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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

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Warden Refuses to Step Down at State Pen

Boise December 16 7 William H ess resists removal as warden after prison board voted 2 to 1 to discharge him over alleged role in Douglas Van Vinck gallows-cheating death. Attorneys pace outside his office while Governor Barzilla Clark weighs legal options and audit proceeds.

Boise William Hess The Commonwealth Barzilla W. Clark Gess Douglas van Vinck J. W. Taylor James F. Ailshie, Jr Idaho Supreme Court James F. Ailshie Geass Ailshie van Vinck Karl Evans Bureau of Public Accounts Ira H. Masters Masters Clark

Gifts From Handicraft Classes At Y M C A

Scores of boys participate in Y M C A handicraft classes turning orange crates scrap lumber and boxes into bread boards broom holders door stops stools letter holders and tie racks. A wild cherry limb bank for a brother a doll house and toy furniture for sisters showcase progress. Metal projects and kite building are planned for January February and March under Hi Y supervision.

Brother

Gypsy fortune teller lifts wallet in Kendallville incident

Nicholas Schlupp reports a gypsy fortune teller pickpocketed his wallet in Kendallville Indiana. He laughed off the theft noting the wallet was a decoy and his money remained in a second coat pocket. In New York Kenneth F. Simpson was unanimously elected national committeeman by the Republican state committee.

Kendallville Ind Nicholas Schlupp Schlupp

Bannock Couple Weds OGDEN

Edward Thomas Gambles 25 of Swan Lake and Delta Olson 25 of Virginia obtained a marriage license in Ogden yesterday. The Pocatello Trap Club will hold a Christmas turkey shoot at its grounds south of the city.

Ogden Edward Thomas Gambles Swan Lake Delta Olson Virginia Pocatello

New Plane to Serve Pocatello Feeder Line

A Lockheed plane designed for the WAE feeder route aims to cut travel time among Great Falls Helena Butte Idaho Falls Pocatello and Salt Lake City by about 20 percent with top speed near 230 mph and cruising 213 mph. Notables including Alvin Adams and Fred Kelley attended the Pocatello airport stop with Mayor Robert M. Terrell and chamber leaders praising airport progress and announcing Hailey Pocatello service to begin December 23.

W A. E Great Falls Helena Butte Idaho Falls Pocatello Salt Lake City Pocatello Airport Alvin Adams WAE C. N. James Thomas Wolfe A. W. Stephenson Fred Kelley George Keyser Robert M. Terrell Ss. Harper Pocate Adams Terrell Western Air Express Lockheed

Operators of Little Steel Denounced By Lewis

Pittsburgh dispatch reports John J. Lewis denouncing Little Steel operators at the first national congress of 8S. W.O.C. He praised union solidarity and blasted Republic Steel head Tom Girdler, calling him synonymous with murder for past worker deaths.

Pittsburgh John J. Lewis First National Congress W.O.C Tom Girdier Republic Steel Corporation Girdier

Four Involved In North City Auto Collision

Four people were injured in a car crash at 6 38 p m Wednesday on the highway north of the city. Victims included Mrs L C Paulsen 37 Miss Bernice Paulsen 15 Mrs Dave Nielson 45 and Edwin E Lish 292 Monroe all taken to local hospitals. Deputy Betton said Mrs Paulsen car southbound collided head on with Lish who was cutting toward the center line Lish blamed by lights and inattention. Lish had minor cuts while the Paulsens sustained chest arm and shock injuries. Estimated damage to the vehicles was 1500.

L. C. Paulsen Bernice Paulsen Willard Avenue Dave Nielson East Maple St. Anthony's Hospital Edwin E. Lish Monroe General Hospital Betton Ts Nielsen Lish

MacKenzies Return From East Trip with Family Visit

From east he travels end with Mr and Mrs F E MacKenzie returning after a lengthy motor trip. They toured Chicago Niagara Falls New York Philadelphia and Washington DC then Louisville to visit relatives. On return they paused in Chicago for the Automotive Service Industry show. Bud MacKenzie son at the University of California has come home for Christmas holidays.

F. E. MacKenzie Chicago Niagara Falls New York City Philadelphia Washington, D. C Louisville A B. Arps Paul Morris Bureau of Air Commerce Portland Albert M Day Leo Laythe Denver Colo Biological Survey Paul Quick U. S Melvin D. Smith The N. Dean Henry Wray R. M. Terrell R. F. Hamilton O. R. Baum Bud” MacKenzie University of Southern California T. G. Rowland Joseph Johnson Salt Lake City H. C. Alton George Bateman Odgen Arthur Biggins

Los Angeles Man Keeps His Word

John E. Ahiles, a 33-year-old painter, was arrested as an escaped convict after returning to Los Angeles. He had promised his wife and baby he would come home soon, later leading to nine months of remaining sentence at the road camp.

Los Angeles John E. Ahiles Painter Northwest

Idaho Weather Cloudy Tonight and Friday

A Idaho weather note reports cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with no temperature change. The southern portion should become fair on Friday.

Idaho Utah

Survivor recalls Japanese attack on Panay and ships

A Roanoke man wounded in Shanghai details the December 16 aerial assault that sank the Panay and damaged three Standard Oil river tankers on the Yangtze above Nanking. He hides in a salon as bombs fall, debris fills the deck, and the ship heads toward the riverbank.

U. S Yangtze Nanking F. Hayden Vines Roanoke British American Tobacco Company Shanghai Meiping Beak Melpine Cotten

Utah Man Sues Over Idaho Crash Damages

Preston D. Alder of Pocatello Valley Idaho sues Lowell Grover of Blue Creek Utah in Brigham City district court for 1407 dollars claiming Grover’s careless driving on August 4 1937 caused 407 damage to the Alder truck and 1000 damage to Alder himself with permanent injuries and continual pain.

Brigham City Utah Preston D. Alder Pocatello Valley Idaho Lowell Grover Blue Creek Alder Grover

Nampa Youth Killed In Hwy Collision

Floyd Cecil Scott, 21, of Nampa, died after being struck by an automobile while walking along the highway late yesterday. Police identified the driver as Ray Noyer of Portland, a former Nampan.

Nampa Floyd Cecil Scott Ray Noyer Portland Nampan

Hoover to speak on economics at Chicago club

Former President Herbert Hoover arrives in Chicago to deliver a non political economic address before the Economic Club of Chicago this evening.

Chicago Herbert Hoover Ecoomic Club of

Little Action In Congress On Two Bills

Washington December 16. Administration leaders in Congress struggle to complete farm and wages and hours bills before the special session ends. Speaker Bankhead pessimistic that either measure reaches the White House. The Senate hopes to pass its crop control bill soon while the House debates wage hour proposals and calls for conferences to resolve differences.

Congress Washington Bankhead White House Senate House Lamneck D-O Federal Trade Commisson Labor Department Lee Dokla American Federation of Labor

Supervisors Named for Bannock County Forum Project

Scott D. Lowe, county superintendent, hired to lead federal funded community forum program in Bannock County with a $6762 grant. He interviews 14 prospective supervisors who will collect data, produce reports, and coordinate talks by local and out of town speakers for seven months beginning early next year.

Scott D. Lowe Bannock Pocatello WPA Lowe United States John R. Nichols Gross W. Alexander

Machinegun Attack On Ship Verified

Ira N. Gabrielsen, head of the U S biological survey, told Rotarians the wild duck flight in America is healthier than last year but still at risk. He cited 100 million acres destroyed, 3 million restored, and a goal to add 3 million more breeding acres with refuges to limit harvests to increases.

America Ira N. Gabrielsen U. S. Biological Survey Gabrielsen Game Department Idaho Utah Wyoming Colorado Montana

Wildlife Groups Meet Here to Discuss Pitman Robertson Rules

Federal and state wildlife conservation officials met to outline rules for the Pittman Robertson act. The gathering aims to boost wildlife restoration with federal funds, requiring states to pass wildlife conservation laws and to use license fees only for fish and game administration.

U. S. Biological Survey Ira N. Gabridgen Idaho Wildlife Federation Wyoming Idaho Coorado Utah Montana U. S Pittman-Robertson State Fish and Game Department Day Game and Fish Departments

Japanese Navy Airforce Chief Is Relieved

Secretary Hull announced that official reports confirm Japanese surface elements machine-gunned the Panay after air bombing. The State Department says the information was sent to Tokyo for presentation to the Japanese foreign office. Rear Adm Teizo Mitsunami, chief of naval general operations, was relieved of his post in connection with the bombing.

Washington Hull Tokyo Foreign Office State Department Shanghat Teizo Mitsunami United States Come

Government Spending Sought to Spur Business Activity

Washington reports show strong congressional support for resuming government spending on a modified scale to boost business. Several senators urge January or February action with differing views on pump priming while others push a 10 point plan to halt the recession including tax revisions and defense of private enterprise.

Washington Congress

Story of Nanking Capture Told by U S Cameraman

NANKING REPORTS describe the siege and capture of Nanking by Japanese forces as witnessed by AP correspondent C. Yates McDaniel and U S cameraman Arthur Menken aboard the gunboat Oahu. The narrative notes mass casualties, looting by fleeing Chinese soldiers, a safety zone protected by American and German residents, and a life saved when McDaniel removed a pistol from the embassy watchman.

U.S Nanking Associated Press United State Oahu Arthur Menken Paramount Newsreel Camerman C. Yates McDaniel McDaniel

Coyote Skins Bring $5,000 at Idaho Sale

Federal trappers in eastern Idaho disposed of 900 coyote skins for $5,000 at the mid December sale. T. B. Murray of Boise said average price was $5.50 with tops at $7 to $7.50. Buyers came mainly from the upper Snake River valley and from Twin Falls Seattle Ogden and Provo.

Idaho The Biological Survey T. B. Murray Boise Snake River Valley Twin Pall Seattle Ogden Provo Utah

Hays Confirmed Postmaster for Dubois Idaho

John W. Hays was confirmed by the Senate today as postmaster of Dubois Idaho.

Washington John W. Hays Senate Dubois Idaho

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State Gees Y.M.C.A Carrier Line Officials Wolfe Hailey- Pocatello Girdler Hoover Rep. Griswold Mr. Gabrielsen Anthony Picciano Miss Pearson Albert M. Day Japanese Navy Airforce Far East Bor Lewis Douglas LaFollette Wis Works Progress Byrnes China
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