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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
4
The United States funds a Rio conference proposal to abolish trade barriers and unite currency as part of a hemispheric war effort. It calls for U S ships and planes to convoy wartime shipping and relies on allied gold pooling for support.
Hon Frank Keefe accepted invitation to address the Lincoln Day banquet in Pocatello at the Bannock hotel on Wednesday February 11. The Wisconsin congressman is praised as a top speaker, with plans for an elaborate program to entertain and inform attendees. Eastern Idaho Republicans have long held the event on February 11 to attract attendees.
The House approved a large appropriation boosting the army air corps to about 33 000 airplanes, including 23 000 combat types with bombs and guns. General Henry H. Arnold says the total still falls short of the president’s goal of 60 000 planes this year and 125 000 next year, but the program will near completion soon. Sugar shortages alarm housewives as the department of agriculture’s grain policy and reduced beet acreage raise concerns over wartime supplies and offshore dependence.
Commission proceedings note Mary K Ashley objects to a road crossing her land seeking private road status and closure to the public. The matter includes demurrer of protest, land sales with fixed prices, budget adjustments, and redrawn election precincts for Montpelier Idaho.
In Laketown and Bear Lake area notes, residents including Geo and Amons Robinson visit, Audrey Michaelson improves from illness, Parley Olsen and James Burnderson also show gains. A baby boy was born to Grant and Mrs Kinderson. A car accident near the canal left Constable Sam Wilks hospitalized with injuries. he later developed pneumonia. A large roster of local town news covers hospital visits, travels, and community events, with weather and public works notes.
Local residents travel and visiting relatives in Salt Lake City Pocatello Logan and St Charles. Movements include Warners Batemans Nelsons Pugmires and Crannes among others. School events and illness updates mark the week with several residents abroad or returning home.
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