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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
1
Washington June 22 AP The American Federation of Labor reports 629000 workers returned to jobs in April with May figures still unclear. It warns that gains must outpace inflation and boost purchasing power. without stronger employment growth the recovery could take years.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe seeks authority for a two cent per mile one way rate west of Albuquerque for six western states. Southern Pacific will test the rate for three months from July 1 and will file with federal and state regulators. Union Pacific intends to apply for similar rates where it competes with Santa Fe and Southern Pacific.
Athens Georgia June 22 Judge James Be Horton set aside a death penalty conviction in a county court suit, granting a new trial after indictments were found in the Scottaboro case. The ruling overturns the April 9 verdict and orders reconsideration.
A 15 pound bomb described as the most deadly explosive was found attached to the car of Representative Charles Eaton of the fifth district near Watchung New Jersey. Police towed it to the Dupont plant for examination and disassembly before transporting to Morristown.
In the Bay Idaho Campaign through May to July 3, Louise Woffington and Jean Halliwell gain for Miss Pocatello while Helen Henderson surges to hold first in Miss Western Idaho. Listings show standings for Miss Pocatello and Miss Southeastern Idaho with dozens of candidates and vote totals, including 2,001,900 for Waffington, 1,872,800 for Halliwell, and 647,200 for Helen Henderson.
A New York jury found Charles E Mitchell former chairman of National City Bank not guilty on all income tax evasion charges. The case accused him of omitting a 666 666.67 payment in 1929 and claiming losses in 1929 and 1930. Mitchell reacted emotionally upon the verdict as he left the courtroom with his attorney Max D Steuer.
The Associated Press reports a deadly heat wave with Wisconsin at 14 deaths and Michigan 14, plus three in Pennsylvania and Ohio, two in Missouri, and one in Kansas. Sevent people were reportedly prostrated as temperatures hit 98.3 in Washington and highs reached 102 in Kansas and 103 in Mattoon NL. Detroit topped 96 while Chicago cooled into the 70s.
Beverly Hills, June 22. Will Rogers comments on the Library of Congress, noting 800 workers and a $773 360 payroll with about 750 000 considered waste. He jokes that Democrats scarce in the staff, mocks dollar value at 1.60 to buy goods.
Lachman Singh, a Hindu accused of fatally shooting Dharm Singh on Ayer Island in the Sacramento River, was found dead in his Bakersfield jail cell hanging from a turban noose. Authorities say he admitted the killing but offered no explanation. The case ties to long standing Hindu feuds with 28 killings in recent years.
H G Rupner announces the Pocatello post office will operate from the front door within four weeks if material orders hold. The completion to government custody is set around August 1 with July Occupancy hoped for all departments. Two marble setters and two terrazzor layers finish the lobby floor work.
In Pocatello Idaho the arrival of 3.2 beer sparks quiet stock moves and warnings from Sheriff Rossiter as beer sells at 25 cents a bottle amid debate over licensing. Parties report shipments from Idaho Falls and St Louis while city officials await drafted state laws and consider a special council meeting. Local prices range from 3.25 to 4.50 per case.
Two lifelong friends reunite after two years apart through Uncle Sam and the Civilian Conservation Corps. William Scalsky, once in Archibald Pennsylvania, and Joseph Blake, serving in Idaho, unexpectedly spot each other during a CCC arrival in Challis and Victor. Officials may arrange in-camp quarters this summer.
Railroads have postponed a proposed 12 percent wage cut until June 30, 1934, keeping workers on the current schedule with a 10 percent reduction. The agreement, a first big win for Joseph B. Eastman as transportation coordinator, delays further cuts as government and railroads hope the need will pass.
Reported games show Cincinnati, New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit and others with varied inning results. Notable lineups include Lucas, Lombardi, Hubbell, Mancuso, Bush, Grimes, Hartnett, and Brandt with Spohrer or Spohrer. Final tallies reflect several shutouts and multiple run spreads across the day.
June 22 report from London details a World Economic Conference move by the United States. Secretary of State Cordell Hull, under Roosevelt, introduced a resolution calling for removal of trade barriers as the United States shifts away from dollar stabilization until the Roosevelt program is adopted. Delegates debated its impact on the gold standard bloc and potential adjournment amid tensions over stabilization.
A group of retail food distributors met at the chamber of commerce in Pocatello to discuss adopting codes of fair competition under the Industrial Recovery Act. Meetings with automotive dealers general merchandise lumber apparel furniture restaurants and 41 other retail groups will follow as codes are developed by representative industry boards.
A post season survey by H. H. Smith of the federal weather bureau notes the longest day ended Wednesday with drying winds and unusually low humidity. This spring has run about 11 degrees warmer than 1932, with only one rain day so far and temperatures above 90 on six occasions, down from ten rain days in 1932 and a high of 94 on June 13.
President Roosevelt departed Little Harbor aboard the Amberjack II for a Maine coast voyage. He sailed with his 14 month old granddaughter Sara and planned a run to Portland with John and Franklin D. Jr. aboard to continue to Campobello Island, New Brunswick, for the summer home visit.
Idaho Governor C Ben Ross signed the beer legalization bills, ending an 18 year prohibition. The legislature completed final action as the special session continued despite beer approval. The measure imposes brewer wholesaler and retailer fees and a per barrel tax with local option on cities and counties. A November 1934 vote will decide repeal or retention of the eighteenth amendment in Idaho.
Richard Lee a 23 year old Chinese robber became the first convict to escape San Quintin prison in seven years. Guards infer he fled by hiding in a car or by hiding in a trunk sent out of the facility by a retiring guard.
Pair of Utah figures headline tonight with Weather Post noting warmer conditions for northwest regions. Podian forecast highlights mild winds and changing skies.
Idaho lawmakers moved toward adjournment as the Senate passed a county tax warrant repeal and sent it to the governor for signature. Both chambers then advanced endowment fund measures, including state investments supervision and biennial reporting, amid ongoing opposition to investment authority changes.
A mob dynamited Mackay dam control works on the Lost River near ARCO Idaho halting diversion gates at Arlington. Water storage of about 14 000 acre feet was released downstream harming Carey Act settlers and threatening project equity amid long running disputes over decree rights and project size.
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