Intense Cold Kills Eleven Across Western States
Cold wave across the western United States claims 11 lives including a Utah widow in Midvale and a snow plow crew member near Tremonton. Extreme readings hit 66 below at West Yellowstone, with multiple states reporting record lows and weather-related incidents from California to Montana.
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Idaho Weather Forecast Unsettled North Faces Warmer Lows
The forecast calls for paired unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday across Idaho, with the northern portion experiencing milder temperatures and not as cold as in previous periods.
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Utah Weather Outlook for Tonight and Saturday
Colder conditions spread across the northwest portion tonight as a moderate cold wave develops. Expect continued cold weather on Saturday with below normal temperatures and brisk winds across central and northern regions.
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Weston Favored For Cohn's Post
Boise unit of the Workers' Alliance of Idaho favors appointing Bert Weston of Pocatello as director of the Idaho cooperative relief agency currently led by Peter Cohn of Boise. Resolution disclosed by Henry Weeks, secretary of the organization.
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Mediation Ends Seven Month Western Pacific Rail Dispute
A three man mediation board wrapped up a seven month dispute between Western Pacific Railroad Co and its subsidiaries and train crew employees. It filed findings with the U S district court awarding mountain pay differentials to Ked die Bieber run crews, eight hour days for Sacramento Northern motormen, wage increases for Sacramento Northern motormen and freight men, and standard pay rates for Western Pacific crews transferred to Tidewater Southern.
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Idaho fugitive found in Dedham after Boise escape
Frank Ashley Alden 35 pleaded guilty in Dedham district court as a fugitive from Idaho. Authorities say he escaped from the Idaho State Penitentiary on May 16, 1934 after a life sentence for robbery, and was identified at Dedham jail after arrest on felonious assault charges. Bond set at 10000 pending Idaho action. Alden had been living in Stoughton and was nicknamed Frank LaMarr by prison officials.
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Bannock County groups to meet for Roosevelt birthday ball plans
Representatives from all organizations in Bannock county meet in the chamber of commerce offices tonight at 7 30 to organize the January 30 birthday ball. Proceeds go to the Lava foundation and the Warm Springs foundation in Georgia. Harold Hinckley serves as chairman coordinating the anniversary hall arrangements.
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Baby Born Moments Before Oakland Mother Dies in Gunfire
In Oakland California a seven pound baby was born about ten minutes before his 19 year old mother Elsie Ran Gall died from a gunshot wound. Police say the shooter was her estranged husband Ray Randall 21. The aunt Miss Amelia Hornhaus 65 was also wounded as the couple argued over separation and money. The infant survived the operation and was healthy after being delivered by Cesarean. Randall was arrested at his mother's Alameda home and Randall denies the shooting.
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Michigan Gov. Murphy Pushes GM Talks in Sit-Down Strike
Governor Frank Murphy resumes efforts to mediate a stalemate as sit-down strikes halt GM plants nationwide. UAW President Homer Martin says negotiations are not closer, while about 76,000 GM autoworkers are idle. Police disperse crowds at Flint jail after disturbances. two union members detained.
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Pope Plans World Message on February 7
Vatican sources say Pope Pius plans a world address on February 7 to mark the closing session of its congress in Rome. The message will express hope for a union of all peoples toward Christian peace in the world.
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Ross' Secretary Joins Taylor Staff in Boise
Miss Louise Rothfus secretary to former Gov. C Ben Ross was named today by Attorney General J W Taylor to his staff in Boise. She replaces Miss Martha Jensen of Idaho Falls who will become secretary to Leo Bresnahan former A G aide now legal adviser for the Idaho House of Representatives.
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Figures Show Abatement In Flux Epidemic
Regional health reports track a nationwide surge in influenza and pneumonia with New York recording 298 deaths and 1 814 cases. Chicago reports 710 deaths from 2 987 cases since December 1. Some southern areas show modest cases while New England remains largely normal.
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Two Executed in Sing Sing Slaying Suburban Subway Hold Up
Osining N Y January 87 two youthsidentified as Theodore Didonne 31 and Joseph Bolognia 24 were killed in the Sing Sing electric chair for slaying a subway coin collector during a holdup. Nine condemned men await execution in the next two weeks with four scheduled next Thursday and five the following week. Four other death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Herbert H Lehman.
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Powers Act Localizes War Amid Moroccan Front
Britain and France push to localize Spain's war as reports claim German forces conduct a covert invasion of Spanish Morocco. France vows to block German footholds near Ceuta while Britain joins consultative efforts to prevent a broader world war in the region.
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Flames Sweep S. L. Apartment
Eighteen panicky tenants fled into the icy street when flames swept a two story apartment house in Salt Lake City. Ruth Howells 22 is left destitute as firemen contend with zero temperature and hazardous conditions while keeping damage to about 400 dollars. Neighbors housed the homeless.
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Gunman robs Idaho Falls grocery for $50
A masked gunman entered a grocery store in Idaho Falls yesterday, ordered John Criddle to the back, and fled with $50. Criddle reported the robbery and police launched an inquiry.
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Harrington Leads Fight for Enactment of Power Plans
Boise January 8 Representative Fred Harrington Caldwell farmer led off an impending legislative effort to enact Governor W Clark's municipal power program into law. He urged the house to give the governor a chance and noted red tape hindering power plant establishment. The bill passed 52 to 5 amid a broader session including mileage pay debates and an emergency appropriation of 55000 for salaries and 23040 for expenses. A second game bird refuge bill was introduced for Adams county near Council with 2400 acres. Burtenshaw also proposed a refuge near Council.
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Roosevelt asks $34 million for western reclamation works
President Roosevelt recommends a $34 665 000 appropriation for 1938 public works reclamation projects in 10 states including funds to finish Grand Coulee dam and several Boise Sun River Owyhee Klamath Provo Yakima Riverton Shoshone and Colorado River basin investigations. He also seeks $1 231 600 for operating costs and investigative work.
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Clark Considers Two Appointments in Idaho
Governor Barzilla W Clark indicates he is weighing two picks for state posts in Boise George Wedgewood of Goodinet is eyed for public works while Dr J D Dunshee a current health officer is considered to lead public health The plan would replace the department of public welfare led by Lewis Williams with the health department
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Price of Export Copper Edges Up to New Peak
New York January 8 The price of export copper rose to a fresh peak since June 1930 reaching 12.15 cents a pound up from 12.05 cents yesterday The domestic price stayed at 12 cents The London metal exchange quoted the equivalent of 12.275 cents The June 1930 high was 13 cents
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Embargo Enacted on Munition Shipments to Spain
A special resolution embargoing munitions shipments to Spain became law today after President Roosevelt signed it following Vice President Garner's quick endorsement. The fast track action came at the opening of the Senate session.
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Roosevelt budget projects daily government spend amounts
In Washington the budget outlines daily outlays of 23 235 000 for six months, dropping to about 21 082 000 after July 1. It estimates current 1937 expenditures at 8 480 800 000 and next year's expenses at 6 158 000 000 plus 1 537 123 000 for relief, totaling 7 695 123 000.
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Break Hinted in Kidnap Case in Tacoma
Federal agents hunting Charles Mattson kidnapping vanished in four autos from Tacoma. Twenty agents rushed from a hotel on an unexplained mission and then moved from a garage to a downtown corner where they conferred briefly. No details on ransom or payout were confirmed eight hours later.
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Coast Mishap Kills Fireman In Seattle Streetcar Crash
About 50 West Seattle residents were injured and one person killed when a street car jumped tracks on a curve, crashed into a concrete pillar, and dangled on a trestle. Leo P. Bow, a fireman, died. Operator Roy Gassett blamed frozen air brakes as crash details emerged. Police and fire crews evacuated victims from a damaged car amid widespread traffic disruption. In Boise, Idaho, legislator assignment news noted F M Bistline joining the house judiciary committee.
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Roosevelt budgets balance. debt peaks next June 30
President Roosevelt sent a multibillion dollar 1938 budget to Congress declaring it in balance if relief costs stay within $1.54 billion. He forecast a peak federal debt of $35.026 billion by June 30 and urged employer cooperation to keep future budgets balanced. He warned against expanding spending without offsetting revenue. The plan includes about $650 million more for relief through June 30 and total 1938 outlays around $7.694 billion.
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Today's Little Boys Are Wise Guys Says Tarkington
Indianapolis January 8 Booth Tarkington author of Penrod and Sam says today’s little boys are wise guys driven by environment. He notes movies radio and education expose children to more, yet many exhibit a tendency toward gun possession and barbarian traits as they progress from youth to manhood.
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Booth Tarkington
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Miner Dies After Fall At Morning Mine In Wallace
Andrew Chambers aged 23 died hours after a fall into a timber chute at the Morning mine in Mullan. He had come to Wallace six months ago from the Tri-State mining region comprising Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas. His father Howard Chambers resides at Diamond, Maine.
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