New London Blast Death Toll Hit 455
A military court of inquiry in New London Texas heard A J Belew testify he warned officials the gas regulator was dangerous before the disaster that killed 455 students and staff. Dr E P Schoch pressed on venting and heating safety as witnesses described the unsafe changes in gas supply.
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New London
Texas
A. J. Belew
E. P. Schoch
University of Texas
Belew
James C. Clow and
Bons Company
Schoch
Jesse P. Vaughn
Schock
F. F. Waggoner
Washington School Taws Champ Named
Winners of the Washington grade school marble tournament were announced Saturday by John Clark, recreation supervisor. The boys are: Age 6 to 8 Robert Hunt first and Steve Rhodes second. Age 9 to 11 Nate Orgill first and Jimmy Chenoweth second. Over 12 Robert Henderson.
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Washington
John Clark
Robert Hunt
Steve Rhodes
Nate Orgill
Jimmy Chenoweth
Robert Henderson
Spring Tries for Spotlight Across the Nation
The equinox signaled spring at 6 45 p m yet evidence varied as cold air lingered. Snow fell up to three inches in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan and Iowa while skiing persisted in western Massachusetts Vermont and New Hampshire. Freezing temperatures and a brisk north wind shaped conditions across the north with Nebraska and Missouri seeing melting snow in spots.
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Detroit
Missouri
Kansas
Idaho Couple Shot in Leadore Man Held on Suspicion
Cecil Baker 19 and Gertrude Corlett 18 were hospitalized in Salmon with serious gunshot wounds. William Best 60 is in custody after sheriff Troud and Deputy Isley stopped him at his home where a shotgun rested on his knees. Corlett and Baker had left her home and stood in front of Best’s house when fired upon.
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Leadore
Cecil Baker
Gertrude Charlett
Salmon
William Best
Idaho
Bitteroot Mountains
Troud
Robert Isley
Best
Miss Corlett
Sara Corlett
Baker
Francis Hurd
Students Vie In Runoff For Pocatello Campus President
Miss Helene Smith and Waynard Lowe lead a runoff for student body president after Ken Reid was eliminated in last week’s general election. Smith promotes a 20th century consumer research platform and founder’s day program while Lowe pushes reduced theatre rates, more assemblies and stronger school spirit. Other candidates on the ballot include Dolly Miller and Donna Cole for secretary and John Stanley and Ivan McPherson for treasurer.
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Southern Branch
Helene Smith
Waynard Lowe
Ken Reid
Miss Smith
Pocatello
Lowe
Bengal
Reid
Dolly Miller
Donna Cole
John Stanley
Ivan McPherson
Bennett Transferred Amid Local Union Changes
Albert O. Bennett is transferred within the local Union as Somineet on tas abate. Bennett will attend to Mae W. A. Betoke of Gleuz City, Jota, in the transfer arrangement.
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Albert O. Bennett
Tas
Bennett
Ante Mae
W. A. Betoke
Gleuz
Jota
Clark Names Stemmer to State Highway Post
Boise March 20 The governor appointed J. H. Stemmer to the director of public highways post, a position he has held for years, and reappointed Dr. J. D. Dunshee as director of public health. The chief executive retains cancellable appointment power. Other posts to be filled include director of charitable institutions and a Utilities Commission seat to succeed M. in the vacancy.
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Boise
Barzilla W. Clark
J. H. Stemmer
J. D. Dunshee
William Broadhead
Department of Public Works
Lewis Williams
Department of Public Welfare
State Public Utilities Commission
All-State basketball selections spark Idaho showdowns
At the Idaho state tournament in Moscow on March 20, Idaho Falls defeated Wallace 58 to 24 to win the title. Coaches Twogood Green and Wicks named an all-state team from the entries with Isham and Smith leading the first unit and Burrell and Beale among the second team guards and forwards.
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Moscow
High Bellcol E uiOeet
Idaho
Idaho Falls
University of Idaho
Wallace
Forrest Twogood
George Green
Lewiston Normal
Guy Wicks
Idaho Southern
Howard Smith
Merle Isham
Pocatello
Ronald Harris
Robert Revelli
Ora Wikiman
Boise
Reed Gorringe
Oakley
George Beale
Roy Hawley
Barney Hayes
Lewiston
Bill Burrell
Fire destroys trailer home of Mrs Vivian Richards
Fire completely burned out the trailer at 656 North Ninth Avenue. Mrs Richards and her daughter, away about four hours, returned to find flames. Cause unknown. Fire Chief George L Mathews directed about 800 feet of three inch hose laid from two hydrants by east and west side departments.
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Vivian Richards
Daugh
North Ninth Avenue
Teton Pass Road Status Updated by Henry
G A Henry of Victor informs the chamber that the Teton pass road between Victor and Jackson remains closed though Wyoming highway crews are expected to begin work this week. In Jackson Hole the highway north to Moose is open and the Rock Springs to Jackson route is also open.
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Teton
G. A. Henry
Pocatellan
Victor
Chamber of Commerce
Teton Pass
Jackson
Wyoming Highway Department
Jackson Hole
Moose
Rock Springs
Rooms Sought for Delegates at Recreation Institute
Delegates expected today and Monday for the Southeastern Idaho Recreation Institute at the university seek housing nearby. Hosts with rooms ready are asked to call 1326-J.
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Southeastern Idaho Recreation Institute
Pope Opens Palm Sunday Celebration at Vatican
Pope Pius XI presided as palm leaves decorated Roman balconies mark the start of Palm Sunday in Vatican City. The Bresca family of San Remo sent a palm with figs and flowers, continuing a 400 year tradition dating to 1586 when a sailor aided in lifting the St. Peter obelisk. In Jerusalem the Holy Sepulchre hosted services marking the start of Holy Week across Latin Greek Syrian Maronite and Anglican churches ahead of Easter.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Jerusalem
San Remo
Bresca
Pope Sixtues
St. Peter's
Sixtus
Palestine
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
UAW Threatens Detroit Strike Over Police Action
Detroit workers face a potential general strike as the United Auto Workers denounces police actions against sit down strikers at the Newton Packing Co. and 75 women ejections. Martin warns every auto plant could close and 175000 workers may rally in Cadillac Square to protect strikers.
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United Auto Group
General Detroit
Detroit
United Automobile Workers of America
Waa
Fimer Martin
Presi T
Newton Packing Co
Martin
Cadillac Square
Farmers sell 166 hogs totaling over 3000 dollars in pool
Twenty farmers sold 166 hogs to the American Packing and Provision Co of Ogden on Saturday. Bank County agriculture agent A. E. Duke noted the eighth car in the pool since January. Prices ranged from 8.90 to 9.90 per hundred pounds with the last car at 9.35.
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American Packing & Provision Co
Ogden
A. E. Duke
Bank County
Mr. Duke
No Inquest Planned Over Fatal Minidoka Train Crash
Sheriff W F Manifold and Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Redford stated no inquest will be held into the deaths of Lennie O Glover of Pocatello and John Davis of Murtaugh, victims of the Minidoka freight train collision. Officials said one train had been cleared and full details could not yet be determined, and they could not assign blame to either crew.
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Rupert
W. F. Manifold
Lennie” O. Glover
Pocatello
John Davis
Murtaugh
Minidoka
Manifold
Hugh Redford
Pecora urges passage of court reform bill in Senate hearing
Judge Ferdinand Pecora of New York urges approval of the Roosevelt court reorganization bill before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He calls the measure needed to address the current sit down strikes and the court system’s perceived economic bias, and suggests possible constitutional backing. He defends the bill amid cross examination as a large crowd watches the exchange.
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Washington
Ferdinand Pecora
New York Supreme Court
Roosevelt Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Pecora
Senate Banking Committee
Wall Street
Senator Connally
Democrat
Texas
Ehnosase
Peter
Connally
Idaho Falls Crowned 1937 State Basketball Champions
Idaho Falls wins the Idaho state title by defeating Wallace 22 to 20 in Moscow. Key players include Harris and Fliton for Idaho Falls with Beale and Jorgenson aiding the defense, as the game stays close and ends with a stubborn defense sealing the championship.
Earhart Flight Disaster Narrowly Averts Tragedy at Honolulu
Amelia Earhart and two navigators escaped serious harm after a dawn takeoff for Howland Island ended with a ruined laboratory plane at Lake Field Hawaii. The crew, led by Earhart, escaped as fuel sparked briefly. she vowed to return and resume the 27000 mile world flight.
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Honolulu
Amelia Earhart
Howland Island
Pacific
Lake Field
Earhart
Hany Manning
Fred J. Noonan
Miss Barehart
Manning
Noonan
Paul Mantz
Los Angeles
Malolo
Southern California
Miss Earhart
Killer Taken in 90 Minutes
New York police arrested Salvatore Ossido, a 26 year old barber, within 90 minutes of finding the body of nine year old Finer Sporrer in a gunny sack. Detectives recovered blood in a rear room and Ossido allegedly confessed to luring Einer into his shop yesterday, assaulting and killing her.
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New York
Finer Sporrer
Salvatore Ossido
Ossido
Lewis Valentine
Einer
Spring Battles Cold Weekend Weather Fight
Spring attempted a late entrance on Saturday as temperatures fluctuated from 30 to 40 degrees. Intermittent rain and snow left 0.01 inch of precipitation, swelling March total to 0.84 inch against a 1.31 inch normal, with no travel disruptions but drivers urged to exercise caution.
Forestry Work Planned in Scout Mountain Area This Spring
The forestry service will undertake substantial work this spring in Scout mountain recreational area near Justice park development. A water system is under construction in the area. Additional recreational areas in Mink creek are planned for summer and an extension to the South Fork road may be built.
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Forestry Service
Scout Mountain
Justice Park
Mink Creek
South Fork Road
Fliers Die in Air Crash Near Ephrata
Two airmen died when their two seater plane nosedived minutes after takeoff near Ephrata Washington on March 26. Victims were Burleigh Nicks from Wenatchee and Wilbur Anderson, 25, a state patrolman stationed at Grand Coulee. Deputy Sheriff Gordon Nicks, Byron Nicks's brother, bought the craft two months earlier and reached the wreck first.
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