Grange Leader Defends Tactics at Idaho Convention
At the Idaho State Grange 36th annual convention in Boise Ray McKaig, chairman of the legislative committee, said the group does not intimidate lawmakers and contrasted its approach with the CIO. He criticized labor pushes to control politics and opposed a labor commissioner. Gov elect Gossett praised the Grange and pledged cooperation. J A Handy was re elected president of the Grange Mutual Fire Insurance Co., with William Pyle to run affairs during Handy’s winter absence.
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Grange Mutual Co-operative Fire Insurance Company
William Pyle
Gooding
Seven Year Mark in Colby Campaign on Word Pronunciations
Column notes seventh anniversary of CCUPNTSP and lampoons mispronunciations in Hollywood and politics. Dr Etaoin Shrdlu cites progress as indifferent with only one screen star using promo- r pronounciation. Emphasizes correct distinctions Premier versus Premiere and French pronunciation prum YAIR.
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Etaoin Shrdlu
U.S
Will Hayes
Hollywood’s first minister of state scandal prompts note
Reader highlights a St. Louis item claiming an indictment tied to FBI black market activity. The North Carolina daily cites Peat used as fuel in Russia in three forums. Akron paper notes ceremony phases for Pope Pius X beautification.
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Frank Colby
Educators to Meet Here Next Week
Boise officials outline a southeastern Idaho education tour with J. C. Eddy and Charles T. Whitaker. Eddy and Whitaker will attend meetings with educators and trustees in Rexburg December 8 Teton December 9 Idaho Falls December 11 Pocatello December 12 and American Falls December 13. They return to Boise for state education council December 15 16 and state board of education December 18 20.
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Charles T. Whittaker
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USO Plans Two Holiday Dances Sponsored by Local Groups
The USO will postpone dances Thursday for holiday decorations. The first dance is Saturday December 23 at 8 30 p m and the New Year’s dance Sunday December 31 at 7 30 p m both formal with sponsoring organizations to be announced. Ken Roth appeals for Christmas lights and YWCA SOS girls assist with decorations. Open house will follow and volunteers may call for details.
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Court Convicts Driver in Fatal Crash of Two Girls
Salt Lake City line states Mrs. Winnie M. Olsen a 21 year old Kearns army depot truck driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the September 8 deaths of two young girls. An eight man jury deliberated just over an hour with Olsen sobbing asking immediate sentencing. Maximum penalty is one year in jail with a December 12 sentencing set.
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Winnie M. Olsen
Kearns
Court Rules Former Boise Man Insane
Justice David A. Pine ruled in district court that Joe E. Hunt formerly of Boise was properly adjudged insane. Hunt, 22, a former army private, shot his commanding officer at a California post and was committed to St Elizabeth hospital after a court martial found him guilty. He sought release via a habeas corpus petition claiming improper hearing.
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Officers Hold Man On Wife's Charge
Spokane detective Swarthout said David Lee Rice of Princeton Idaho was arrested at a Spokane war plant on a kidnapping charge involving his two year old son Oscar L Rice. Rice waived extradition and will be sent to Moscow for trial. The child was returned to Princeton to his maternal grandparents but the kidnapping charge remains. The mother filed the complaint alleging violation of a restraining order tied to a divorce hearing.
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Jerry Swarthout
David Lee Rice
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Oscar L
Pe Ky) Rice
Fred Kroch
Boise seeks funds for flood control measures
William E. Welsh Boise river watermaster said testimony to justify permanent flood control costs in the millions will be presented at an Army Engineers hearing in the state capitol on December 14.
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