04 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1943
Page
1
Seven military personnel died and 12 were injured when a Mil waukee railroad passenger train sideswiped a Moses Lake branch line train near Warden Washington at 1 a.m. The mainliner overturned but no trainmen were hurt. Rescuers worked under headlights to free victims trapped in overturned cars.
Sen Wheeler of Montana denounces the selective service plan to draft pre Pearl Harbor fathers after October 1 calling it political maneuvering aimed at Russia and saying it endangers American lives. He notes congressional sentiment backing a father exemption until January 1 1944 and cites House and Senate action on related bills.
John Rademacher, general chairman, says 384 free circus comps are available to war bond buyers. Purchase early and redeem coupons at Rudman and Gottberg after vetting bonds at banks post office or partners. Military Maids will publicize via service clubs. coupons cover Cole Brothers circus performances on August 13 in afternoon and evening shows.
Allied reports say U S infantry reached the eastern edge of the Munda air strip on New Georgia as fierce Japanese resistance stiffens along the line. The drive advances up Bibolo hill and toward Bairoko harbor while air and sea bombardment continue.
An official statement says floods in Rajputana's Vijainagar and six neighboring villages have killed more than 2,000 people. Vijainagar lies about 40 miles south of Ajmer, with water depths reaching 10 to 15 feet in under half an hour.
WAC Sergeants Ruth Griswold and Gladys Burt will appear on the Pocatello Air Base show Thursday evening at 9:30 to answer questions on life in the WAC.
Naval circles in Washington foresee allies likely capturing or destroying most of Italy's fleet soon. The fall of the Axis Mediterranean surface force could enable rapid Allied amphibious planning for Burma, shifting ships from the Mediterranean to the Burma theater once Mediterranean operations are secure.
Louis A Skinner 22 a waist gunner has been missing since July 26 while on a flight over Hanover Germany. Mrs Maren Skinner of 1453 North Arthur confirms the loss and notes Skinner’s service of about 1 1/2 years with the first flight group after coming from Independence Kansas. His mother Pauline Skinner lives in San Francisco. They married December 26 last year in the city. Skinner holds three medals and has seen extensive action in the European theater.
Rep. White of Idaho returns to Washington to plan summer hearings on irrigation and reclamation. The panel will meet the Public Lands subcommittee in Pocatello on August 14 and visit the 221000 acre Roosevelt national monument at Jackson Hole. The inquiry covers water resources and federal land acquisitions from the upper Columbia through major dams in Washington and Oregon. The Inland Empire Water Users Association urged action on the Snake River and Rep Holmes suggested studying a Columbia River dam at Umatilla Rapids.
A whimsical column notes victory gardeners enjoying harvests after rain while contrasting seasoned growers with greener amateurs. It references drought and irrigation hints and provides a weather snapshot with highs around 85 and a forecast of slightly warmer conditions.
The Italian press ridicules surrender terms while Rome cautions that food will be taken to sustain allied operations. Reports say Nazis seized three Italian ships at Suda bay as Badoglio moves garrisons from the Balkans. Public enthusiasm for peace has cooled under the new government's strict methods.
Washington discussion centers on two paths for war funding: higher individual and corporate income taxes with a possible excess profits levy, or a federal retail sales tax. House Ways and Means Chair Doughton pushes to shield fixed-income earners from steep tax hikes while Morgenthau notes protections for those hit hard by wartime gains.
Moscow reports describe a Red Army drive within five miles of Orel while German forces retreat westward from north and south of the city. Soviet communique cites heavy losses on both flanks, with 13 miles of corridor remaining and probes by German counterattacks failing to stop the encirclement effort.
In Rock Springs Wyoming the Sky Grazing Service oversees a roundup of eighty free roaming mustangs using planes. Planes push horses from 15 to 35 miles toward corrals while Frank Robbins and two assistants handle the ground crew. Most captured horses are bought for processing by eastern packers.
Mrs. Margaret Pomeroy widow of C. W. Pomeroy and veteran Pocatello teacher wed Charles H. Lopas an engineer for Denver and Rio Grande at her home 145 S Hayes The Rev Paul DeF Mortimore officiated The couple plan to reside in Grand Junction Colorado.
Venice California police report two boys ages eight and seven were playing in an icebox when they suffocated. Six hours later the younger brother found them inside the old icebox, prompting an investigation into the incident.
The allied bombing of Germany and occupied lands is described as possibly hastening victory. Swiss and Swedish dispatches say Germans endure terror as air power disrupts resources and communications, with civilian casualties rising in major targets like Hamburg. The piece likens the impact to 1918 naval blockades.
Ed Bogert announces the western premiere of This Is the Army with a large committee for the army relief benefit. The film opens August 14 at the Chief theater in Pocatello with proceeds aiding army relief. All seats are reserved. ticket sales chair is Fred Hilliard with Ralph Beers handling advertising and other leaders including Henry Fletcher and G Nicholas Ifft.
The Idaho Federation of Labor closes its 28th annual convention in Lewiston with bids from Pocatello and Coeur d Alene for next year. Resolutions condemn rising prices and call for a stabilization program and anti-labor group exposure. Speakers include James A. Brownlow, James D. Graeham, and Jesse Vetter.
The Blackfoot Bulletin is leased by owner W. R. Twining to E. H. sen and John L. Rider for the war period. Twining has been called to the armed forces and plans to leave later this month, resuming operation after the war. Paysen and Rider sold the property to Twining in June 1942. Paysen recently worked for the Ogden Standard Examiner and Rider for the Salt Lake City Deseret News.
Air commander A. H. Orlebar aged 46 deputy chief of combined operations and famed speed pilot dies in London last night in wartime dispatch from Britain as authorities confirm his death.
British Foreign Secretary Eden stated in the commons that the Allies offer Italy no peace terms and continue to demand unconditional surrender. Italian evacuees in Madrid argue Rome’s surrender prospects are dim as Eden hints some wartime circumstances might render unconditional surrender unwise in certain cases.
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