Idaho Southern University four year bill faces Senate vote
In Boise on January 22 a measure to convert the University of Idaho Southern Branch at Pocatello from a junior college into a four year bachelor degree institution advances to the Senate. Supporters argue it would keep southern Idaho students in state and cost about 200 000 annually to operate with no new appropriation requested. Opponents warn of funding two top campuses and question motives of southern interests.
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Boise
University of Idaho, Southern Branch
Pocatello
House of Represented
Idaho Southern University
F. M. Bistline
D-Bannock
Robert G. Bailey
Dnez Perce
Lewiston
Bistline
Idaho
Moscow
Edward V. Cyr, Jr
Tracy Coker
R-Lincoln
Main Street
Bailey
Carl Swanstrom
Council
Idaho Alumni Association
Orval Hendricks
D. Bannock
Idaho Academy
Idaho Technical Institute
Southern
Tech
University of Idaho
Idaho State Senate
L. L. Burtenshaw
D. Adams
Ralph E. Whitten
R. Boise
James Neal
Benewah
George Donart
Washington
Burtenshaw
Law Enforcement Department
Donart
Liquor Commission
Senate
Whitten
Rep
Thornton
Gooding
Clark
House
Subzero Streak Ends as Pocatello Records Breaker
After 59 hours of temperatures below freezing, Pocatello recorded a high of 3 F at 1 p.m. ending the longest subzero spell in its history. The stretch began after midnight January 20 and surpassed the prior 52-hour record set in February 1933.
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Mercury
Pocatello
Sean Tenner
New Bills Introduced in Idaho Legislature
Idaho lawmakers introduced measures including shifting liquor law enforcement to the state commissioner of law enforcement, with a $25,000 appropriation for enforcement. Other bills set feeding funds for migratory waterfowl, repeal of contractors licenses, public works bid unit specification, forestry board changes, junior colleges financing, car financing taxation, and a 1 percent gross receipts tax on finance companies.
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Boise
Idaho
J. L. Balderston
Pocatello
Senate
Donart
Washington
Burtenshaw
Adams
Neal
Benewah
Brookman
Minidoka
Commissioner of Public Works
State Board of Co-Operative Forestry
Bradbury
Kootenai
Walker
State Board of Education
State Liquor Control Commission
Leavitt
Meeker
Boundary
Nelson
Bingham
Fry
Thornton
Gooding
Directors Meet of Intermountain Grain Co operative
Directors of the Intermountain Grain Co operative meet at the Bannock hotel with W Mon Toe Wardleigh of Ogden as secretary stating the session will be convened on Saturday.
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Intermountain Grain Co-operative
Bannock Hotel
W. Mon
Toe Wardleigh
Ogden
Senate Passes Bill to Save Starving Fowl in Idaho
The Idaho senate approved a $225,000 relief appropriation for about 15,000 needy residents for February and March, with House approval. a $10,000 emergency spend for feed for migratory waterfowl also passed. The measures, urged by Governor Clark, move to the governor for signature.
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Boise
Jan
Idaho Senate
House
Barvilia H. Clark
Senate
Idaho
Roosevelt Comments Deepen GM Sit-Down Strike Impasse
President Roosevelt spoke at his first term press conference saying headlines were not in order as negotiations over the General Motors sit down strike stalled. Labor leaders and GM officials critiqued each other amid talk of a push for peace and further conference talks ending abruptly.
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Washington
Roosevelt
General Motors
Labor Department
Sloan
Alfred P. Sloan
Lewis
John Thomas Smith
Perkins
Duponts
Mr. Sloan
Mr Roosevelt
White House
Great Freeze Threatens Citrus Industry Losses in California
The January freeze hit Southern California's citrus belt hard with groves damaged and fruit losses mounting. Officials cite San Bernardino records of 17 degrees at 7 45 am and Orange County suffering the largest citrus losses in history.
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San Bernardino
Weather Bureau
Santa Ana
Orange County
Students hail four year university bill passage
Idaho Southern university students welcomed the House approval with radio blaring and hall shoutings. Dorms filled with cheers as news spread that the four year university bill had passed. Students debated Senate fate and suggested a Boise delegation to show support. Dining hall applause followed the announcement.
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Boise
Senate
Emerson student frees tongue from Whitman street bridge rail
A young Emerson school pupil stuck her tongue on the Whitman street bridge railing at 3 25 p m Thursday. With help from a police officer Dr J H Lynn and several Emerson teachers and resident housewives she was freed after skin was torn off and she was taken home to 234 North Garfield.
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Emerson School
Whitman Street Bridge
J. H. Lynn
North Garfield
Utah Weather Turns Unsettled With Snow Likely
Unsettled conditions persist tonight and Saturday across Utah with probable snow in the north and west portions. Strong winds and cooler air linger, while farther south and east see milder, brief breaks.
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Utah
Pilot recounts crash that killed five near Burbank
Pilot W W Lewis described the Western Air Expressliner crash of January 12 near Saugus. He said worsening weather and a missed localizer cue led to the aircraft pancaking on canyon ridge. Ranchers heard the plane but could not see it. investigators noted wind currents rather than engine trouble.
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Burbank
Calif
W. W. Lewis
Western Air
KBLA
Union Air Terminal Control Tower
Lewis
E. Aoe
Western Express
Whitney
California fruit growers battle deep freeze damage
Citrus growers in southern California fought to protect a 500 million dollar investment as heaters burned through the day. The cold wave lashed Utah Idaho and the Pacific Northwest with record lows and heavy snow while thousands faced illness and homelessness in the Midwest.
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California
Utah
Idaho
Midwest
Los Angeles
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Idaho Falls
Blackfoot
Nampa
Caldwell
Good Friday Slayer Pays for Bath Tub Murder
John Fiorenza, 25, an upholsterer's assistant, was electrocuted in Sing Sing for the Bath tub murder of Mrs. Nancy Titterton after a Good Friday entry ruse. He was the fourth of five executed that night, with Chester White and Charles Ham also listed among the decedents.
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Ossining
N. Y
Nancy Titterton
Fiorenza
Chester White
Charles Ham
Fred Fowler
Death and Destruction Mark Ohio River Floods
Associated Press reports the Ohio River flood crest nears records with 33 500 to 36 500 homeless and unemployed and millions in damage. Cities from Cincinnati to Portsmouth face inundation, evacuations, and widespread disruption as Red Cross opens more disaster headquarters.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Golden Triangle
Shawneetown
Iil
ST. Louis
Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisville
Frankfort
Washington
National Red Cross
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Portsmouth
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Cold May Threatens Utah Influenza Epidemic
Utah health officials note a second January cold wave may reduce flu cases. Dr. R L Jones says influenza is prevalent but not epidemic. Dr. T J Howells confirms higher winter cases but not an epidemic, with recent weekly totals: 94 cases and 3 deaths last week, 36 cases this week and no deaths.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
R. L. Jones
T. J. Howells
Dr. Howells
Denver
Chicago
State Health Office
Nation-wide floods devastate 10 states threaten 120000 homeless
Flood waters sweep 10 states causing at least 12 deaths and widespread destruction. Over 120000 homeless, with hunger and disease fears mounting as rescue efforts hindered by flooded roads and sleet. Ohio River crest projected near 72 feet. cold snap may slow rise but worsen suffering. Cincinnati and Portsmouth face power and transport disruptions. States from Pittsburgh to Arkansas report rising waters and evacuations. Local and national relief crews and guards mobilize.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American Red Cross
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Carlos E. Black
Iaois
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Pittsburgh
Golden Triangle
Arkansas
Former Boise Man Held for Embezzlement In Texas
A. M. Winn of Boise Idaho surrendered to Dallas authorities stating he faced embezzlement charges. Sheriff Smoot Schmid quoted Winn saying he feared self incrimination and had no prior trouble. The case involves misused funds from brokerage dealings with bonds and recalls of Liberty bonds.
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Dallas
Texas
A. M. Winn
Boise
Idaho
Winn
Sheriff's Office
Smoot Schmid
John Kimbro
Union Security
Phil Solen
School of Mines
Ferris and Hardgrove
Flu Cases Double During One Week
Public health service reports influenza cases nearly doubled in the week ended January 6. Total 23,258 cases, up from 12,145 the prior week. Reports from that period were incomplete.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Mexican dies on scaffold at San Quentin
Natividad Valenzuela, 25, an Orange County Mexican, was executed at San Quentin today for killing his wife after she asked to be taken to a dance. He dropped through the scaffold trap at 10 01 am, dying 14 minutes later.
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San Quentin
Calif
Natividad Valenzuela
Orange County
Valenzuela
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