Record Heat Worsens Midwestern Drought Despair
The Associated Press reports record heat intensifies damage across the drought belt from Montana to Kentucky. Williston North Dakota reached 110 degrees, Rapid City 106, Sioux Falls 109, Moline 105, with continued hot dry weather forecast. WPA relief work to aid thousands of resourceless farmers planned across Wyoming North Dakota Montana South Dakota Minnesota and Nebraska Catholic masses prayed for rain.
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Four Hart Trains Wreck Near Cleveland Injuring Four
Four people were minorly injured when the second section of the Big Four's Missourian collided with the first near North Eaton southwest of Cleveland. The St. Louis to New York train carried 11 cars in section one and four in section two. injured were treated at a Cleveland hospital. Five notable travelers aboard the train included Detroit stars Goose Goslin Schoolboy Rowe Charley Gehringer Rollie Hemsley and umpire Bill Summers. none were hurt.
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Charley Gehringer
Detroit Tigers
Rollie Hemsley
St. Louis Browns
Bill Summers
Government in Steel Dispute Signals Union Drive
Washington July 6. The government steps into the steel dispute as unions press to organize 500,000 workers under John L. Lewis. The National Labor Relations Board petitions the federal circuit court of appeals at New Orleans to enforce the act against Jones and Laughlin Steel, citing interstate commerce and potential strike pressure. The act protects collective bargaining and bans employer dominated unions amid ongoing constitutional challenges.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
National Labor Relations Board
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Big Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Rustling Charge Arrest Turned Over to Power County Sheriff
R R 8 Taylor was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Bert Empey on a horse rustling charge and turned over to Sheriff Buck Davis of Power County for custody and further proceedings.
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Bert Empey
Buck” Davis
Power County
Brief shower cools off air in Pocatello
Leaden skies produced only a trace of rain this afternoon as temperatures plunged from 91 to 81 within minutes. The night at the weather bureau was among the warmest on record, with readings hovering around 80 and a late shower knocking the 1 pm peak down from 91 to 78 by 2:45.
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Mexican man arraigned on assault with intent to murder
Bruno Silvia, a young Mexican man, appeared before Justice William Hinckley on an assault with intent to murder charge. The complaint, signed by Juanita Zazneta of Firth, noted Silvia waived preliminary hearing and posted 5,000 dollars bond to proceed in district court. He was arrested at 441 East Hayden at 8:50 p.m. Saturday after allegedly attacking his wife Rosie and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Zazweta, with a razor. Mrs. Zazweta suffered a head wound and a wrist injury. Silvia claimed Mrs. Zazweta was his sister-in-law.
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William Hinckley
Juanita Zazneta
Firth
Silvia
East
Hayden
Rosie
Zazweta
Basie Diaway Teelgah Weather Update
The forecast calls for a cloudy night with local thunderstorms in the southern portion and little change in temperature.
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Teelgah
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Bloodhounds aid search for missing five year old
Bloodhounds from the Florence state prison were taken to Mount Graham to follow a trail of five year old Gordon Jensen who wandered from a family picnic Sunday afternoon. No trace found beyond tiny footprints. the search faced 9,500 feet elevation and dangers from mountain lions bears and cliffs.
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Florence
Mount Graham
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Sam Jensen
Body missing from Utah cult town claims
Salt Lake City report says the body of a woman kept since 1935 by a southern Utah mountain sect has disappeared. Sister Marie M. Ogden and other followers deny the burial or end of their rites, claiming ongoing efforts to revive the deceased. The cult, with 30 members, operates on three 640 acre claims near the Colorado line.
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Salt Lee
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Marie M. Ogden
Newark
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Managers withhold star lineups ahead of all star game
In Boston July 6 rain clouds linger as rival managers McCarthy and Grimm keep starting lineups secret for tomorrow's all star game at the National League park. Weather forecast is favorable but officials delay lineup releases until game day.
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Weather Bureau
Joe McCarthy
Charlie Grimm
Driver in Fort Worth Hits 74 Year Old Pedestrian
At 1 20 p m Mrs Tom Daley of Ft Worth Texas struck Charlie Thomas 74 of the Bur bank rooms at 155 South Third. The injured man was taken to General hospital and is not believed seriously hurt. Daley was westbound on Lewis between Third and Second avenues. Thomas said he stepped from between two parked cars and walked into the car. He told Officer Lew Cox he was watching two children and did not see the car.
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Ft. Worth
Texas
Charlie Thomas
Burbank Rooms
South Third
General Hospital
Pocatello Chamber Considers Mass Meetings for Four Year University
The university committee of the Pocatello chamber of commerce moved to canvass local businessmen to back a four year university. Feasibility of holding a series of mass meetings was also discussed at the session.
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Pocatello
Pocatello Chamber of Commerce
Child Dies After Firework Coin Ingested
Mary Sugrue, 11, of Cambridge died at Massachusetts General Hospital after swallowing a quarter given to buy fireworks. Hospital officials said the coin caused a chest condition as it lodged in her esophagus and later passed into her stomach.
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Boston
Mary Sugrue
Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
No Helpers Kiddie Treats Offer Flavored Ice Cream
In Memphis on July 6 a lighthearted note hints at a family scene with a wife preparing a frozen dessert spread. The dialogue captures a playful tease about not needing anyone to assist with the flavors.
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Memphis
Tenn
Aspa
Nation tallies 441 Fourth of July deaths in weekend toll
Nation totals show 441 people killed in violent incidents during the Fourth of July weekend, the largest Independence Day fatality list since 1931. Fireworks caused seven deaths, tavern brawls and accidents added more, with a Remsen Iowa fire fueling extensive property loss and homelessness for 15 families.
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Death Toll Rises Across Utah Idaho And Wyoming Over Holiday Weekend
A Independence Day period crash and road incidents in Idaho Falls Preston and Blackfoot claim at least 18 lives. Among the dead are Lily Quinton 17 and Lewis Hancock Huffaker 17 in Idaho Falls from a struck parked car. Mrs Harry Wilson 37 of Thornton Idaho died when a car overturned driven by her brother-in-law L F Parrish. Benjamin F Suttow 45 of Pocatello perished when his car plunged over a road bank.
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Lewis Hancock Huffaker
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Harry Wilson
Thornton
L. F. Parrish
Benjamin F. Suttow
Pocatello
Aker Speaks at Rodeo for Senate Campaign in Boise
Boise attorney candidate Leslie J. Aker urged voters at a Sunday rodeo to back his bid for the Senate. He promised cheaper power from Bonneville and Coulee dams to lure industries and support farming and stock sectors, noting wholesale power at 1 mil per kilowatt could amortize project costs in 50 years. He warned that Supreme Court review of the Railroad Men's Retirement Act could threaten social security and unemployment provisions, affecting many Idaho residents.
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Oregon
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Whitaker Praised by Legion Aides in July Festivities
Pocatello Post No 4 members lauded W P Whitaker chairman Bannock county commissioners for his Fourth of July help. James Bangs praised his extensive effort and Verne Newcombe called him wholehearted support and a fine fellow. Whitaker heads to central Idaho for campaign speaking engagements for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, returning later in the week.
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Pocatello Post No. 4
W. P. Whitaker
Bannock County
Whitaker
James Bangs
Verne Newcombe
Central Idaho
Pocatello
Grant denounces pension plan and 60 retirement idea
At a dedication service in Ogden President Heber J. Grant of the LDS Church dismissed the notion that retirement at sixty earns a large pension as nonsense. He also opposed a five or six hour workday with leisure time and urged a pay as you go policy for individuals and governments.
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Townsend
Heber J. Grant
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Ward
Grant
Eyston Breaks World One Hour Record at Bonneville Salt Flats
Captain George Eyston set a new world one hour speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats driving a Rolls Royce powered by a 12 cylinder airplane motor reaching 162.5 miles per hour beating his prior 159.3 mph mark. The Briton required two starts due to alignment issues and planned to attempt a 24 hour record next.
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Bonneville Salt Flats
George Eyston
Eyston
AAA
Salt Lake City
Farley and Faul dos Bound Over in Larceny Complaints
William Farley faced arraignment before Justice William Hinickley on petit larceny charges for allegedly stealing a Colts revolver and was bound over to the justice court in $300 bond. Emelio Faul dos, charged with grand larceny for taking $35 from J. R. Segura, also entered a not guilty plea and was bound over in $300 bond.
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William Farley
W. G. Pugmire
William Hinickley
Justice Court
Emelio Fauldos
Guy Nelson
J. R. Segura
Penney's Store Robbed in North Main Block
Merchandise valued over 500 dollars stolen from J C Penney in the 300 block of North Main street. Entry gained by breaking the lower window near Lander street. Loot includes 10 ladies dresses 20 formal dresses 80 pairs of silk hose bags suitcases underwear shirts garters and leather caps and gloves.
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Drunken Driving Offender Carl Marshall Sentenced
Carl Marshall was sentenced by Justice William Hinckley to 30 days in county jail for drunken driving. The judge also recommended revoking Marshall's driver's license for one year.
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William Hinckley
Townsend and Smith Speak at Big Rally in Pasadena
Los Angeles July 6 Townsend and Smith addressed about 15,000 followers at the Rose Bowl rally. Smith attacked the Roosevelt administration and accused Democratic leaders of backing Townsend supporters with payrolls while linking the movement to Huey Long. He flaunted his stance on Borah and warned against a socialist shift under the administration.
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Francis E. Townsend
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Gerald E. K. Smith
Huey P. Long
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Old Age Pension Movement
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Townsend Movement
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Secretary of State
Utah party to try boat trip on Salmon River
Eight Utah sportsmen led by Dr. Russell G. Frazier depart Bear Valley Ranch Idaho for a three week expedition on the Salmon River in rubber bottom boats. They aim to navigate the steep canyon channel to Rig gins, seeking to conquer a river famed as the River of No Return. Frazier’s group includes six Utah men and a noted German partner, building boats stronger after last year’s near disaster.
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Riggins
Russell G. Frazier
Bingham
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Frazier
Austin Prt
Adam
Navy man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison
In Los Angeles a former yeoman Harry Thompson was sentenced to 15 years in Federal prison for selling confidential information to Lt Commander Toshio Moyazaki of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Moyazaki was indicted but is now believed to be in Japan.
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United States Navy
Los Angeles
Toshio Moyazaki
Imperial Japrees Nay
Thompson
Japan
O’henneson
San Diego
Toshio Miyazaki
Tokyo Naval College
Spy Thompson Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
Harry Thomas Thompson, a former United States navy yeoman, was sentenced by Federal Judge Leon Yankwich to 15 years. He admitted forwarding naval information to a Japanese agent, including plans, maps, and model data, after nine months of visits to vessels such as the Brooks and Utah.
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Los Angeles
America
Harry Thomas Thompson
United States Navy
Leon Yankwich
Thompson
Urees
Brooks
Navy Scouting Force
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Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Northampton
Japan
Utah Weather Tonight and Tuesday Briefing
A pair of weather updates for Utah shows little temperature change from tonight to Tuesday. Skies stay mostly clear with mild temps and light winds across the state.
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Borah Supports Republican Platform for Senate Run
Idaho Senator William E Borah declared he will not bolt the Republican ticket and will back the party platform. He said he helped shape the platform and has supported it from the start. A Malad businessman and associate, W Scott Hall, predicted Borah would seek reelection on the Republican ticket, a claim Borah declined to comment on.
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Hall
Senator Borah
British debate over Zeppelins overflight policy
London reports Zeppelins over England prompt Parliament questions. Air secretary Viscount Swinton to clarify official stance on foreign aircraft routes and altitude. In Germany the Hindenburg completes its fourth eastward U S crossing, landing at Frankfort on the Main after departing Lakehurst New Jersey.
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