Striking film craftsmen seek backing from maritime union
Hollywood producers face a strike by film craftsmen who recruit support from the Maritime Federation of the Pacific and the International Longshoremen's Association. If unions comply, they may block loading of location bound ships with MT equipment. Picket lines report rumors of an arson plot and accusations of conspiracy to violate the Wagner Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Motion Picture Crafta
Maritime Federation of the Pacific
International Longshoremen's Association
Tesla
Piot J. R. Robinson
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Towne Nylander
National Labor Relations Board
Pat Casey
Charles Kimberlin
Kimberlin
Excellent soil conditions aid SE Idaho crops
Weather favors rapid crop growth in southeastern Idaho for the week ending May 11. Harlan H. Smith reports mostly complete planting in the south and west, rapid field work in the north, and widespread good wheat and growing pastures with light local showers and above normal temperatures.
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Idaho
Harlan H. Smith
Pocatello Weather Bureau
Ashton
Burley
Rupert
Pocatello
Bannock
Franklin
Grace
Preston
Fort Hall
South Bingham
North Bannock
Downey
American Falls
Aberdeen
Bingham
H. L. Deysin
Aneten
University dormitory bond sale nears goal
Over half of the $10,000 university housing bond issue was subscribed by 1 p m with $5,400 remaining unpledged. E L Ames reports pledges total $5,400 by 2 pm as Dean Nichols and A L Merrill advocate the plan for a 10 unit cooperative housing building funded by a six and a half year rental income loan. Faculty pledges amount to $2,100 and a $500 subscription followed at luncheon introducing Gerald Fox as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Ames
Chamber of Commerce University Housing Committee
Ames
John R. Nichols
University
State Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce Forum
Mr. Ames
Dean Nichols
A. L. Merrill
Nichols
Pickets Continue in Idaho Falls Bread Strike
May 13 reports pickets march outside the sole Idaho Falls bakery producing bread as negotiations stall. Seventeen bakers from a new union walked out Tuesday after operators of three bakeries failed to sign the proposed working agreement.
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Idaho Falls
One
Bakers Union
Virginia officer report on 15 year old Paul Neil
A Virginia police report identifies 15 year old Paul Neil as missing or involved in a local incident. The notice records brief details from the officer's account and seeks information from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Paul Neil
Am Ovey
Legion district conventions planned in Idaho towns
Adjutant Lester F. Albert announced the Idaho department American Legion will hold district meetings in Rigby on May 17, Preston May 18, Paul May 19, Jerome May 21, Welker May 22, Moscow June 3, Bonners Ferry June 5 and Arco June 19.
Postponed Scottish Rite Meeting In Pocatello
No meeting of the Scottish Rite bodies this week. The Pocatello Lodge of Perfection will hold a stated meeting on Thursday May 27 with an educational program presented.
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Pocatello Lodge of Perfection
Gasoline tax net is spread in Boise
Idaho's law enforcement bureau spreads a tax exemption probe led by Ben J. Brown as inspector and investigator. Commissioner Balderston notes 1937 exemptions may total 500000 dollars with minor illegal use found in autos. Brown works with Don Stewart and Ira Taylor aide to bolster enforcement efforts.
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Boise
Idaho
J. L. Balderston
Ben J. Brown
Nampa
Bureau of Motor Fuels
Balderston
Brown
Don Stewart
Pocatello
Public Works
Ira Taylor
Department
Today’s Scores From Major League Games
Baseball scores from Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York show multiple games with high totals. Mets and Reds performances appear with varied innings and batter outcomes, while several games were postponed due to rain and wet grounds.
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Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Governor Clark Becomes Grandfather in Boise
May 12 report notes Governor Barzilla W. Clark celebrating, joking about pride as he learns he has become a grandfather. The event unfolds in Boise with the governor expressing mirth at the family milestone.
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Boise
Barzilla W. Clark
American Pilots Return Flight Touches Speke in Morning Hop
American trans Atlantic flyers Dick Merrill and Jack Lambie landed at Speke airfield on the first leg of their return to the United States from Croydon. They plan to refuel heavily and depart again after dawn with coronation pictures of King George VI.
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Liverpool
Dick Merrill
Jack Lambie
Speke Airfield
United States
Croydon
London
Merrill
Lambie
George VI
House Passes Two Year CCC Extension
Washington reports the House rejected Roosevelt's plea for a permanent Civilian Conservation Corps and approved a two year extension by a 385 to 7 vote. The bill sets corps strength at 300 000 youths and veterans 10 000 Indians and 5 000 from territories.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
Senate
Senate Labor Committee
Congress
CCC
Republican Wins In 18th Pennsylvania Race
Richard M. Simpson, Republican, won the congressional seat for Pennsylvania's 18th district to succeed the late Benjamin H. Foch. He defeated Democrat Lowell H. Alexander, with 31,969 to 23,690 votes as precincts remained unreported. Simpson opposed President Roosevelt's court reorganization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Simpson
Congress
Pennsylvania
Benjamin H. Foch
Lowell H. Alexander
Simpson
Alexander
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Farwell Divorce Granted to Daisy Farwell
District Judge I B McDougall grants a decree of divorce to Daisy Farwell from Albert Farwell. The couple married April 19 1931 at Blackfoot. The complaint cites cruelty and threats by the husband and says he moved her from their farm home. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Daisey Cavanaugh.
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I. EB. McDougall
Daisy Farwell
Albert Farwell
Blackfoot
Daisey Cavanaugh
Swift Dies Former Swift & Co. Leader at 76
Louis F. P. Swift, 76, longtime president and chairman of Swift & Co. packers, died in a Chicago hospital. He began in the meat packing business at age 10 and held nearly every post in the company, retiring in 1933 after resigning as a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Chicago
Louis FP. Swift
Swift & Co
Packers
Pretender to Throne Eyes 1940 Reign in London
The Tudor pretender known as King Anthony I says he will sit on the throne in 1940 despite King George VI's coronation. Anthony Hall, ex policeman and printer, claims descent from Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, cites Albert Wettin as German-blooded, and vows to rule while producing mock currency on coronation day. He hints England will tire of Wettin rule. His brother Don may claim the throne but is hesitant.
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London
England
Anthony I
George VI
Albert Wettin
Wettin
House of Windsor
Anthony Hall
Ann Boleyn
Henry VIII
Hall
Don Hall
San Francisco
Anthony
Archbishop Lang
Bert Wettin
United States May Give Up Helium
Secretary Roper said a well guarded plan will allow helium gas to be exported for commercial aircraft uses. He noted the U S produces most of the world supply and currently restricts exports. He cited the Hindenburg disaster but urged continued study of the field.
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Washington
Roper
United States
Hindenburg
Burglary charge against Clyde Bullock in McCammon area
County prosecutor Milton Zener filed information charging Clyde Bullock with burglary for allegedly breaking into William Rowe’s home four miles west of McCammon on March 15. Bullock was arraigned May 3 before Justice William Hinckley, waived examination, bond set at $1,000. Also charged is Maxine Gillispie Fereday alias Eva M Conley Fereday with preparing false evidence for an October 15, 1935 nurse registration application, presented to the state law department. she waived preliminary exam and was bound over to district court on a $500 bond.
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Milton Zener
District Court
Clyde Bullock
Bullock
William Rowe
McCammon
William Hinckley
Zener
Maxine Gillispie Fereday
Eva M. Conley Fereday
State Department of Law Enforcement
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hinckley
Abbey Reporter Describes 60 Foot Chute Escape
London dispatch recalls using a 60 foot improvised chute to pass copy from Westminster Abbey. The reporter, with a view of the throne and royal box, spent eight hours in the abbey and lowered pages to an Associated Press staffer awaiting below.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Coronation Theatre
Triforium
Associated Press
Thrones
Royal Box
Abbey
Duke to Marry in Early June
The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield will delay their marriage to early June due to differences between the royal family and the British government.George VI and Queen Mary favor a public recognition, while the government seeks a private ceremony, a stance the former king has accepted while listening to the coronation news.
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Mary
George V
George VI
Edward VIII
Edward
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
France
Wallis Warfeld
George
Chateau de Cande
Britain
Prince of Wales
Divorce Suit Filed by Dorothy Faris Against Charles Faris
Dorothy Faris sues for divorce from Charles Leon Faris in district court and seeks a restraining order preventing Union Pacific from paying his wages as a rail road fireman pending the case. They wed September 7, 1935 in Salt Lake City and have an infant son. she seeks custody and cites his pursuit of other women and a May 8 message declaring they could not be happy together.
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Dorothy Faris
Charles Leon Faris
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Osa Johnson to Lead Congo Filming for Stanley and Livingstone
Hollywood reports Osa Johnson widow of explorer Martin Johnson will head a Congo filming expedition starting November 11. Producer Darryl Zanuck assigns the expedition to shoot scenes as backgrounds for the motion picture Stanley and Livingstone.
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Hollywood
Calif
Adventure Today
Osa Johnson
Martin Johnson
Africa
Darryl Zanuck
Congo
Stanley
Livingstone
Rain and splendor mark coronation day in England
The British coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth closes a day of triumph amid heavy rain and jubilation. Crowds cheered as Cosmo Gordon Lang placed St Edward's crown on the king in Westminster Abbey and the royal procession returned to Buckingham Palace despite downpours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Britain
George VI
Elizabeth
England
Hande of Cosmo
Canterbury
Westminster Abbey
Edward
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Buckingham Palace
George
Parliament
Victoria
Victoria Monument
Princess Elizabeth and Margaret at Westminster Abbey Coronation
Little Princess Elizabeth and her sister Margaret steal the show at Westminster Abbey before King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrive for the coronation. Margaret's antics charm the crowd as dignitaries rise for the majestic procession and the royal oath begins.
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George VI
British Empire
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Westminster Abbey
Abbey
London
Princess Elizabeth
Great Abbey
Margaret
Mary
El Korah Shrine Holds One Day Meet in Boise
El Korah Shriners from 12 south Idaho cities gathered in Boise for a one day meeting. Initiation of a large group of novices in several years was planned. Officials discussed a golf tournament next summer to raise funds for the Shriners crippled children's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Hospital
Stitch-In-Time 4-H Club Formed in Bancroft
H. O. Kilfiker reports the Stitch-In-Time 4-H clothing club organized in Bancroft with Elizabeth Hatch as leader and Dean Van Orden as president along with Kathryn Steele Aston Hatch Mary White Marise Alder Julia White Iris White and Maurine Steele as members. He also notes Fish Creek 4-H potato club organized at Lava Hot Springs with C L Kel Taylor Perkins J Owen Kelley McBoyd Kelley Leon Kelley Daybrest and Tom Per as members and officers.
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H. O. Kilfiker
Bancroft
Elizabeth Hatch
Dean van Orden
Kathryn Steele
Aston Hatch
Mary White
Marise Alder
Julia White
Iris White
Maurine Steele
Hifiker
Fish Creek
Lava Hot Springs
C. L. Kel- Taylor Perkins
J. Owen Kelley
McBoyd Kelley
Leon Kelley Daybrest
Tom Per
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