Turkish Catastrophe Among World's Greatest Yet to 60 000 Dead
ANKARA December 29 AP A devastating Anatolian earthquake and blizzard left casualties to 30 000 mostly dead with estimates rising to 60 000 including 20 000 killed at Erzincan. Special trains with doctors reached ravaged areas as roads and bridges failed. Martial law and looters faced shoot on sight as fires raged and towns froze under 22 degrees below zero.
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Ankara
Anatolia
Erzincan
Fatin
Istanbul Observatory
Turkey
Black Sea
Roosevelt Son And Wife In Car Crash
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr and his wife were injured in a foggy early morning crash 23 miles east of Winchester Virginia as their car hit a parked truck. They were taken to Memorial hospital and later left for Washington in a White House car.
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Winchester
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Washington
Virginia
Memorial Hospital
Robert F. Cline
Perry
Clarke County
E.S.T
Scabby
Kenneth Gilpin
Boyce
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
Ethel DuPont
Car Accident Injures 3 in Salt Lake City Area
Two Farmington residents and an Ogden youth were injured in a snow slick collision near Salt Lake City. Owen Lund 46 suffered a fractured leg broken ribs and possible internal injuries. Erma Rice 38 had severe facial scalp and leg lacerations. Max McLean 17 received minor bruises and was booked on reckless driving.
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Salt Lake City
Farmington
Ogden
Owen Lund
Erma Rice
Lund
St. Marks’ Hospital
Max McLean
McLean
Leap Year Dance Hosted by Fifth Ward M I A
The Fifth ward M I A announces a leap year dance tonight at 9 o'clock in the ward hall Union orchestra will perform A valuable award will be presented to a participant or attendee as hinted by the notice
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Fifth Ward
Ward Hall
Union Orchestra
County Engineer Reports Cold Weather Across Eastern County
County Engineer W P Havenor toured the eastern end of the county on Thursday and noted a heavy snow event centered near Lava Hot Springs with about six inches on the ground. He cites unofficial readings of 37 below in river bottoms near Chesterfield 21 below at Bancroft 22 below at Hatch and 15 below at Grace.
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W. P. Havenor
Lava
Chesterfield
Bancroft
Hatch
Grace
Johnson divorce suit cites insult and assault in Utah marriage
Rolena Hendricks Johnson sues John Edwin Johnson in district court alleging neglect based on social status and provocations. She says they married July 7 1938 at Farmington Utah, have an infant son, and that on December 24 he forced her into a car and slapped her face. She resides with her parents in Preston and seeks custody of their boy.
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Rolena Hendricks Johnson
John Edwin Johnson
Farmington
Utah
Preston
Return of Miss Frances Gray From Christmas Holiday
Miss Frances Gray assistant county superintendent of schools has returned from Fishhaven where she spent the Christmas holidays with relatives.
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Frances Gray
Fishhaven
Murdered actress found in yard. husband detained
The nude body of 17 year old cafe entertainer Alice Burns was found in an abandoned coal yard after a brutal stabbing. Police hunted a killer after a four inch knife blade was embedded in her shoulder. L. C. Burns, her husband, was detained briefly in Riverside but released. Peggy Clark and Jack Cody said she left a cafe with a strange man after a show. Refugio Ramirez discovered the body and police found an artificial red rose buried beneath her. Continued on page 8.
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Los Angeles
Alice
Jerry) Burns
L. C
Curly) Burns
San Ber
Shoul
Newspapers Draw More Readers
A Columbus report notes 67 percent of college students read newspapers more since the war began while 33 percent read magazines more and 11 percent study more. The University of Nebraska survey, presented by Prof. D. A. Worcester and Ellis Weitzman to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, highlights heightened mental engagement through print media.
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Columbus
University of Nebraska
American Association For the Advancement of Science Today
D. A. Worcester
Ellis Weitzman
Doctor Dafoe Reported to Quit Guardianship of Dionne Quintuplets
CALLANDER Ont Dec 29 Dr Allan Roy Dafoe reportedly resigns as guardian of the Dionne quintuplets who were born May 28 1934 He has cared for them since birth and says he may be relieved of duties though remains their personal physician as long as the current government stays in office Olivia Dionne the father would drop court action if an understanding were reached with Dafoe The other guardians Judge J A Valin and Percy Wilson declined comment
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Callander
Dr. Dafoe
Olivia Dionne
Mitchell Hepburn
Dafoe
J. A. Valin
Percy Wilson
Bannock County Fair Future Hauled Over by Board
The Bannock County Board of Commissioners debated continuing the county fair at Tuesday's meeting. They received a request from the fair board to erect a replacement building after the armory burned on September 22. Debate centers on limiting the fair to 4 H exhibits or ending it, with Black-and-White days proposed in several towns. Proponents cite agricultural value and potential in removing money-losing entertainment. opponents note proximity to Blackfoot and taxpayer support for nearby fairs.
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Board of County Commissioners
Bannock
Pocatello
Idaho
Bannock County
Workers threaten strike over wages in Pampanga sugar mills
Reports from Pampanga say sugar mill workers threaten to strike January 1 unless wage increases are granted. Seven plantations reportedly set on fire and railway tracks of the Yampanga Lucar Development company ripped up. Wages of $45 to $150 monthly are sought with a 10 to 20 percent rise and the dismissal of a company official for alleged discrimination against union workers.
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Mantla
Pampanga
Yampanga Lucar Development Company
Mayor Becomes Dad in Boise Illustrious Stat
Boise mayor James L. Straight welcomed a son today and is hailed as possibly the first incumbent Boise mayor to have a child while in office. City Hall veterans recall no similar instance in 30 years.
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Boise
James L. Straight
Straight
City Hall
Governor names five to study Idaho prison conditions
Governor Bottolfsen appointed a five member non partisan commission to survey housing employment and classification at the Idaho state penitentiary and to report needed legislative remedies to the 1941 legislature. Members include Herman P Hails W D Vincent James R Pack C E Winstead and T L Martin First meeting set for January 2 in the governor's office The panel will assess physical plant segregation inmate classification education religious and recreational facilities and inmate employment to avoid competing with local industries
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Boise
C. A. Bottolfsen
Idaho State Penitentiary
Bottolfsen
Herman P. Hails
W. D. Vincent
James R. Pack
Boise Salvation Army
C. E. Winstead
T. L. Martin
Capital City
Governor's Office
Labels Give Protection for Foods and Cosmetics
Washington dec 29 foods drugs and cosmetics moving in interstate commerce must bear labels listing all ingredients or face seizure by federal authorities starting jan 1 the 1938 act aims to protect consumers against adulterated and misbranded products labels must include maker distributor address contents by weight measure or count and ingredient lists exceptions exist until july 1 for standards established after hearings criminal penalties include fines up to 10000 and imprisonment up to three years for violations
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Washington
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Administration
Berlin Bans Papers On War Time Broadcasts
Berlin forbids publication of German language newspapers printed abroad for the war duration. The ban aims to curb foreign-sourced news circulated on German newsstands. Moscow reports Red Star reveals a book on Winter Operations circulated among Red Army commanders, authored by Finnish military leaders.
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Berlin
Germany
Red Star
Red Army
Finland
Salla
Market Hogs Shipped By Bannock County Groups
Bannock County Livestock Marketing association will ship three carloads of hogs from Grace and one carload from Downey on Saturday. Beginning January the two pools resume alternate weekend shipment dates with this week’s shipment on Saturday to avoid the holiday rush. The last Bannock to Los Angeles brought $5.25 per hundred for tops. some improvement seen since then.
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Bannock County Livestock Marketing Association
Grace
Downey
Bannock County
Los Angeles
Idaho crops rise in 1939 value over 1938
Idaho farm crop values for 1939, excluding beets, rise to 55.39 million dollars from 53.07 million in 1938, with higher vegetable incomes and prices offsetting weaker fruit output. wheat yields drop about 30 percent, while potatoes set records and beans total 1.55 million bags amid broader U.S. crop upswing.
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Boise
Idaho
Richard Ross
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Ross
Cohn to Attend Stock Meeting in Denver
Boise officials announce Idaho delegates headed for the American National Livestock association convention in Denver January 11 to 13. Frank L. Winzeler of Boise, secretary of the Idaho Cattle and Horse Growers' association, listed Max Cohn Arimo A. R. Babcock Moore Aden Hall Glenns Ferry and Albert Campbell New Meadows among attendees.
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Boise
Idaho
American National Livestock Association
Denver
Frank L. Winzeler
Winzeler
Idaho Cattle and Horse Growers’ Association
Max Cohn
Arimo
A. R. Babcock
Moore
Aden Hall
Glenns Ferry
Albert Campbell
New Meadows
Railroads Report Gains in Income
The Association of American Railroads said Class one railroads earned a net railway operating income of 526.96 million dollars in the first 11 months, up from 323.73 million last year. The annual return rose to 2.18 percent from 1.34 percent. November showed 70.35 million income versus 49.69 million in 1938.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Association
Power Stromberg Tie Of Gooding Couple
O A Power co publisher of the Gooding Independent and Charlotte Stromberg a state school instructor for the deaf and blind announced their marriage last September 9 in Elko Nevada. The bride is daughter of Dr and Mrs G E Stromberg of Langdon North Dakota and Chicago. Power a University of Idaho graduate is son of Mr and Mrs C G Power of Boise.
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Gooding
Idaho
O. A. Power
Gooding Independent
Charlotte Stromberg
Here For
Elko
Nev
G. E. Stromberg
Langdon
N D
Chicago
Power
University of Idaho
C. G. Power
Boise
No Fighting of Consequence on Any Front
The Associated Press reports on December 29, 1914 that there was no fighting of consequence on any front. No major battles or shifts were noted, with quiet conditions prevailing across theaters of operation.
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Associated Press
Borah Doubts Budget Balance in Defense Reductions
Senator Borah of Idaho questions talk of balancing the budget without major defense cuts. He argues both parties avoid big military reductions as defense outlays reach about 2.09 billion of 9.5 billion in federal expenditures, and relief spending of 1.76 billion could harm the needy. He notes President Roosevelt aims to trim the budget but doubts substantial cuts are possible.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Congress
Roosevelt
Council Approves Housing Authority for Pocatello
The city council adopted resolutions approving PWA projects tied to the municipal building police station and city shops. It declared the need for a low rent housing program and authorized a five member housing authority to pursue decently housing for low income workers if a local need exists. Tom McDougall of Boise cited Idaho being short 40,000 homes and the 1937 federal housing funds. A survey of Pocatello housing conditions was conducted by Sanitary Inspector Charles Butler.
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PWA
Pocatello
Tom McDougall
Boise
Council
Idaho
McDougall
Vilage
Mr. McDougall
Charles Butler
Campaign asks American children to donate pennies
Washington report says novelist Mrs Dorothy Canfield Fisher announced a drive to have American schoolchildren give as many pennies as their ages to aid world refugee children. A week in April will be set aside for the canvass by the American Historical association.
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Washington
American Historical Association Today
Dorothy Canfield Pisher
France approves 54.9 billion franc war budget for early 1940
Paris reports the Senate unanimously approved a war budget of 54 937 000 000 francs for the first three months of 1940. Premier Daladier said funds would mainly finance aviation tanks and the completion of three new 35 000 ton battleships.
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Paris
Senate
Daladier
Grace Idaho Woman Burned in Furnace Explosion Report
Confirmation of a report that a Grace Idaho woman was burned in a furnace explosion and that the fire department had a series of accidents was lacking today from Bannock county sheriff and coroner offices.
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Grace
Idaho
Bannock County
Idaho Weather Outlook Clouds Tonight Through Saturday
The forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with light grain or snow possible tonight. Temperatures stay largely unchanged with little variation expected.
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Idaho
Soda Springs Faces Colder Air Then Warmer Front
Stormy weather in the Idaho Utah intermountain region eased from subzero readings to mixed snow and fog. Soda Springs Idaho recorded minus 12, with Idaho Falls at 14 to 18 and Pocatello at 16. Salt Lake City saw 23 degrees as Boise roads iced over and minor accidents occurred. Snow depths ranged from 1 inch in Logan to 34 inches in Ogden. Railways ran on schedule, with Boise skipped stops due to frost. Forecast for Idaho shows light rain and snow, Utah expected clearing after dismal skies.
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Utah-Idaho
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Salt Lake City
Boise
United Airlines
Portland
Ogden
Grane Tee
Logan
Provo
Brigham City
Utah
Idaho
Democrats to Meet Saturday in Bannock County
County Chairman Arthur W. Hall announces a 7 30 p m gathering of all Bannock County Democrats at the Pocatello police station council rooms on South Second avenue. Precinct committeemen are invited and several matters will be discussed by the Bannock county central committee. Ed M. Bryan of Boise, Idaho state chairman for the Jackson day dinner, will attend and report on Idaho participation.
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Bannock County
Arthur W. Hall
Pocatello
Five Tribune Journal Carriers Return From Salt Lake City
Five carriers Joe Busco Julio Busco Mario Bertassio Albert Ayala and Jimmie Lyons returned Thursday from Salt Lake City where they had been visiting since Tuesday as guests of the Tribune Journal They were winners in a recent subscription contest sponsored among the carriers.
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Tribune-Journal
Joe Busco
Julio Busco
Mario Bertassio
Albert Ayala
Jimmie Lyons
Salt Lake City
Tribune - Journal
Utah Weather Update Promises Light Fall Overnight
A Utah weather bulletin notes generally cool conditions tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Skies remain partly cloudy with scattered winds, and overnight lows are expected near seasonal norms. Authorities urge residents to prepare for mild weekend conditions without significant storms.
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Utah
Champion Liars Have Day in Burlington Contest
Burlington Wis hosts the annual Liars club contest to crown the nation’s premier tall tale teller. President O C Hulett will review 6750 entries on New Year’s Eve, with the winner receiving the diamond studded gold medal and bragging rights.
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Burlington
Wis
Burlington Liars Club
O. C. Hulett
Brother Hulett
Gilbert Boettcher
Milwaukee
Gil
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