Russian Retreat Signals Desperate Setback on Ladoga Front
Finnish sources report disorganized and beaten remnants of four Russian divisions fleeing Ladoga after a week long flank attempt. The setback ends a desperate effort to outflank the Mannerheim line as Germany and Britain bolster home fronts. Churchill denounces Germany while warning against complacency. Romania seeks Balkan entente backing for potential attacks by Germany or Russia.
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Associated Press
Lake Ladoga
Mannerheim
Germany
Britain
Romania
Greece
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Russia
Rumania
Worth Clark To Attend Funeral Rites
Twin Falls reports the death of W Orr Chapman prominent Twin Falls attorney and Democratic leader. Senator Worth Clark flies from Chicago to attend the funeral in Twin Falls Monday arriving Salt Lake City Sunday night. Idaho officials and Democratic leaders express condolences noting Chapman's dedication to the party and state.
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Twin Falls
W. Orr Chapman
D. Worth Clark
Chicago
Senator Clark
Senator Borah
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Boise
Idaho
Orr Chapman
New York City
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Sea Conflict Toll Rises During Destructive Week
During the 21st week of the war the sea warfare toll rose across 11 nations with 63,804 tons lost and 300 plus lives. The week saw 32 ships sunk including nine vessels from England and two destroyers. 148 missing and overall war deaths at least 3,074.
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England
Orr Chapman Dies At 49 Victim Of Heart Attack
Twin Falls lawyer W. Orr Chapman dies at 49 from a heart attack at his residence. A former supporter of Alfred E. Smith in 1928, he ran for U S senator in 1982 and helped defeat James Pope in a later primary. Funeral is scheduled for Monday at 3:30 p.m. with services in Twin Falls.
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Orr Chapman
Twin Falls
W. Orrman
Alfred E. Smith
United States
Houston
Texas
Chapman
Idaho
Blackfoot
Boise
Shoshone
James P. Pope
Pope
D. Worth Clark
War News In Brief From Across the World
AMSTERDAM reports a tanker Mamura damaged by a likely mine with no crew casualties among 45 aboard. Merivta trawler crew of 12 drown after wreck on Isle of Man rocks. they had received a reward for saving sailors. Prague notes Schutzstaffel urging coercive Czech action toward victory of the rich. Dor-man-Smith urges more sugar beets to cut imports. rations include ITcar. Vatican says German ambassador protests against Vatican radio reports about Poles do not correspond to truth. Berlin reports German artillery silenced French loudspeakers at Altenheim after derogatory broadcasts about Hitler. Moscow notes Soviet reconnaissance flights for Leningrad area. Obituary section honors Idaho lawyer and former public official Chapman, detailing career, family, and affiliations.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Diego von Bergen
Berlin
Altenheim
DNB
Adolf Hitler
City of Flint Homeward After Wartime Nazi Capture
The freighter City of Flint returned to port after 113 days abroad, its crew of 40 and Captain J. A. Gainard recounting entanglements with Nazis Russians English Norwegians. The ship once renamed Alf faced searchlights near Murmansk and a threatened onboard fight before Norwegian authorities freed them.
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Baltimore
City of
Alf
J. A. Gainard
Murmansk
Gainard
Tomsoe
Norway
Thomas Only Idaho Citizen Twice Appointed Senator
John W. Thomas of Gooding became the only Idaho figure in 50 years to be appointed twice to the U S Senate. Named January 26 by Gov. Bottolfs to fill the Borah vacancy, he previously filled Frank R. Gooding’s seat in 1928 and won the term in that year’s election before later losing in 1932 to James P. Horton.
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Thomas
Idaho
Walter R. Bottcher
Boise
John W. Thomas
Gooding
Jay
Rock
Plains of
Kansas
Senate of the United States
C. A. Bottolfs
William Edgar Borah
Senate
H. C. Baldridge
Frank R. Gooding
Friends
C. A. Bottolfsen
Borah
Donart
United States Senate
South Surfers From Cold Weather Probe Warmth Apace
Atlanta reports easing temperatures as sub zero readings persist in Tupelo and Blairsville while moderation is forecast for the south. Fulton county welfare chief Mays cites a 50 percent rise in direct relief demand as water pipes break in Negro areas. Nashville papers run a Winter Sufferers Relief Fund drive as cities clear snow.
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Tupelo
Miss
South
Blairsville
Georgia
Minneapolis
Montreal
Milwaukee
Atlanta Journal
Henry B. Mays
Fulton County
Nashville
Tenn
Idaho Falls to Pacific Coast loss in Moscow basketball
University of Idaho suffered its eighth straight northern division Pacific Coast Conference defeat 66 to 42 at Moscow. Washington State College led 29 to 23 at halftime as the Cougars protected the win.
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Moscow
Idaho
University of Idaho
Washington State College
State College Cougars
Mrs Borah Glad Thomas Named to Senate Position
Mary Borah widow of Senator Borah confirms appointment of John W. Thomas of Gooding to fill the Idaho seat. Governor Bottolfsen names Thomas after Borah’s death. Borah widow travels from Boise to Washington for funeral services as a $10,000 widow’s allowance appears in a deficiency bill.
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Borah Glad Thomas
Senate
Omaha, Neb
Mary Borah
William E. Borah
John W. Thomas of
Gooding
Billy
Washington, Aj N
Senate Appropriations
Congress
Scotch Concert Delights Presbyterians Mark Burns Birthday
Members of the men's club of a Presbyterian church hosted a large attendance at their annual Scotch concert held Thursday and Friday with a Wednesday matinee. George N. Green served as inter lector. Joseph and Margaret McPhie of Salt Lake City performed. Mrs Otto Stocker read Burns poems. Directory and chorus members wore kilts and bonnets.
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Presbyterian Church
Bobbie Burns
George N. Green
Joseph and
Margaret Mc Phie
Salt Lake City
Otto Stocker
E. T. Ferry
Louise Budge
Helen Cleare
Carolyn Wells
Margaret McPhie
Marjorie Sw«ker
Louise Gathe
Helen Rare
Francis Wilson
Beverly A»ton
John Hitchcock
J. P. Hancock
Leland Newey
John Fever
Ned Grossman
Elizabeth Gooser
Tom Evans
Jack Smith
Wiam Niles
Dick Gordon
John String
George Clawson
S.fe
Brady
Utah Weather Forecast Sees Little Change Through Weekend
The Utah forecast calls for generally fair skies with minimal temperature changes on Sunday and Monday. Light winds and dry conditions are expected across most regions, with no significant precipitation anticipated.
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Utah
Idaho Weather Sunday and Monday Report
The article notes rain returning and moderate temperatures for Sunday and Monday in Idaho. Local forecasts emphasize wet conditions with uplifted temperatures and trending precipitation across the region.
Idaho Faces Battle For Borah's Seat In 1940 Race
Idaho anticipates a hard fought Senate race after the death of William E Borah on January 19 The field includes Republican John W Thomas seeking the nomination and Democrat George Donart Weiser lawyer both eyeing a full term Donart and Thomas are expected to clash as others including C Ben Ross James Pope and Francis Bistline are mentioned as possible candidates In the House Compton White May also seek reelection.
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Walter R Bottcher
Boise
William E. Borah
United States Senate
Idaho
John W. Thomas
Borah
George Donart
Weiser
D. Worth Clark
James P. Pope
Clark
Tennessee Valley Authority
Henry Dworshak
Butley
Francis Bistline
Pocatello
Ira H. Masters
Glen Taylor
Compton I. White
Sugar Price Subject of Senate Study
A house senate group drafts sugar legislation to balance farm prices with production costs and avoid undue consumer price increases. Rep Cummings says retail prices may rise infinitesimally but relief to producers is the goal, amid controversy over quotas and the president and secretary of agriculture powers.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cummings
Colorado
Wallace
Indians Win 34-29 at Montpelier in Narrow Victory
Pocatello high school's Indians defeated the Montpelier Bears 34 to 29 on Saturday. Mayne Dykman and Bowser each scored eight points to lead the visitors who led 8-6, 15-7 at halftime and 23-19 after three quarters. Berrey topped the Bears with eight points followed by Burke with six.
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Montpelier
Pocatello High School
Indians
Montpelier Bears
Mayne
Dykman
Bowser
Berrey
Bears
Burke
College Basketball Scores Snapshot
Idaho Southern 46 Ricks 28 Washington State 66 Idaho 42 Alabama 36 Kentucky 32 Tennessee 34 Vanderbilt 31 Rice 52 Baylor 44 Temple 42 Michigan State 40 Oregon 50 Washington 43 Brigham Young 34 Wyo U 29 Montana 34 Montana Mines 27 Mont State 58 Greeley St 49 Utah 49 Colorado State 41 California 54 St Marys 41 South Calif 53 Stanford 37 Utah State AC 36 Denver U 27.
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Ricks
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Idaho
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Rice
Baylor
Temple
Michigan State
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Washington
Brigham Young
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Montana Mines
Mont. State
Greeley St
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Colorado State
California
St. Mary’s
South Calif
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Utah State
Denver U
Thomas to Work for Idaho And Its Varied Interests
Thomas Heath of Preston Idaho state Republican chairman asserts that John W Thomas will safeguard western reclamation mining livestock and other Idaho interests as he serves in the Senate from 1940 to 1944 Heath notes his 1928 32 term as irrigation committee chairman and cites Vandenberg as a potential presidential candidate Heath also criticizes Secretary Wallace and 1940 offshore sugar quotas hindering sugar industry profits.
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Salt Lake City
Idaho
John W. Thomas
Thomas Heath
Preston
Heath
Thomas
Senate
Senate Irrigation Committee
William E. Borah
Franklin County Sugar Company
Wallace
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Leningrad
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Moses Alexander
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Marshall Chapman
Doren H. Sutphen
St. Clair County
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Olivia Chapman
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