Global war debate shapes U S stance before entering conflict
The article analyzes American and British skepticism toward Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany while noting full support for Russia as a wartime ally. It discusses the shift in loyalties, Japan's unclear stance, and the western powers preparing for potential engagement, with domestic debates over emergency powers, wartime finance, and policy independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Hitler
Roosevelt
Churchill
England
Onlg
Germany
Red Army
London
Geman
Finland
Britain
United States
Japan
Blue stamp program boosts food purchasing power in eight counties
The blue surplus food stamps increase demand for items like eggs prunes potatoes pork and ten other commodities. Retailers buy from wholesalers as before but added stamp purchases move surplus foods from farmers to wholesalers to retailers and finally to under consuming families. Estimated annual effect equals over $96 000 in purchasing power for public assistance households in the eight counties.
U. S. Moves to Aid Russia and China War Efforts
Acting Secretary Welles said Russia requested materials and the US is examining relaxing trade restrictions to aid Moscow. North African French officials plan continuous tea and food shipments to Africa and strategic materials to the US. Roosevelt suspended during the U S Burma Road support. Morgenthau extended China's 50 million dollar credit. Hinckley urged 12 transport planes for emergency defense needs of democracies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welles
U. S
U.S
Africa
Roosevelt
Edge of credit inflation feared in fair money era
The text warns that extreme inflation linked to fair money could arrive soon. It suggests we may be near a shift to credit inflation, implying unstable price growth and financial risk ahead.
Community Notes From Sharon Area Social Scan
Local residents report visits and business in town from spouses and relatives. Names include Dr Spencer Rich Paris Fern Derricott Liberty and Elna Gambling Evanston, with trips to Tremonton Afton Soda Springs Mink Creek and Fish Haven. A Paris diamond game and a mixer shower for Reed King are noted along with weekend travel to Pocatello and Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Spencer Rich
Mr. Crawford
Paris
Fern Derricott
Liberty
W. Irving
LaMari Clark
Carlson
Elna Gambling
Evanston
Bill Long
Darrell Orr
Tremonton
John Roberts
Cokeville
Lester Roberts
Richard Orr
Earl Derricott
Eight Mile
W.k.—Smith
Lois
Pocatello
John Gertsch
Montpelier
Bert Orr
Stanford Caldwell
Lars Carlsen
Julia Carlsen
Lanark Community News Ripples of Family and Social Gatherings
Rex Hymas son of Bishop E D Hymas returned from California and now works in Montpelier. The Eborns hosted a 30 person family gathering. Busy Stitchers and French Knotters clubs met at local homes. Various Becks Parkers and Orrs visited, celebrated the Fourth in Georgetown Paris Canyon and Soda Springs, and several locals made the rounds with dances shows and social visits. Maljean Vallentine near recovery from surgery, others reported visits and family travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Hymas
Bishop
E. D. Hymas
California
Montpelier
Eborns
Norma
Eileen
Gene
Bruce Passey
Aston Eborn
Vyrin Orr
Dean Roberts
Garth
Marva
Gayle Beck
Morlan
LaDonna Parker
Marion Warnick
Ogden
Hope Beck
Logan
Ardith Beck
Joseph Beck
Georgetown
Worthy Beck
Homer Clark
Afid “Mirs
Harlan Eborn
Virgil Eborn
Gerald
Paris Canyon
Albert Ashley
Lawrence Roberts
Maljean Vallentine
Agnes Toomer
Hugh Shepherd
Paris
Blake Toomer
Lee Toomer
Cokeville
Owen Roberts
Elmo Orr
Here
Delwin Orr
David G. Parker
Vernon
Henry Parker
Arcita
Parker
Nona
Soda ‘Springs
Congress to Permit Use Of Forces Outside Western Hemisphere
In a bi annual report to the Secretary of War Army Chief of Staff Marshall urges Congress to pass laws allowing use of armed forces beyond the Western Hemisphere and extending service terms for selectees National Guardsmen and Reserve Officers. He warns a grave national emergency exists. The War Department says officers will be promoted on merit and re enlistment allowed for Regular Army men only if promotion is feasible.
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George
Georgia
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
House
Woodrum
Virginia Democrat
War Department
Congress
Europe
Hyde Park
Knox
Britain
Ickes
Fairfield
Ill
William B& Borah
FBI
Surplus Commodities Corporation
National Defense
Secretary of War
Army
Steff Marshall
Western Hemisphere
Gen. Marshall
Chances Are Your First Child Will Be A Boy
Idaho statistics show native white mothers under 30 have higher chances of a firstborn boy. Age and family size influence sex. youngest mother 14, youngest father 17, oldest mother 40, oldest father 56. Deaths total 365 that month with 98 from heart disease and 44 from cancer.
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Bosse
Idaho
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Idaho Statistics
Bureau
Navy says no convoy duties and stay-out stance unchanged
President Roosevelt held a press conference reiterating the U S aim to avoid entering the world conflict while defense officials dispute rumors of naval losses or encounters. Navy Secretary Knox labeled convoy reports as false and stressed no engagement with hostilities. OPM Director Knudsen urged stronger defense efforts and patriotism to accelerate readiness.
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Roosevelt
U. S
Navy
Knox
OPM
Knudsen
Aussie
Bloomington Social Notes Highlight July Visits
Mr and Mrs C F Painter of Salt Lake City and their son Wendell visited relatives in Bloomington. Norma Piggott and California family were guests. The Bloomington Primary welcomed Mrs Mary Patterson age 88 who received a balloon. Numerous locals and Utah visitors attended events and camping trips over the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Painter
Salt Lake City
Wendell
George Piggott
Norma
California
Bloomington
Mary Patterson
Nathan Tisher
Jay Painter
Mra
Thelma Painter
Anderson
Stanley Dunn
Dale Broker
Liberty residents celebrate July 4 at local resort
Families from Liberty spent Independence Day evening at Iish Haven Resort. Mrs Stella P Rich stayed with her sister Mrs Jenny Brown for several days last week. Mrs Gorton, formerly Pearl Hymas, welcomed a baby boy June 23 at Eugene Oregon. Ivan Hymas and family visited St Charles July 4. Edgar Poulsen and family enjoyed Bear Lake July 4.
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Iish Haven Resort
Stella P. Rich
Jenny Brown
Benj. R. Hymas
Jay P. Gorton
Eugene, Ore
Gorton
Pearl Hymas
Ivan Hymas
St. Charles
Edgar Poulsen
Bear Lake
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Ida
Paris, Idaho
Keith F. Warner
Bear Lake County
Rich County
Utah
Henry Dworshak
Hostise Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committee
Henderson
Nelson
America
Herokea
Sharon
Lanark News
Glenn A. Coughlan
Rich Bldg
Congréss
U. S. Navy
Ida Ward
Agnes Nelson
Boyd Ballay
D. E. Haddock
Schmid Bros
Dyers
Montpelier, Idaho
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