Survivor reports volunteering for escape after Thetis disaster
Sub survivor Frank Shaw, one of four Thetis crew shown in the Davis lung escape, said he volunteered to try the device after three others died during a prior attempt. R S Johnson of Cammell Laird said Shaw was in poor shape and the climb was a steep 42 degree interior angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birkenhead
England
Frank Shaw
R. S. Johnson
Cammell Laird
Shaw
Johnson
Town Hall Enrolls 85 Members
Town Hall committee chair Mrs. R. M. Terrell announced the annual campaign in progress and listed 85 new members including Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Dom an, Dr. Grace Parker, Judge and Mrs. I. E. McDougall, Capt. Henry DuPree, Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Brothers, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Terrell
Town Hall
Thomas B. Doman
Fergus Briggs
Mary FE. Davis
George C. Wright
Jessie Cunningham
Louis C. Weaver
Eva Smith
William Peacock
Rose Enke
Geo. H. Kelly
T. D. Jones
W. Harold
Grace Parker
F. L. Bowman
T. H Gathe
J. H. Lyn
Myr
Jesse M. Chase
A .L. Merry
B. M. Hargraves
Wm. H. Kemp
Clarence Hart
O. F. Call
D. C
Navy Seaman Acquitted in Palos Verdes Hammer Slaying
William D. Vaughn an 18 year old navy seaman was freed in Los Angeles on June 7 after acquittal in the hammer slaying of Clarence McCann the 33 year old Long Beach organist whose body was found March 26 at the foot of a Palos Verdes cliff Vaughn testified McCann had assaulted him and seized him by the throat claiming he struck with a hammer in self defense and McCann fell over the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William D. Vaughn
Clarence McCann
Long Beach
McCann
Palos Verdes Hills
Vaughn
Bakersfield
Publicity Flop At World’s Fair Sparks Disorder Charge
Report of a 24 foot python on the loose at the New York world’s fair grounds triggered a hunt by workmen Boy Scouts and police. Police instead pursued promoter Cliff Wilson, serving him with a summons to magistrate court for disorderly conduct over reports that a python named Jumbo had escaped.
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New York
New York City
Cliff Wilson
Jumbo
Railroad Officials Introduced At Local Brotherhood Meeting
Officials introduced at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers meeting in the W O W hall included R F Weiss master mechanic S C Smith assistant superintendent of motive power and R Titus superintendent Idaho division. Thomas Gooderham presided in the absence of T B LeBailly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. O. W. Hall
Brotherhood
Thomas Gooderham
T. B. LeBailly
Titus
Idaho
8. C. Smith
R. F. Weiss
Executioner Fails in Cincinnati Gas Attack Case
Mrs. Henry Kesse, 39, awoke to a soft sizzling sound and found a jar of deadly acid on her bedroom window ledge. Her grocer husband tossed the quart jar from the window as a man fled. Their 16 year old son Thomas was awakened nearby. Two similar nonfatal cases in six months trigger maniac suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Henry Kesse
Thomas
Jumes
Youth Held Over Threats to Royal Visitors
Paul Carlesimo an 18 year old Utica resident was detained on a vagrancy charge after allegedly making threatening remarks about King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. He spoke in a Niagara Falls restaurant after being denied entry by Canadian officials and was arrested at US immigration request as the royal party passed through en route to Washington.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Paul Carlesimo
Utica N. Y
Thomas J. Holohan
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
England
Whirlpool Rapids Bridge
Holohan
United States
Washington
Unseasonal Snow Hits Sun Valley Resort
June weather spurs a freak snowfall at Sun Valley lifting temperatures to 23 degrees above zero. Peak accumulations near Trail Creek summit reach about 15 inches as the cold snap surprises observers. A Los Angeles television station has broadcast programs for eight years.
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Sun Valley
Trail Creek
Los Angeles
Auxiliary Will Collect Food For Child's Camp
The American Legion auxiliary child welfare committee plans a food drive for the Po catello Child Welfare summer camp aiding underprivileged boys and girls. Chairman Mrs D D Parke coordinates depots and a pickup on Saturday June 17 with donations delivered to listed homes and the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
H. J. Swanson
N. Grant
Child Welfare Association of
Pocatello
D. D. Parke
H. T. Stoy
Harry Yarnell
Bert Weston
Elmer V. Smith
J. W. Foreman
F. L. Linck
Pred Schmidt
Nelle Jensen
Olive Smith
Nave
Parke
S. Tenth
S. Lincoln
S. Garfield
Mexican Pilot Francisco Sarabia Dies in Takeoff Crash
Francisco Sarabia, Mexican aviator who recently set a nonstop Mexico City to New York record, was killed when his plane crashed during takeoff from Bolling Field while en route to Ciudad Lerdo. An army doctor said neck injury likely caused death. He had just delivered a goodwill message to President Roosevelt and attended a Mexican embassy reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francisco Sarabia
Mexico City
New York
Bollingfield
Ciudad Lerdo
Durango
Sarabia
Roosevelt
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Court Schedule in Idaho Falls Paths Criminal and Civil Dockets
Judge Jay L. Downing will hear two criminal jury cases and three civil jury cases starting Thursday at 10 a.m. The criminal docket includes State v Wilford Curtis for forgery and State v W O Lundquist for retaining property from alleged fraud. Civil suits begin Monday at 10 a.m. including Alma J. Richins v Robert McLaughlin and Leo Wilson for 310 general and 10,000 special damages from a January 28, 1937 shotgun wound. Mrs. E Hooper v William J Vaughan in a collection case. and A E Pridenstine and Ruth Fridenstine v Al Truscott for 2000 special and 10,000 punitive damages over alleged December 3, 1937 assault on Fridenstine between Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Other cases may be set at counsel request.
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Jay L. Downing
Fifth Judicial District
Alma J. Richins
Idaho Falls
Robert McLaughlin
Leo Wilson
Richins
Wilson
McLaughlin
A. E. Pridenstine
Ruth Fridenstine
al Truscott
Fridenstine
Truscott
Pocatello
Downing
Sea Halts Work on Squalus Salvage Efforts
Salvage crews awaited calmer seas to resume lifting the sunken submarine Squalus, the temporary tomb of 26 men, as a northwest wind and choppy seas hinder underwater operations. John J. Pappasak, 38, chief electrician's mate on the Sculpin, fell ill with appendicitis and received emergency surgery at the naval hospital. his condition was reported good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
John J. Pappasak
San Diego
Calif
Sculpin
Naval Hospital
Roosevelt Delays Westward Trip Over Relief Tax Bills
President Roosevelt will postpone his western tour until Congress passes relief and tax revision bills. House leaders aim to push measures for next fiscal year relief funds, keep $500 million excise taxes, and modify corporation levies. Senate leaders expect quick action but foresee debate. WPA abolition is opposed for now with $125 million for public works planned. Roosevelt warned that without enactment by June 30 WPA operations and excise collections would stop. He will delay his San Francisco fair visit originally set for June 19 until a firm date is announced.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Bankhead
Rayburn
House
Senate
House Appropriations
WPA
San Francisco
Irc authorizes Bamberger Railroad to acquire electric line
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Bamberger Railroad to take over Bamberger Electric Railroad properties in reorganization. The deal includes 750000 dollars in general mortgage bonds and 45000 shares of no par value common stock. The electric line runs between Salt Lake City and Ogden in Utah.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bamberger Railroad Company
Bamberger Electric Railroad Company
Electric Railroad Company
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Idaho Couples Win Marriage Licenses in Salt Lake City
Two Idaho couples obtained marriage licenses in Salt Lake City yesterday. Fred Boyle Owen legal age and Zelm Elliott 24 of Pocatello. Earl Gariier 21 of Ammon and Josephine Jensen 17 of Blackfoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Idaho
Fred Boyle Owen
Zelm Elliott
Pocatello
Earl Gariier
Ammon
Josephine Jensen
Blackfoot
Sun Fire Grips Woman’s Hat in Hyde Park
London reports the city’s hottest June day in three years with 84 degrees. Phyllis Proctor’s straw hat caught fire after being heated by sun through glass, a bystander quickly removed the burning hat in Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hyde Park
Phyllis Proctor
Export Sales Show Drop
The Commerce Department reported U S merchandise sales to Argentina fell by more than half in the first four months of the year versus 1938. April sales to Argentina were 4.068 million compared with 9.466 million a year earlier. Brazil increased April purchases to 6.007 million from 5.428 million, and four month totals rose to 22.757 million from 21.052 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Major Fortier to Head Pocatello District
Major Malcolm V. Fortier, current head of the Lewiston district, will replace Major E. W. Bondy as head of the Pocatello district on July 1. Bondy is transferred to Enid Oklahoma and begins a 30 day leave June 20. Fortier will be joined by Mrs. Fortier in Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm V. Fortier
Lewiston
E. W. Bondy
Pocatello
Major Bondy
Enid
Oklahoma
Major Fortier
Obituary for Dixie Ann King Aged Day-Old Daughter
Dixie Ann King, day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. King of 1126 E. Carter, died at a local hospital at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Graveside funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Paul DeF. Mortimore of the Christian church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Ann King
W. V. King
E. Carter
Mountainview Cemetery
Paul Def. Mortimore
The
Christian Church
Mayor Ellenstein Home Defaced with Anti Jewish Graffiti
In Newark on June 7 unknown persons defaced Mayor Meyer C. Ellenstein home with foot high letters reading get out Jew. A sidewalk painting warned Jews to leave or face consequences, and the mayor noted receiving similar anonymous letters recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Meyer C. Ellenstein
New Jersey
Smuggler Adams Kills Two Kin Before Suicide
Homer Adams 22 lured two relatives to a death trap and critically wounded a third before killing himself in Nogales Arizona. Sheriff J J Lowe said Adams an unemployed former relief worker, turned to narcotic cigarettes to steel himself after fearing family knowledge of smuggled goods would lead to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Homer Adams
J. J. Lowe
Adams
Mexico
Idaho Education association sets 48th annual meeting dates
The Idaho Education Association approves the 48th annual meeting to be held in Boise on November 3 and 4. District meeting dates are announced by executive secretary John S. Hillman with locations in Coeur d Alene Lewiston Boise Twin Falls Pocatello Idaho Falls Rexburg and Salmon. Mrs Alice G Cosgrove of Pocatello serves as state president.
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John S. Hillman
Coeur d'Alene
Lewiston
Boise
Twin Falls
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Rexburg
Salmon
Alice G. Cosgrove
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Wilford Curtis
W. O. Lundquist
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Tetion
Proor
Teacher's
Wm. Teacher & Sons, Ltd
Glangux
America’s Choice
Chelsea
Carlyle
Molinelli’s Jewelers
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Lee Wallace
Kemmerer, Wyo
A. P. Bridgford
Pocatello C CC
Lt. Wallace
Idaho Education Association
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