Prominent Provo Man Killed In Head-On Collision
A two car head-on crash on U S Highway 50 near Garfield killed Golden Taylor of Provo and injured six others, including his wife Evelyn who is seriously hurt. Kent Taylor, 22, suffered a deep head injury and fractures. Leo Higley, Jack Midill, and Kenneth Worthen sustained various injuries. Pearl Samison of Springville has internal injuries. Taylor was a longtime Provo businessman and Dixon Taylor Russell store manager.
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Provo
Salt Lake City
U. S. Highway 50
Garfield
Golden Taylor
Evelyn
Wonegere Hela
Leo Higley
Taylor
Jack Midill
Kenneth Worthen
Pearl Samison
Springville
W. J
Abbie Taylor
Evelyn Madsen
Samison
Twin Falls Battles On Slot Machine Crisis
Twin Falls Idaho police and city officials moved to halt unlicensed slot devices after a plea from Inter-Church Laymen League subcommittee. Prosecutor Sweeley ordered Sheriff Rayburn to stop all unlicensed slots, prompting a council session to address license applications and city policy.
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Twin Falls
Ida
Howard W. Gillette
Inter-Church
Laymen’s League
Everett M. Sweeley
Broda R. Rayburn
H. G.lauterbach
Gillette
Spur of the Moment Line No Clanks
Phoenix city commission weighs Chamber of Commerce demand to bar cowboys from clanking spurs in hotels. Chamber President C. E. Van Nes says spurs scratch furniture and city manners must improve.
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Phoenix
Aris
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
C. E. van Nes
Colorado Pen Winds Up Spectacular Prison Break
Canon City Colorado two ruthless killers ended a major prison breakout as James Sherbondy 20 was recaptured without gunfire. The episode involved twelve convicts breaking through the north gate with guards shielding them. Separately Donald Allen Tucker 25 of Peru Indiana surrendered on a westbound train after admitting killing Robert Hutchins and wounding his wife Shirley Hutchins. Tucker led authorities on a tense flight from California to Denver and Granby before capture.
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Canon City
Olc
State Penitentiary
W Roy Best
James Sherbondy
Sherbondy
Best
Donald Allen Tucker
Peru
Ind
Denver
Tucker
Robert Hutchins
California
Hutchins
Shirley
Castle Rock
Colo
Boise Man Narrowly Escapes Sand Burial
Boise resident James McKissick was buried under tons of wet sand for about half an hour while loading a truck at a gravel plant. Fellow workers dug him out quickly and he suffered only stiff arm and shoulder strains. An ambulance and Boise fire department resuscitator were on site but not needed.
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Boise
Ida
James McKissi
McKissick
Brothers Dominate Exeter Class Presidents
Two sets of brothers lead Phillips Exeter Academy classes. Edgar M. Cousins of Old Town Maine is senior class president, while his brother Herbert leads the sophomore class. Francis J. Madden of Winthrop Massachusetts heads the junior class and his brother Donald presides over the freshman class.
Train Crew Say Speed Likely Caused Otterville Wreck
In a blinding snowstorm near Otterville Missouri Pacific No 9 second section hit the rear Pullman of the first section killing 14 people including former ambassador Alexander Weddell and his wife. Crew members said the train was moving too fast at 40 to 45 mph as red signals failed and signals were down.
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Sedalia
Missouri Pacific No. 9
Otterville
Alexander Weddell
Frank Ryan
Los Angeles
Ulysses Parks
BE. W. Butler
J. B. Rogers
Lonis
California
Clarksburg
Syracuse
California Wife Seeks Divorce Over Husband Snorkel Swim
A California wife files for divorce claiming her husband took up swimming, remarking on constant novelty in bathing suits. The brief notes a domestic dispute around lifestyle changes and fashion in bathing wear.
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California
Unit Formed To Aid Needy Workers
Boise Idaho Articles of incorporation filed with the State by Morrison dsen Employes Foundation Inc to distribute funds to needy employees and former staff of Morrison Knudsen Company Inc A second filing was the Veterans Cooperative Association of Moscow Inc to buy and distribute foodstuffs to veteran students at the University of Idaho Directors listed include John A Stover Robert V Cree Steele Barnett James M Peterson and John H Meyers all of Moscow
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Steele Barnett
James M. Peterson
John H. Meyers
Moscow
Autocrat Captures San Carlos Handicap in Richest Win
Autocrat, a 24 to 1 long shot, won the $50,000 San Carlos Handicap at Santa Anita in Arcadia California before a holiday crowd of 46 500. Pleasure finished fifth while Rippey ridden by William Helis took second and Prevaricator owned by Earl Stice placed third.
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Arcadia
Cal
Autocrat
Santa Amita
With Pleasure
William Helis’ Rippey
Earl Stice
Weiser Officer Wounded in Downtown Arrest
Weiser Police Officer Owen Shorty Horne was wounded but not seriously during an arrest of Clyde Berry after Berry claimed he was “covered” and pulled a weapon. Horne grabbed the gun and handcuffed Berry before Berry was sent to the county jail on an open charge.
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Weiser
Ida
Owen
Shorty) Horne
Clyde Menry Berry
Harold Bigler
Bigler
Horne
Berry
English War Bride Finds America Warm Hearted
Mrs. Pearl Townsend a 22 year old English war bride faced eviction with an 18 month old child and another baby due in February after her husband Bill allegedly broke her jaw. A Tucson radio station appeal prompted New Year’s Eve donations totaling over 100 dollars in four minutes providing housing clothes and medical help for the family. Townsend said the kindness confirmed the America she dreamed of during the war and marriage to Bill.
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Tucson
Ariz
Pearl Townsend
America
Bill
Tutson
How Fast Do Trees Grow Per Acre?
Wooster Ohio. Forester B E Leete of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station says trees 10 inches dia or more grow at 101 board feet per acre annually. He notes 70 experimental plots measured by a system developed by C B Stott of the U S Forest Service in Milwaukee.
Water Users Meeting Set by Nation Amation Association
The special water users committee announced hearings opening January 11 before the House Public Lands Committee on irrigation repayment contracts. Maurice H. Greene of Boise will attend after committee discussions on the proposed bill.
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Nationamation Association
Maurice H. Greene
Boise
House Public Lands Committee
Greene
Ida
Special Water Users Committee
Utah Sees Record Winter Quarter Enrollment Forecast
The University of Utah expected a winter quarter enrollment of 9,700, with about half veterans. Enrollment will continue through the weekend and begin Monday with classes. The university is dividing hours among students by alphabetical classifications due to heavy enrollment prospects.
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Salt Lake City
University of Utah
Murray divorce relayed from Reno marriage in Fall River
Fall River Massachusetts report notes S Russell Murray and his former wife were divorced here less than three years after their Reno Nevada marriage. Probate Judge Mayhew Ritch officiated the Reno divorce.
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Fall River
Mass
Reno
Nev
S. Russell Murray
Mayhew Ritch
Governor Robins Ill at Home With Bad Cold
Governor C A Robins is ill at home with a bad cold and plans to be in his office today after spending New Year's Eve and Thursday in bed.
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Boise
Ida
C. A. Robins
Sweet tooth leads kids to overeat treats
A sugary craving pushes children to consume excess sweets, risking tooth decay and related pain as dentists warn about frequent snacking and improper brushing.
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E Curchmen
Mitchell Unt, Jr
Tee
Rayborn
Claude R. Wil
Colorado
Fears
Georgia
Chain Gang
Chester Owens
Racine
Wis
Ang
Owens
England
Utah
Hitch Unhitches
Reno Hitch
Carl Miller
Ciildren
Luiz
Miller
Henry
Aldous Grocery
Wagon Wheel Inn
Delco
General Motors
Arden Milk
Dako Creameries
Gracea
EuRizer
Idaho
Arden
Idaho Creameries
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