Pocatello Brakeman Dies in Minidoka Wreck
A Union Pacific freight train rear-ended a stock train on a Minidoka siding at 1:50 am injuring four stockmen and killing brakeman Orville Glover of Pocatello. Injured were John Davis 21 Murtaugh Lloyd Davis 50 Buhl Winn 45, and J D Claiborn 36 Kimberly. Glover survived by widow Pearl Peck Glover and three-year-old son. Body at McHan mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Minidoka Siding
Idaho
Minidoka
Wennis
Grover
Union Pacific
John Davis
Murtaugh
Lloyd Davis
Jured
Winn
Buhl
J. D. Claiborn
Kimberly
Glover
Lewis Lennis
Orville Glover
West Bridger
Blackfoot
Pearl Peck Glover
Leo
Floyd
Ruland
Arlene
Sacramentos
McHan Mortuary
Bannock Creek Stockmen Elect Percy Tinsantaco President
Percy Tinsantaco was named president of the Bannock Creek Stockmen's association at a meeting attended by Fort Hall Indians. Other officers elected include William Bannock Edmo as vice president Raphael LaVatta secretary Pierce Yupe treasurer and directors Evans Ingapaugh William Lipps and Ben Johnson. Indian extension worker E. B. Diehl and Ralph Dixey Fort Hall stockmen president spoke at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Tinsantaco
Bannock Creek Stockmen’s Association
Fort Hall
William Bannock Edmo
Raphael LaVatta
Pierce Yupe
Evans Ingapaugh
William Lipps
Ben Johnson
E. 8. Diehl
Ralph Dixey
Roosevelt Reading About Houston School Disaster
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt pauses during her speaking tour in Houston to study the lengthy reports on a disastrous explosion that wrecked a school, describing the event as the most terrible thing.
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Durant, Okla
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Houston
Texas
Idaho State Basketball Schedule in Moscow Tournament
In Moscow the Idaho state tournament lists games today at 3 p m Pocatello versus Kellogg 430 p m Idaho Falls versus Oakley 8 p m Boise versus Lewiston and 830 p m Moscow versus Wallace with Pacific Standard time noted.
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Moscow
Pocatello
Kellogg
Idaho Falls
Oakley
Boise
Lewiston
Wallace
Utah Weather: Pair Tonight and Saturday Routes
A brief Utah weather note mentions a pair of unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday. The forecast points to slight northwest movement and possible routes affected by spooy conditions.
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Utah
Inquest Today Opens Over Cox Death At McHan Mortuary
An inquest into the death of Claire Cox who died from injuries after a car crash near McCammon continues at McHan mortuary. Justice of the Peace William Hinckley acts as coroner. Cox will be buried in Buhl after funeral arrangements directed by Frank Cox of Twin Falls. A companion, Nadeen Malone, 16, shows fair response to treatment. third party Bruce Miller remains in good condition.
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Claire Cox
McHan
Justice of Peace
William Hinckley
Arthur W. Hall
Cox
McCammon
Buhl
Frank Cox
Twin Falls
Cold Felt in Idaho Again
Clearing skies brought warmer temperatures to the intermountain region but a new storm was forecast for Saturday night or Sunday. Below freezing temperatures blanketed most areas with Salt Lake City at 18 degrees and Boise area cold. Snow covered southeastern Idaho and winter conditions persisted on roads and highways, while several routes in Utah remained closed due to snow or water saturation.
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Intermountain
Salt Lake City
City
Ogden
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Blackfoot
Caldwell
Nampa
Boise
Castle Gate
Snow Storm Collision Near Pocatello Injures Two
Two people suffered minor injuries after a head on crash in a blinding snowstorm five miles north of Pocatello at 9 p m on Thursday. Sam Nakashima of R F D No 1 Pocatello and William Wayne Hansen of 489 Randolph collided. passengers Gladys Bailey 15 Eileen Dawson 322 Wayne Ave and Morris Perkins 14 1159 South Fifth sustained knee head bruises and minor injuries. Estimated damage 250. Police suspect excessive speed by the Hansen vehicle as it crossed 240 feet after impact. Elmer Clark Smith 27 Burley ran signal lights and struck Nakashima car while officers D W Bilas and Sullivan investigated.
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Pocatello
Sam Nakashima
William Wayne Hansen
Randolph
Hansen
Gladys Bailey
North Pocatello
Eileen Dawson
Wayne Avenue
Morris Perkins
South Fifth
Haneen
Elmer Clark Smith
Burley
Nakashima
D. W. Bilas
Sullivan
Blackfoot
Clark Signs Asylum Bond Bills In Idaho
Governor Barzilla W. Clark approved three bond measures totaling 502000 to aid Blackfoot Nampa and Orofino institutions, with 270000 for Blackfoot 107000 for Orofino and 125000 for Nampa. a 50000 St Anthony project was vetoed. He vetoed a 485000 education bond bill and repealed a mortgage deficiency judgments act, while signing other relief and higher education funding measures.
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Boise
Blackfoot
Nampa
Orofino
Barzilla W. Clark
Idaho
Federal Land Bank
Spokane
Wash
Clark
St. Anthony
Moscow
Pocatello
Gooding
Ira Masters
House
Senate
Frederick Snook
Democrat
Federal Bank
Department of Public Assistance
Idaho Co-Operative Relief Agency
Chief Justice Hughes Possible Witness in Court Reform Hearing
March 19 report says Chief Justice Hughes may testify at hearings on Roosevelt court bill next week if senators gain his agreement. The decision hinges on discussions with other justices and formal invitation. Senator Burke and others expect he will be willing to testify if possible. Ex-Justice Clarke to speak in radio address on court reorganization.
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Hughes
Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Eea
Benator Wheeler
Mont
Senate Judiciary Committee
Burke
Nebr
Robinson
Arkansas
John Hessin Clarke
Roosevelt
William Draper Lewis
American Law Institute
Judge Orders Issuance of Writs for Strike Arrests
Circuit Judge Allan Campbell ordered writs of attachment to arrest about 6,000 sit down strikers occupying eight Chrysler plants for twelve days. The UAW officials were to be served as respondents with the strikers. Sheriff Wilcox said he needs more deputies or national guard before ejecting the strikers.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Allan Campbell
Chrysler Corporation
Corporation
Hich
United Automobile Workers of America
Campbell
Thomas C. Wilcox
National Guard
Newton Packing Company
Newton
Chrysler
Disaster At Glance in Texas Amid Blasting Oil Field Fallout
A high school building between London and New London in Rusk County Texas suffered a catastrophic blast due to natural gas buildup. Death toll and missing number are estimated. 500 plus killed, 175 injured, 100 missing. Martial law ordered, troops deployed, Red Cross and federal agencies mobilized for relief.
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Associated Press
London
Texas
New London
Rusk County
East Texas
W. C. Shaw
Austin
James V. Allred
Washington
Red Cross
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Gaston Howard
Wold
Howard
EF. BP. Sheeh
University of Texas
Walter Elliott
Sss
J. J. Lynn
Oklahoma City
Supt. W. ©. Shaw
East
Elliott
Albert Evans
St. Louis
Overton City Hall
Emphin
Man killed after disaster broadcast drives spree in Belleville
Deputy Sheriff E F Reinecker shot and killed Wesley H Pitkin a 38 year old oil field worker after Pitkin, enraged by New London school disaster broadcasts, stalked the area with a loaded shotgun. Pitkin's brother Cleaburn said Reinecker shot only to prevent further violence.
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Belleville
Tex
Mar
E. F. Reinecker
Wesley H. Pitkin
New London
J. Lee Dittert
Austin County
Cleaburn Pitkin
Reinecker
Cleaburn
Wesley
Signs of Winter Fade as Warm Sun Returns
A late winter storm tapered to a trace after a blizzard that dumped 7 inches of snow and about 0.41 inches of precipitation. March totals reach 0.74 inch while normal is 1.31 inches as forecasts call for clearing skies and possible showers.
Earhart Prepares Howland Island Takeoff in World Flight
Amelia Earhart and crew plan the second leg of their world flight from Honolulu to Howland Island 1532 miles away. The twin motor plane, after a Oakland speed record, is set for a late takeoff with night navigation aided by stars.
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Honolulu
Pacific
Amelia Earhart
Aviatrix
Oakland
Calif
Howland Island
Harry Manning
F. J. Noonan
Miss Earhart
WPA
Hawaii
Date Set for County Exams in Bannock County
Examinations for all grade students except those in the Pocatello Independent district will be held Wednesday May 5 starting at 9 a.m. Scott D. Lowe, county superintendent, announced. Testing locations include Inkom, McCammon, Arimo, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Thatcher, and several other schools.
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Bannock County
Jose
Pocatello Independent
Scott D. Lowe
Portneuf
Blackrock
Inkeim
Robin
Hawkins
Arimo
Merrill
McCammon
Cambridge
Virginia
Grant
Downey
Oxford
Swan Lake
Cove
Bench
Telluride
Turner and
Central
Grace
Perry
Laco
Cleveland
Thatcher
Inkom
Lava Hot Springs
Jury Fails to Reach Edmo Case Verdict
A federal court jury was dismissed by Judge C. C. Cavanah after an all night session failed to reach a verdict in the assault case of Leland Edmo Fort Hall Indian rodeo performer. A new trial was not set. Edmo faces charges related to an arrest attempt at a dance. A separate civil case, Ray Gosselin versus Intertype Company and Marcus Holling, began testimony in Bannock County and moved to federal court upon appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
C. C. Cavanah
Leland Edmo
Fort Hall
Edmo
Milton Quinn
Ray Gosselin
Intertype Company
Marcus W. Holling
Bannock
Idaho State Supreme Court
Gosselin Alloges
Holling
Trio Charged With Wagon Theft in Pocatello
Thomas Taylor twenty two Jesse Haney twenty two and Orson Weeks twenty three were brought to Pocatello by Deputy Sheriff Jack Dowmey to face a charge of stealing a wagon.
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Thomas Taylor
Jesse Haney
Orson Weeks
Pocatello
Jack Marshall
Dowmey
New London School Explosion Death Toll Edges Higher
National Guard chief says the New London disaster has been combed top to bottom with estimates from 500 to 600 deaths. Laborers finish removing 425 bodies after 21 hours of work as troops pace the ruined school.
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National Guard
Austin
Tex
Walter Elliott
State Highway Patrol
New London
Elliott
L. G. Phares
Col
C. E. Parker
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Rupert
Pocatello Railroad
Merritt
Bert Merritt
Pocatello R. F. D
Bannock Stock Growers Elect
Pocatello Tribune
Fred White
Amelia
Island
Bulletin
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