Russians Wander in Finland as Finns Press In
Dispatches from Finland say thousands of Russians flee east of Suomussalmi after the destruction of the 44th division. Finnish ski scouts herd or kill stragglers, with 6,000 killed and 1,000 captured in a week as supply lines and field kitchens are targeted. President Kallio notes Russian bombing of about 100 localities, with heavy civilian losses.
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Copenhagen
Finland
Suomussalmi
Red Army
Helsinki
Carl Gustave Mannerheim
Kyosti Kallio
Kallio
Salla
Karelian
Bothnia
Russia
Utah Rep. Murdock decries labor board probes as one sided
Rep. Murdock of Utah criticized the house committee investigating the Wagner Act and the National Labor Relations Board as unfair and biased. He spoke as the committee resumed hearings on an NLRB case involving the American Radiator Co. The board previously found no labor lockout violation, then reversed to claim one existed.
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Washington
Murdock
Utah
House
National Labor Board
Democratic Committee
State May Widen Idaho Falls Road
Idaho highway director H R Flint said eight miles of road between Idaho Falls and Shelley will be widened from 18 feet to 24 feet at an estimated cost around 75000 dollars. The design is nearly finished and right of way clearance from the county is pending, with plans to start in spring.
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Boise
H. R. Flint
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Shelley
Flint
Navy Seeks Millions for Guam Project and Fleet Upgrades
Admiral Stark told Congress the navy seeks 4 million dollars for Guam dredging to support underwater runways and breakwaters after last year’s rejection. He outlined plans for 50 to 52 thousand ton battleships, 200 more two engine bombers, and experiments with 18 inch guns amid debate over a large expansion program.
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Washington
Harold R. Stark
Congress
Navy
Pacific
Guam
Stark
Rep
Maas
R-Minn
Germany
United States Navy
Graf Spee
Uruguay
San Diego
Panama Canal
Kiwanis Club Guests Hear CCC Lieutenant Speak
Lieutenant A. B. Evans, adjutant of the district CCC headquarters, spoke on CCC accomplishments and programs at the Kiwanis meeting. A musical program featured solo numbers by Wallace Thomas with Rudolph Goransen as accompanist. Idaho weather forecast calls for showers tonight and Wednesday with mountain snow, and moderate temperatures.
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A. B. Evans
CCC
Kiwanis Club
Wallace Thomas
Rudolph Goransen
Poor Richard Franklin Bank Records Challenge Thrift Image
Philadelphia report reveals Benjamin Franklin overdrew his bank account at least three days a week. Historical Society receives Bank of North America ledgers, covering 1781 to 1929, showing early finances of colonial figures and the institution's absorption by Pennsylvania Company in 1929.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Richard
William Patton Kurtz
Pennsylvania Company
Kurtz
Bank of North America
United States
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Second Continental Congress
Roosevelt avoids direct talk on third term at Jackson Day event
President Roosevelt delivered a humorous yet evasive address at the Jackson Day dinner in Washington. He praised independent voters and hinted at politics over party lines, leaving speculation about a possible third term unresolved. National Chairman James Farley teased a potential bid as he introduced the president.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alexander Hamilton
Jefferson
Lincoln
Jackson
James A. Farley
U S Plans for Aircraft Secrecy Heightens War Era Controls
The United States tightens information on American warplane production amid export drives and Navy air expansion. Petitions from manufacturers face scrutiny under the espionage act, with penalties for disclosure. Details shift to contract value and maker rather than aircraft specifications.
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New York
Army
Navy
Washington
Ernfelt Funeral Service Thursday at McCammon
Boise date January 9 funeral services will be held at McCammon for Dean L. Ernfelt 18 whose body will be sent from Boise tomorrow Ernfelt enrolled at McCall in the civilian conservation corps died yesterday Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Ernfelt four brothers Wayne Ernfelt all of Me Cammon and a sister Mrs Melba Bullock of Pocatello
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Boise
McCammon
Dean L. Ernfelt
Ernfelt
McCall
Civilian Conservation Corps
Carl Ernfelt
Wayne Ernfelt
Cammon
Melba ‘Bullock
Pocatello
Nazis Launch Attack on Ship Routes
London reports German warplanes attacked 11 ships off Britain's coast. Thirty three wounded, one Danish vessel bombed and sunk. a lightship was machine-gunned with one killed and 32 injured. British pilots failed to engage due to poor visibility. Two unidentified planes hovered near the Firth of Tay.
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London
Britain
Scotland
Firth of Tay
Trade Treaty Effort Fails With Uruguay and Argentina
Washington reports reciprocal trade talks with Uruguay collapsed after Argentina talks ended over quotas on linseed and canned beef. State Department cited similarities with Argentina trade and halted Uruguay negotiations. Cattle state congressmen opposed deals. Chile talks continue with copper item removed.
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Washington
United States
Uruguay
Argentina
State Department
Chile
Weather outlook brightens for Idaho irrigation season
Idaho meteorologist H. G. Carter reports Oct December precipitation at 4.19 inches statewide, 76 percent of normal, with December alone at 140 percent. Regional differences show Southwestern and Southeastern Idaho below average, Panhandle near to above, January rain expected to lift totals.
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Boise
Idaho
H. G. Carter
Southeastern
Panhandle
Carter
Quintuplets Possible Attraction for New York World's Fair
Reports circulated that the Dionne quintuplets may visit the New York world’s fair this year though officials denied a contract. Guardians previously blocked a Florida exposition offer and the children had stayed in Callander Ontario. they recently toured to see England’s royals in Toronto.
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New York
Three Republican Leaders Skipped Roosevelt’s Jackson Day Dinner
President Roosevelt teased GOP leaders Senator McNary of Oregon Senator Austin of Vermont and Representative Martin of Massachusetts for not attending the $100 plate Democrats dinner on Jackson Day. Roosevelt told a riddle about three empty chairs and praised Democrats for laughing at themselves during the jibe.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
McNary
Oregon
Austin
Vermont
Rep
Martin
Massachusetts
Heaven
Charlie
Charlie McNary
Senator Hatch
New Mexico
Kiwanis Installs New Officers in Pocatello Club
Horace Hedstrom of Twin Falls presided over the Kiwanis Pocatello club installation dinner. Ray Craven became president and outlined the year’s program. Fred Hilliard presided as retiring president. John Taylor served as MC. Mrs. C Baranowski sang two solos and was accompanied by Mrs. T R Neilson. Vito Petrone led community singing. John Taylor and Gaylord Sanford performed two piano numbers. A “Professor Taylor” quiz awarded cash and theatre tickets. Nate Block chaired arrangements.
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Horace Hedstrom
Twin Falls
Utah- Idaho
Kiwanis
Pocatello Club
Ray Craven
Fred Hilliard
John Taylor
C. Baranowski
Sunnyvale
California
Indian Leaders to Address Idaho Southern Students
Members of the Fort Hall tribal council will appear with Indian authority Charles Eagle Plume in a program for Idaho Southern University students Wednesday morning. Dean John R. Nichols announced the event and Surp. F. A. Gross will lead the council delegation and their wives to a luncheon on campus after the assembly. Eagle Plume will demonstrate Indian songs and dances in ceremonial dress and lecture on Indian affairs.
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Fort Hall
Charles Eagle Plume
Indian Authority
Idaho Southern University
John R. Nichols
Surp
F. A. Gross
Snow at Sun Valley Sparks Early Ski Conditions
Snow fell at Sun Valley starting midnight signaling potential excellent skiing on Dollar and Baldy mountains if the storm continues. Local resort reports welcome the fresh accumulation and anticipated powder for skiers.
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Sun Valley
Dollar and Baldy Mountains
Chamberlain pledges aid to Finland in war
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the Lord Mayor’s luncheon Britain will aid Finland beyond formality. He called the sea war the main front, praised the Anglo-French alliance, and warned Germans against oppressive tactics, stressing Britain’s mastery of the seas and readiness to repel invasions.
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London
Chamberlain
Britain
Finland
Germany
Mansion House
Soviet
Russia
League
Geneva
Public Works Officials Depart for State Business
Boise, January 9 7 E. W. Sinclair public works commissioner and Roy L. Sutcliffe personnel director of the public works department left for Shoshone and Pocatello on state business today.
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Boise
E. W. Sinclair
Roy L. Sutcliffe
Public Works Department
Shoshone
Pocatello
Death claims Sylvia May Anderson in Pocatello
Sylvia May Anderson 42 wife of Jared O Anderson prominent Pocatello businessman died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born May 1, 1897 in Chesterfield Idaho she lived in Pocatello since 1919 active in L D S church and community life serving as primary president of the Fifth ward and in various Relief Society roles. She is survived by her husband six sons one daughter her mother six brothers and four sisters. The body is at Hall mortuary with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Sylvia May Anderson
Pocatello
Jared O. Anderson
Alice Tolman Yancey
Mr. Anderson
Salt Lake City
L. D. S. Temple
Paul Reed
Mrk Eugene
Carl Davi
Gale Yancey
Joel Adam Anderson
Orval Yancey
Butte
Mont
James Yancey
Emron Yancey
Blackfoot
Cyrus Yancey
San Francisco
William Yancey
J. F. Jensen
Alice Yancey
Clarence White
Demonstration Agent Visits East Idaho
Hilda Frederick, district home demonstration agent, conducts January demonstrations emphasizing Idaho potatoes and onions. This week she works in Oneida and Franklin counties, next week in Bingham, then Bear Lake later in the month, with clothing and home improvement projects for women’s groups across counties.
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Hilda Frederick
Idaho
Miss Frederick
Oneida
Franklin
Bingham County
Bear Lake County
Miss Fredericks
Suitor seeks high court to press love claims
John B. Adams 32, a collection agency executive, seeks a habeas corpus writ to require Isabel Deshler 24 to appear and wed him, alleging her mother Louise Deshler blocks the match. Superior Judge Lyle T. Jacks ordered a hearing Friday to determine if Isabel is being legally thwarted and to determine next steps.
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San Francisco
John B. Adams
Juliet
Supreme Court
Adams
Collection Agency
Isabel Deshler
Louise Deshler
Lyle T. Jacks
Cupid
Isabel
Louise
New York
George Lowther
Eileen Herick
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Murmansk
Hangoe
Tallinn
Sudmussalml
Lieksae
Leningrad
Estonia
RED SK
U.S
Jake
Death
J. Anderson
East
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