A Lead Pencil Does the Trick
Agriculture Secretary Wallace used every method to adjust wheat estimates. He trimmed the winter wheat forecast from 543 million to 528 million bushels and reduced the carryover by 5 million. Spring wheat projections fell from 200 million to 176 million. By the end he was 47 million bushels short of a referendum trigger, having begun 68 million bushels over.
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The President as a Hard Loser in Tax Debate
The President appears defeated in arguing for the undivided profit tax while Morgenthau supports tax adjustments for recovery and employment. He hones sarcasm at opponents and seems swayed by advisers favoring government control over business, raising concerns about voters relying on public pay.
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Morgenthau
Consolidation of U S Foreign Services Into State Department
The article argues for uniting the foreign services under the state department to avoid waste and duplication and to present a single coherent approach in dealing with foreign powers. It notes 1914 and 1930 service origins and warns that multiple representations confuse both U S officials and foreign counterparts.
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Japanese Army Trains Bees for Message Delivery
Report notes a shift in military practice as the Japanese Army uses bees to carry messages instead of pigeons. The piece dismisses contributor suggestions labeling the idea as an impractical Romeo concept.
Mammoth Idaho onion field grows 69000 onions in a single operation
Consul Walter Smota reports near Emmett Idaho a vast onion field perhaps the state’s largest. He planted 69000 onions using a machine in one pass. Idaho Liquor Control board disputes chain store tax liability and vows to resist 500 dollar per store demands for 118 outlets. Governor Bottolfsen’s fish and game actions loom as wildlife federation disputes unfold. Ross Pope leaves Boise hotel job to join his father James Pope at Tennessee Valley Authority in Tennessee. Catholic women from five Idaho deaneries gather for the twentieth annual Idaho council convention in Burley with Miss Mary Smithan named parliamentarian.
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Emmett
Idaho
Ross Pope
United States
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Boise
Tennessee Valley Authority Commission
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Idaho Council of Catholic Women
Mary Smithan
Pocatello
Catholic Ladies of
Idaho Mine Tax Criticizes Tax Policy and Education Building Plans
Idaho mine inspector Arthur Campbell argues the 1933 three percent mine tax raised about $2,000,900 yet blocked three times as much capital. He says mining needs encouragement, not taxes, while state education plans approve a $14,000 heating plant expansion at University of Idaho Southern Branch and a $3,500 improvement at Albion normal, plus Lewiston normal gym remodeling with a $15,000 PWA grant to warm students next winter.
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Arthur Campbell
State Board of Education
Moscow
University of Idaho
Southern Branch
Albion Normal
Lewiston Normal School
PWA
Normal
State Names Kenneth W. Thomas as State Welfare Supervisor
State Director Bill Child appoints Kenneth W. Thomas of St. Maries as state supervisor in Public Assistance to succeed Louise Cuddy of Boise who returns to her former role as state supervisor of child welfare services. Thomas previously served as Boise district supervisor with welfare promotion duties.
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Kenneth W. Thomas
St. Maries
Louise Cuddy
Boise
Thomas
Idaho Attorney General Rules on Right to Bear Arms
Attorney General J. W. Taylor informs D. L. Holmberg that the legislature may regulate but cannot prohibit the right to bear arms under Idaho’s Constitution. Holmberg asked whether carrying rifles or shotguns without a license is forbidden while sidearms may be allowed. Talbot L. Jennings, Idaho native and 1924 UI graduate, urged graduates to pursue change but warned against prophets who misuse democracy.
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D. L. Holmberg
Pocatello
Idaho
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Talbot L. Jennings
University of Idaho
Moscow
Idaho Education Association reviews legislative progress
John I. Hillman says the Idaho Education association committee is studying its legislative accomplishments and lessons for future action. The last session enacted much of the financial program and appropriated 1 million dollars annually for public schools with some aid to poorer schools, but retirement and higher qualification measures were not gained. The committee meets in Boise Thursday to draft next year’s program.
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The
Idaho Education Association
Association
Boise
Pocatello Cardinals Dinner Highlights Local Players
Local news recounts a dinner by the Presbyterian men’s club honoring Pocatello Cardinals players. Managers coaches and guests praise the team with Pennant hopes while noting cold weather and upcoming games.
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Pocatello
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Clifford Neighbor
Clarence Beers
Frank Nelson
Paul Berndt
Melvin Cabral
Jack Murphy
Escar Burnett
Paul Hiort
Judson Kirke
Bud Malone
Ray Chandler
Clifford Glasby
Idaho Legion Plans Carloads to National Convention in Chicago
Idaho department of the American Legion will take two carloads of Idaho products to the national convention in Chicago from September 25 to 28. The piece urges the Idaho state chamber of commerce to craft a formal promotional program to advertise Idaho goods resources and scenic attractions. The article contrasts Idaho’s advertising with western states like New Mexico Arizona and California and notes their success in boosting tourism and visibility.
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Chamber of Commerce
West
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Promising Outlook Amid Party Sniping and Early Election Talk
A letter from Two Gunfire Masters rails at Republicans and the GOP, condemning perceived graft and obfuscation while praising forthcoming voter action. The note argues Democrats hold a hopeful path as the 1940 election looms, with county clerks preparing poll lists and March registration opening.
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