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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1939

Page

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Foes Oppose Third Term By Roosevelt

Senate opponents push a one-term constitutional amendment as a check on a possible 1940 Roosevelt term. Senator Burke argues a six-year limit would curb dictatorship risk and reduce churn in party power. Senator Van Nuys joins, warning it would break traditions and backing McNutt for the nomination.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Senate Judiciary Committee Burke D. Nebr van Nuys Ind Paul V. McNutt Philippines

Mayor Urges Longer Line for Westward Air Service

Lethbridge mayor David Elton urged the Civil Aeronautics Authority to permit air service between Lethbridge Alberta and Great Falls Montana. Western Air Express and Inland Airlines seek a transcontinental route from Great Falls to Lethbridge. Elton argued the gap hurts intermountain states Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado Utah and favors Western Air for initiating the service.

Washington David Elton Lethbridge Alta Civil Aeronautics Authority Great Falls Mont Western Air Express Inland Airlines Elton Examiner C. E. Leasure Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado Utah

Dinner plans set for Salt Lake Good Will tour visit

A planned Salt Lake City Good Will tour dinner in Pocatello is finalized for next Monday night. G. Nicholas Ifft will be toastmaster with speakers Mayor Robert M. Terrell and State Representative F. M. Bistline. Musicians Melvin Dunn and Billy Ellett perform with Mrs. J. C. Gardner.

Salt Lake City Pocatello Chamber of Commerce G. Nicholas Ifft The Pocatello Tribune Robert M. Terrell F. M. Bistline Pocatellans Melvin Dunn Billy Ellett J. C. Gardner W. H. Guild South Central Division Union Pacific System Jacob A. Kahn John H. Wallace Henry H. Blood Paul M. Bryan Chamber of Commerce

Free theatre tickets go unclaimed by Tribune Journal readers

Ten subscribers were called by Chief theatre representatives and asked to name the current attraction advertised for the Chief show. None could answer correctly, so 10 free tickets remained unclaimed. Tomorrow another group of ten subscribers will be contacted with the same question for a chance to win.

Tribune-Journal

Commander Tells of Report Before Subs Fatal Dive

Lieut Oliver F Naquin told a naval court of inquiry a dead officers report that his section was rigged for the final fatal dive of the Squalus on May 23 Ensign Joseph W Patterson in charge of the after compartments and 25 others were trapped as the submarine sank to 240 feet Naquin named Lieut J C Nichols in charge of the forward section and Lieut William T Doyle diving officer He said he did not witness reports to the diving officers but that Patterson and Nichols reported readiness for rigging The court later paused noting the rest of the dramatic events were previously told to the court and reporters before ad mittance.

Portsmouth N. H Oliver F. Naquin Suban Naval Court of Inquiry Joseph W. Patterson Oklahoma City Naquin J. C. Nichols Chicago William T. Doyle Baltimore Nichols Patterson Doyle

Fort Hall Waterusers to Meet at Chamber of Commerce

Members of the Fort Hall Waterusers association gather at 8 p m today at the chamber of commerce called by President Theo Turner to discuss association matters.

Fort Hall Waterusers Association Chamber of Commerce Theo Turner

Deadline on Taxes Saturday

Deadline on taxes Saturday marks the last day to pay the second half of 1938 taxes without penalty or interest, per Laura Berg county treasurer.

Laura Berg

Balderston Named Nampa Police Chief in Idaho

J L Balderston former state law enforcement commissioner and longtime Pocatello police chief became Nampa police chief today succeeding Willard Harris who resigned. The city council split 3 to 3 on confirmation but the mayor cast the deciding vote. Harris will become Canyon County deputy sheriff. Balderston’s prior roles include police service in Pocatello for 25 years and state enforcement chief appointed in 1937 by Governor Barzilla W Clark.

Nampa Idaho J. L. Balderston Pocatello Willard Harris Balderston B. He Waigand W. K. Jeppesen Harris Canyon County L. H. Wallstein Interstate Commerce Commission Salt Lake City Barzilla W. Clark C. A. Bottolfsen Harry M. Rayner Dubois

Pocatello Leads Idaho Retail Gains in May 1939

Census bureau figures show independent retailers in Idaho up 13.1 percent in May 1939 from May 1938, with Pocatello posting the largest 38.1 percent gain. Lewiston 25.2 percent, Idaho Falls 24.4, Boise 14.5, Moscow down 11.3. Statewide May sales rose 13.1 percent. 3258 retailers reported $2,597,885 in May 1939.

Idaho William L. Austin Bureau of Census Pocatello Lewiston Moscow Idaho Falls Boise Twin Falls Nampa Emmett Caldwell Salt Lake City Utah Wyoming Nevada Federal Bureau of Census Logan Ogden Provo

Retail sales rise in Idaho May reports

Boise reports that all but one city in Idaho showed higher retail sales in May compared with May 1938. The gains reflect improvements across multiple stores and urban centers.

Boise Idaho

Ocean-to-Ocean Expedition Near Idaho Falls

The Clegg expedition lifted its two boats from the Snake River at the Shelley-New Sweden bridge two miles north of Shelley at 11 a.m. They planned to portage around Idaho Falls power dams and re enter the river above the upper Idaho Falls plant. The party included Mrs. E. C. Clegg of Vancouver and members Haldame Holstrom and Earl C. Hamilton.

Shelley Clegg Snake River Shelley - New Sweden Bridge Here Idaho Falls C. R. Adams Shelley Pioneer E. C. Clegg Vancouver B. C Haldame Buzz) Holstrom Earl C. Hamilton Adams Blackfoot

Baseball scores from American League and other games

Baseball results show Chicago a 19 run outburst at New York with Knott Frasier Smith and Tresh driving in runs. Boston nips St Louis 9 to 1 with Kimberlin Lawson Glenn Auker and Peacock. Washington and Cleveland split as Allen Hemsley Chase Ferrell figure in the box. Cincinnati routs Brooklyn 8 to 4 while Chicago blanks Boston 3 to 0 in Chicago.

New York R. H. E. Chicago Knott, Frasier Smith and Tresh Pearson Dickey Jorgens Boston R. H. E. St. Louis Kimberlin Lawson Glenn Auker and Peacock Washington Cleveland Allen and Hemsley Chase and Ferrell

County Officers Meet in Ogden Convention

Governors and secretaries of state from 48 states will receive special invitations to the National Association of County Officers convention in Ogden from July 17 to 19. County Chairman George F Simmons, the association president, announced that more than 500 county officials are expected to attend.

Ogden Union National Association of County Officers George F. Simmons National Association

Relief Versus Self-Help Debated At Citizens Conference

Estes Park hosts a discussion contrasting Works Progress Administration relief with Latter Day Saints self help. Rex Nicholson maps WPA plans while J Reuben Clark outlines church efforts to avoid government relief to 250 Rocky Mountain business leaders and officials. Virgil Jordan criticizes reliance on government and the idea of endless economic benefits.

Estes Park Colo Works Progress Administration Latter Day Saints Church First Citizens Conference On Government Management Rex Nicholson Denver Col F. C. Harrington Harrington Senate J Reuben Clark Mormon Church Rocky Mountain Salt Lake City Mexico

Youths Leave for Camp Tendoy

A group of 60 boys aged 10 to 14 departed by truck caravan for Camp Tendoy eighteen miles from Pocatello on Mink Creek to begin a two week camping trip under the Poca tello Child Welfare council. The Rev. Paul DeF Mortimore led transport and 86 applications were filed with some not passing medical exams.

Camp Tendoy Pocatello Mink Creek

Forter births a girl in Newark as June 20 reports

Sidney A Forter, who claimed his wife would bear him a son, becomes a father of a girl in Newark. In Washington, President Roosevelt refuses to answer if he will seek re election in 1940, telling a questioned reporter to stand in a corner. The Senate Finance Committee unanimously okays the tax revision bill passed by the House.

Newark N. J Sidney A Forter Washington Roosevelt Senate Finance Committee House

Child Recovers After Car Fall Injuries

Morris Terry four year old son of Mr and Mrs Leo Terry of 604 North Tenth avenue left General hospital Monday night after head injuries from falling from an automobile driven by his mother at Bridger and Garfield. This marks the fourth child in a month treated for similar car fall injuries.

Morris Terry Leo Terry North Tenth Avenue General Hospital Bridger and Garfield

Roosevelt Says Congress Should Act On Neutrality Legislation

President Roosevelt stated he would not want Congress to adjourn before acting on neutrality legislation. He emphasized the need for timely action and urged continued congressional consideration of the measures.

Washington Roosevelt Congress

Kiwanis Talk on Social Diseases Led by Dr Howard

Kiwanis club members heard Dr. R P Howard discuss social diseases at the Tuesday luncheon. A Petrone Studios musical program featured piano solos by William Francis Jr and vocal numbers by Rex Eaton.

R. P. Howard Kiwanis Club Vito Petrone The Petrone Studios William Francis, Jr Rex Eaton

Plan Consolidation Hearing Set for July 17

Miss Frances Gray, assistant county superintendent of schools, says the board of county commissioners has set July 17 for the hearing of protests by the board on the proposed consolidation of the Perry and Thatcher school districts.

Frances Gray Board of County Commissioners Perry and Thatcher

Masters Walks Out During Idaho Graft Hearing

Former Idaho Secretary of State Ira H. Masters walked out of a hearing before Gov. Bottolfsen and the toll bridge commission after being summoned to substantiate graft charges over the Twin Falls Jerome toll bridge purchase. Masters argued he was not allowed to present a prepared statement and declined to testify by proxy.

Boise Ira H. Masters Twin Falls-Jerome C. A. Bottolfsen State Toll Bridge Commission Crowley Masters Twin Falls-Jerome Intercounty Haga Bottolfsen Berwyn Burke Jerome R. P. Parry Twin Falls Idaho

Girl Changes Her Mind About Reno Wedding

Elizabeth Ann Tuttle, 21, niece of Admiral William D. Leahy, planned a Reno marriage to Dr. Roy Barnett Cohn after recalling her July 1 Colusa wedding to Clement E. Smoot Jr. The change followed Cohn’s late Colusa visit, ending Smoot’s bid. The bride remained connected to the naval circle, with Adm. Bagley and Adm. Leahy listed among guests.

San Prancisco Calif Elizabeth Ann Tuttle Reno Roy Barnett Cohn Miss Tuttle Clement E. Smoot, Jr Los Angeles Colusa William D. Leahy United States Naval Operations David W. Bagley Mare Island Navy Yard Vallejo Smoot Dr. Cohn

Local Boys Graduate at Stanford Medical School

Local boys receive medical degrees this spring. Jess Ray son of Dr. and Mrs D C Ray earned his degree at Stanford University and completed internship at St Vincent's Hospital in Portland where he was appointed house physician. Ralph Ray son of Dr. and Mrs F M Ray also earned his degree after graduating from the University of Colorado and interning at Salt Lake County Hospital.

Jess Ray D. C. Ray Stanford University St. Vincent's Hospital Portland Ralph Ray F. M. Ray Ray University of Colorado Salt Lake County Hospital

Weather outlook partly cloudy with gentle temperature change

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. Breezes remain light as the region inches toward milder conditions.

Stamp Sales Reduce Food Surplus in New Plan

The surplus commodity program expands to two more cities as grocers trade surplus foods for blue stamps. Rochester has run the plan a month and Dayton two weeks, with Seattle set to start July 1. Blue stamps buy listed surplus goods only, while orange stamps cover other foods, aiding farmers with about $60,000 in surplus sales in Rochester.

Washington Surplus Commodity Corporation Rochester N. Y Dayton Ohio Seattle

Local Signal Chief Dies in Ogden

Frank Elmer Mains 53, Union Pacific signal supervisor based in Pocatello, died of a heart attack at 4 a m. Born March 28 1886 in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania he worked in railroad signaling across Pennsylvania Colorado Kansas and Idaho. Surviving: widow Jeanne Rae Brewer of New Brighton Pennsylvania a son Norman E. Mains of Topeka Kansas and a sister in California. Body to be sent to Denver for services and burial.

Ogden Frank Elmer Mains Union Pacific System Pocatello Beaver Falls Elmer Isworth Agnes Ruth Price Mains Pennsylvania Denver Colo Union Pacific Kansas City Topeka Kansas Jeanne Rae Brewer New Brighton Norman E. Mains Kans California

Lions Club District Convention Report in Vernal Utah

Mel Deaton, Parry Harrison, O. G. Roche and Marvin Christensen presented the district Lions convention report at the Monday dinner in Vernal Utah. It marked the first time new club officers presided at the meeting.

Lions’ Clubs Vernal Utah Mel Deaton Parry Harrison O. G. Roche Marvin Christensen

Utah Weather Turns Unsettled With Showers Likely

The forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with likely showers and thunderstorms in the northern portion. Temperatures are expected to remain largely steady.

Utah

Mystery Germs May Shield Newborns From Hemorrhage

Milwaukee report to the AAAS by Armand J. Quick and Arthur M. Grossman of Marquette University links birth protection against hemorrhage to prothrombin and vitamin E produced by germs in the infant gut. Prothrombin dips on day one, then rises on day two, aided by gut microbes synthesizing vitamin E.

Milwaukee American Association For the Advancement of Science Armand J. Quick Arthur M. Grossman Marquette University School of Medicine University of Iowa Marquette

City Council Meeting Set With Pavilion Irrigation Bid

A regular city council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the police station council chambers. City clerk J Ward Green notes routine matters will be discussed. The council accepted Tom Stephenson’s bid to install an irrigation pump at Ross Park.

J. Ward Green Tom Stephenson Ross Park

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