Planes Attack Jap Ships in New Britain
Allied heavy bombers credited with sinking or damaging 10 Japanese ships in Rabaul harbor New Britain in the sixth raid in two days. MacArthur's bombers hit Lae Salamaua Madang Gasmata Timor and more as Allies expand strikes across the Southwest Pacific while Burma and Bay of Bengal operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rabaul Harbor
New Britain
Japan
Southwest Pacific
Rabaul
Guadalcanal Island
Solomons
Cape York
Auatealia
Musiaqua
United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
New Guinea
Lae
Salamaua
Madang
Gasmata
Timor
Sanananda Point
Buna
South Seas
Burma
U. S
Mandalay
Temple City
Naba Junction
Monywa
Rathedaung
Akyab
Bay of Bengal
Sir Archibald P. Wavell
India
Service Men May Profit In New Bills
Washington opens the 78th Congress with broad fiscal reform proposals. More than 150 bills are introduced by reelected members. Representative Patman files house bill no 1 proposing non negotiable bonds to federal reserve banks and ending treasury interest bearing obligations to save government interest costs. The Rampay as you go plan for federal income is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
78Th Congress
Patman
Texas
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Submarine Action Sinks Enemy Troop Transport Off Sicily
The admiralty announced British submarines destroyed a large enemy troop transport and a supply ship in the Mediterranean. The transport was hit by three torpedoes off Sicily while heading south with a heavy escort and probably sunk. A submarine also hit a railroad viaduct near Palinuro and shelled Kyme harbor installations in occupied Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Sicily
Africa
Bnck
Palinuro
Italy
Naples
Kyme
Aegean Sea
Greece
Firm to Get New Plant for Blackfoot Dried Foods
Blackfoot to start construction of a new drying plant within two weeks after a fire destroyed the dehydrating facility at the fair grounds December 10. The rebuilding plan has WPB approval and priorities, with L R Jep Pesen leading a chamber committee to secure equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Fair Grounds
WPB
Howard Hill
Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce
L. R. Jep Pesen
Senator Edward Robertson Sworn In As Wyoming Senator
Edward V. Robertson, 61, a Republican who came from Wales 30 years ago, was sworn in Wednesday as Wyoming's new senator. The Cody rancher defeated former Senator H. H. Schwartz and took the oath from Vice President Wallace, escorted down the aisle by Senator O Mahoney of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward V. Robertson
Wyoming
Wales
Cody Rancher
H. H. Schwartz
Casper
Air Vice Marshal McClaughry Killed in Egypt Plane Crash
Air Vice Marshal Wilfred McClaughry commanding air force in Egypt was killed Monday in a plane crash. The report states he died in the incident and confirms his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Wilfred McClaughry
Air Force
Egypt
Clark Heads New Army in Allied North Africa Move
Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark takes command of the newly activated U S Fifth Army as it joins British and French forces to drive Axis troops from Tunisia. Canadian officers arrive in North Africa to gain battle experience with the British First Army while American troops continue fighting in the Tunisian campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
North Africa
Mark W. Clark
U. S
Fifth Army
Tunisia
Clark
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U. S. Fifth Army
First Army
K. A. N. Anderson
England
Forest Town Gets Coal in Idaho Shortage Shuffle
Forest Town in Atlanta Idaho near Boise national forest received coal as winter shortages hit. The rush followed a sudden cold snap that found residents unprepared in wood sheds and prompted delivery efforts to ease domestic fuel scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Idaho
Boise National Forest
Democrats Reelect Rayburn as Congress Opens Session
In a tight vote, Sam Rayburn of Texas wins the speakership over Joseph Martin 217 to 206 and returns to lead the House as Congress begins amid wartime. Rep. McCormack named Democratic floor leader. Senate session short with war in focus. A test air raid alert precedes the formal opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Sam Rayburn
Texas
78Th Congress
Roosevelt
Soes Rayburn
Joseph Martin
Mass
Rep
McCormack
Bay State
Rayburn
Martin
Senate
Henry A. Wallace
South Trimble
Quarrel Triggers 9000 Miner Strike in Pennsylvania
Nine thousand miners from nine large collieries in Luzerne county stayed away amid a dispute over a 50 cent monthly union dues increase. The strike, condemned by the United Mine Workers of America, affects 1941 coal production as war needs prompt higher output. UMW leaders defend the dues rise while miners demand refunds from recent pay deductions. Michael Kosik, UMW district president, criticized the action as disloyal to the government during coal shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
UMW
Ickes
Luzerne County
Michael Kosik
Allies Drive Axis Back in North Africa Actions
Allied forces report capture of Djebel Azzaq and nearby points as British troops push the Axis from hills 15 miles west of Mateur. Communique says mopping up isolated machine gun posts and repelling a counter-attack at a new position. Chinese reports claim 500 Japanese killed at Lihuang and other actions over four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Djebel Azzaq
Mateur
Chungking
Lihuang
Anghei
Major A. M. Newton Arrives in Pocatello on Leave
Major A. M. Newton, chief of the surgical staff at Camp White in Medford Oregon, arrived Monday night from Medford to spend a week visiting friends in Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Newton
Medford
Ore
Pocatello
Senator O Daniel Pushes Army Liquor Ban Again
Senator O Daniel of Texas announced plans to reintroduce a bill banning beer and stronger drinks from army camps and surrounding areas. He notes a prior failed effort and cites military opposition, with War Department reports stating troops do not have a serious drinking problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O'Daniel
Texas
Congress
Senate
Josh Lee
Oklahoma
War
Navy Departments
Office of War Information
Moderate Weather Continues With Mild Temperatures
The week sees a high of 53 and a low of 26 with no sharp winter changes. Noon is 29 and the sun rises at 9 01 and sets at 6 11. Forecast calls for little temperature change and pleasant but unseasonable conditions.
Farmer Mickelson Sentencing Set After Latest Battery Conviction
Leo Mickelson, a Wapello farmer, is to be sentenced at 10 a m Thursday by Judge Guy Stevens after a district court jury found him guilty of battery in a third trial. Harold Kingsford accused Mickelson of beating him at a neighbor’s farm on business. Jurors listed: Charles White Basalt Thomas Pendlebury Frank Palmer Blackfoot George Bolander Pressley Martin Ronald Christiansen Shelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Guy Stevens
Leo Mickelson
Wapello
Harold Kingsford
Mickelson
Charles White
Basalt
Thomas G. Pendlebury
Frank Palmer
George Bolander
Pressley Martin
Ronald Christensen
Shelley
French Fleet Ready to Battle Enemy
An authoritative source says the death of Admiral Jean Darian has not changed the pledge to deploy the French fleet at Dakar with the United States and British navies. French sailors remain morale intact and ready to sail against the axis as ordered, with a meeting favored to unite pro allied French forces under one banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Jean Darian
Dakar
United States
Henri Giraud
North and West Africa
Charles de Gaulle
Spokane Banker Telvea Dies by Suicidal Gunshot
N A Telvea, 56, president of the old National Bank of Spokane, was found slumped in his chair with a bullet wound in the head. Captain of Detectives Maurice Dugger stated Telvea took his own life and there was no indication the act involved the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
N. A. Telvea
Old National Bank of
Maurice Dugger
Telvea
Dugger
Coal Price Rise Authorized by Henderson
Washington reports that Price Administrator Leon Henderson on Wednesday approved about a 50 cent per ton increase for Pennsylvania anthracite coal. He cited higher production costs from extending the 35 hour week to six days and other industry cost increases. The new prices take effect Saturday at mine and retail levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leon Henderson
Pennsylvania
Nudists Cavort in Backyard Goldfish Pond Scene
J D Coombs witnessed two nudists, a girl and a boy estimated ages four and five, cavorting in a protected Seattle backyard pond. The girl vanished after donning a kimono and grabbing the other’s towel, while the boy pursued the towel as the wind gusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
J. D. Coombs
Coombs
Russians Report German Forces In Hasty Retreat
The USSR says German troops are in retreat across the Caucasus and Don regions as Soviet offensives push forward. Heavy fighting continues near the Don front while Russians recapture towns along the Terek and advance west of Stalingrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Russia
Caucasus
Middle D
Stalingrad
Reuters
Hitler
Middle
Don
Red Star
Scotia
Ordzhonikidze
Nalchik
Red Banner
Terek
Don-Volga
Africa War Waits on Second Phase
The North Africa campaign enters a prolonged phase of preparation and reinforcement. Rain and mud threaten to immobilize American and British tanks in Tunisia until late February, delaying decisive strikes despite earlier Allied successes in Morocco and Algeria and the British gains against Rommel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Africa
Morocco
Algeria
Eighth Army
Rommel
United Nations
Wes Gallagher
Tunisia
War Office says 10000 POWs held in Japan
British statement reports 10000 prisoners of war in Japan, half Americans, with Red Cross noting camps are in comparatively satisfactory condition though some prisoners suffer tropical diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British War Office
Japan
Red Cross
Tokyo
US Warships Bombard Munda Base in Pacific Action
A US task force attacked the airfield at Munda on New Georgia Island as Japanese bombers tried to intercept. Four Grumman Wildcats repelled the attack, shooting down four and probably destroying two more. Heavy bombers also damaged ships at Rabaul while B 26 Marauders and B 17s hit targets elsewhere in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
Munda
New Georgia Island
Guadalcanal
Pacific
Rabaul Harbor
New Britain
Japan
Southwest Pacific
Navy
Buin
Bougainville Island
Rescue Saves Lives of 31 in Multi-Service Afloat Rally
New York reports that 31 survivors of a sinking ship were saved off the east coast after a combined effort by the army, navy and coast guard. Lt Norman E Purdy spotted the drifting lifeboat, aircraft dropped essentials, and a coast guard plane guided a freighter to rescue all aboard without harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anny
Navy
Coast Guard
Norman E. Purdy
Hamilton
Ohio
Purdy
Catalina
Army
Idaho Legislature Begins Short Session Bears Bill Tied to Relief
The Idaho Senate moved quickly toward a short session with committee work near completion. Senator George Donart introduced a bill to allow unlimited bears taken in southern Idaho, while northern bears already have a season. Emergency relief of 700000 dollars was discussed to fund public assistance in early 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Military Affairs Committee
Boise
Idaho
Bettolfsen
George Donart
Washington
Cate Tle
A. C. Robins
R-Renewah
House
War Council Plans New Pacific Air Routes and Supply Lines
Washington officials report a wartime meeting at the White House where plans to strengthen supply routes by opening new air lanes across the Pacific were discussed. Lord Halifax and Richard G. Casey attended, focusing on gas, food, and ammunition for the British Eighth Army and the Libyan campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific War Council
Roosevelt
White House
Pacific
United States
Lord Halifax
Richard G. Casey
Cairo
Halifax
Casey
Eighth Army
Tripoli
Mail Goes Into Trash In San Diego
Postmaster Don Stewart reports thousands of Christmas letters and likely many parcels ended up in trash cans used as mail receptacles by newcomers. He urged city officials to alter the cans’ appearance to curb the mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Don Stewart
Stewart
State fund appoints Courtney Schoenhut acting manager
Boise based Fund Manager III Courtney Schoenhut named chief claims examiner for the state insurance fund and will serve as acting manager for a few days while J C Tovey of Malad, named manager by Governor Bottolfsen, remains ill and recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Courtney Schoenhut
Cascade
State Insurance Fund
Senate
C. A. Bottolfsen
State Department
Schoenhut
J. C. Tovey
Malad
Bottolfsen
Tovey
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Army
Forest Town
McFarland
Pearl Harbor
T. H
U. S. Navy
Allies
Axis
Newton
By W. E. M
Franklin
Union Pacific Railroad
Public Utilities Commission
Franklin County
By Glenn Babb
Bulletins
Switzerland
Budapest
Ion Antonescu
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tyndall Field
Fla
Clark Gable
Idaho Falls
Hamer
Jefferson County
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Rome Radio
Vittorio Emanuele
Palermo
New Base
Bears
War Council
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!