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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
4
Boise reports that George G. Barrett asks the board of examiners to authorize issuance of 750000 treasury notes in anticipation of tax receipts. The notes would retire a July last year issue of equal size. The piece questions prior tax funds’ use and calls for spending restraint and a reserve fund.
In a critique of scapegoating, the piece argues that critics overreach from limited facts to sweeping judgments about newspapers and motion pictures. It cautions against blaming the press for social ills and urges self-examination before criticizing others. It cites Defoe, dime novels, and Al Capone, and notes responsible journalists and filmmakers strive for constructive roles. The text ends with a satirical U S forestry circular about rangers and news alerts.
Uncle Bam proposes a three cent letter postage raise and hints at adding something tasty on the stamp backs. The quirky idea blends postal policy talk with playful garnish for readers.
The state board of canvassers must decide Fremont County nominating ties by lot per the Attorney General. In Caribou County 700 votes exist with Defen bach limited to about 500. two years ago Ross won by one vote. Owyhee County must issue a certificate to a prosecuting attorney nominee regardless of bar admission. The AG also says candidates taking lower salaries if elected may be disqualified only by court action after election. Grace Black forfeits a $100 bond for drunken driving after failing to appear. Floyd Bloom also forfeits a $20 bond for drunkenness after a minor spree. Nampa officials show strong cross-ticket support with two incumbents receiving high votes on both parties. debate continues whether dual-ticket nominations are permissible. Idaho tax revenue for 1931 half-year projected at $100,000 with 5 percent department expense cap. current collections through May 31 total $67,155.95. by May 15 extensions expired and $8,021.82 spent of $40,000 appropriated for enforcement.
Washington Bureau provides a bulletin on cockroaches detailing their habits and effective methods to combat them. Readers may request a copy by mailing five cents with a coupon to Dept. 185 at the Pocatello Tribune Washington Bureau address in Washington D C.
Peter Rabbit explores the mystery of where Ol Mistah Buzzard lays eggs after learning from Sammy Jay about birds that nest on the ground. He trails clues through conversations and puzzles over the eggs and Mrs Buzzard.
Questions cover topics from grammar and biology to Native peoples, law, and naval history. Items ask about teen terms for hens, Tuscarora Indians’ location, R O T C meaning, author of religious freedom statute, where Black Boy Scouts started, Bible tobacco rules, George Dewey rank at death, Sally’s full name, first Spanish Texas governor, and Exodus chapter with the Ten Commandments.
Senator Neely of West Virginia warns that talk in the Senate can cost the government thirteen thousand dollars per minute as debates continue.
The speaker urges schools to equip children with versatile, adaptable skills for a fast changing, machine aided world. They warn against training for a single job and call for broad, curious education, lab access, and open minded, adventurous youths ready for a high order creative future. Meanwhile in Honolulu Daisy the elephant has become a roughneck and may be shot if no disposal solution is found.
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