Britain Imposes 80 Percent Embargo on Soviet Goods
London announces an 80 percent embargo effective April 26 on Soviet imports including butter, grain, cotton, oil, and timber. The move follows Russian prison sentences for two British engineers. banishment could replace sentences if commuted.
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Hope
News Chronicle
Thornton
Macard
Canesugar and beets added to farm measure
Washington April 19 sugar beets and sugar cane were added to the basic commodities in the administration farm bill by the senate despite Democratic leaders opposition. The vote stood 44 to 37 with Republicans splitting on tariff lines and party loyalty shifting from previous votes. Wheeler sought flaxseed but was defeated 48 to 32 as Robinson condemned the bill.
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Young Girl Vanishes as Court Rules on Eye Operation
In Hastings on Hudson New York two year old Helen Vasco vanished from her home again. The appellate division of the supreme court ruled parents cannot block an eye removing operation, amid fears a malignant tumor would kill the child. The father fled with the family and they were believed to be in seclusion with relatives.
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Supreme Court
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Japanese Move Against City of Lwan Chow in China
Japanese bombing planes and artillery attacked Lwan Chow, the largest city between Chinwangto and Tientsin, threatening an advance on Tientsin and the international trade hub. Chinese troops withdrew toward Tangshan as American missionaries in the region faced evacuation uncertainty.
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Tungchow
Rooms Needed for Contestants in Pocatello Appeal
An appeal by Mrs. A Falk and Mrs. Don Hartman asked citizens to donate rooms for 1500 students attending the state music contest in Pocatello Friday and Saturday. Only about 150 rooms are reserved so far. arrivals begin Thursday. Contact Mrs Hartman, Mrs Falk, or Paul Nash, secretary of the chamber of commerce, for housing or courtesy cars to the university.
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A. Falk
Don Hartman
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Hartman
Falk
Paul Nash
Chamber of Commerce
Britons Convicted in Moscow Espionage Case Punished
The central executive committee of Soviet Russia was petitioned to exile for life the five Britons found guilty of espionage sabotage and bribery. Thornton and MacDonald received three and two year prison terms respectively while Allan Monkhouse and two associates faced banishment. Eleven Russian co defendants were jailed up to ten years and one was acquitted. The four freed Britons planned to depart by train to Berlin and toasted to imprisoned colleagues.
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Moscow
Central Executive Committee
Soviet Russia
L. C. Thornton
William L. MacDonald
Thornton
MacDonald
B. Bruade
Allan Monkhouse
Metropolitan-Vickers
Russia
John Cushny
C. H. Nordwall
Berlin
Women Voters to Seek Information in Pocatello
A new Women Voters league in Pocatello plans meetings with mayoral candidates to learn their views on public questions. Spokeswoman Mrs. Abraham Falk says the group will not endorse anyone yet and aims to gather data. Sessions arranged with Elmer Smith and Charles A. Brown for Friday with Carmack discussion pending.
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Women Voters’ League
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Charles A. Brown
Young Student Kills Brother in Buckley Incident
Tacoma April 19 AP Robert Templeman 15 a Buckley high sophomore shot and killed his older brother Oliver 20 after repeated beatings. The confrontation occurred while driving cows home when Oliver allegedly struck him with a whip. Robert claimed fear and fired twice with his father’s .38 caliber pistol, striking Oliver in the heart and temple. his aunt Esther Hagreen was also shot at in the ensuing panic and escaped harm.
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Oliver
Jurist Webster Thayer Dies At 16 In Boston
Boston April 19 AP Webster Thayer Massachusetts judge who sentenced Sacco and Vanzetti died today at age sixteen from cerebral embolism suffered Friday in his University Club room His wife was with him The trial and death sentence amid global debate defined his contentious career and social issue fallout.
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Webster Thayer
Massachusetts
Nicholas Sacco
Bartholmew Vanzetti
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Sacco
Vanzetti
Pirates raid on Read off Chinese coast. two Britons die
On the Chinese coast near Macao a pirate attack wounded two British officers aboard the Read customs launch. The vessel was looted and grounded 15 miles from Macao. E. E. Pearce and a Chinese engineer were found dead, W. J. Baldwin died in Macao after an amputation. Seven crewmen escaped with Baldwin after the pirates withdrew in sampans.
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Canton
E. E. Pearce
W. J. D. Baldwin
Pearce
Baldwin
Sampan
Woman Plunges to Death From 15th Floor Hotel
A Baltimore woman identified as Mrs. O. G. Huntington plunged to her death from the 15th floor of a mid city Philadelphia hotel early today. Her body landed on the street behind the building. She checked into the hotel yesterday afternoon and appeared to be of means.
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O. G. Huntington
Baltimore
Scores From Today’s Games Across Leagues
St Louis and Chicago split a rain ruined day with partial scores 0 0 in early innings while Coffman Ferrell Lyons Grube contributed. Brooklyn beat Boston 1 0 with Beck Lopez Brandt Hogan on the mound. Other games were postponed due to cold rain and wet grounds.
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Chicago
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Lyons and Grube
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Boston
Beck
Lopez
Brandt
Hogan
Roosevelt opens drive to restore prices and currency
President Roosevelt launches a broad plan to restore price levels wages and credit both internationally and domestically. He backs the gold standard approach withdraws support for the dollar abroad and argues for a managed currency and controlled prices with federal reserve banks and Woodin reviewing idle funds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Banks
Woodin
Diamonds Stolen From Rudman and Gottberg Jewelry
Police hold one suspect and seek a second after a Tuesday morning break in at Rudman and Gottberg jewelry store. About 3 a.m. a six inch window hole was smashed using a glass cutter and force. Eight small diamond rings valued at 350 dollars were taken. Officers Barnard and Roubidoux arrested a wandering suspect about 5 a.m. and jailed him for investigation. police chief Balderston and detective Nelson led the inquiry through Tuesday.
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Tom Rush
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Jarvis Roubidoux
Jack Balderston
Guy Nelson
Will Rogers Wires The Tribune On Crippled Children
A Will Rogers letter praises the International Society for Crippled Children meeting in Wichita. He lauds the group for aid and cure prospects, noting state affiliations influence progress and urging broader support. He also mentions travel notes from the west coast and a Utah forecast.
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International Society For Crippled Children
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Will
Heavy Buying Lifts Stocks and Grains Amid Inflation Talk
A rush of buying driven by inflation fears and foreign exchange rates sent grain prices higher in Chicago. Wheat led with July at 68.5 cents and September near 70, while corn and oats gained. Butter futures hit new seasonal highs and eggs rose, with milk and egg futures finishing well above the previous close.
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Washington
Mercantile Exchange
Fechner says forestry corps to recruit nationwide
Robert Fechner, director of the conservation unemployment program, announced that men from every state will be requisitioned for membership in the forestry conservation corps within two or three days and will soon be sent to army conditioning camps for training. Florence, Ariz authorities challenge Winnie Ruth Judd’s sanity plea by presenting Gordon Wallace testimony from the preliminary hearing in the trunk murder case. St. Louis Cardinals announce purchase of pitcher Arthur Shires from Boston.
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Robert Fechner
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Ariz
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Gordon Wallace
Phoenix Superior
John J. Halloran
Police Probe Honor Slaying in Denver Player Case
Oklahoma City officials report renewed inquiry into the alleged honor slaying of Henry Downs, a Denver basketball player. E P Merrick, former state highway officer, released on bond after county officials said evidence was insufficient for murder charges. Investigators consider the possibility Downs wandered into Mrs. Merrick's room during a confrontation with Merrick and his brother Tom.
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Henry Downs
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E. P. Merrick
Merrick
Downs
Lewis R. Morris
Tom
Weather Halts Akron Salvage Efforts Off New Jersey
Winds and fog halt salvage work on the Akron wreck off New Jersey. Divers kept on deck as anchors held and boats waited for clearer seas amid choppy conditions reported from the scene.
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New Jersey
Judd counsel rests case in Sanity Hearing
Winnie Ruth Judd’s defense rested today as the sanity hearing paused for a recess to gather more evidence. Prosecutors expected to call 17 witnesses including former county attorney Lloyd Anderson and two psychiatrists while plan to question Dr George W Stephens on a hypothetical insanity scenario.
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Winnie Ruth Judd
Will C. ‘Truman
Shirs
Judd
O. V. Willson
Charles Reed
Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles
Lloyd Andeos
Maricopa
Joseph Catton
San Francisco
Paul Bowers
Los Angeles
George W. Stephens
Music students to compete here in district contest
April 19 report lists Blackfoot high school ensembles and individuals advancing to district competition in Pocatello. Winners include soprano Anne Marie Osborn alto Wanda Manwar ing tenor Leon Burt bass LaMar Jensen trumpet Wilbur Watson trombone Holly Manwar ing sousaphone Merrill Harvard French horn LaMar Jensen oboe Homer Johnson clarinet Russell Thomas violin Naida Simpson saxophone Elizabeth Ashe piano Ervine S Bills baritone horn Jack Bills and various choral groups and orchestras.
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Pocatello
Anne Marie Osborn
Wanda Manwaring
Leon Burt
LaMar Jensen
Wilbur Watson
Bruce Barclay
Holly Manwaring
Merrill Harvard
Homer Johnson
Russel Thomas
Naida Simpson
Elizabeth Ashe
Ervine S. Bills
Jack Bills
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New York Stock Market Surges on Gold Embargo Hopes
Heavy buying across stocks and commodities led the New York market higher on government price support plans and a gold embargo. About 5 million shares traded as main issues posted strong gains with profit taking later trimming some wheat profits. the cotton market also closed higher by nearly two dollars per bale.
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United States Smelting
du Pont
Union Pacific
American Telephone
Case
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Cerro de Pasco
General Motors
Kidnaping Case Nears Solution in Chicago
Hints of a breakthrough in the $50,000 Factor kidnaping case surface as police and reputed gangsters pursue leads. Six men tied to John Jake the Barber Factor are held briefly and then released on bond, identified as Capone associates Ted Patterson Archie Brown and Edward Strauss. Jerome Factor 19 Northwestern junior vanished in Chicago prompting swift police action.
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Northwestern University
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Archie Brown
Edward Strauss
Leonard Marcus
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