Winter Snow Assures Plenty Water in Idaho
The U S Interior Geological Survey reports heavy winter snow will provide ample irrigation water from southern Idaho streams while warning that rapid melting could trigger floods if Chinook winds or warm rains occur. Snowpack remains high in most basins though Kootenai is lighter. flood risk near Gooding and Shoshone persists if sudden warm rain occurs.
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Boise
Idaho
Interior Department
Geological Survey
Kootenai
U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
Cascade
Anderson Ranch
Arrowrock
Spokane River
Coeur d’Alene Lake
Clearwater
Snake River
Gooding
Shoshone
Boyd Wins Favor For Post
The Senate Interior committee approved the nomination of Dr. James Boyd as bureau of mines director despite objections from John L. Lewis and his miners. Only Sen. Millikan voted against, while the panel also postponed action on a bill to make the mine inspection division independent.
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Washington
Senate Interior Committee
James Boyd
Bureau of Mines
John L. Lewis
Eugene D. Millikan
Colo
Lewis
Joseph C. O’mahoney
Wyo
Coal Mine Inspection Division
Interior Department
Edwin C. Johnson
Cole
Boyd
Millikan
Johnson
Clinton P. Anderson
N. M
Ernest McFarland
Aziz
O’mahoney
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
George W. Malone
Nev
Guy: Cordon
Ore
Hugh Butler
Neb
Bert H. Miller
Ida
Robert S. Kerr
Okla
Zales N. Ecton
Montana
Bill Aiding Reclamation Wins Ground
The House public lands committee approved a bill to expand reclamation project features from two to ten, allowing more projects at federal cost and extending short term water contracts. Critics fear expanded secretary power without further Congress action and non reimbursable features like wildlife protection and health, defense, and transport benefits. Sponsored by Rep. Morton Murdock of Arizona.
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Washington
House Public Lands Committee
Irrigation
Secretary of the Interior
M. Murdock
Ariz
Public Lands Irrigation
Emerson farmers union backs atomic plant in Magic Valley
The Emerson farmers union endorses placing an atomic energy plant on public land north east of Rupert in Magic Valley. They have written to Idaho congressional delegates seeking support and favor the Columbia Valley Authority in contrast to other local farm groups.
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Emerson
Rupert
Emerson Farmers Union
Magic Valley
Idaho
Columbia Valley Authority
Weekend Utah Traffic Death Sparks Statewide Search
A boy chased a ball into a Salt Lake City street and was struck by a car. James Bunker is in poor condition in a Salt Lake hospital. The driver Eugene L. Lucas, 22, cited for faulty brakes and leaving the scene. A 14 year old bicyclist, William Junior Rawson, was killed in the hit and run. Police urge public help to locate an old Plymouth sedan of dark color believed involved.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Hospital
James Bunker
Elwood C. Bunker
Eugene L. Lucas
William Junior Rawson
Downing O. Rawson
Clark Sanford
Police Traffic Bureau
Alor
Sidney Larsens Entertain Visitors at Georgetown
Georgetown residents hosted guests over the weekend with visits from Alma Bassett Vaughn Bassett Star Valley. Alvin Bassett Soda Springs. Walter Clark Logan. George Stewart Montpelier. Earl Hayes Nutrie. Don Smith Smithfield. A H Smith Idaho Falls. Doneil Jensen Pocatello. Tom Wood family. Scott Barkdull and Lyndall Hoff Idaho State College students. Laurel Hayes infant Roy Hayes returned home from Soda Springs hospital. Bud Smith visited Norma ill in Soda Springs hospital with a car accident noted.
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Georgetown
Alma Bassett
Vaughn Bassett
Star Valley
Alvin Bassett
Soda Springs
Sidney Larsen
Scott Barkdull
Lyndall Hoff
Idaho State College
Pocatello
Laurel Hayes
Roy Hayes
Soda Springs Hospital
Bud Smith
Norma
Oleo Tax Repeal Seen Likely in House Vote
Washington reports oleo backers claim sufficient votes for a real repeal bill on margarine taxes while dairy state representatives doubt the outlook. The Agriculture Committee approved a Granger led measure ending taxes but banning colored oleo in 12 states, amid debate over floor substitutions and rules clearance.
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Washington
LLP
House
House Agriculture Committee
W. R. Poage
Tex
Walter K. Granger
Utah
Granger
Poage
Agriculture Committee
Harold Cooley
N. C
Rules
August H. Andresen
Minn
Idaho cattlemen’s spring sale sets high record prices
The tenth Idaho cattlemen’s association spring range bull sale at Twin Falls drew strong demand with total receipts of 66,525 for 28 purebred Hereford bulls. Top price 1,700 for Advance Donald bought by Herbert Chandler of Baker Oregon. second high 1,200 paid by Smith Hereford Ranch Idaho Falls for Donald Blanche 5th. President Nettleton of Murphy called prices justified by bull quality.
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Twin Falls
Idaho Cattlemen
Advance Donald
Herbert Chandler
Baker
Ore
Leo Murdock
Blackfoot
Smith Hereford Ranch
Idaho Falls
Donald Blanchard
Lewis J. Whitmore
Pomeroy, Wash
Joseph H. Nettleton
Murphy
Oneida County 4-H Clubs Hold Annual Awards Event
Oneida county 4-H clubs held their annual awards program led by County Agent M C Grover who praised leaders. Medals were awarded in multiple categories including style dress Iris Lee Hess and Sharlene Thomson. clothing Iris Lee Hess. canning Joan Whitworth. meat animal Karl Spencer. garden Larry Darius Blair Gleed and Lowell Budge. leadership Carol Bennett and Robert Jones. Perpetual upkeep plan for Malad cemetery discussed with payments up to 150 over ten years. Miss Maralen Mills named outstanding performer in KPST Preston broadcast. Malad stake MI A play Mile Stones promoted and performed with cast and organizers listed. Margo Gates violinist highlighted.
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Oneida County
M. C. Grover
Marilyn Ward
Geraldine Call
Sharlene Thomson
Helen Harris
Luana Jones
Janice Benson
Karlen Hartley
Nora Lee Jones
Anna Marie Richards
Iris Lee Hess
Joan Whitworth
Karl Spencer
Larry Darius
Blair Gleed
Dee Grover
Lowell Budge
Carol Bennett
Robert Jones
Connie South
David Grover
Larry Dortus
Lee Grover
Karen Hartley
Lily Hess
Western Progress Will Be Viewed
Gus P. Backman announced the western states council meeting in Boise March 28 and 29 to scan western development issues. The council gathers chamber leaders from eleven states with over 100 industry figures attending. Speakers include A C Prendergast editor of Western Industry Dr J R Mahoney of the University of Utah and Harry J Volk of Prudential Life.
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Salt Lake City
Gus P. Backman
Boise
Western States Council
Chambers of Commerce
Backman
A C. Prendergast
Western Industry
J. R Mahoney
University of Utah Bureau of Business and
Mrs. Ethel S. Taylor Returns to Treasurers Office
Mrs. Ethel S. Taylor, chief clerk in the county treasurer's office, resumed duties on Monday after a six month illness.
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Ethel S. Taylor
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Bill Aiding Reclamation
Lant Atom
Utahn
Lyman Ramsdell
Youngstown
West Virginia
White House
Washington, D. C
George Ashton
Sidney Larsens
Walter Clark
Logan
D. C. Bacon
Lois Roberts
Renee Bartschi
George Stewart
Montpelier
George Bartschi
Mrs
Levere Smith
Don Smith
Smithfield
Earl Hayes
Nutrie, Wyo
William Thornton
Mrs. Howard Clark
A. H. Smith
Tom Wood and Son
4-H
Malad
Khalil Hansen
Maralen Mills
KPST
Preston
The
Palmer Implement Co
Star Theatre
Portage
Stake
Darrel Swartz
Verna Alien
Beth Halliday
George Ward
Arthur Servoss
Elaine Castleton
Vera Roderick
Laven Williams
Nora Price
John Abbott
Charlotte Williams
Reed Call
Hartley Frederickson
Boyd Smith
Hazel Williams
Alicia Bingham
Eunice Willie
Charles J. Nielsen
Betty Crowther
Very Henrie
Maude Burton
Mary Crowther
Merle Lusk
Alden Camp
Lamar Thomas
Gretta Camp
Lucille Swartz
Marie Taylor
Lon Corbridge
Margo Gates
Fine Arts Club
Helen Ossmen
Arletta Williams
Margarite Davis
la Rue Daniels
Veage
Sanitas and Walltex
Centre Paint CO
Hotel Whitman
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