Russet Potato Size Debate Divides Idaho Growers
Plans to raise Idaho Russet size aim to boost marketability and freight rates. A five producer and three handler committee drafted a two inch minimum for U S No 2 grade with inspection for inter state shipments. Local shippers led by W R Ward push larger potatoes to satisfy distant markets and secure favorable freight.
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Idaho
W. R. Ward
Gem State
U. S
L. E. Stephens
Blackfoot
Spanish Courier Death Investigated
Police in Paris investigate the death of a Spanish embassy courier found in a compartment of the Northern Express International train from Brussels. Preliminary report cites natural causes but autopsy ordered.
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Paris
Brussels
Russians Claim U S Bases Reach 228 Worldwide
Moscow radio cites a Shelestov commentary noting 228 American bases, listing 67 in the Isthmus of Panama and Caribbean, 55 in North Africa, 25 along the Southern Atlantic, and 18 in the North Atlantic.
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London
Moscow Radio
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Shelestov
U. S
Panama
Caribbean Sea
North Africa
Atlantic
North Atlantic
Dewey Campaign Chooses Walter Hope as Counsel
Herbert Brownell Jr announces Walter E. Hope of New York as counsel for Gov. Thomas E. Dewey campaign. Hope resigns as chairman of the national Republican finance committee and will play an active role in the 1948 presidential bid.
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New York
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Thomas E. Dewey
Walter E. Hope
Hope
National Republican Finance
Brownell
Navy Stages Mock Battle On Old Ship Off Hawaii
U S Navy Task Force 12 sails toward Hawaii for sea and air war games culminating in the planned sinking of the Nevada on July 30. Submarines simulate torpedo attacks as Iowa and three cruisers face mock combat with Bikini era secrecy and heightened anti aircraft drills. About 1800 midshipmen aboard participate in the maneuvers.
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Iowa
Hawaii
U S. Navy
Nevada
Oahu
America
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Navy
New York
Bikini
Pasadena
Astoria
Springfield
Naval Air Striking Arm
NROTC
Queenie the Brooklyn Collie Nears Home Return
Long Beach California reports Queenie a Brooklyn collie treated for pneumonia and kidney ailment may be released today. Dr Robert Nevin notes the three year old dog has begun barking and growling again as Ben Schneider 17, her owner, had quit his job to stay at the hospital with her.
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Long Beach
Cal
Queenie
Brooklyn Collie
Robert Nevin
Ben Schneider
Duke Gets Fancy Trailer in Royal-Palace Style
A Chicago company announced a luxury travel trailer shipment to His Imperial Highness the Duke of Harar son of Ethiopia's Haile Selassie. The deluxe model features a kitchen living room indirect lighting and a glassed in shower stall.
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Duke
Chicago
Duke of
Harar
Ethiopia
Haille Selassie
Books improved by narrowing cover spacing
Suggests that many books could be easier to read if the covers were closer together. The idea emphasizes tighter binding or reduced gap between pages to enhance usability and handling.
Lost lion cub named Frank roams hills near Santa Paula
Santa Paula California six month old African lion cub more than five feet long and 163 pounds wandered from owner Henry George a painter and race driver after chewing rope and escaping. George offers 500 reward saying Frank is friendly and can be petted but warns others may shoot him thinking he is a mountain lion. Sheriff's office reports several sightings with no livestock attacks and the animal has not been seen in five days.
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Santa Paula
Cal
Here
Henry George
Sheriff's Office
Frank
Ojai
George
Steckel Park
Long Rest Ahead For Judy Garland
Judy Garland plans a three month rest at home to recover from nervous exhaustion. MGM removed her from The Barkleys of Broadway and replaced her with Ginger Rogers. Garland is set to resume work in November on Annie Get Your Gun according to current plans.
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Hollywood
Judy Garland
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio
the Barkleys
Broadway
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Miss Garland
Wallace third party opens Philadelphia convention HQ
Henry A. Wallace's third party opened convention headquarters in Philadelphia with reports on key committees and the agenda for a three day founding national convention. Rexford Tugwell will head the platform committee. C B Baldwin leads Wallace's campaign. Taylor and Wallace expect to arrive for nominations and speeches at Shibe Park rally.
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Henry A. Wallace
Rexford G. Tugwell
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Puerto Rico
C. B. Baldwin
Wallace
Lawrence Steefel
Minnesota
Vito Marcantonio
N. Y
American Labor Party
Roscoe Dunfee
The
Oklahoma Black Dispatch
Barber Encounters Many Self Made Men With No Hair
A barber remarks on meeting many self made men who have no hair on their heads, implying bold personal style or consequences of aging.
General's Widow Joins Progressive Bid in Oregon
Mrs. Evans F. Carlson widow of World War II Marine General George S. Carlson accepts a Progressive party nomination to Congress in Oregon's Third District. At the Wallace-Taylor state conclave in Portland 200 plus attendees applauded for 20 minutes as her name was announced. Mrs. Carlson lives in Brightwood Clatsop County on Mt. Hood. her husband led Carlsons Raiders in the Pacific theater.
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Portland
Ore
Evans F. Carlson
Progressive Party
Oregon
Miss Minnie Washington Dies in Cass County Home
Miss Minnie Washington aged 79, described as the closest relative of the late George Washington, died at the Cass county home near Harrisonville Missouri. The report notes her proximity to the nation’s first president and records her death at the facility.
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Washington
Harrisonville
Minnie Washington
George Washington
Cass County
Here
Sewer Interceptor Project Set to Start Soon
Mayor George R. Phillips announced imminent work on a new interceptor sewer system. Initial construction will occur on the lower end near Cottonwood Avenue. The low bid of 82,255 dollars plus 35 dollars per cubic yard of concrete was submitted by Brennan and Cahoon and approved by city engineer Les Ballif, with Boise consulting engineer approval awaiting.
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George R. Phillips
Cottonwood Avenue
Brennan and Cahoon
Les Ballif
Boise
Oklahoma to extend resource advertising program
Oklahoma officials announce continued advertising of state resources in national magazines and newspapers for another year with a $150000 appropriation. The plan builds on last year’s results and aims to attract investment and visitors.
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Olahoma
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Idaho Ends Federal Vet Readjustment Plan Over Costs
Gov. C A Robins announced Idaho will terminate its Aug 8 agreement with the federal government to run the readjustment allowance program through the state unemployment agency. He said new VA budgeting shifts 44 percent of costs to Idaho, leaving the state unable to fund the program and avoid delays and harm to veterans.
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Boise
C.A. Robins
Idaho
Robins
Snow Returns to Chile's Santiago Amid Second Snowfall
Snow fell for several hours in Santiago Chile marking the capital's second snowstorm in a week after decades of rare winter snow. Local residents reported chilly conditions as officials warned of slick streets and lingering cold air.
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Chile
Santiago
Benny Makes Hit In London Show
Jack Benny the American radio comedian drew a 10 minute ovation from a full Palladium audience of 3,000 in London. The highlight was Phil Harris with fast talk and singing. Mary Livingston and Marilyn Maxwell also appeared. This was Benny’s first London appearance since 1931 as the troupe planned two shows nightly for three weeks.
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London
Jack Benny
the Palladium
Benny
Phil Harris
Mary Livingston
Marilyn Maxwell
Auto Dealers Push Driver Security and Vehicle Checks
Idaho Automobile Dealers Association group votes to back changes in driver license laws requiring physical examinations and periodic auto inspections. They will cooperate with state law enforcement and the interim highway study committee to boost highway safety. City and state officials attended as part of the discussion with Robins Jordan Carson and Bun derson. A midyear meeting is planned for September 1921 in Sun Valley with NADA president Ben Wright as speaker. annual convention to be held in Boise in December.
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BOISE
Idaho Automobile Dealers Association
William S. Hill
Pocatello
C. A. Robins
Lynn Jordan
Idaho County
Sometii Committee
William Carson
Arthur Wilson
Washington County
A P. Bunderson
Hill
Sun Valley
Ben Wright
National Automobile Dealers Association
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