Idaho Lawmakers Propose Open Ballots and Idaho Southern University Plan
Idaho legislators consider a primary election reform to remove party lines and require party candidates on one ballot. Rep Tracy Coker backs a measure to convert the Southern Branch in Pocatello into the Idaho Southern University offering arts science business and education degrees. A senate caucus opposed a junket to Blackfoot to assess the institution. Lewiston school district directors face changes in election timing and director counts.
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Boise
Idaho
University of Idaho
Tracy Coker
Lincoln
Gooding
F. M. Bistline
D-Bannock
Pocatello
Moscow
Unversity of Idaho
Idaho Southern University
Senate
Democratic
Junket
Blackfoot
Statehouse
Lewiston
Bannock County
Diary ties Hollywood figures to alleged girl syndicate
Los Angeles sheriff Captain George Contreras said it is probable officers will subpoena internationally known screen and sports figures named in a diary seized during a raid. The diary lists 22 young women patrons, their looks and ages, and includes addresses of many high profile individuals.
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Los Angeles
George Contreras
Contreras
Portland Youth Shot in Holdup
In Portland Oregon a 17 year old boy was killed during an alleged burglary attempt last night. The victim identified by police as Steve Piesik was slain by a bullet fired by S C Jageer president of an air contracting company and an experienced hunter.
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Portland
Ore
S. C. Jageer
al Contracting
Steve Piesik
Educator Dr. Clarence A. Barbour Dies at 70
Dr. Clarence A. Barbour longtime Brown University president died at home at age 70. He led Brown during decades of growth and academic expansion. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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Dan
Clarence A. Barbour
Brown University
Marine strike may end soon on Pacific coast
San Francisco January 16 Thomas G Plant spokesman for shipowners said the coastwise strike tied up maritime commerce for 79 days will end soon. He cited completed deals with two of seven unions and near completion with two more plus definite offers to the remaining three. The plan includes recognizing unions for collective bargaining and wages among other terms.
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San Francisco
Thomas G. Plant
Hobbs Held on Robbery Charge After Box Car Seizure
C S Hobbs aged 23 was jailed on a robbery charge following capture by Special Agent J T Danilson of Union Pacific. The arrest stems from Hobbs allegedly breaking the seal on a loaded box car in an interstate shipment.
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C. S. Hobbs
J. T. Danilson
Union Pacific
Hobbs
Sherman Williams Arrested for Driving Without Permit
Sherman Williams of 425 South Seventh was arrested on a charge of operating a car without a driver's permit after a Saturday police stop.
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Sherman Williams
South Seventh
Labor trouble keeps many out of work
The Associated Press reports more than 210,000 idle workers mark another payless payday as UAW President Homer Martin and GM Executive VP William S. Knudsen plan a peace parley in Detroit tomorrow. Sit-down strikers vacate Cadillac and Fleetwood plants. stay-in strikers to leave Fisher units. 2,300 guards in Flint after a Monday night clash. Four union leaders arraigned for inciting riot, released on bond.
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Associated Press
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
William S. Knudsen
General Motors Corporation
Detroit
General Motors
Cadillac
Fleetwood
Guide Lamp
Anderson
Ind
Fisher Body
Flint
Mich
National
Boni
Teey
Court Asked Free Woman in Habeas Corpus Action
The widow of slain Twin Falls patrolman Fontaine Cooper filed habeas corpus in district court to test her commitment by Bannock county probate court in 1936. Returnable January 22, the asylum superintendent would oppose without written guardianship consent.
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Blackfoot
Fontaine Cooper
Twin Falls
J. H. Andersen
Bannock County
C. L. Lowe
Salt Lake City Women Press Mayor to Clean Up Town
Feminine reformists led by Mrs. Earl R. Van Cott told Mayor E B Erwin to clean up the town or face action. The Salt Lake District Federation of Women's Clubs voiced lack of promised cooperation against vice and gambling and warned they would pursue other measures if he did not act.
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Salt Lake City
E. B. Erwin
Earl R. van Cott
Salt Lake District
Idaho liquor group meets state commission on profits
State liquor control commission reported a net profit of 717,515 from 1936 sales, with total sales at 3,679,372. Commission members include Rober Coulter, M B Yeaman, and Homer Moore. A 50,000 fund must be kept on hand. Net profits are divided 25 percent to the general fund, 25 percent to the public school income fund, and 50 percent to counties and cities.
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Boise
Idaho State Liquor Control Commission
Rober Coulter
Cascade
recen\y
M. B. Yeaman
Thaio Palls
Barvilla W. Clark
Homer Moore
Craigmont
Governor Clark seeks Roosevelt aid for Snake River dam
Governor Barzisla W. Clark telegrammed President Roosevelt asking for an eight million dollar federal allocation to build a 350 foot water storage dam at the Narrows on the Snake river sixty five miles from Idaho Falls. The project would supply irrigation water and generate hydro electricity. Clark said construction should not be delayed and coordinated with Idaho Falls officials and canal interests.
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John Page
Idaho
Lynn Crandal
Idaho Falls
Snake River
E. H. Neal
Aberdeen
Aberdeen“Springfield Canal Company
Governor Clark faces plan for 600 Idaho WPA women
In Boise on January 16 Governor Barzilla W. Clark confronted the release of about 600 Idaho women from WPA payrolls. Many are mothers of eligible children, receiving roughly 18 dollars monthly under the social security act, while their WPA wages ranged from 40 to 69 dollars. He said the federal government ordered the dismissals to reduce costs.
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Boise
Barzilla W. Clark
Idaho
Works Progress Administration
Clark
Governmentlark
Idaho Livestock Session Ends as Orvala of Swe Lake Addresses
Orvala of Swe Lake spoke at the Idaho Livestock Production event in Pocatello on Saturday during the annual sessions. He returned immediately after addressing the gathering.
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Orvala
Lake
Idaho House of Presenta
Pocatello
Idaho Livestock Production
Relief Report On Traffic Board Appointment Change
A brief item notes a belief that John Lone resigned from state traffic enforcement posts. J. L. Balde, late commissioner of law enforcement, is involved in corroborating the change. The report mentions a successor from Morris family of McCannon.
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Herr Satobad
John Lone
J. L. Balde
Olate
Law Enioement
Tee Suas
Morris Boys
McCannon
No clear headline from partial Go to Florida note
A fragment mentions GOES TO FLORIDA BOCA GRANDE and a guest list including Mrs. Eugene DuPont and Ethel DuPont. Details are incomplete and names appear distorted. The item seems to report social travel or a guest visit without full context or dates.
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Boca Grande
D. Roosevel
Eugene DuPont
Ethel DuPon
Kidnapping Death Charge Shocks Tacoma Doctor’s Statement
Dr W W Mattson accuses a bungling fiend and an accomplice of kidnapping and the brutal murder of his son Charles. He believes the killer will be arrested and justice served, and questions if the crime was meant to push harsher laws. Federal agents continue the hunt in the Everett district as suspects are narrowed.
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Tacoma
Wash
W. W. Mattson
Charles
Everett
Childs
Sudden Duke Dash Possible in Riviera Rumor
Prance January 16 reports a possible return of the duke of Windsor to see Wallis Simpson. Riviera residents discuss whether he may appear at monuments or Cannes any day, despite Mrs Simpson denying plans to meet him before spring.
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Cannes
Duke of Windsor
Riviera
Wallis Simpson
Simpson
Hier
Lewiston Garage Closes Over Flu Outbreak
Lewiston Idaho January 16. A large local garage posted closure signs stating it would remain closed until the flu passes. All hands at the shop were reported sick with no substitutes available. Virtually all local businesses are operating shorthanded.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Drunken Driving Charge Filed Against M J Brady
M J Brady 39 of unknown residence was arrested at 9 05 p m Saturday by Officer Riley Dixon for operating a vehicle under the influence after a collision at the intersection of Arthur and Lander with A L Greenawalt of 935 W Halliday. Brady car had no lights and damaged front fender and bumper on Greenawalt’s machine.
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M. J. Brady
Pocatello
West Side
Oklahoma
Riley Dixon
Arthur and Lander
A. L. Greenawalt
W. Halliday
Brady
Health Symptoms Forewarn Future Disease Warns Cornell Study
A Cornell University report based on 171 alumni shows early kidney signs by albumen and high blood pressure tied to later risks. Excess sugar signals incipient diabetes rarely appears, while high blood pressure often lacks clear danger but warrants periodic checks.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Cornell
A. A. Gould
M.D
D. F P. Smiley
Department of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine
College
Woolgrowers urge rejection of Argentine sanitary pact
Unanimous resolution by 450 Idaho woolgrowers on the closing day of their 44th annual convention urged rejection of a proposed sanitary agreement with Argentina. They argued the U S would be unable to police disease free areas and demanded meat and animal products conform to U S standards in all trade treaties.
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Argentina
Idaho
United States
Judge Denies Venue Change in Idaho Child Murder Case
Lory Evans and housekeeper Lela Broadhead lost a bid for a venue change after a hearing before District Judge I E McDougall in American Falls. They face murder charges over the death of Evans's four year old daughter from criminal neglect. Trial is set for January 25 in American Falls with Roy L Black as counsel.
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Lory Evans
Lela Broadhead
American Falls
I. E. McDougall
Evans
Pocatello
the Tribune
Gooding Bobcats topple Northwest Nazarene cagers 37–23
Displaying championship form, Gooding college Bobcat basketeers swept through the heavily favored Nampa cagers from Northwest Nazarene college tonight to register a 37 to 23 victory.
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Gooding
Idaho
Gooding College
Bobcat Basketeers
Northwest Nazarene College Tonight
Road Officials Urge Motorists to Stay Home Amid Blizzard
Howling wind and new snow Saturday prompted state and county crews to keep highways open while issuing stay-put orders. Several routes were blocked including Newdale to Driggs and American Falls to Rockland as five plows worked to maintain secondary roads. Bus drivers and essential travelers faced drifted conditions, with officials noting unsafe roads while the wind raged and temperatures fell.
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State Highway Department
Newdale
Driggs
Arco
American Falls
Rockland
Portneuf
Oregon Trail
Utah
Preston
W. P. Havener
Government Observatory
Federal Building
Elaine Barrie Seeks Divorce From John Barrymore
Hollywood reports Elaine Barrie, 21, has filed for divorce from John Barrymore, 54, amid their cross country romance and a New Year’s Eve quarrel. Barrie plans stage work in San Francisco while seeking funds to tide her over, saying she does not seek permanent alimony. Barrymore remains silent on the split.
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Hollywood
John Barrymore
Elaine Barrie
Ariel Ta Barrymore
Caliban
Dis Voice
Hannibal
San Francisco
Miss Barrie
Rea
New York
County Assessors to Meet in Boise on Uniform Valuations
Idaho's 44 county assessors will convene in Boise Monday to discuss uniform valuations of real and personal property and to adopt legislative recommendations. Walter Q. Taylor of Moscow is listed at Leonardson in Ada County.
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Boise
Idaho
Walter Q. Taylor
Moscow
Leonardson
Ada County
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