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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1939
Page
4
Shipping and mailing rates shown for Idaho readers appear as a price list. It states a weekly carrier charge of 22 cents and a yearly or half year subscription option with per month pricing. The fragment suggests an Idaho publication offering mail and carrier rates.
A brief excerpt cites a biblical verse about divine favor and condemnation for those with wicked devices, framing a moral lens on justice and integrity. The passage emphasizes that good behavior earns favor while deceit invites judgment.
Dr. Dan W. Gilbert argues in National Republic that six years of policies labeled as the New Deal have destroyed wealth and stifled private enterprise. He claims government interference, taxation, and resource mismanagement reduced economic initiative, spreading poverty and pauperism across millions formerly in the middle class.
A new technique for advancing legislation appears with a bill by Senator Josh Lee to provide liberal credit to farm tenants and sharecroppers to become owners. It lists fifty one Senate co authors, signaling broad support. Speaker Bankhead questions curbing multi authored bills as a tactic, noting this is the first seen with enough authors to pass on a roll call. Could this become a trend to obtain support before filing a bill.
Idaho Falls mayor Chase A Clark returns from a Jackson lake fishing trip where he reports catching the limit of trout. Spencer to host the third annual Stockmen's rodeo on July 4 with a strict no prior rodeo stock policy. Two Twin Falls men plead guilty to disturbing the peace and are fined with work duty to be served if fines not paid. North Idaho Falls L D S stake announces a bean crop planted on the vacant lot north of the tabernacle to spur a future beautification project and storage plans for a regional warehouse.
Idaho Falls police investigate possible marijuana ring after Dan Delgado 28 Mexican is charged with narcotics possession. Chief C A Carlson says they will trace the drug source and check local sellers. Delgado first faced disturbing the peace charges on Eagle Rock Street. A half pound of bulk marijuana was found on him at headquarters. A dangerous weed.
A tall five foot front wheel high wheeler with a small rear wheel was hauled into Blackfoot by Tom Bond from Lima Montana. Spectators gathered on a downtown street as Bond noted the bicycle has not been used for over fifty years and will enhance his antique collection.
June Tripp, 15, of Prairie City Oregon, journeys across the country with a five-foot Black Diamond rattlesnake as travel companion. She says she found the snake near San Antonio Texas and that the fangs have been removed, though they may grow back.
Crane's Flats reporter Jess Hansen notes intermittent snow from Thursday night to Saturday in Blackfoot with four to five inches on the ground creating a winter scene in mid June. James Just reports five to six inches on Putnam as perpetual snow caps highest peak providing moisture for the range. Just says the June snow surpasses Salt Lake snow for staying power, promising fine pastures thanks to snow moisture.
A Sunday concert at Ross park drew locals and visitors with traffic concerns noted and a band shell proposed. Ed Harper, Idaho state amateur golf champion, defends his title as the state tournament nears, while Legion Auxiliary events and Salt Lake City visitors add to town activity.
Senate votes on a silver amendment to monetary legislation. Appropriations panel pursues a 1.735 billion relief bill. Labor board counsel opposes Wagner act amendments. Finance committee weighs house approved social security changes. Railroad retirement act changes and stock purchase limits reviewed. House weighs permitting milk imports from western states to D C. Banking committee opens hearings on housing phase of new lending program.
Dearing notes the high $482000 toll for the Twin Falls Jerome bridge drew public ire as he braved opposition to reveal why the price tag was considered excessive. Gover-
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