China Fights On After Major Losses Across Asia
China has lost a third of its territory and population as the war drags into a second year. About 2.3 million Chinese military dead are claimed by Japan, with neutrals placing total Chinese deaths near 2 million and over 50 million displaced. China's industrial heartlands are in enemy hands as Hankow fell last October, and Chiang Kai-shek's forces hold firm awaiting better odds.
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Clark Lee
Shanghai
China
Hankow
Japan
Asiatic
Chiang Kai-shek
State Delays Distribution of Gas Money
Boise July 1 State officials offered no timetable for releasing 1 million dollars in gas tax receipts under the 1939 act after the Idaho Supreme Court upheld its constitutionality Gov C A Bottolfsen and public works chief H R Flint met but produced no firm plan They expect further talks and a late next week announcement remains unlikely The act outlined four installments totaling 1 000 000 with dates April 25 July 25 October 25 and January 25 County road funds were exhausted due to the delay in gas tax diversion.
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Boise
State Supreme Court
C. A. Bottolfsen
H. R. Flint
Man hurt self in home disturbance at Benton Street
Police were called at 8 28 p m Saturday to 416 East Benton where Monty Murphy cut his hand badly while drinking and shattering glass. He was taken to General hospital and charged with disturbing the peace after officers found a dozen or more cuts on his hand.
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East Benton
Monty Murphy
Murphy
General Hospital
Thieves Active Reported At Carnival Grounds
Harold Williams of 121 South Hayes reports his bicycle stolen from carnival grounds on Saturday. F M Barnett of Arbon reports a car prowler took men’s shoes oxford pairs ladies slippers four women's dresses and a white shirt from his car parked on Fremont between Main and Arthur on Saturday.
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Harold Williams
South Hayes
F. M. Barnett
Arbon
Fremont
Main
Arthur
Training Orders for 329th Observation Squadron Flyers
Captain Ralph Fry and Second Lieutenants Ralph Knapp and Ernie Mann of the 329th Observation squadron are ordered to report for training between July 9 and 22 in Salt Lake City. The unit, known as the Pocatello Squadron, plans a mass flight to San Francisco during the period. Earl Vance of Great Falls, a former Pocatellan, and J. H. Rearden of Moscow are also members.
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Ralph Fry
Ralph Knapp
Ernie Mann
329Th Observation Squadron
Salt Lake City
Nine Fleeces Stolen Reported at Downey
Downey deputy sheriff J. E. Marshall reports the theft of three sacks of wool containing nine fleeces on Friday in Downey.
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J. E. Marshall
Downey
Relief Agencies Merge Under One WPA PWA Organization
Washington July 1 AP Relief agencies WPA and PWA merge into a single structure while maintaining current programs. John M Carmody notes WPA will be renamed works projects administration and continues with existing staff. F C Harrington directs state transfer of old WPA employees to the new WPA without salary changes, except for the federal theater projects banned under the new act. Colonel Clarke orders PWA to continue the 1938 program as turned over.
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Washington
WPA
PWA
Congress
Works Progress Administration
John M. Carmody
Federal Works Agency
F. C. Harrington
Works Projects
Coloonel Fef W. Clarke
Public Works
Water pressure danger warned as pumps fail in Pocatello
Water supply is depleted after city pumps breakdown in Pocatello. Water superintendent Clarence Rainey warns fire hazard rises with heavy usage while reserves recover and urges conservation until pumps return to operation.
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Pocatello
Clarence Rainey
Rainey
Ogden Reds win second straight over Lewiston Indians
Ogden beats Lewiston 5 to 2 before 2200 fans as Adams drives in a run and Hughes scores on a fielder’s fence hit in the third. Hurrle’s RBI triple accounts for the Indians’ three tallies in the sixth. A doubleheader is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Ogden
Ogden Reds
Lewiston Indians
Adams
Reds
Hughes
Hurrle
Williamson
Bees Beat Cardinals 6-1 in Salt Lake City
Lefty Mel Marlowe earned his eighth win of the season as Salt Lake City Bees defeated the Pocatello Cardinals 6 to 1. Marlowe struck out 11 while allowing one unearned run, with Pocatello's two hits coming in the ninth. Scoring came early as Price Laurrieu Riley and Anderson each singled in the first inning. Tomorrow's game slated for 3 p.m. at Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City
Mel Marlowe
Salt Lake City Bees
Pocatello Cardinals
Berndt
Pocatello
Price
Laurrieu
Riley
Anderson
Indians Join In Rites at Southwestern Powwow
Flagstaff Arizona July 1 Thousands of Indians from Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Utah Nevada and other states joined in the 10th annual southwestern Indian powwow drawing an estimated 40 tribes. Crowds roamed streets and fairs rides wheeled to the beating tom toms ending with tribal dances and chants at camps.
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Ariz
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Utah
Nevada
Inventor of Sundae Dies at Age 76
E. C. Berners, 76, of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, claimed to have originated the ice cream sundae. He recounted that the treat began when he flavored ice cream with chocolate in Two Rivers Wisconsin about 40 years ago. He said a customer asked what flavor was served on Sunday, giving the sundae its name.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
E. C. Berners
Two Rivers
Governor Bottolsen Ends Ceremony Support On July Fourth
Governor Bottolsen approved and signed the American Declaration of Tolerance and Equality for the Nationwide Independence Day ceremony led by the Council Against Intolerance. The document, read at community celebrations nationwide, was initiated by Senators Barbour and Whitco and George Bat tle.
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C. A. Bottensen
America
Bottolfsen
United States
W. Warren Barbour
George Gordon Battle
William Allen Whit Cochairmen
Japan Faces High Cost of China War in Deaths and Dollars
Tokyo claims 59,988 Japanese killed by April last year while neutral observers estimate near 400,000 dead with 600,000 wounded or captured. Chinese war counts place Japanese casualties far higher, with civilian losses in air raids noted. Japan spends about 4 million dollars daily on the war, with 15.423 billion em enclosed for two years and nine months, though much may fund a secret chest or munitions for potential war with Soviet Russia.
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China
Japan
Tokyo
Imperial
Shanghai
Soviet
Russia
Youth Leads Posse On Goose Chase In Wyoming Hills
An Illinois youth led officers on a long goose chase after claiming to know where two Hixson brothers were missing near Elk Mountain. Cec M. Turman, 20, of Eaton, Ill., later admitted he lied and faces possible charges as officers consider action. He is an unemployed printer.
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Wyoming Hills
Laramie
Wyo
Illinois
Hixson Brothers
Elk Mountain
Albany County
Phil E. Kuntz
Kuntz
Cec M. Turman
Eaton
Ill
Charles
Harold
Stillwater Park
Turman
Glacier National Park Open for Weekend Air Trips
Glacier National Park is accessible again to air travelers as Western Air Express offers daily trips from Great Falls on charter or special flights. Residents of Utah Idaho and Montana can visit over a weekend with low air fares making a family affordable escape from Pocatello to tour the park Sunday fishing riding or resting and return Sunday evening.
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Glacier National Park
Western Air Express
Great Falls
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Glacier Park
Pocatello
Reorganization of Utah Idaho Central Railroad Announced
Ogden July 1 The Utah Idaho central railroad faces reorganization including sale of control to bond holders committee. P H Mulcahy named receiver as directors resign and new officers elected. Bondholders committee chair George Eccles lists new officers J R Bachman Canfield Dunbar and Stark with Bachman named president. The sale amount remains undisclosed.
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Ogden
Utah Idaho Central Railroad
P. H. Mulcahy
E. C. Singleton
St. Louis Union Trust Co
M. E. Singleton
Bondholders Committee
George Eccles
Bondholders Protective Committee
J. R. Backham
J. J. Dunbar
A. L. Stark
H. W. Brangham
C. S. Canfield
P Hermanson
Bachman
Canfield
Mr. Dunbar
The
Utah
Idaho Central
Preston
Idaho
Abbey Goes Modern with Electric Eye Alarm
London reported Westminster Abbey installed an electric eye alarm to guard the coronation bar and the stone of scone. The device protects the chapel of Edward the Confessor, begun in 1050, from marauders.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Edward the Confessor
Scone
Six Idaho Legislators Quit and Governor to Fill Vacancies
Boise July 1 Reliable sources reveal resignations of six lawmakers in the 1939 Idaho legislature four senators and two representatives are filed or imminent. Governor Bottolfsen could appoint replacements. party balance could shift if Allen resigns, affecting the GOP majority.
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Idaho
Walter R. Bottcher
Boise
Senate
Ahea
Bottolfsen
C. W. Dill
Lincoln
Kenneth Alice
Blaine
Lake City
Alma Hanson
A. D. Kelley
William E. Rath
Bounds
Ira Murphy
Ailen
Hf Boliolfsen
House
Former University Head Surrenders in Canada and U S
A mixed batch of regional items reports a fugitive former university president Dr James Monroe Smith and his wife surrendering to police in Brockville Ontario. They face embezzlement charges with Louisiana authorities en route to custody. The tale sits amid a Canadian youth music event and Louisiana political upheaval involving Gov Richard W Leche.
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Brockville
Ont
New York
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
W. F. Young
Boise Pilots Rally To Defeat Twin Falls Cowboys 3-2
In Twin Falls on July 1 the Boise Pilots upset the home squad 3 to 2 to even the series. Sheehan hit a first inning homer and Boise added two runs in the fourth to take the lead. Rasmussen walked in the ninth to threaten but Boise held on. A doubleheader is set for tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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Twin Falls
Twin Falls Cowboys
Boise Pilots
Sheehan
Lorenzen
Rasmussen
Budnick
McNamee
Court to Review Johnston Case in Idaho Supreme Court
A transcript of Duncan M. Johnston’s district court murder trial was filed in the Idaho supreme court. Johnston, ex mayor of Twin Falls and former jewelry store proprietor, is serving a life sentence for the shooting death of George L. Gilson in Salt Lake City over a year ago. His attorneys must file briefs arguing district court errors to seek review.
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Boise
Duncan M. Johnston
Twin Falls
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
George L. Gilson
Salt Lake City
Johnston
Johnson
Yankee Clipper completes first round trip mail flight
The Yankee Clipper arrives at Port Washington at 7 08 p m EST with 18 federal officials and observers aboard. The flight marks the first round trip mail voyage to England via Newfoundland and Ireland.
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New York
Port Washington
England
Newfoundland
Ireland
Car Stolen From Victor Breitweiser in North Main Area
Victor Breitweiser of 401 North Main reported to the sheriff at 11 20 a m Saturday that his four door Chevrolet sedan with license R 1202 was stolen.
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Victor Breitweiser
North Main
Weather Outlook Maps Show Cloudy Weekend With Showers
Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday with showers or thunderstorms in the north portion. Cooler air moves in the northern area Sunday improving later.
Silver price halt halts Idaho mines in Coeur dAlene district
In north Idaho the Sunshine mine Kellogg and other Coeur d Alene mines suspended operations awaiting a government price fix. Sunshine manager R D Leisk said the mine would close July 2 3 4 and 5 with a Wednesday update planned. Yakima based RM Hardy cited uncertainty over silver value.
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Spokane
Coeur d'Alene
North
Idaho
Sunshine
Kellogg
Hecla
Pelaris
R. D. Leisk
R. M. Hardy
Yakima
Comepany
Fine Fourth of July Holiday Promises Pocatello Activities
The 4th of July weekend in Pocatello includes a Pioneer league baseball doubleheader at the local park, band and choir concerts, patriotic church services, a Tin Lizzy derby at the fair grounds, and fishing and picnics as offices close for a two day holiday. A warm, fair weekend is forecast with observances across the community.
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Pocatellans
Pocatello Tribune
The
Journal
Pocatello
Caldwell Park
First Ward
Fair Grounds
American Legion
Pocatello Shooter Takes Second in Cheyenne Rifle Meet
Civilians win three of the first four matches at the Fort Francis E Warren shoot in Cheyenne Wyoming. L C Burnham of Pocatello Idaho finishes second with 194, behind Thurman Randle of Dallas Texas who scored 197 in a 30 calibre rifle event. Herman of Omaha places third with 192 as the competition includes 600 and 1000 yard slow fire events. Burnham also wins a 300 yard prone to standing 10 10 match with 97.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Fort Francis E. Warren
Thurman Randle
Dallas
Texas
L. C. Burnham
Povatello
Idaho
G. P. Herman
Omaha
Nebr
Burham
Wallace Big Spender Leader Handling Two Billions
Washington notes Secretary Wallace gains control of between 2 and 2.5 billion dollars for agricultural programs this fiscal year under new powers and funding. A record relief bill adds 140.6 million for distressed farmers. Farm Credit and CCC transfers give more credit control to the agriculture department. A concert program in Caldwell park features Stars and Stripes Forever and other patriotic pieces.
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Wallace
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
Congress
Farm Credit Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
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Allen D Newman
Culdesac
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Washington, D. C
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Idaho Falls
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Ted Walters
Secretary of the Interior
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H. P Ellett
Baton Rouge
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