Two Men Die In Head On Auto Wreck
Harold Gam 18 and James Gam 21 died in a head on crash on the Old Oregon Trail east of American Falls. Five others were injured including Charles Gann Martin Marshall and Joe Marshall. The heavy sheep truck driver Ray McMillan and Andrew Gini were also hurt. An inquest was set for 10 a m in American Falls.
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Oregon Trail
American Falls
Harold Gam
James Franklin Gam
North Kansas City
Charles Gann
Martin Marshall
Joe Marshall
Bonner Springs
Kansas
Gam
Ray McMillan
Idaho Falls
Andrew Gini
Challis
McMillan
Gini
James H. Bowens
Bowns
Fleee
Hagerman
McCammon
Aberdeen
James Gamn
Power County
H. W. Zimmerman
State Police
L. E. (Buck) Davis
British Plan for Communal Cooking Sought in War Effort
London officials weigh mass production dining halls to replace home cooking and rationing. A week long trial cut stove usage from 1 800 to one unit and served a three course meal for 20 cents, with meals to all social classes. The welfare institute near the d Alanr o estate houses 1 000 apartments, 2 000 adults, 3 000 children, testing the plan.
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Associated Press
London
Welfare Institute
d'Algarno Estate
Radio calls set June record at 2000 over Bell system
New York July 31 Radio telephone calls over the Bell system to South America and across the Pacific in June reached a record 2000, AT&T reported. Overseas traffic remained about 15 percent below a year earlier despite censorships, with South American business rising and Pacific business doubling.
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New York
Bell System
South America
Pacific
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Concentration of Troops Points to Invasion
Reports say Italian troops join Nazi veterans along the German coast as Britain braces for possible invasion. Il Giornale d Italia editor Gayda cautions delay, while Vichy notes disrupts in communications raise invasion fears. Arriba Madrid urges US aid to Spain after its civil conflict.
Germans Claim Sinking 1.27 Million Tons of British Shipping
German spokesmen announced that sailors and airmen have sent 1,270,000 tons of British shipping to the bottom since June 25 in the English Channel and other seas. They said the figures should quiet doubts of half-hearted war effort and declined to comment on Virginio Gayda’s claim that an immediate direct attack on England is not to be expected. They cautioned on the meaning of immediate.
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Berlin
Germany
English Channel
Virginio Gayda
Rome
England
Fingerprints Identify Spokane Auto Victim as Noted Offender
Spokane July 31 Carl Kaeppler killed when struck by a car identified by federal investigators as a petty criminal with prior jail sentences in Twin Falls Eureka Utah California. Sheriff Buckley said the FBI matched fingerprints. Deputy Goldeen said Kaeppler walked in the street when struck and the driver was not held.
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Spokane
Wash
Carl Kaeppier
Twin Falls
Idaho
Eureka
Utah
California
Ralph Buckley
Federal Bureau of Investigation
al Goldeen
Kaeppler
Idaho Educator E. E. Wilson Injured in Car Crash
E. E. Wilson president of the Idaho Education Association is injured when his car struck a bridge guard railing Monday. He is under treatment for a concussion broken ribs cuts and bruises and has regained consciousness. Cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Mullan
Idaho
E. E. Wilson
Idaho Education Association
Wilson
Woman Charged With Shooting Husband in Utah
Mary Garcia, 24, was arraigned before City Judge B. P. Leverich on a first degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of her husband Jose Christopher Garcia, 31, in Salt Lake City. Preliminary hearing was set for next Friday. Detectives say the shooting ended a quarrel over parking the family car.
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Salt Lake City
Mary Garcia
B. P. Leverich
Jose Christopher Garcia
Tragedy at Utah Copper Mine Claims Ensign A. Jensen
Ensign A. Jensen age 22 from Copperton was killed when he was thrown from a loaded ore car and crushed by another car at the Utah Copper company mine in Brigham. A slide derailed the car he rode, causing him to lose his balance. Jensen was unmarried.
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Brigham, Utah
Ensign A. Jensen
Copperton
Utah Copper Company
Jensen
Hull Returns to U. S. From Pan American Conference
Secretary of State Hull returned to the United States today from a 11 day Pan American conference in Havana, following completion of meetings with Latin American counterparts.
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Miami
Fla
Hull
United States
Havana
Swastika Burns on N. Idaho Farm
Fisherman J Longbottom spotted a 10 by 12 foot swastika set on a hillside near the Idaho Washington line. He fired toward the glow and a car fled. Sheriff Warren Rapp reported kerosene soaked poles formed the blaze which rain later extinguished.
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Sandpoint
J. Longbottom
Newport
Wash
Warren Rapp
Idaho-Washington
Lonebottom
Federal Land Bank donation aids defense in Northwest
Spokane July 31 two Northwest farmers who fund the Federal Land Bank of Spokane through affiliated farm loan associations learned the bank’s 2 106 000 contribution to national defense would not jeopardize their investments. R E Brown bank president said the money is capital and surplus invested by the United States and does not affect the 6 000 000 subscribed by borrowers in Oregon Washington Montana and Idaho. He noted the payment follows a recall of capital from government sponsored corporations urged by President Roosevelt.
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Spokane
Wash
Northwest
Federal Land Bank of Spokane
R. E. Brown
United States
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Brown
Roosevelt
Utah Men Slated for High Federal Jobs
Salt Lake City July 31 Two Utah men are under consideration for posts in the federal Department of Agriculture. Senator William H. King asked for Ward C. Holbrook or Tracy R. Welling as potential assistants to succeed Secretary Wallace if he resigns and a new secretary is named.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Federal Department of Agriculture
William H. King
Ward C. Holbrook
Utah State Farm Bureau Federation
State Public Service Commission
Tracy R. Welling
Farm Organization
Federal Department
Wallace
Russian torpedo boats bombard Turkish ports
On July 31, 1915, Russian torpedo boats bombarded Turkish ports amid World War I naval operations, with actions reported near strategic coastal facilities and shipping lanes. The engagements involved swift naval incursions and subsequent Turkish defensive responses in the Black Sea region.
Red Cross Rushes 850000 Pounds Daily to Europe
The American Red Cross ships 850000 pounds of relief weekly to Europe and has used 145 ships since the war began to deliver nearly 8 million dollars worth of food clothing medical supplies ambulances and field hospitals to England France Belgium etc. Only one U S vessel, the McKeesport, has sailed with relief cargo recently due to port closures.
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Washington
American Red Cross
England
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Norway
Finland
Poland
Luxembourg
Portugal
Spain
United States
McKeesport
Europe
Red Cross
Maritime Commission
Baseball scores and results from a slate of games
First game St Louis 3 Boston 7 final Shoun Padgett Erickson Berres. Second game St Louis 8 7 Boston 7 McGee Owen Sullivan Tobin Coffman Picchota Masi Andrews. Chicago 3 Philadelphia 7 Detroit 6 New York 3 Cleveland 5 Washington 4 St Louis 1 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 3 Boston 4 Detroit 2. Night games include New York Detroit and Philadelphia Chicago.
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Boston
Shoun
Padgett
Erickson
Berres
McGee
Owen
Sullivan
Tobin
Coffman
Picchota
Masi
Andrews
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mooty
Lee
Harnett
Mulcahy
Warren
Todd
Cincinnati
New York
Washington
Chase and
Ferrell
Kennedy
Auker
Swift
Commentator Warns Against Immediate Invasion Of England
DeWitt MacKenzie cites Virginio Gayda arguing fascist leaders unlikely to invade England soon. The piece suggests Germany will pursue mass bombing first to cripple Britain, forecasting a bloody showdown and heightened danger for Europe.
Billings Objects to Small Percentage in Regional Series
Billings Montana club officials rebuffed an offer of 10 percent of gross gate for using their grounds in the Idaho Montana regional semi pro championship series. H L Flaxon said the Billings club would not accept the deal unless a higher percentage was offered. Preston of Idaho and Glendive of Montana are state champions and a series was tentatively set for Billings next Sunday, with Glendive favorable to playing on its home field and Preston's acceptance unclear.
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Billings
Mont
H. L. Flaxon
Preston
Idaho
Glendive
Montana
Utah and Idaho Show Surge in Traffic Fatalities
A national safety council survey released in Salt Lake City reports Utah up 18 percent and Idaho up 17 percent in highway fatalities for the first six months of 1940 compared with 1939. The national increase is 8 percent, with Arizona worst at 41 percent. 32 states are darker than a year ago.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
National Safety Council
R. Whitney Gree
State Highway Patrol
Arizona
Lindrum Breaks World Record in Balk Line Billiards
Walter Lindrum, world billiards champion, set a new balk line world record with a 3,361 break in Melbourne in a match against his brother Fred, surpassing his December record of 2,466. He also holds the old rule record with a 4,137 break.
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Melbourne
Australia
Walter Lindrum
Fred
Lindrum
Ogden Bank Sued Over Forged Endorsed Check
The United States government filed suit against First Security Bank of Ogden in Salt Lake City seeking 444 dollars plus interest from July 7 1931. The claim centers on a forged endorsed check that the bank allegedly guaranteed.
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Salt Lake City
United States
First Security Bank of
Ogden
Idaho Children Bureau Audited by Federal Auditor
Accounts of the Idaho Children's Bureau, funded partly by the federal government, are being audited by F. R. Simpson of Washington, field auditor for the federal bureau.
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Children’s Bureau
Boise
Idaho Chiren’s Bureau
F. R. Simpson
Washington
Federal Bureau
Idaho Weather Fair Tonight and Thursday
Idaho forecast shows fair weather tonight and Thursday with normal temperatures. Winds light, no precipitation expected, easing into two pleasant days across the state. The outlook calls for daytime highs near seasonal norms and cooler overnight lows.
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Idaho
Draft Age Cut by Senate Group
The Senate military committee amended the Burke Wadsworth compulsory training bill to require registration for men 21 to 31, cutting the earlier 18 to 64 span. Secretary of War Stimson testifying to the House committee urged a prudent defense, noting Britain’s possible rapid fall and Japan’s alignment with Italy and Germany. Stimson voiced strong support for the bill, with the War Department backing it and the Budget Bureau approving. Senators Thomas and Smathers spoke up during the session.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Senate
House Militey Committee
Stimson
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Germany
War Department
Budget Bureau
Thomas
Ida
Smathers
D.N. J
Armed Vessel Fights Raider In Atlantic Engagement
The British armed merchant cruiser Alcantara battled a German raider in the South Atlantic but failed to stop the escape. The raider used a smoke screen after being hit. Alcantara continued pursuit until a German shot slowed her. British casualties were two killed and seven wounded.
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London
South Atlantic
Admiralty
Factory Executives in Russia Go on Trial
In Moscow on July 31 a group of Russian factory executives will face trial on criminal charges alleging waste and inefficiency in production. Their plants manufacture bread toys clocks shoes and books.
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Moscow
World’s Fair wheat field yields tiny crop with big cost
New York report notes a quarter acre wheat field at the World’s Fair cost about $1,000 to plant and maintain for two years. Harvested today, the second seven-bushel crop was worth about $6.33, illustrating a stark return on investment.
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New York
Idaho Proposal Hints at Asian Nation Constitution
Boise reports that Idaho's constitution may offer ideas for an Asiatic nation. Thai minister M. R. Seni Pramoj asked Governor Bot tolfsen to send two copies of the document to Bangkok for study by the ministry of the interior.
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Boise
Idaho
M. R. Seni Pramoj
United States
Thailand
Siam
Bottolfsen
Ministry of the Interior
Bangkok
Boise gunman Hendrickson kills two officers in siege
In a four hour siege near Boise a federal warrant service attempt ended with Pearl Hendrickson, a 49 year old hermit, killing U S Marshal George Meffan and Boise officer John Glenn. Hendrickson was killed as the standoff ended.
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George A. Meffan
United States
Nampa
Boise Mountains
John Glenn
Meffan
Idaho
Boise
Pocatello Railroad
Pearl Royal Hendrickson
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hendrickson
Glenn
George Haskin
Haskin
C. P. Hill
Heat Wave Persists Across Nation With Widespread Highs
Heat continued across the country with temperatures well above normal. Forecasters warned no broad relief soon as more rain was forecast for the plains Great Lakes and upper Mississippi valley. Deaths linked to the heat reached 858 with 448 heat deaths and 410 drownings.
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Plains States
Great Lakes Region
Mississippi Valley
Continent
Waynoka
Okla
Indianapolis
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Topeka
Kan
August Is Dangerous Month for Accidents in Idaho
The Idaho vital statistics bureau notes accidents spike in August. From 1935 to 1939, 495 of 4,764 annual deaths were from accidents, about 10 percent, rising to over 15 percent in July and August. February and March are the safest months.
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Boise
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Idahoans Injured In Utah Auto Crash Near Cattlelick
Two Buhl Idaho youths suffered sight injuries when their car skidded into a barrow pit half a mile west of Cattlerick Utah. Passengers Gerald Hyde and Louis Canine were uninjured. Deputy Clarence W. Moore credited Canine as driver though Canine said a bus blinded him.
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Evanston
Wyo
Utah Weather Outlook For Tonight And Thursday
The forecast calls for mild conditions with little temperature change. Expect light winds and modest variance in temperatures across the region tonight and Thursday, with daytime highs near average for the season.
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Utah
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Dickey
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Gatehouse
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By DeWitt MacKenzie
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