Pocatello and Blackfoot to Hold Program
Elk visitors led by Grand Exalted Ruler Lawrence H. Rupp and Grand Secretary J. Edgar Masters will arrive at 11 05 a m at the O L station. A luncheon follows at the Bannock hotel at 12 15 with local Elks and the Pocatello high school band. at 1 30 a caravan will proceed to Blackfoot for dedication of the new facilities.
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Elkhom
Idaho
Lawrence H. Rupp
Allentown
J. Edgar Masters
Chicago
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Pocatello High School
Bannock Hotel
Blackfoot
Notified of Rail Plans by Eastern Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission was formally notified of a plan by eastern railroad executives to consolidate all eastern lines except New England into four major systems. Acknowledgement of the agreement came from Pa railroad head W W Atterbury and other presidents. Officials expect whether carriers file new consolidation applications or seek amendments to the commission’s December plan.
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Washington, Jan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Astern
England
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
P. E. Crowley
New York Central
J. J. Bennet
Chesapeake and Ohio
White Wyandotte Pullet Wins Utah Poultry Grand Championship
Walter Cosgriff of Salt Lake City 16 wins the grand championship at the Utah Poultry Association exhibition. The award, announced by secretary Thomas Napier, marks the event ongoing through Saturday after starting Monday.
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Salt Lake City
Walter Cosgriff
Utah Poultry Association
Thomas Napier
Want Ads Offer Quick Cash for Unused Instruments
On the Side! On the Side! Tribune Want Ads advertise converting unused musical instruments into cash. Call phone 1 2 3 now. Want Ad Headquarters.
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Tribune
Farmers Rally For Food In England Arkansas
About 500 farmers stormed England Arkansas business district seeking food for starving families. Red Cross authorized distributions with two dollars and seventy five cents per family. by 9 p m all had received food and the scene was quiet as merchants cooperated to supply meals. The march occurred en route to Blackfoot for a Elks temple dedication with leaders Lawrence H. Rupp and J Edgar Masters among escorts.
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England
Ark
Red Cross
George E. Morris
Little Rock
C. E. Hawkins
Auto output drops in 1930 with 3.5 million US and Canadian vehicles
Preliminary NAACP? National Automobile Chamber of Commerce figures show 1930 production of cars and trucks at 3,505,000 units with a wholesale value of 2.1596 billion, down from 1929's 5.6217 million. Total motor vehicle related value hits 3.1164 billion including parts tires and equipment. World registrations total 35.518 million, with 26.718 million in the United States, export trade falls 44 percent.
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Detroit
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
United States
Canada
Utah teen dies after car crash near Hesper
Price Utah January third reports 18 year old Robert Barker died in a hospital after an accident where he stood on a car fender driven by Marty McCrone that struck a parked truck. Authorities said no blame would be assigned.
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Price
Utah
Robert Barker
Hesper Frsday
Marty McCrone
Wickersham Report Seen as Predominantly Dry in Early Findings
Washington reports the Wickersham law enforcement commission's draft finding the prohibition evidence largely dry with many members conceding little to anti prohibition views. The tentative report notes no strong push for beer or wine and says prohibition lacks a full trial. Officials say politics graft corruption and enforcement issues will be detailed as underlying problems to be addressed. President Hoover may not receive the complete report until after next week.
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Washington
Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Plane returns after day out from New York to Paris
The Tradewind monoplane flown by Lieut. William S. MacLaren and Mrs. Beryl Hart turned back near Hamp ton Roads naval air station after about 1500 miles. Damaged sextant, shifting wind and misty weather caused the abort. workers rested for night and planned to resume toward Paris Monday morning.
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Norfolk
New York
Paris
William S. MacLaren
Beryl Hart
Hampton Roads Naval Air Station
MacLaren
Western Farm Payments Fall
The Bureau of Reclamation faces delayed payments from western irrigation districts as annual dues of 6 to 7 million dollars are at risk. Receivables total about 2.5 million now, with 163.38 million due overall to be extended over many years. Commissioner Mead cites falling farm prices and higher crop output as factors.
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Washington
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau
Mead
Ross to be inaugurated Idaho governor in historic return
For the first time in 22 years, Pocatello mayor C Ben Ross will take office as Idaho governor. Inauguration will occur Monday with ceremonies across the two legislative branches and attendees from across the state.
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Pocatello
Idaho
C. Ben Ross
Pershing Mourns Joffre Death World Learns Loss
General John J. Pershing voiced deep sympathy on the death of Marshal Joffre to Barthou. He praised Joffre as a world figure and France patriot, noting his leadership from the start of World War I through 1916 and his role as the Rock of the Marne saving the Allies.
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Marshal Joffre
France
Marne
Hoover Extends Deep Sympathy On Marshal Joffre’s Death
President Hoover cabled condolences to France’s President Doumergue marking the death of Marshal Joffre. The message expressed American sorrow for a patriot loved in the United States, and Secretary Stimson had the Paris embassy convey a similar government condolence to the French foreign minister.
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Washington
Jan
Hoover
Doumergue
France
Marshal Joffre
Stimson
Paris
Dangerous Crossings During January Thaw
Slushy sidewalks and slushy streets create dangerous crossings as icy ridges rise under melted snow. The public asks the street department to act promptly to clear crossings and reduce fall risk. Several falls have already been reported, some near parked cars.
Marshal Joffre Dies on Eve of 79th Birthday
Paris reports the passing of Marshal Joseph Joffre at 8.23 a.m. after arteritis and leg amputation. He will lie in state at the Ecole Militaire chapel with a national funeral planned Wednesday, church and state uniting in ceremony.
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Paris
France
Joseph Jacques Joffre
Marshall Joffre
Papa” Joffre
Polau
St. Jean-de-Dieu
Ecole Militaire
Old French Army School
Coast Aviator Escapes Injury In Oregon Ordeal
J Russell Cunningham, a Pacific Air Transport pilot on the Seattle to Medford route, was found safe after a two day search. He landed on a lakeside edge near Oakridge, Oregon, damaging a wing, landing gear, and radio transmitter but escaping injury. He spent the night in his plane listening for rescue updates.
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Oakridge
Ore
J. Russell Cunningham
Pacific Air Transport
Oregon
Seattle
Medford
Cunningham
Building boom hits Pacific coast cities in December 1930
The Associated Press tally shows Pacific coast building permits total $16.19 million in December, up over 40 percent from November. Seattle led gains with $5.041 million, while 10 city total for 1930 reached $167.09 million, below 1929 by $61.78 million largely due to Los Angeles and San Francisco declines.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Associated Press
Seattle
Los Angeles
Ralph Resigns to Become Governor
James Ralph Jr. resigned today effective January 6 and will assume the California governorship. A city prepared a three day revival with a “smile with sunny Jim” banner to mark the transition and celebrate Rolph’s term.
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Ralph
Frnacisoco
James Ralph, Jr
California
Bacramento
Cal
Sunny Jim
James Rolph, Jr
Joffre Dead at 78 After Prolonged Illness
Marshal Joffre, famed French commander who halted the German advance at Paris in 1914, died peacefully Saturday morning after a coma since Thursday. He would have turned 79 today.
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Marshall Joffre
Paris
Ross appoints Pocatello man
Boise January 3. Three more appointments were announced for governor elect C. Ben Ross. Jess Walling of Nampa becomes commissioner of public investments, George W. Wedgewood of Gooding is named director of the bureau of blue sky in the department of finance, and P. P. Carver of Pocatello is appointed secretary to the governor.
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Wedgewood
John Middleton
Carver
Victor Shawe
Boise
Lewis Williams
Lee Johnson
Parma
World Wheat Crop Estimated For 41 Nations In 1930
The Department of Agriculture places the 1930 wheat crop for 41 countries excluding Russia and China at 3,649,656,000 bushels. The estimate shows a 9 percent rise from 1929, with these 41 nations comprising 96 percent of last year’s world total and including Argentina for the first time.
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Washington
Russia
China
Department of Agriculture
Gate City Man To Take Reins Of Governor
Idaho legislators arrived in Boise for the twenty first session with early maneuvering over leadership. Senator Charles F Baker of Custer county reportedly planned to vote with Democrats on organization, potentially giving the deciding vote to Democratic lieutenant governor G P Mix if all Democrats united. The session opened amid these moves as committees and leadership roles loomed.
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Gate City
Boise
Jan
Idaho
House
Senate
Charles F. Baker
Custer County
G. P. Mix
Panama on Own Following Riot
Panama City reports no immediate foreign recognition after a constitutional government change led by Harmodio Arias. A new police head is to ensure order as Ricardo Alfaro is expected to assume the presidency. Secretary Stimson said the State Department will not rush recognition of the new administration.
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Panama City
Panama
Harmodio Arias
Arosemena
J. J. Vallarino
Arias
Ricardo J Alfaro
Washington
Dr. Alfaro
Stimson
State Department
Alabama Boll-Weevils Beat Washington in Pasadena Rose Fest
Alabama defeated Washington 24 to 0 in Pasadena with Washington players in red uniforms. The event was marked by a comparison to the 1924 Madison Square Garden convention as Alabama coach Wallace Wada led his team. A policeman arrested boys for plucking roses, but they showed the roses were tied on bushes. Einstein rumor noted as a joke in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Cal
Alabama
Einstein
Scientist
California
Yous
Will
Extra Session Looms As Congress Grapples Overload
Washington January 3 Congress faces a heavy legislative load when it reconvenes Monday. Leaders weigh the budget bills funding next year's government and potential late conflicts. Senator Watson and Representative Wood focus on appropriation bills while Senator Brookham urges an extra session to resolve issues before March 4. Potential Senate flareups on Eastern Railroad Consolidation Lucas Norris law and power-commission dismissals loom amid ongoing bargaining.
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Watson
Indiana
Representative Wood
House Appropriations Committee
Brookham
Iowa
Congress
Senate
Annaat
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Elks Officer
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Wickersham
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Barthou
America
Joffre
Ross
P. P. Carver
Will Rogers
Capitol Hill
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