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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
1
Widespread damage from a hurricane in Salvador leaves 600 homeless and $1.5 million in losses. Martial law is declared as communications, power, and rail service collapse. Roads, bridges, and rail lines endure slides and washouts while the capital’s telephone system falters.
Idaho Republicans were invited to a Saturday banquet at the Bannock hotel. Sponsored by the Young Republican League of Idaho, candidates for the Republican primary will be introduced. Kenneth Ridgeway will be toastmaster with William Holden introducing the candidates. Speakers include C. A. Bottolfsen and Clarence Hillman. A league business meeting follows at 8 p.m. in Ridgeway’s office.
The Sabbath observance committee of the Nazarene church for the Idaho Oregon district urged ministers to curb leisure acts such as Joy riding buying gasoline and reading comic supplements during Sunday services at the annual conference in Nampa June 8. Rev. R T Williams Kansas City general superintendent urged less superficiality and artificiality in ministry.
Dun and Bradstreet reports continued recovery in the economy despite drought damage and labor unrest. Industrial operations have been well maintained, with capital goods expanding slightly while consumer goods slack is offset. Employment remains strong and payrolls are near their 1931 highs. Food prices are likely to rise in the fall due to drought impacts.
Bobby Cruickshank the Scotch pro from Richmond Va leads the United States Open after two rounds at Marion Cricket Club Philadelphia with 142 two under par. Gene Sarazen is second at 145 after a 72 today joining 73 yesterday. Paul Runyan slides to 152 after a disastrous 78. Charley Lacy etc.
In Washington on June 8 senators Borah of Idaho and Feas of Ohio sparred over remonetizing silver. Borah pushed free coinage to base world money supplies while Feas attacked the silver bill as foolish and warned it would scare holders of money. Feas argued money creation without limit won’t bring prosperity.
Idaho plans to refund most of its bonded indebtedness. Attorney General Bert H. Miller said bond houses show many issues could be refunded at about three percent, versus current rates up to 4 3 4 percent. The plan, discussed with Governor Ross, treasurer Myrtle P. Eaking, and others, aims to cut annual interest costs though bids and amounts will wait on Governor Ross’s return from north Idaho.
National League results show Boston routing Brooklyn 14 to 10 led by strong hitting with 14 runs. Cincinnati beat Chicago 4 to 3 while St Louis topped Pittsburgh 4 to 0 and New York defeated Philadelphia 6 to 3 in a late game. Mungos and Hartnett among the batting contributors.
Detroit hosted Chicago with a 0 0 0 201 tally and batteries Earnshaw Gallivan Madjeski Marberry Cochrane. Cleveland used Wells Knott Hadley Hemsley Hudlin Harder Pytlak. New York edged Philadelphia 11 4 7 with a 1 1 3 run sequence and batteries Marcum Maturak Hayes Gomes Dickey.
The forecast indicates generally mild fall conditions tonight and Saturday with slightly warmer trend expected across Batunday, suggesting comfortable temperatures and light winds for the period.
Waterloo Indiana June 8 AP reports new clues in the Dillinger case after Tommy Carroll was shot. Federal agent O H Dewey questioned Carroll before he died but Carroll offered no information about John Dillinger. Carroll may have been accompanied by Jean Crompton who says she is his wife and is being held. Police pursue other suspects after Dillinger escape hints.
Washington June 8 Representative Thomas C Coffin of Idaho died later today from injuries after being struck by an automobile on Capitol grounds several days earlier. Coffin remained in extremely critical condition with a skull fracture as doctors cautioned predicting his chances.
The USDA today forecast winter wheat production at 400 million bushels, down from 461.5 million a month earlier due to drought. Comparisons show 351.0 million bushels produced last year. rye 18.8 million and peaches 48.7 million. pears 21.4 million. State figures list Pennsylvania at 14.65 million and Washington at 25.63 million bushels with varying normalities.
Hugh 8 Johnson announced that the American Iron and Steel Institute had accepted the administration plan to settle the threatened strike. The union said the proposal would be put to its membership. Johnson planned a 9 15 PM address that, if delayed, would be delivered by telephone. The mediation board proposal aims to resolve labor difficulties.
Mrs Florence McLay of Upper Darby testified in domestic relations court that her husband beat her with a candlestick a cake dish a coffee pot a floor mop and a floor lamp and finally slammed her with a black cat. The judge granted the divorce citing grounds.
Hollywood column notes that in a readers’ dispute about workers and bosses the two sides seek a civilized method to settle what they owe each other. The piece hints at a reaction to plans for a Chicago world fair and mentions Canada born babies involved in a future decision.
President Roosevelt briefs Congress on housing, population distribution and social insurance. He argues for security of home and livelihood, calls for avoiding pork barrel legislation, and stresses acting to aid families facing uncertain futures. He envisions private initiative alongside public programs and a broad, unified approach.
Idaho weather officials report a continuing storm over the state after 72 hours of rain. Driggs records 1.41 inches in three days while other stations show lighter totals and no major crop damage. Utah reports added rain and snow in the Wasatch range aiding the range, officials say.
The Public Lands committee reported favorably on the Carey bill to enlarge Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, marking a step toward final approval after years of objections and debate.
President Roosevelt told Congress that a vast plan of social insurance for citizen security and family protection will be presented next winter. He also announced a national plan for land and water resources, aiming to place the security of all men women and children first.
A United Air Lines plane from Spokane to Seattle crashed in the Cascades six miles east of Selleck. Pilot Ben Redfield suffered a compound leg fracture. a woman passenger and a man passenger were badly hurt. one woman passenger remained missing after the craft plunged into a fog bound hillside during descent.
An earthquake last night shook a wide stretch of central and southern California with severe epicenter damage reported by seismologists in Pasadena. No injuries or damages were officially recorded, but theaters in Ventura and Santa Maria emptied as aftershocks hit in multiple cities from Los Angeles to Hanford.
Chicago June 8 The Republican national chairman Henry P Fletcher says the party aims to win control of the house in the fall elections. The executive committee plans a coordinated unified campaign against Roosevelt New Deal. Fletcher’s remarks mark a push to rally intra party efforts at national and senatorial levels.
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