Jury selection begins in Idaho murder trial
In Twin Falls on January 21, jurors were questioned for the case of Douglas Van Vinck of Tacoma charged with murdering his young former wife. Defense counsel indicates possible insanity evidence and a delay if records are not promptly received.
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Twin Falls
Douglas van Vinck
Tacoma
Leo Teats
van Vinck
Teats
L. V. Larson
Bert Miller
J. W. Taylor
Edward Babcock
T . Three
Veniremen
Adam B. Barclay
Eastern Idaho Production Credit meets for second annual session
President Tom Heath of Preston presided over 190 plus members at the L D S Recreation hall for the Eastern Idaho Production Credit association meeting focused on director elections and officer reports. Loans totaled 1 609 041 in 1935 versus 796 183 in 1934 with 2813 applications received and 1947 loans made. Clarence Hart A B Robertson and Neil Boyle attended among others, as the cooperative seeks to finance agriculture and livestock under the Farm Credit Act.
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Tom Heath
Preston
Eastern Idaho Production Credit Association
L. D. S. Recreation Hall
Idaho
Federal Land Bank
Spokane
Bannock Hotel
Heath
Clarence Hart
Pocatello
A. B. Robertson
Production Credit Corporation of
Neil Boyle
Blackfoot
Eastern Idaho Association
Governor weighs appeal to save condemned son
Governor Henry H Blood weighed a plea from Mrs Lillie May Alexander to commute the death sentence of Delbert Green set for execution next Friday in the state prison. Green, convicted of murdering his uncle six years ago, claims he was not responsible due to mental illness and notes his toxic goiter. He also faced charges for killing his wife and mother in law.
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Salt Lake City
Henry H. Blood
Lillie May Alexander
Delbert Green
Green
James Green
Layton
Alexander
Horsfall Takes Post as Idaho PWA Engineer Examiner
Edward P. Horsfall, ex head of the Idaho Emergency Relief Administration works division, began duties as engineer examiner for the Federal Public Works Administration in Idaho. Appointed by J. W. Otter, PWA Idaho director, he previously lived in Pocatello and worked for the Oregon Short Line Railway.
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Boise
Edward P. Horsfall
Idaho Emergency Relief Administration Works Division
Federal Public Works Administration For
Idaho
J. W. Otter
PWA
Horsfall
Pocatello
Oregon Short Line Railway Company
Spencer Speaks at Chamber Forum Luncheon
W R Spencer project manager for the soil conservation afpa tating in this vicinity was the principal speaker at the chamber of commerce forum luncheon Wednesday at the Bannock hotel.
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W. R. Spencer
Chamber of Commerce Forum
Bannock Hotel
Spitz Must Work Out 1000 Dollar Fine
Chicago January 21 Spitz a 51 year old Bridewell prisoner who claimed knowledge of the Lindbergh ransom money was ordered back to jail to pay a $1000 fine after Judge J William Brooks rejected his pauper claim. His one year sentence with 33 days cut for good behavior ended Friday. Spitz tried to take the pauper oath to avoid the fine tied to the false pretenses charge.
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Chicago
Stephen V. Spitz
Bridewell
J. William Brooks
Spitz
For Freedom
Bernard M. Finnigan
Wool growers optimistic as prices rise in 1935
F R Marshall told the National Wool Growers association executive committee in Salt Lake City that improving market conditions and a fiscal year price rise eased earlier discouragement. He credited the wool advisory committee for a favorable psychological effect and warned against new reciprocity treaties that could boost imports of wool and meat. He urged revising the Taylor grazing act to secure stockmen priority on public lands.
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Salt Lake City
F. R. Marshall
National Wool Growers’ Association
Marshall
Canada
Senate
House Leaders Move to Fast Track Baby Bond Bill
Democratic leaders push to pass tomorrow a baby bond bill to redeem more than 2 billion dollars of adjusted service certificates in fifty dollar bonds. Senate passage 74 to 16 and House payment bill 356 to 59 bolster expectations of a presidential action or potential veto override.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Borah
R-Ida
Harrison
D-Miss
New Two Year Farm Program Agreed By Leaders
Washington January 21 President Roosevelt and congressional leaders agreed on a new two year farm program. Amendments to the soil conservation act will be introduced tomorrow by Senator Bankhead and Representative Jones. Senator Robinson said a final decision on taxes to replace processing levies was discussed but no conclusion reached. The plan leaves open the possibility of further Supreme Court tests on federal farm legislation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bankhead
D-Ala
Rep
Jones
D-Tex
Robinson
Arkansas
White House
Wallace
Cummings
AAA
Supreme Court
Petitions for Borah Ready for Wisconsin Primary
Madison Wis Jan 21 State Senator Philip E Nelson said petitions are circulating to place William Borah Idaho on the Republican presidential preference ballot for the April 7 primary. Seven petitions per district seek delegates for Cleveland and Borah. need a little over 3000 signatures based on 1932 results.
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Madison
Wis
Philip E. Nelson
Maple
William Borah
Idaho
Cleveland
Nelson
Wisconsin
Borah
Utah Weather Fair Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair skies in Utah tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. No significant rain is expected and overnight lows remain mild.
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Utah
Death by own action in air wreck hinted at
Memphis wires report investigators focus on a possible self destruct motive after the Southern Airliner crash in Arkansas killed 17. An automatic pistol and a metal fragment were found among wreckage, and AmE Airlines officials suggest the weapon may have belonged to a passenger. Dallas News cites airline sources noting a passenger sought extra life insurance and a deranged act to destroy the plane.
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Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
Specu
Ion
Amecan Airlines
Ed Hubbart
Bures
Dallas
Texas
The
Dallas News
Airlines
American Airlines
Kansas
O Malleys Idaho Fund Reports 1935 Profit
O Mallye Idaho fund manager told Governor Ross the state insurance fund earned a net profit of 70 467 in 1935. Six thousand clients funded by 6 125 claims paid 517 109 for lost time and death benefits under Idaho industrial insurance law. Assets totaled 1 399 696 with 1 357 798 in bonds and mortgages. Net premiums reached 616 642 with underwriting profit 55 272 and policy fees 18 154 while administrative expenses were 67 769.
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Boise
B.C
O’mall
Manaer
Ross
Idaho
United States Treasury
Congress Adjourns in Honor of King George Washington
The House adopted a resolution expressing profound sorrow at the death of King George of England and adjourned immediately out of respect. The Senate was not in session today.
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Washington
George
England
Senate
Man on trial for murder of twelve boys in Schwerin
Adolf Seefeld a 65 year old itinerant watchmaker known to children as Uncle Tick Tock faced trial in Schwerin on charges he murdered twelve boys aged four to ten over the past two years.
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Schwerin
Germany
Adolf Seefeld
Seefeld
Tick Tock
Death of King George V Shocks Royal Family at Sandringham
The 70 year old monarch died at Sandringham, as Edward VIII prepared to travel to London for his accession. Queen Mary bears up with courage, while a royal service will be held at Saint Mary of Magdalene's. The royal standard flies at full staff as the nation grieves.
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Sandringham
Jan
Royal Fa
George V
Edward VIII
London
George A
Mary
Mary of Magdalene
Canterbury
Rescue Crews Locate Bodies in Monarch Mine Tragedy
Early today rescue workers found two of eight trapped victims in the Monarch coal mine near Louisville Colorado Kester Nobinger 38 and Leland Ward were located near a fire wall as they attempted to shut off a blaze. The blast likely triggered a collapse blocking 2 000 to 2 feet of tunnel. Family details emerge as surface crews gauge hours to reach the remaining six miners.
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Louisville
Colo
Kester Nobinger
Leland Ward
Nobinger
Sally Belle
Brotharles Ward
Humes
Bel
Poca Club Notes Nominates January 28 Program
Members of Poca's interest club observed their meeting today. Adelaide Anc wed several pianos and Hilliard discussed the night program set for January 28. Visitors included a Salt Lake City resident, a Tacoma observer, and a Boise entrant.
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Poca
Adelaide Anc
Hilliard
Ies
Philip Fers
Salt Lake City
Tacoma
Ransom
Boise
Weather Brief Foresees Fogs and Cooler Southeast
The report notes tonight and Wednesday bring local foggy conditions with slightly colder air in the southeast portion. Strong entities include the forecast area and time frame.
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Ipaho Weratnen
Roosevelt Cables Condolences on King George V Death
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull dispatch condolences to Edward VIIIs son and to the Queen as King George V dies. The White House postpones the congressional reception and British Dominion engagements are cancelled. Senators Robinson and Borah note his stabilizing influence and patriotism.
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President Roosevelt
King Edward
Washington
George V
Roosevelt
Edward
Quest Svary
Hull
Britain
Dominions
White House
Prince of Wales
United States
Wie House
George
Robinson
Ark
United States Naval
London
British Empire
Europe
Borah
Ida
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Appeal Planned In Idaho Murder Case
Attorneys for Lowell Howard said they will appeal to the state supreme court from a murder conviction in the butcher knife slaying of George Mull a seed pensioner. The appeal cites new evidence and Howard was sentenced to life imprisonment last December.
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Shoshone
Idaho
Lowell Howard
Gooding
Supreme Court
George Mull
A. G. Sathe
Howard
Bus Crash Injures Twenty In Connecticut Intersection
Twenty people were injured, seven seriously, when a bus traveling from New York to Springfield and Haverhill collided with a loaded coal truck at a street intersection in Middletown Connecticut early today.
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Middletown
Conn
New York
Springfield
Haverhill
Mass
Italo Ethiopian War Updates From World News
The loss of an Italian bomber and Ethiopian forces led by Ras Desta Demtu were reported as the day’s main war actions. The Ethiopian government called for more troops while the League of Nations expressed condolences over King George V’s death. Mussolini conveyed Italy’s mourning to Prime Minister Baldwin.
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Ras Desta Demtu
Goy
League of Nations’ Council
Geneva
Great Britain
George
Mussolini
Italy
Baldwin
George V
Heavy snows fall in Idaho and Wyoming snow regions
Idaho Falls January 21 Heavy snows are reported with above normal precipitation at Ashton and Moran Wyoming. Since October 1 Ashton has 6.39 inches versus 5.22 normal, Moran 7.68 inches versus 6.75 normal. Snow depths include Ashton 38 inches and Moran 40 inches with Island Park 55 inches. Reservoir storage shows Jackson Lake 192,430 acre feet, American Falls 621,060 and Lake Walcott 62,820 acre feet, up 370,050 acre feet from January 18.
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Idaho Falls
Ashton
Moran
Wyo
Lynn Craniall
Watermaster
Milner
Bechler
Island Park Reservoir
Snake River
Yellowstone Park
Jackson Lake American Falls
Lake Walcott
Jackson
American Falls
New King Edward VIII Receives Oath in Privy Council
London Jan 21 Edward VIII the eldest son of the late King George V was proclaimed king and took the oath of allegiance in a Privy Council session at St James Palace The scene followed his dramatic arrival by airplane after his father’s death and the swearing of allegiance by key officials including Prime Minister Baldwin and Neville Chamberlain The formal declaration echoed centuries old Protestant succession vows.
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G. H. Anderson
London
Edward VIII
George V
Prince of Wales
Sandringham House
Edward Alegernon Fitzroy
House of Commons
Baldwin
Neville Chamberlain
Exchequer
Sir John Simon
Home Secretary
Privy Council
St. James’ Palace
Edward Intone
Edward Albert
Christian George Andrew Patrick David
Edward
Edward Must Wed Princess or Crown Lose Hope for Commoners
After Edward the Prince of Wales becomes king the chance of him marrying a commoner ends under English royal marriage law. Only royal princesses may wed him, with Irene of Greece and Juliana of the Netherlands listed as eligible companions. Other Greek and Russian royal relatives are noted, while many nonroyal friendships formed in prior years are mentioned.
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London
Prince of Wales
United States
Canada
Prince Charming
England
Irene
Greece
Juliana
Netherlands
Edward
Peltich
Catherine
Grorve II
Kine
Eugenie
Cone Sin
Kyre
Russia
Cyril
Idaho Governor Delays Social Security Set Up Until Funds Approved
Boise January 21 Governor Ross stated no state machinery will be created to administer the federal social security act until Congress approves an appropriation. He noted that state facilities for the blind dependent children and aged have been approved by the social security board in Washington.
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Boise
Ross
Congress
Social Security Board
Washington, D. C
Two Men Executed in Nashville Dawn Off Death Row
In Nashville Tennessee at dawn on January 21 a 24 year old man named Bill Lee was electrocuted for the murder of his grandmother Mrs. Jasper Shaw last year. Walter Kennedy aged 23 was executed for the killing of John Lytle about eighteen months prior.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bill Lee
Jasper Shaw
Walter Kennedy
John Lytle
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F.D
O’malley
Charles P. Nutter
Asolated Press
King George V
King George
Associated Press
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