Shake-out of hobo quarters spurs nationwide search in Seattle
Police in Seattle launch a large scale shake-out of hobo jungles and shack towns to fingerprint suspects tied to the Charles Mattson kidnapping and slaying. About 175 officers raid shantytowns, 20 men are fingerprinted in 90 minutes, 11 booked, others sent to lab for testing as part of a cross regional hunt coordinated with Portland agent Cr. Spear.
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Seattle
Charles Mattson
William H. Sears
G-Men
Cr. C. Spear
Portland
Tacoma
Co-Pilot of Airliner Dies in Crash Investigations Continue
Los Angeles reports eight survivors all hospitalized from the January 12 crash near Burbank that killed co-pilot C. T. Owens and four other named victims including Martin Johnson and James Braden. The eight injured show signs of recovery as federal officials plan a public hearing while pilots recount the plane's landing.
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Los Angeles
Western Air Express
Burbank
Cc. T. Owens
Federal Bureau of Air Commerce
Martin Johnson
James Braden
Cleveland
A. L. Loomis
Omaha
E. E. Spencer
Chicago
W. W. Lewis
Maj
R. W. Schroeder
Airlines Inspecon
Schroeder
Newhall Pass
Owens
Salt Lake City
Hendricks Rushed to Boise Hospital for Stomach Ailment
Boise January report says Representative Orval Hendricks Democrat Ban mock, majority floor leader, was taken to a hospital for stomach trouble. Physicians described his condition as not serious.
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Boise
Orval Hendricks
D-Banmock
House
How ard Hughes Devotes Time To Record Breaking Sleep
How ard Hughes, 32, American aviation millionaire, reports resting after his Winged Bullet feat. He flew 2 490 miles in seven hours 28 minutes 25 seconds in a self designed craft, reaching record speed then announcing plans for longer sleep.
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Charles E. Harner
New York
America
Howard Hughes
Richard Palmer
Burbank
Calif
Hughes
Francesco Agello
Shortage of GM Cars Feared as Strike Drags On
Detroit and Flint reports warn that a General Motors car shortage could emerge in 15 to 20 days if the labor dispute remains unresolved. About 125,000 workers are idle across nine states with estimated losses to workers and profits running into millions. Rival leaders head east to seek a settlement as 115,000 Ford and GM workers hover nearby. Buick in Flint will shut tonight due to the strikes.
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General Motors
Detroit
General
William S. Knudsen
General Motors Corporation
New York
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers of America
Washington
Maost
Michigan
National
Flint
Buick Motor Company
Miner Awaits Airplane Rescue From Remote Idaho Mine
In Lewiston Idaho on January 20 a flight departed at 10 50 a m with eight sled dogs and two handlers to aid miner Fred White trapped by appendicitis at the Azurite mine 40 miles from Winthrop Washington. Pilot Ros Johnson will parachute medicines to the mine and bring White outside for surgery once weather allows.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Winthrop
Wash
Ros Johnson
Missoula
Fred White
Johnson
Death of Catherine Guerrant in Salt Lake City
Mrs. Catherine Lee Guerrant aged 69 dies in Salt Lake City. She was granddaughter of Light Horse Harry Lee of the Revolutionary War era and niece of General Robert E. Lee.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Catherine Lee Guerrant
Light Horse
Harry Lee
Robert E. Lee
Bullet Pierced State Policeman Found Beside Road
The body of Michigan State Policeman Richards F. Hammond was found handcuffed to a mailbox along a rural road five hours after he was abducted by Alcide Benoit alias Joe La Rue, a former convict. A large multi-state search with 200 officers hunted Benoit as authorities urged farmers to aid the manhunt.
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Monroe
Mich
Richards F. Hammond
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Alcide
Frenchy) Benoit
Joe la Rue
Hunt
Detroit
Hammond
Sam Bineni
Fred Willams
Toledo
Benoit
Sineni En
John Smith
Kay Delberto
Erie
Sineni
Monroe County
Joe Dansard
Robert Navarre
Lulu
Aharah
Train Derailment Injures Several Passengers in Florida
Derailment of six cars of the Atlantic Coast Line tourist train The South land near Odessa Florida injures several passengers and crew. Day coaches and Pullmans left the track as first aid arrives while doctors and ambulances rush from Tarpon Springs and Clearwater.
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Odessa
Atlantic Coast Line
Southland
Tarpon Springs
Clearwater
Four Miss Death In Odd Accident
In Santa Monica California on January 20 a dramatic collision at a clover field runway left two aviators and two motorists injured. A WPA project car pulled onto the runway and crossed in front of a landing monoplane, demolishing the plane and overturning the car. Driver Weldon Van Gundy was jailed on suspicion of intoxication, while passenger Ray Pignet and student L Hicks were badly hurt.
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Santa Monca
Calif
Weldon van Gundy
Guy
Victor Ray Pignet
Ae L. Hicks
Idaho Weather Pair and Continued Cold Tonight
A pair of Idaho weather alerts indicate continued cold conditions tonight and Thursday. Forecasters warn of frigid lows and persistently chilly daytime temperatures across the region, with potential wind chill impacts.
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Idaho
Arctic Weather Grips West Threatens Citrus Crop
Arctic cold returns to the West menacing California citrus worth about 100 million dollars and threatening livestock in Utah. Blinding snow caused a fatal crash near Salt Lake City killing Carl McCarter. Hugh Malloy was found frozen in Montana and Ho race Carter died in Missoula after his store overturned.
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Associated Press
California
Utah
Salt Lake City
Carl McCarter
Glendale
Calif
Hugh Malloy
Butte
Mont
Horace Carter
Missoula
Floyd Young
Salt Lake City Police Crack Down On Vice Districts
In Salt Lake City on January 20 officials announced a cleanup drive against vice activities after pressure from club women. Police said every bookie joint and gambling house is closed as anti-vice squads work double shifts from 10 a.m. to midnight to control the area. Mayor Erwin denied political motive for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Militant Club
E. B. Erwin
City Council rejects barking ban for dogs and pets
Los Angeles officials tabled a proposed ordinance to outlaw dog barking from 10 p m to 6 a m. The measure would have fined owners up to 500 dollars and jail terms up to six months. It failed 13 to 1 after 200 animal lovers protested.
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Los Angeles
Foolish Young Man Charged in Newark Robbery
Peter Huber in Elizabeth New Jersey said Henry Chieslik, 20, who faced a theft charge for stealing $47, is "just a foolish young man." Huber posted bail and employed him after the restaurant robbery incident.
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Eiizabeth
N. J
Peter Huber
Henry Chieslik
Major McGuire Inspects CCC Area Tour
Lieut. Col. Edward C. McGuire G-4 Headquarters Ninth Corps area arrives in Pocatello for inspection. He will confer with CCC district leaders Earl H. Malone Major Charles H Heaney and Captain George F Heaney and then travel to Fort Missoula after Boise.
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Edward C. McGuire
G-4
Ninth Corps
Presidio
San Francisco
McGuire
Earl H. Malone
CCC
Charles H
George F. Heaney
Pocatello
Boise
Fort Missoula
Western Weather Jan 20 Summary
Weather summary notes January 20 with clear and cloudy conditions. Temperatures range from 92 to 94 degrees with precipitation totals around 15 to 18 inches and wind breezes recorded.
Gambling Bill Is Ready For Pacific Coast Strike Endgame
The 83 day Pacific maritime strike tied up 223 vessels and 40,000 workers, costing an estimated 531 million for coast business. Negotiations between shipowners and the International Longshoremen's Association stalled over wages and hours as both sides labeled offers final and rejected the other's terms.
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San Francisco
Shipping Merchants’ Association
International Longshoremen's Association
Highways Reopen as Subzero Temps Persist
Subzero conditions persist with a negative two degrees at noon and a forecast to rise to zero. Three inches of snow and drifting winds hinder crews as they race to clear Swan Valley Tetonia Driggs routes to Newdale and Ririe. Mackay to Arco remains blocked while Sardine canyon and Pocatello Salt Lake corridor face closures. Idaho Falls Roberts route to Dubois may reopen tonight as other main roads from Pocatello stay open.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
State Highway Department
Swan Valley
Tetonia
Driggs
Newdale
Ririe
Mackay
Arco
Sardine Canyon
Pocatello
Salt Lake
Logan
American Falls
Aberdeen
Blackfoot Beer Licenses Referred to Law and Order
Applications for 1937 beer licenses from the Broadway Inn Snowball Sport Shop Dustin's Pharmacy the Corner Cafe Bohemian Gardens and the Mint were referred to the Law and Order committee for investigation and report at the Blackfoot city council meeting held Tuesday evening. The city treasury shows a balance of $37,855.36.
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Probe Beer
Blackfoot
Broadway Inn
Snowball’ Sport Shop
Dustin's Pharmacy
The
Corner Cafe
Bohemian Gardens
Mint
Law and Order Committee
City Treasury
Utah Weather: Cold Front to Cool Down Southwest and East
A brief Utah weather note says much colder air will move in tonight and Thursday. Strong winds may accompany the cold snap as the state dips into a prolonged chilly period. Temperatures are expected to fall across the southwest, ation, and eastern regions.
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Utah
Atin
Measure Aims to Legalize Chance Games in Idaho
Idaho House eyes a gambling licensing bill linked to Governor Clark's push for regulated wagering. Speaker Smith says revenue could reach 2 million yearly, offsetting sales tax needs. The proposal mirrors Nevada law, bans unlicensed play, and imposes up to 2000 fine or up to a year in prison.
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Boise
Idaho House of Representatives
Barzilla W. Clark
Troy D. Smith
Dcuster
Senate
Highways Committee
Ralph E. Whitten
Whitten
Smith
Nevada
Children Die in Air Raids on Madrid
Madrid reports indicate a fascist air fleet bombed southern Madrid killing score of civilians including six women and five children. Detonations shook the American embassy area as the city endured the attack. Portugal rejected a plan to curb warships near its border. Britain faced questions of responsibility for Europe’s future after Eden's speech.
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Madrid
London
Portugal
Spain
Roosevelt Opens Second Term With Call For Stronger Government
President Franklin D Roosevelt began his second term by urging a stronger government to aid those with too little. He spoke amid rain at the capital plaza, after taking the oath with Chief Justice Hughes presiding. Vice President Garner and other officials attended as crowds braved the weather.
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Roosevelt
Hughes
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Garner
Supreme Court
Congress
Diplomatic Corps
Senators Plan to Speed Divorces in Idaho Senate
Idaho senators J Bruce Blake and D E Adamson, both divorced, will introduce a bill to shorten divorce residency from three months to 60 days. The measure, to be filed tomorrow, aims to ease legal paths for divorce seeking couples.
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Boise
Idaho
J. Bruce Blake
Clearwater
D. E. Adamson
Blaine
Senate
Garner Takes His Last Oath In Rain at Washington
Vice President Garner, age 67, repeated the oath on a rain-soaked platform as Senator Robinson read the brief pledge. He resumes a second term in government life with a strict work routine and little interest in Washington social life, retreating to bed by 9 PM.
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Washington
Garner
Robinson
Souvenir Hunters Endanger Townsend Pensions Plan
Chelan Washington January 20 souvenir hunters plague the Townsend revolving dollar experiment as C C Fleming a 63 year old unemployed orchard worker spends his $200 allotment. He and his wife plan a day of rest and window shopping after a dizzy three day spree. Townsend supervisor Tilom Lamb warns outside participation could endanger the plan and notes a 2 percent transaction tax on each bill. Total receipts reach 8.89 with most local merchants using the bills.
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Chelan
Wash
Townsend
C. C. Fleming
Mother
Tilom Lamb
Chelan County
Lamb
Cheland
C. Fleming
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Boise Hospital
Speed
Palmer
Newark Airport
Texas
George Stonebraker
A Basin
Central
HOY
McGuire Checks
Great Britain
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Germany
Eden
Britain
France
Fleming
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