Nation's road building hits record figure in West
July 10 AP report from San Francisco states emergency highway appropriations for western states will be spent by Sept 1 under the federal program. Henry H. Blood, Utah road official and national highway chiefs leader, says close to two billion dollars will be spent on road construction and maintenance this year, the high mark in U.S. road building. He cites forest road funds moved quickly and urges more Colton-Oddie highway funds for public lands. Western states have gaps on government lands hindering matching funds.
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San Francisco
Henry H. Blood
Western Association of State Highway Commissions
Blood
Utah State Road Commission
National Association of Highway Commissioners
United States
Forest Service
Hoover Calls Out Short Sellers in Wheat Market
President Hoover urged a limited group of speculators to stop short selling in wheat, distinguishing legitimate hedging from manipulative trades. He warned such activity depresses prices and harms farmers, saying he cannot reveal names but would do so if possible. The statement framed short selling as a public-interest issue amid the nation’s recovery efforts.
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Washington
Hoover
Kidman heirs sue Oregon Short Line for damages
In district court F J Kidman W J Kidman Henry Kidman Minnie Jensen Charlotte Muir Ethel Bench Cora Cressal Cleo Secrist Naomi Tripp Delbert Kidman and Viola Case sue the Oregon Short Line for 10000 compensatory and 15009 punitive damages for a June 28 1930 accident at Petersboro crossing seven miles west of Logan. They claim the north crossing approach’s heavy grade and wheat field obstruction blocked view plus sun glare between 350 and 400 pm and the motor car traveled fast with no warning until 255 feet of the crossing. Mrs Kidman 70 widow is among plaintiffs represented by Walter Anderson.
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Oregon Short Line
F. J. Kidman
W. J. Kidman
Henry Kidman
Minnie Jensen
Charlotte Muir
Ethel Bench
Cora Cressal
Cleo Secrist
Naomi Tripp
Delbert Kidman
Viola
Wilhemina Kidman
Petersboro Crossing
Logan
Fishing Without License Leads to Fine in Idaho
L A Lehrbas, assistant state game warden, reported Frank Gargle of Pocatello was fined at American Falls for fishing without a license. Gargle paid a $25 fine plus $3 court costs.
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L. A. Lehrbas
Frank Gargle
Pocatello
American Falls
Gargle
France's Surplus Reveals Debt Debate In July Editorial
Beverly Hills report quotes editorials blaming France for not canceling debts and notes France receives 93 million more than paid to England and the U.S. The piece likens France to Amos on radio and the United States to Andy, urging caution over spending and debt, with a humorous radio reference.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
France
England
United States
Amos
Andy
Vanilla
Les
Traffic charges heard in court briefings
Roy Johnson was fined $50 and jailed after July 3 driving while intoxicated arrest. De Olive and Harold Thomas posted $1 bonds for appearance for headlight and parking violations. Nate Block received a ticket after stopping at Fifth and Center at 1 45 a m. John Miller forfeited a $2 50 bond for failing to obey a stop sign.
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Roy Johnson
de Olive
Harold Thomas
Nate Block
Fifth & Center
Block
Ohn Miller
Bar Silver Steady Amid Spotty American Markets
New York July 10 AP reports bar silver held steady around 28 12 per ounce with a slight uptick noted in some U.S. market segments. Traders show cautious sentiment as bullion prices hover near the prior session.
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New York
Cooler Tonight Foretells Break in Heat Wave
Weather notes from A. R. Teeple forecast cooler tonight and Saturday. The day opened with 70 at 6 am after a high of 94 the previous afternoon, the season’s peak, with temperatures reaching 85 at noon and 87 by 2 pm as a refreshing breeze eased the heat.
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A. R. Teeple
Aged Woman Kate Wilson Dies in Local Hospital
Mrs. Kate Wilson aged 88 died at 4 30 this morning in a local hospital. A resident of Pocatello for 20 years she lived at 237 West Bridger and was active in the Baptist church. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at the McHan chapel officiated by Rev. R. E. McGraw with no known local relatives.
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Kate Wilson
West Bridger
Chamber Plans Reception of Congressional Committeemen
The chamber of commerce board reviewed plans to host the congressional delegation visiting Idaho on August 14 and to prepare for a July 3 4 5 American Legion convention. They target a $6000 budget and coordinate with Fort Hall officials for Michaud flat project funding amid a pending $2 250 000 appropriation in congress.
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Pocatello
American Legion Department
H. B. Thompson
O. R. Baum
Chamber Committee On Reclamation
Committee On Appropriations
House of Representatives
L. French
Idaho
Frank Sphy
O's
E. T. Taylor
Colorado
W. W. Hastings
Oklahoma
Scott Leavitt
Montana
Don B. Colton
Utah
Fort Hall
Congress
Michaud
Judge Baum
Congressional Committee
Smoot criticizes Oklahoma senator over Smoot Hawley protests
Salt Lake City July 10 Reed Smoot chairman of the senate finance committee charged that Senator Thomas a Democrat of Oklahoma wrote a letter to foreign government representatives inviting criticisms of the Smoot Hawley tariff act and asking whether enactment would affect their countries. He followed with a remark on Senator Robinson of Arkansas saying foreign protests are not new and have occurred during every tariff bill.
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Salt Lake City
Reed Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Thomas
Oklahoma
Smoot-Hawley
Robinson
Arkansas
Smoot
London Maintains Lead in World Population
London remains the world’s largest city with 8,202,818 people in the Greater area versus New York’s 6,981,917. England and Wales total reach 39,947,931, up 2,061,232 from 1921, with 19,138,844 males and 20,809,087 females.
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London
New York
Greater
United States
Cnsus
England and
Wales
Federal officers probe Iowa couple in city jail case
Federal officers investigate the case of Oscar Watson and Lydia Watson held on a technical charge of driving with an improper license. The Watsons, from Iowa, are without papers to prove car ownership, and Lydia Watson is held as a witness. Local officers lack details on the matter.
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Oscar Watson
Lydia Watson
Watson
Iowa
Today’s Scores From National Baseball Showdowns
Brooklyn defeated Boston 8 to 9 in a rain affected game while New York at Philadelphia posting delays. Chicago played Pittsburgh with St Louis and Cincinnati results listed alongside postponements due to wet grounds and rain.
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New York
Philadelphia
Pocatello Tribune Resumes Saturday Afternoon Edition
The Pocatello Tribune announces it will publish a Saturday afternoon edition again, making it the sole eastern Idaho daily weekly newspaper and one of few in the state. The move responds to reader and advertiser demand, even as it increases cost and work. The paper aims to serve the community and benefit shoppers with midday issues.
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Pocatello Tribune
Idaho
Tribune
Pocatello
Pocatello Voters Reject $355,000 School Bond Issue
The school bond issue of 355000 failed with 713 votes against and 648 for. Trustees of Independent School District No 1 sought funds to relieve city school congestion and remodel the high school adding two wings to remove portable classrooms.
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Pocatello
Trustees of Independent School District Number 1
Pocatello Woman Clawed by Bear in Yellowstone Park
Mrs. M. F. Williams of 540 So Johnson was clawed on the right hand by a bear in Yellowstone Park during a tour with friends. First aid was given at Mammoth, then she returned to Pocatello for hospital care. Dr. C. P. Groom expects no permanent injury.
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M. F. Williams
Johnson
General Hospital
Yellowstone Park
Rights Violated in Idaho Cottage Cheese Case
S. P. McNeely sues Gold Medal Cottage Cheese and G. H. Davis in district court alleging breach of contract over a five year exclusive right to manufacture Gold Medal Cottage Cheese and Real Buttermilk in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Plaintiff seeks injunction and 12.50 daily damages for five years plus remedies.
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S. P. McNeely
Gold Medal Cottage Cheese Company
G. H. Davis
Idaho
Wyoming
Bridge challenge sparks $5000 wager by Culbertson
New York titled Sidney Leng accepts a challenge and a bet by Ely Culbertson to prove his contract bridge system can defeat any rival team. The stake is $5,000 to $1,000 with charity to take all, but time and location remain unsettled.
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New York
Sidney Leng
Ely Culbertson
Culbertson
Sing Sing death house faces crowd awaiting electrocution
Ossining New York two dozen inmates at Sing Sing prison remain on death row as the death house holds a large population awaiting execution by electric chair.
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Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Bowman elected president of national federation
Mrs. Geline M. Bowman of Richmond was chosen president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women at the closing session of the old dominion convention. Other officers include Mrs. Helen M. Schluraff first vice president and Miss Earlene White recording secretary.
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Richmond
Geline M. Bowman
National Federation of Business and Professional Women
Old Dominion
Helen M. Schluraff
Erie
Bonnie K. Robertson
Hammond
Ind
Earlene White
Jackson
Margaret K. Stewart
Phoenix
Ariz
Margaret Stewart
Ogden
Utah
Spring wheat shrinks under late forecast
Washington reports July 1 crop condition data from the Agriculture Department. All spring wheat totals drop to 156,402,000 bushels from last year’s 246,628,000 while corn and oats also show changes. other crops including apples and potatoes rise. Remaining wheat on farms is estimated.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Woman in coma dies at St Anthony Hospital
Miss Gaynelle Finks died at 2 55 this afternoon at St Anthony hospital after four days unconsciousness following discovery in a local hotel. Doctors report her condition was weak and toxic with a poor outlook and police note possible overdose. Her sister Mrs Viela Finks Symanoskie, 791 DD St N E Washington, was notified.
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Gaynelle Finks
St. Anthony Hospital
Viela Finks Symanoskie
Washington
W. E. Whalen
Miss Finks
Robinson Asks Out In Tariff Fight
Senator Robinson of Arkansas said Congress will seek to reduce tariff rates when it reconvenes. He responded to Senator Watson of Indiana who challenged him to lead a serious revision of the Hawley Smoot tariff law. Robinson criticized Watson who predicted prosperity within 30 days after passage.
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Little Rock
Ark
Robinson
Arkansas
Congress
Watson
Indiana
Senate
United States
Rowe Child Dies Soon After Birth
A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Edgar Rowe at Laval Hot Springs hospital. The child lived but a short time. Mrs Rowe has been very ill but is reported as slowly recovering.
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I'Cammon
The
Pocatello Tribune
Edgar Rowe
Laval Hot Springs Hospital
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