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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
1
President Roosevelt pressed his judiciary plan amid a fight with the Supreme Court, telling a Victory Dinner that rights for workers and small business must move now. He warned the issue would be carried to the people and described government as a three horse team.
The British air ministry outlined defenses including a balloon barrage and cables to defend London from air attack. Funding would raise Britain's war bill to about £269.7 million, with current-year costs around $412.5 million. Viscount Swinton announced expansion to 70 000 officers and men and 1750 aircraft for the program.
The School of Music presents a recital this evening at 6 15 in the Recital Hall with pupils Hilda Goza Sarah Shufeit Pay mela Taylor Joan Schwabe Richard Schou Da Kubiak Ruth Merrill Grece Merrill Corinne Heard Mary Swanson Sybil Marks Richard Gordon Dorothy Meloy Leone Dancliff Edna Seeles Gerald Todd. Interested friends are invited.
Members of the Bannock county agricultural planning board convene in Pocatello Saturday at 10 a m in the county building court rooms. Reports from committees on the 1937 farm program in the county will be presented.
Washington March 5 supporters praised President Roosevelt's court reorganization speech while opponents vowed to continue their fight. Postmaster General Farley called the address historic and cabinet members echoed the praise though Senator Burke condemned the method. Senator Wheeler opposed, arguing the speech inflamed passions and misassigned blame to the supreme court. Speaker Bankhead and AFL leader William Green offered mixed views as Roosevelt noted broad approval in White House communications.
Washington officials envision a time when flying mail cars span the continent. A high ranking official said huge planes capable of carrying far more mail than today could lower air mail rates within a few years, with clerks sorting letters aboard in flight.
A Pocatello reader in The Tribune sent a clipping from Ing's column citing wear and tear on the federal building due to lack of outside mailing facilities and urged the Postmaster General to install a post office box on the outside of the building.
Federation tensions rise as TM Homer Martin announces an ultimatum to Chrysler to recognize the UAW as the sole bargaining agent for its 67,000 workers. Sit-downs continue in auto parts as Peninsular Metal Products evacuates 1,050 workers and Thompson Products ends its sit-down affecting 800 employees.
Chelan Washington dispatch reports Isom Lamb plans a Utah state wide test of the Townsend plan in Salt Lake City with six Utah city reps. Don Thueson to assist. J W Brinton of Townsend denies official ties. Lamb cites a telegram urging attendance and notes Salt Lake City and Los Angeles vie for the national headquarters. The plan offers elderly individuals $200 monthly to spend. Financing for the national test remains undisclosed.
Representatives of 21 railroad brotherhoods with 1 190 000 members met to consider ratification of a proposed rail way retirement act. Provision of the act was agreed at a conference of railroad executives and union officials. If ratified by both sides a bill will be drawn for submission to Congress.
At a regular meeting in Pocatello Post No. 4, American Legion unanimously favored making the July 4th celebration an annual affair. The executive committee will meet next Monday to advance plans for the event and parade. Captain Geo F Hearey gave a notably interesting talk on National De- (text ends).
The United States apologized to Germany for remarks by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia at a New York event. The State Department said the comments did not reflect official U.S. policy and stressed mutual respect in diplomatic relations. Berlin reported Der Angriff attacked La Guardia and featured photo spreads on New York and U.S. crime conditions.
Idaho Falls March 1937 agreement reached between Idaho beet growers and Utah Idaho Sugar Co at a conference. Contract price touted as best yet by Idaho Beet Growers Assn president Preston Ellsworth. Expecting over 7 per ton with government payments and a favorable price, producers may boost acreage beyond 43 000 acres. Douglas Scalley notes formula splits net increases between farmer and company. negotiations clear and fair. Alma Lindholm states the division is fair with a schedule better than 1936.
Kelso Washington authorities report a 12 year old southwest Washington feud resurfacing after the arrest of a man identified by fingerprints. Sheriff H T O'Brien said the suspect, linked to a 1925 first degree murder case, was placed in custody Sunday night following federal identification.
In Amarillo on March 7 Governor Allred officially recognizes mother-in-law day. Editor Gene How sparked the idea four years ago and about 1000 Amarillo women hold letters from sons and daughters in law. The program includes a free luncheon and a free show for participating mothers-in-law.
Irene E. Armstrong resigned the Daytona Beach city commission post after armed guards escorted her from office. Her husband Edward H. Armstrong was appointed to succeed her, a swap begun last December amid disputes with city officials.
District basketball results list Malad over Lava 27 to 21 with McCammon-Lava final at 8 pm and Montpelier 26 over Thatcher 22 with Grace-Montpelier final, and Blackfoot 19 over Aberdeen 17.
Water recedes after an ice jam on the Pecatonica river broke, flooding the lower part of Darlington's business district. Residents report slow recession today as authorities assess damage.
Graveside services were held in Salt Lake City for Lester D. Freed 61 a civic leader and sports enthusiast who died while returning from an event. Local officials and friends attended the ceremony marking his passing.
The unionization drive led by the committee for industrial organization faced mounting opposition from the American Federation of Labor and employe groups. AFL units obeyed William Green and halted the C I O shoe workers campaign in New England while Maryland, Cleveland, and New York units acted to curb Lewis followers. Firestone plants idled about 10,000 Ohio workers as sit down protests spread. Detroit Woolworths saw sit downs by over 100 salesgirls and Seattle lumber workers walked out.
In San Francisco on March 5 AP reports longshoremen ready to resume work on the Canadian steamship Rochelle after their local president announced adjustment of a picketing dispute threatening trade between stevedores and waterfront employers. A separate dispute over dockyard union jurisdiction delayed unloading of the American freighter West Ira in Vancouver, B C as rival unions fielded pickets and crews.
An elderly Caldwell couple, Mr and Mrs W M Brooks, were injured near Twin Falls when their car overturned twice two miles north of Filer. Mrs Brooks, 66, was unconscious taken to a hospital. both suffered head and facial lacerations.
Boise March 5 The Idaho legislature remains deadlocked over appropriations as the senate meets with leaders in a morning huddle after the midnight adjournment deadline. House action reduces a conference committee to three members including Cavanagh Hussman and Andrus.
Billie Fritch four years old son of Mrs. Mattie Fritch of 308 East Gould street sustained first and second degree burns to his back arms and legs when a pot of scalding water toppled over at home. He was rushed to General hospital by police ambulance. Dr. H H Hughart said his condition is fair.
Honolulu reports field crews groom Howland Island for Amelia Earhart Putnam's world flight. Richard B. Black leads an Interior Department expedition and will direct final runway work aboard the coast guard cutter Taney. Taney to transport Lt. Arnold E. True and two Navy mechanics to assist.
The American Packing Company was the successful bidder for a carload of hogs shipped Saturday from Grace by the Bannock County Livestock Marketing Association. The bid was $9.35 per hundred, submitted to A. E. Duke, county agricultural agent, by 11 a.m. Thursday. Armour and Company had bid $9.30.
United States Steel, a two billion dollar steel giant, announced it would pass along to the consumer the wage increase it granted to its employees three days earlier. President William A. Irvin stated the policy as the firm faced rising costs and strong demand.
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