03 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1933
Page
1
Idaho pushes wide program aims to extend the highway system support agricultural growth and tourism. The plan calls for expanding educational facilities and encouraging institutions across Idaho to enter Yellowstone Park and boost regional development.
A biblical verse from Isaiah proclaims the birth of a child whose titles include Wonderful Counsellor the mighty God the everlasting Father and the Prince of Peace. The line emphasizes divine governance resting on the child’s shoulders.
Pocatello residents approve new city improvement bonds by nearly six to one with about 60 percent of registered voters participating. The $307,500 bond issue, plus over $100,000 federal matching funds, funds water works and sewer extensions and supports a new federal highway related subway, promising winter unemployment relief as work begins in two to three weeks and continues for four to ten months.
A district court refused a writ demanding Caldwell reassess delinquent taxes tied to two defunct special improvement districts as bonds near $50,000 with interest. The ruling could go to Idaho's supreme court, raising stakes for bondholders and safeguarding innocent purchasers while urging accountability for municipal bond defaults.
Boise acquits one of the alleged kidnappers in the oil and feathers case after transferring the trial from Twin Falls amid high community tensions. The proceedings featured conflicting character testimony about both plaintiff and defendant.
Idaho figures report forty births in Boise in November with 20 girls and 20 boys but only 27 resident parents. Twin Falls county spent over 1734 to acquit John Goertzen in an oil and feathers kidnapping case. the suspect remains free. Bannock County issued five marriage licenses before Thanksgiving to five couples ages 16 to 22, with most needing parental consent. Idaho automobile crashes in October killed 12 and injured 73, pushing ten month totals to 81 dead and 208 hurt. The Gardner deputy treasurer case in Bingham County ended in a hung jury. trial moves for Dorothy Peck and missing money recovery unclear. Taxpayers face potential losses.
The forty year old chamber meeting at city hall with President Brown busily chaired debated the proposed water works purchase and a bond election. They urged postponement and cash sufficiency to avoid closing schools. The session also covered the Kelly Bull case and a wagon theft verdict against J T Brown.
December 8 marked Sugar Day as visitors flood Idaho Falls to tour the new sugar factory soon after its opening. The event included a banquet of civic notes and local growth, with special Short Line rates bringing guests from southeastern Idaho.
The Idaho Falls mayor announces a plan to permit hard liquor sales before constitutional repeal and legislative action, arguing the surrounding territory will be wet by December 5. Sheriff Meppen disputes the view as related officials weigh compliance and timing.
On the same day the cornerstone of a new sugar factory at Sugar City will be laid for the same company. Idaho Falls produced 100000 pounds of sugar. Will H. Gibson and Alex McPherson will visit for Sugar Day to inspect weight and quality. The bounty for initial output stands at 1000 dollars. Mayor Steely and the council passed a resolution to have the city attorney gather evidence regarding alleged police force misconduct. City Engineer Perry reported relocating the old monument at Center street and Cleveland avenue.
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