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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
1
Washington observers track a tense period as Congress lingers with no clear adjournment date. President Roosevelt's wealth tax move adds uncertainty while party divisions deepen over the new deal and constitutional disputes.
Boise finance commissioner Ben Diefendorf estimated the 2 percent retail sales tax will yield about 1.5 million dollars per year based on returns through June 1. He noted current receipts total 265,620 and May remittances are being made under court approved schedules.
Administrative departments of Bannock county report first five months of the fiscal year show funds on hand January 1 and balances May 31. Across treasurer assessor auditor coroner commissioners social welfare county physician election general fund sheriff courthouse jail district court memorial building school services roads and bridges fair surveyor and county agent 4 H county fair, balances declined but remain sufficient to finish the year.
Meridian Mississippi June 21 Al and Pred Key brothers in a nonstop flight pushed toward the world endurance record. By 6 32 a m they had completed 494 hours of sustained flying in the grueling test of time and endurance.
More than 20 senators sign a declaration to keep Congress in session all summer to pass Roosevelt's wealth tax program. Leaders include La Follette and Borah with support from Republicans and Democrats. Despite wide backing, Democratic leaders indicate the program would await next session.
The Senate voted to seat Senator elect Rush D. Holt of West Virginia by defeating a resolution that would void his election on grounds of insufficient age. The decision confirms Holt as a new member of the Senate.
Unidentified man killed and three other workers wounded as a two hour riot erupts at the Holmes Eureka mill amid Pacific coast lumber strike unrest. Chief George Littlefield says police fired on crowds as 90 alleged communists were jailed as ringleaders. Local authorities plan charges.
Utah plans a twenty four hour liquor delivery system under state liquor commission approval. Hugh B. Brown announced at the Intermountain Hotel association meeting that buyers will order by phone, show permits, and pay the delivery person. Bottled beer will be sold in all night drug stores designated as package agencies. Receipts totalled 54866 in the first 15 days. The commissioner said unsealed liquor transport would not be strictly enforced for reasonable cases such as trips.
Andre Spada, Corsican bandit chief blamed for at least six killings, was executed by guillotine at dawn in Bastica Corsica. He walked to the scaffold upright and silent, refused a cigarette and rum, and declared that courage was not lacking in him before a religious address to jailers.
Alfred P. Beck and Mahlon Kemmerer of Salt Lake City began their journey in Montreal on June 21. They donned fishing gear and watched the skies as they anticipated favorable winds and an eventual stop in Halifax for the next leg of their continental flight.
Secretary Roper testifies before the Senate Commerce Committee defending the commerce department against allegations by ousted assistant secretary Ewing Y. Mitchell. He labels Mitchell’s charges as baseless rumors and accuses him of obstructive tactics that hampered public service.
A US Army plane crashed into a parked car near March Field killing a family of three. An army board at March Field and Los Angeles coroner's office pursued separate inquests. Victims were Daniel Kraus, 24, his wife Freda, 23, and their one year old daughter Donna Mae. Two fliers Lieut W W Pannis and Cadet T R Walsh were only slightly hurt. Lieut George D Campbell broke a leg and possible internal injuries. All service members were from Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas, participating in four days of southern California maneuvers.
About 550 members of the 116th Cavalry of the Idaho National Guard received roughly 20,000 dollars for attendance at a two week annual encampment, which was set to close the next day. Eastern Idaho troops depart at 8 a.m. tomorrow and northern Idaho guardsmen two hours later.
Billy Leighton of Grove county uses the family car and four hounds to hunt coyotes with a neighbor as gatekeeper. He has bagged 66 coyotes so far this season.
In Rome and London observers say Italy may quit the League of Nations if the council intervenes in the Italo Ethiopian dispute. Capt Anthony Eden plans a Rome visit to discuss naval and East Africa issues with Mussolini and the Ethiopian notes invoking Article X and XV. Britain denies any real danger of Italy bolting the league despite Italian press alarm.
The Pacific Northwest lumber strike eased as mills from Bellingham to Portland planned reopenings between Friday and Monday. Shingle weavers in Bellingham agreed to halt picketing if shingles were moved. The union had failed to reach an agreement with operators, while sawmill workers voted to return to work at 50 cents per hour for a 40 hour week.
Baseball scores show Chicago and Boston with mixed innings, New York and St Louis posting few runs, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia struggling. Notable pitchers include Mahaffey Dietrich and Berry Kennedy Shea for Chicago, with Ruffing Jorgens Rowe Cochrane for Detroit as rain postpones Washington at Cleveland.
Paris June 21 Premier Laval told Capt Anthony Eden that France was dissatisfied with the naval ratio in the Anglo German agreement and asked for England's support for a higher rate. He reinforced France’s note and raised questions about a general armaments pact while seeking closer cooperation with England. The two leaders planned further talks on air pacts and regional security as Pietri and Laval prepared for a four point program with Eden.
Willard S. Bowen CPA reports Pocatello’s 1934 35 financial condition as better than several years earlier. Cash on hand April 30 1935 was 963,312.56 up from 64,513.49 in 1934. Outstanding war tax receivables rose to 96,518.16 from 46,508.49. General tax receivables ended near 268,000, while current tax uncollectibles fell to 53.35 percent. Water revenues dropped 9,200 from 1933 34 due to higher pumping costs. Bonded debt rose to 668,500 with new issues of 100,500 and 115,000. 31,000 general obligation bonds and 7,500 special improvement bonds were redeemed.
The local weather man H H Smith notes today is the longest day of the year marking the summer solstice. Sunrise occurred at 4 51 am and sunset at 8 12 pm with the day spanning the full arc across the sky. Weather details show earlier temperature readings and noon highs and lows with incomplete figures in the source.
Harmon M Waley and wife Margaret pleaded guilty in federal court to kidnaping and extortion regarding the George Weyerhaeuser abduction. Their arraignment was in Tacoma with attorney Stephen O’Brien present, while Waley questioned if his advice would be followed.
Salt City June 21 Bert McPherson of Salt City assumed duties today as president of the Intermountain Hotel association. He succeeds Hany W Beckett of Ogden after being elected with other officers at the closing business session of the annual convention last night.
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