan
Centerfield
Dodge
Man Recovers After Horse Kicks Leave Dean Malmgren With Ribs
Dean Malmgren twenty nephew of O L Malmgren is recovering at the elder’s home from three fractured ribs. He was feeding horses in the barn when a frisky volt kicked him, delivering a heavy blow that nearly knocked him unconscious.
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Dean Malmgren
O. L. Malmgren
Dean
Malmgren
Southern Utah Banks Adopt New Closing Rules
C E Andersen announces a Southern Utah Bankers association rule changing hours starting April 10 Banks in the region will open at 9 30 a m and close at 2 00 p m weekdays Saturday hours end at noon The change follows an agreement by banks and the government code adopted at the St George convention
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C. E. Andersen
Gunnison Valley Bank
Southern Utah Bankers Association
St. George
Utah
Juah County
Mr. Andersen
State Beet Men Get Together On 1934 Contract
R T Harris of Gunnison Sugar Co comments on state beet growers free from marketing agreements and a 1934 beets price of 6 50 per ton under a Washington backed program. He notes government aims to aid domestic growers with price stability and a market for 9.7 million tons, and confirms April 2 checks will mail to growers.
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State Beet Growers Association
Washington
R. T. Harris
Gunnison Sugar Company
Secretary of Agriculture
Harris
Excess Hay May Avert Shortage
Utah State Agricultural College extension agronomist J. C. Hogenson warns of a statewide hay shortage due to a dry spell and scarce water. He recommends topping off leftover stacks with straw or grass hay, cutting from the south or west end, and minimizing exposure to protect supply and avoid higher future costs.
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J. C. Hogenson
Extension Agronomist
Utah State Agricultural College
Hogengen
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U.A.C
Dairymen
Crystal Whitbeck
Cyril Beck
Billie Clinger
Gunnison Ee
NEW Plymouth
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