Landon Declines 1940 Republican Nomination
Former Kansas Governor A M Landon announced he would not be a candidate for the 1940 Republican presidential nomination nor accept it if offered. He told reporters in Washington that the move aims to allow greater activity in party affairs while stressing he remains in politics. He met with Senator Capper and a White House representative amid a news conference.
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Killer Leaps To Death In Idaho Execution
Boise report recounts Doug van Vinek, 33, former University of Washington student, who leaped to death in his Idaho state prison cell after kissing his mother goodbye. He had killed Mildred Hook during an abduction two years earlier, triggering pursuit and multiple gunfights. Warden and guards witnessed the fatal jump as legal efforts to halt execution had failed.
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Tacoma
G. H. Wahle
University of Washington
Mildred Hook
Fontaine Cooper
Henry C. Givens
Buhl
van Vinck
Miss Hook
Posse
Carl van Vinck
al Baker
William H. Goss
Arvid Ohrnel
New York City
Idaho State
House Keeps Crop Control Drive With Farm Bill Action
The House passed a long range compulsory crop control bill for cotton wheat corn tobacco and rice by 268 to 129 and moved toward reinstating quotas while the Senate debated delaying debate. A Republican bid to compel civil service use in administering the program was rejected.
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Washington
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Luce
Agriculture Committee
Liner Hoover Grounded Near Formosa Aground
Manila dispatch reports the Dollar liner President Hoover with about 650 passengers aboard ran aground on a small island south of Formosa. The steamer Preussen sped to aid, in sight of the Hoover, which reportedly carried 300 Chinese steerage passengers and a crew of 333. No danger details were given.
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Formosa
Preussen
Hoover
George Yardley
San Francisco
Yokohama
Kobe
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Pocatello Community Chest Sets Annual Meeting
The annual meeting will be held January 10, 1938, where three new board members will be elected. Directors whose terms expire are E. N. Vaughn Ambrose McGuire and R. M. Terrell. All subscribers are urged to attend.
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Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples in State
Salt Lake City reports licenses issued to Lorin George Hansen 23 of Firth Idaho and Virginia D Walton 17 of Layton Utah and to Earl Wallace Johnson 22 of Preston Idaho and Alta Bea 20 of Ephraim Utah in yesterday's proceedings.
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Idaho
Virginia D. Walton
Layton
Utah
Earl Wallace Johnson
Preston
Alta Bea
Ephraim
Winter Storm Patterns Across Nation Produce Rain and Cold
The nation faced a stormy day with at least 25 deaths attributed to the weather. Warm rain fell across the intermountain region while the East endured frigid temperatures. Cities like Asheville and Louisville logged 14 degrees, and Utah and Idaho saw milder readings. Record rainfall struck Salt Lake City with .27 inches, the first time since 1894 no snow was recorded before December 10. Oregon faced a southeast gale with snow and sleet disrupting travel and shipping.
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Ogden
Pocatello
Boise Storm Delivers Widespread Rain Across Idaho
Nearly a quarter inch of rain fell in Boise and across much of Idaho as a broad storm affected the region. Weather bureau officials described the system as general statewide, with rain continuing through the period.
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Oneida
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Weather Bureau
Abdication Anniversary Ignored By Britain
London reports mark the one year anniversary of Edward VIII’s abdication with little public observance. George VI’s reign proceeds with official silence on the Duke of Windsor, who spent the year in Paris with Wallis Warfield. The press largely overlooks the anniversary as officials avoid publicity.
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Fort Belvedere
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Paris
Wallis Warfield
Duchess of Windsor
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Duke of Windsor
Railroads Lose Bid for 15 Percent Freight Rate Hike
The Interstate Commerce Commission overruled a petition by U.S. railroads for an immediate 15 percent increase in freight rates. Commissioner Clyde B. Aitchison announced the denial at the hearing, noting no explanation was given for the decision and President Roosevelt had urged preserving rail solvency under private management. Railroad leaders feared delays in relief until April 1.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Clyde B. Aitchison
Roosevelt
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Mysterious cave-in swallows worker near Sittingbourne
A mysterious cave-in in Sittingbourne Kent is thought to stem from an ancient Roman grain pit. The incident occurred today and trapped a workman, prompting rescue efforts and local inquiry.
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London
Sittingbourne
Kent
Ray J. Davis Elected Scout Leader in 1938
At the Ten day council annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America Ray J. Davis was elected president for 1938. He is a long serving scout and Idaho Southern faculty member. Other officers include E. N. Vaughn John R. Nichols and J. L. Craig as vice presidents and Silas Wright plus R. J. Comstock as national representatives.
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Boy Scouts of America
Ray J. Davis
Davis
Idaho Southern
E. N. Vaughn
John R. Nichols
J. L. Craig
Silas Wright
R. J. Comstock
Dick Leach
E. L. Dale
A. B. Arps
A. S. Richards
Nathan Block
W. P Havenor
N. E. Gear
Dr. J. R. Young
G. L. Mathews
H. W. Henderson
A. L. Merrill
James Hopper
Rae P. Stratford
George F Girard
Carl C. Christensen
Claude Bistline
H. D. MacCosham
Victor Jones
R. D. Merrill
J. L. Christopherson
J. T. Torgensen
Carl Robinson
Don Brown
E. P Calph
Ashley Badger
Investigation Ordered After Prisoner Dies by Own Action
County Coroner J. T. McCann reported a half razor blade found under the lip of Douglas Van Vinck, prompting an inquiry into his death by own action. Secretary of State Ira H. Masters said the state prison board will meet to investigate, with Gov Barzilla W. Clark and Atty Gen J. W. Taylor on the board.
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William Gess
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J. T. McCann
Ira H. Masters
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J. W. Taylor
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Buhl
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Nisei Convention Opens In Pocatello Discussion
The fifth annual southeast Idaho Nisei convention in Pocatello opens with forum topics on Nisei attitudes toward the Sino Japanese crisis and occupations open to non farming work. Delegates from Rexburg, Utah and Idaho Falls attend. Mayo Terrell greets them and Richard Wells and Terrell speak in afternoon sessions.
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Pocatello Nisei Society
Toa Nisei and
Joshie Seinen
Rexburg
Idaho Palls Kyowa Club
Idaho
Utah
Memorial Building
Novo Kato
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Young Men’s Club
Arthur Yamashita
Seinen
Rollo C. Speer
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Robert M Terrell
Mits Hirano
Richard H. Wells
Rotary International
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Forum
Paul Okamura
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Coalition government urged after industrialists' convention
Colby M Chester, chairman, urged a coalition government and cooperation among industry, labor, and government after 3,000 industrialists closed their annual convention with a labor day session opposing federal wage and hour legislation and seeking Wagner act revisions. The meeting called for fair, constructive, and liberal policy.
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Colby M Chester
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Personal Property Taxes Due for 1937 in County
County assessor Mark Manley notes 1937 personal property taxes are due. First roll shows $704,655 value with $44,052.13 tax. second roll $165,692 value with $8,045.66 tax, totaling $870,347 and $55,097.79 tax. 1936 totals were $44,382.63 tax on $823,460 value. A new roll is planned for this year. The assessor collects these taxes.
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Manley
Two Killed by Car In Detroit Safety Zone
Detroit dated report says for the second time in 36 hours an automobile sped through an occupied street car safety zone, killing two men. The victims are Nicholas Braich, 39, and Leon Owiedowski, 47. the driver fled. Earlier, a woman was killed and 25 injured when a car plowed into the safety zone.
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Nicholas Braich
Leon Owiedowski
Trains Crash Kills 22 in Scottish Snowstorm
A collision on the Glasgow to Edinburgh main line today leaves at least 22 dead as rescuers, hindered by a fierce snowstorm, dig through heavy drifts and recover bodies. more fatalities feared in the wreckage.
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