Designing a New Type Cruiser
Washington reports plans for a radical hybrid ship combining cruiser and aircraft carrier roles. The design foresees a large deck, space for 3 to 6 times as many aircraft as current cruisers, and a fighting profile ready for close action as well as air scouting. Navy officials see cruiser carriers as future standard regardless of armor concerns. By 1932 naval aeronautics aims to place over 1,000 usable airplanes, lifting total aerial strength afloat toward 800 planes.
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Washington
Bureau of Aeronautics
Seasonal Rainfall Buoys Idaho Farmers Across Region
A southeast Idaho storm drenched Pocatello and Malad areas with 0.41 inches of rain, thoroughly soaking the ground. Temperatures reached 74 at noon with a high of 66 yesterday and a low of 54 today. Unsettled cooler weather expected tonight and Saturday.
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Idaho
Pocatello
Ladies of St. Josephs Parish Cooked Food Sale Saturday
The Ladies of St. Josephs Parish will hold a cooked food sale on Saturday at the office of the Pocatello Gas & Power Company. Proceeds support parish activities and community service programs.
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Ladies of
State board to purchase land for local university use
Members of the state board of education including W. D. Vincent and Asher B. Wilson meet with Dean John R. Dyer to discuss the Southern Branch budget for the next school year. They plan to complete the sale of the old Tech farm south of the city and use proceeds to buy adjacent land for campus expansion. President Vincent argues for preemptive land purchase to avoid future penalties. Meanwhile aviation records note a 210 hour endurance flight by John and Kenneth Unter aiming to surpass the St. Louis Robin’s 420 hour record. they report their motor is functioning perfectly.
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W. D. Vincent
Asher B. Wilson
Clancy St. Clair
John R. Dyer
Southern Branch
John and
Kenneth Unter
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City of Chicago Trains Halfway Across Route
The City of Chicago sped toward its midpoint on a cross country run with crews reporting progress in the Chicago area. Weather and mechanical checks were noted as the trip continued toward its intended destination with officials monitoring speed and safety.
Local Legion Rodeo to Open Three Day Show in Cokeville
Cokeville Wyoming hosts a three day rodeo starting June 27 announced by the American Legion. Performers from Blackfoot are set to appear, promising the town’s largest annual rodeo yet with top rodeo stars in the lineup.
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Cokeville
Wyo
American Legion of
Blackfoot
Chicago woman refuses bail after theft charge
Mrs. Ea Hunter of Chicago is charged with theft and declines bail saying her husband would harm her. The report notes that more than 70 foreign countries are using American made bathing cap and end slippers.
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Ea Hunter
Chicago
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