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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
Idaho's eight delegates faced a roll call on the Democratic prohibition plank. A poll and a revised delegate list revealed absentees and alternates, changing Idaho from resubmission to repeal by a margin of half a vote.
Washington June 30 congressional conferees informed Hoover they would not finish their agreement until next week preventing any adjournment by Saturday. In Flemington New Jersey John Hughes Curtis testified the Lindbergh baby sickened after kidnapping and was treated by a doctor sworn to secrecy under threat of death. Mexican police in Sonora searched for a mysterious stranger possibly linked to the Lindbergh case along La Salada to El Doctor. Germany rejected France’s proposal to deposit 6 billion marks with the world bank while talks on reparations继续 underway. Fair weather expected in Utah with little temperature change tonight and Friday.
Idaho launches its biggest highway oiling effort to finish with 1270 miles of hard surfaced roads outside cities. At year start 780 miles existed. by July 8 bids and contracts will add 410 miles this summer and 79 more under state force.
On June 30, under Walter W. Waters, top sergeants began drilling the bonus-seeking army in the sun. Waters demanded unlimited powers, prompting sharp exchanges with Pelham D. Glassford, police superintendent, who warned police would intervene if Waters acted beyond lawful authority.
In Fargo North Dakota United States Senator Gerald Nye insurgent Republican led in the first county returns from the state primary with 22 939 votes to 16 262 for Gov G F Shafer. Frank Hyland led the Republican gubernatorial race but William Langer narrowed the margin. J H Sinclair led the Republican ticket for Congress with O B Burtness close behind.
The old state automobile carrying license 212 and once tied to Idaho's 1930 campaign was wrecked near Arco. John McMurray, Republican governor candidate, had used it in northern Idaho. Democrats claimed the car aided their campaign. Previous years saw a crash and partial sale to I. Wae. Last week another accident injured several, with M A Dillingham and Phil Bever among the injured as the front wheel crumpled.
At Chicago on June 30 delegates roared through a repeal vs submission plank fight led by Alfred E. Smith and Albert Ritchie with David Walsh and Cordell Hull. Walsh declared the 18th Amendment doomed while Hull faced an unfriendly gallery amid boos and cheers as order was sought.
Box scores show multiple games with New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston and St Louis contributions. Notable pitchers include Mungo Hubbell and Brandt with various run totals and errors reflected, while the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati matchups detail late scoring and closures.
Dr Minnie F Howard of Poca Idaho, a dry worker and W C T U president, says in a Tribune statement that the nation's drys will not back Republican or Democratic presidential nominees due to wet planks. They will nominate a presidential candidate at a prohibition loyalty convention in Indianapolis July 3 4 and 5 with Senator Borah slated to speak.
The Democratic convention adopted a brief platform calling for repeal of the 18th amendment and bold economic changes. It includes a prohibition repeal plank and a $1 billion federal expenditure cut, with state cooperation, while endorsements for human welfare work and home rule for Hawaii and Alaska appear among amendments.
City officials report water emerging from a point about three miles west of the upper reservoir at 40 degrees. Workers plan further tests by tomorrow afternoon as they pursue a new underground source likely fed by streams forced from hills. Councilman Smith and Water Superintendent Rainey oversee five laborers while rights to the flow are owned by the city of Pocatello.
At the Chicago convention the platform is adopted and Democrat leaders push toward the first ballot. Roosevelt Garner and Smith are nominated in order as clashes over preferences unfold with heavy party demonstrations. A night session is planned after a 6 to 9 recess amid continued pledges and lobbying.
Idaho Democrat T C Coffin lauds the Democratic National Convention repeal plank as Idaho delegates backed the wet platform. He says the Chicago platform rises above partisanship and appeals to Americans regardless of affiliation. Coffin notes Idaho's delegation played a key role in the vote.
Vivian Smith a 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith showed fair condition at St Anthony hospital after suffering second degree burns from her dress catching fire during an argument with her sister Elaine 14 while parents were away. Neighbors saw her run from the home at 132 South Third avenue and John Bettas helped remove burning clothes before Elmer Smith a city councilman transported her to the hospital.
In Los Angeles the defense called witnesses detailing alleged romances involving Myrtle St. Pierre amid a $200,000 breach of promise suit against evangelist Aimee McPherson Hutton. John Curry testified of hugging and kissing St. Pierre at a Hollywood bungalow in May last year. Joseph Levi described a midnight visit with George Ayabe to the same bungalow and a whispered conversation heard through a door.
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