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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1939

Page

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Hitler and Mussolini Drift As Axis Ties Balk At Russia

In London Laborite William Dobbie accuses soldiers wives of pawning belongings to feed children, prompting uproar as he cites lack of military allowances. In Rome Mussolini shifts toward a tougher stance against Hitler and the Soviet influence, signaling a more independent Italian line while maintaining Axis ties.

London William Dobbie House of Commons Debbie Russia Finland Signor Mussolini Hitler Stalin Duce Italy Rome Europe Baltic Balkans Hetter

Bannock Girl Wins National 4 H Scholarship Honors

In Chicago six typical American farm girls were honored at the national 4 H club congress for home making achievements. They form a new national blue group and each receives a $200 Montgomery Ward scholarship. Winners include Mary L. Welch 18 Emery Park Arizona and Sara McGregor 19 Thatcher Idaho with long year records of garments, dishes, demonstrations and dress revues.

Chicago Montgomery Ward and Co Mary L. Welch Emery Park Ariz Sara McGregor Thatcher Idaho June Loveland Greenfield Mass Alice Smith Union Miss Eleanor E. Marston London N. H Dorothy E. Figs Argyle Wis

Mother and Son Dance Sponsored by First Ward Church

A mother and son dance sponsored by the Sunday school of the First Ward Church is set for December 16 at the Fifth Ward recreation hall. The program starts at 7 p.m. and the public is invited. all boys are urged to bring their mothers.

First Ward Fifth Ward

Farm Program to Maintain Itself Under Wallace Plan

Secretary Wallace told the American Farm Bureau convention that the federal farm program should be self supporting to ensure permanency. He warned future funding from the general treasury is not guaranteed and called for sharp scrutiny of the entire federal budget amid wartime needs. Edward A. O Neal and Wallace debated methods to sustain the program, while O Neal urged self sufficiency and opposed a processing tax, favoring a general manufacturers tax as farmers tariff. Wallace argued that even with payments, parity income lags by more than a billion dollars under AAA 1938.

Chicago Wallace American Farm Bureau Federation General Treasury Edward A. O'Neal Federation O'Neal

Potato Growers to Meet in Pocatello Idaho

Idaho State Potato Growers' association plans a year end meeting in Pocatello to seek greater support from the state extension service. F L Hansen, secretary, said the group may meet before Christmas and will confer with H E Nagle of St. Anthony and George Horsley of Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls F. L. Hansen Idaho State Potato Growers’ Association State Service Pocatello H. E. Nagle St. Anthony George Horsley Association

Denmark to stay neutral in Russian Finnish war

In Oslo and Stockholm reports Denmark will remain neutral as the Finland Russia conflict escalates. Sweden announces partial mobilization with about 40 000 troops and large civilian support for Finnish refugees as volunteers rise and funds exceed 1 000 000 kronor.

Copenhagen Norway Oslo Thovald Stauning Denmark Stockholm Sweden Finland Haparanda Petsamo Red Cross Russia League of Nations Aaland Islands

Potatoes Supplying Alcohol for Cars

Idaho Falls report shows about 2,000 gallons of potato alcohol sold to wholesalers for anti-freeze this winter. Marvin Aslett of the state experiment plant says 3,000 gallons remain in storage awaiting denaturants before market release. Some 600,000 pounds of call potatoes produced 5,000 gallons of alcohol.

Idaho Falls Marvin Aslett

Blonde killer fugitive eludes Phoenix search continues

Gov. Jones aides fail to obtain a note left by Winnie Ruth Judd, the fugitive killer known as the blonde tigress. State police sweep border points as Supt. William Allen reports possible hiding near Phoenix after her escape from the state hospital for the insane. Authorities recall Judd’s 1931 killings of Agnes Le roi and Hedvig Samuelson and her prior hang conviction.

Phoenix Ariz Bob Jones Winnie Ruth Judd H. J. McKinnell Judd William Allen State Highway Patrol Allen State Hospital Los Angeles Robert W. Warren

Eighteen Pay For Plot Against Siam King

Eighteen alleged plotters against Siam's 14 year old King Ananda were executed today in Bangkok. They faced conspiracy charges to overthrow the boy king and restore Prajadhipok, his uncle and predecessor. The crackdown followed numerous arrests and the retirement of over 50 high army officers before a special court sentenced the defendants.

Bangkok Siam Ananda Prajadhipok Prajadipok

Major Dodridge Named Military Tactics Professor in Boise

Fort Douglas commandant Major Philip Dodridge was ordered by the War Department to serve as professor of military tactics at Boise High School starting December 18. Dodridge arrived from Manila sixteen months ago. Captain Lawrence V. Castner will act as commander at Fort Douglas.

Salt Lake City Philip Dodridge Fort Douglas War Department Boise High School Dodridge Manila P. I Lawrence V. Castner

Davis Improves After Illness in Albuquerque Hospital

Hospital attaches reported today that J. Richard Davis former New York gang attorney shows marked improvement from an intestinal ailment. He entered the hospital last Monday and is accompanied by his wife Hope Care Davis formerly of New York.

Albuquerque N. M J. Richard Dixie) Davis New York Hope Care

Kuhn Is Sentenced for Bund Larceny and Forgery

Fritz Kuhn the German American bund head was sentenced in New York to two and a half to five years for grand larceny and forgery linked to the Murray transaction and Mrs Virginia Camp moving expenses The judge suspended one charge citing political persecution and emphasized Kuhn must lose Civil rights until granted by the governor after serving the term Kuhn naturalized in 1933 and had turned leadership over to Gerhard Kunze

New York N. Y Fritz Kuhn Bund James D. ©. Murray James C. Wallace Kuhn Peter L. F. Sabbatino Murray Feahrer Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze

Minor Leagues Vote to Ease Farm System Rules

Cincinnati December 5 minor league owners unite to ease farm system constraints imposed by Commissioner Landis. Amendments authorize working agreements and allow major league scouts to sign players for minor clubs, pending approval by the major leagues.

Cincinnati Kenesaw M. Landis National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Landis

Boulder crashes through roof as Utah woman avoids death

Mrs. E. L. Ackerman of Lower Bingham lay in bed when a large boulder roared down a hillside and smashed through the roof, demolishing the bed and dressing table before rolling out through the outer wall. She remained unharmed.

Bingham Utah E. L. Ackerman Lower

War Correspondent Lloyd Lehrbas To Visit Pocatello

War correspondent for the Associated Press Lloyd Lehrbas, son of L A Lehrbas of Pocatello, returns after three years abroad including Shanghai Rome Warsaw Bucharest and Turkey. He will be met in New York by brother Mark and may stay unknown period in Pocatello. He covered the Chinese Japanese war from Shanghai and reported Warsaw bombings at the war’s start. Lehrbas, born in Montpelier, Idaho, is a well known figure in the region through his Idaho ties and prior Washington Orient and European assignments.

Lloyd Lehrbas L. A. Lehrbas Pocatello Associated Press Shanghai Rome Warsaw Bucharest Turkey Lehrbas New York City Mark Oxford Miss Washington, D. C Bureal Idaho Montpelier Washington Orient Europe

Three Ottumwa men sentenced to church attendance

Three men in Ottumwa police court pleaded guilty to intoxication charges and were ordered by Police Judge C C Maddy to 30 days in jail, suspended on condition they attend church at least once weekly for 30 weeks.

Ottumwa Iowa CC. C. Maddy

Salvation Army needs children's clothing in Tribune appeal

Mrs. FR H. Thomas, relief case worker for the Salvation Army, says the army is badly in need of children's clothing. Those who can donate should call 904-1, and volunteers will be called for pickup.

FR. H. Thomas The Salvation Army Tribune

Halifax Terms Aggression An Inexcusable Act

Britain denounces the Soviet invasion of Finland as an inexcusable act of aggression. Lord Halifax cites bombarded towns and mutilated civilians, while Finland and Scandinavia mobilize for defense and seeks peace talks. Russia expands incursions as league of nations options falter.

Halifax Associated Press Russia Lord Halifax House of Lords Finland Britain Red Army Poland League of Nations Geneva Argentina Uruguay Soviet Union Rome Admiral Scheer South Atlantic Dorie Star New Zealand Australia

Two Confess To Setting Costly Fires

Chehalis Washington December 5 two men Pred Stine and Robert Walzer pleaded guilty to arson connected to a nationwide trail of about 120 fires. Smith said total losses near 3 million dollars with Walzer admitting fires in Oregon Washington Idaho and additional states. Walzer described a 220000 blaze in three warehouses at Butte Montana.

Chehalis Wash Ed S. Smith Pred Stine Rochester N. Y Robert Walzer Rome Stine Walzer Smith Oregon Washington Idaho Walter Butte Mont Waler California Utah Wyoming Texas Minnesota Nebraska North South Dakota Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Illinois Arkansas Colorado Nevada Marshall

Dancer Irene Castle McLaughlin Drops Divorce Suit

Irene Castle McLaughlin withdraws her divorce action against Major Frederic McLaughlin after two years. The former dancing star sought custody of their son and daughter, alimony, and a $150,000 settlement, claiming cruelty and advances on family expenses.

Chicago Irene Castle McLaughlin Frederic McLaughlin Vernon Castle McLaughlin Daugher

Pioneer Succumbs in Boise Funeral Arrangements for Emma Abernathy

Mrs. Emma Abernathy 78 a Boise resident since 1873 after migrating from Michigan died Sunday funeral services were being arranged today in Boise.

Boise Emma Abernathy Michigan

Ohio Faces Relief Crisis Amid Debt and Cutbacks

Ohio cities wrestle with a $20 million annual relief burden as Cleveland Toledo and Dayton seek federal aid and bond issues while Gov Bricker urges deep cuts to curb relief rolls. Mayors press for legislative action as unrest grows among unemployed and residents.

Cleveland Ohio Toledo George H. Schoonmaker Harold H. Burton John W Bricker Bricker

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