This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1942
Page
4
In Washington the war effort gains momentum as Congress weighs about 39 billion dollars for new ships planes and weapons. Highlights include 23 000 combat and 10 000 training planes for the army and 1 700 for the navy, plus 8.2 billion for ships and 1 799 auxiliary vessels.
Ruth Taylor discusses the idea of a free reader alongside a free press. She cites Raymond Clapper on tolerance and open mindedness, urging readers to weigh statements, sources, and past performance before forming conclusions. The piece warns of panic caused by rumors and sustained attacks on authority and minorities.
WPA State Administrator announces that all Idaho defense projects are guarded with a security warning and only general information will be released. Major Idaho efforts include airports, access roads, armories, army camp improvements, and defense training programs certified as necessary to the war effort.
A reader urges clear reporting and open-minded analysis over propaganda. He emphasizes the duty of a free press and free readers to seek truth, form independent opinions, and resist demagogic calls during the war era.
Local notes report births and illnesses, travel to Montpelier Logan and Bloomington, and family visits. Epidemic mumps, hospital recoveries, and a horse accident are mentioned along with birthdays, anniversaries, and a large Old Folks party at Ward hall. Military service and furloughs appear, with several residents traveling to see relatives and attend tea and quilting events.
Weekend notes list out of town relatives visiting the Rich family including Mr and Mrs Conover Wright and Mr and Mrs Frank Brown. Eldon Arnell enlists in the Air Corps and plans a short home visit before training. Eda Young and Mary Stewart Hogenson are mentioned with health and family details as Mrs Mecham suffers mumps.
Bloomington residents and visitors are listed in daily social notes. Parker Richards, principal, vacationed in Georgetown. numerous townsfolk traveled to Paris, Montpelier, and Fish Haven for balls and visits. Bloomington defeated Noonan 41 to 15 in a local game. a large funeral was held for Mrs. Grace Jacobson. Velma Painter and Theo Nelson were chosen queen and prince for the Green and Gold event on February 18.
Brig Gen M G McConnell Idaho Director of Selective Service states registrants aged 20 to 45 with multiple residences may choose one as permanent home for local board jurisdiction. No transient address can be recorded and registration on February 16 requires a chosen home address and a mail address. A Continental Congress letter lamenting naval weakness is noted with a $100000 naval appropriation.
Ordinance requires Paris Idaho dog owners to confine pets to their premises from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and prescribes killing dogs found at large during those hours. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Passed February 8 1942. Attest: mayor and clerk.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.