President Roosevelt urges sacrifice for liberty in Fourth of July address
Hyde Park July 4 AP President Roosevelt warned Americans they must be willing to pledge lives if necessary to preserve liberty. He urged action beyond flag waving, stressing unity, swift effort and defense of the hemisphere and freedom of the seas amid rising tyranny at home and abroad.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Atlantic
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Clark Urges Nation To Renew Faith
Idaho Governor Clark calls on the nation to renew faith in Christianity to safeguard democracy and the heritage of independence. Speaking at a Fourth of July event, he asserts Christianity as the foundation of democracy and urges living closer to divine commandments.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Clark
Chamber of Commerce
Price Ceiling Delayed for Tires and Rubber Goods
Price Administrator Leon Henderson said ceiling prices on tires tubes and related rubber products will be fixed later for some months while industry members pursue a voluntary pricing program. He noted ongoing conferences with manufacturers distributors and dealers support the low price levels likely to continue.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Civilian Supply
Committee Refines Name to Defend America by Aiding Allies
The Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies announced a name change for general use to Committee to Defend America and for formal uses will append by aiding the allies, defeating the axis powers, developing means of future peace.
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New York
Committee To
America
Committee To Defend
Grass Fire Spurs Chief’s Car Run On North Tenth
A grass fire in the 500 block of North Tenth Avenue at 10 40 p m Thursday prompted a run by the chief’s car from the west side fire department. No damage resulted.
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North Tenth Avenue
West Side
London Flies U S Flag Continued on Page Five
London marked Independence Day with displays of the Stars and Stripes across major venues. American embass y activity drew crowds while Ambassador Winant visited St Pauls cathedral to unveil a tablet for Flight Lieutenant William L Fiske.
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London
United Kingdom
United States
Waterloo
Victoria
Joehn G. Winant
St. Paul's Cathedral
William L. Fiske
R.af
Philadelphia
Boston
American Eagle Club
Briton Sees Signs Tide Is Turning
London reports General Sir Claude Auchinleck, new British Middle East commander, says a German victory over Russia and a Nazi push into eastern Asia are of little consequence because the Allies hold the seas and believe air control is improving. He speaks in a farewell address as commander in chief of India, noting India’s growing might and confidence in eventual victory despite hard times ahead.
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London
Claude Auchinleck
Middle East
Russia
Eastern
Asia
Claud
India
Commonwealth of Nations
Claude
Weekend Forecast Includes Showers East and South
Fair tonight with Saturday partly cloudy skies and scattered showers and thundershowers. Cooler in the shower areas, especially in the east and extreme south portions.
Idaho and Utah celebrate Fourth with patriotic programs
The Associated Press reports Fourth of July celebrations in Idaho and Utah centered on patriotism with speeches praising liberty. Idaho closes state offices through July 5 per Governor Clark, while Utah keeps offices open with skeleton staff per Acting Governor Monson. Officers urged drivers to use extra caution during peak travel.
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Associated Press
Intermountain
Idaho
Utah
Chase A. Clark
E. E. Monson
Clark
Twin Falls
R Whitney Groo
J. L. Balderston
Advice For Drivers To Save Fuel For National Defense
Tulsa July 4. William F Lowe secretary of the Natural Gas association offers car care tips to conserve fuel. Have the motor tuned every 5000 miles. Lean the mixture set two degrees below knocking point. Clean and adjust spark plugs every 1000 miles to cut fuel bills. Avoid rapid starts and racing. Check tire pressure and park in shade. Keep battery charged and air filter clean. Drive at moderate speeds.
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Tulsa
Okla
William F. Lowe
The
Natural Gas Association
Townsend clubs hike dues at national convention
Delegates at the sixth Townsend club convention vote to raise active member dues from 25 cents yearly to 25 cents monthly while associate members pay 25 cents yearly. Members can credit dues by bringing in a new member or selling a copy of the ready reference book each month. Dr. Francis E. Townsend says the aim is not to overburden members.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Townsend Clubs
Francis E. Townsend
United States
Fourth of July Fete at Pocatello Parks
Fourth of July celebrations featured at Pocatello recreation centers with events at city parks and Irving play field. Parks were decorated with red white and blue bunting as novelty races games and stunts entertained attendees.
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Pocatello Recreation Centers
Irving
Traffic Chief Dies in Salt Lake City
F. L. Pickering of Denver Colorado, traffic manager for the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company, died of a heart attack in Salt Lake City while vacationing. He had served as Utah traffic manager before being transferred to Denver a year ago.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
F. L. Pickering
Denver
Colorado
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Pickering
Idaho merit exams open for state clerical posts
Applications for merit examinations for clerical and stenographic positions in several Idaho state departments must be postmarked by midnight July W. Merit system supervisor Thomas Charrey announced today. Openings include public assistance unemployment compensation employment service and public health departments.
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Boise
Idaho
Merit System
Thomas Charrey
Public Assistance Department
Unemployment Compensation Division
Employment Service
Public Health Department
Fourth of July observances amid warnings of holiday traffic tolls
The article notes a projected 475 traffic deaths over the Fourth of July weekend, with typical weekend tolls of 90 Friday and 140 on both Saturday and Sunday. It describes nationwide celebrations from beaches to picnics, a 4 pm flag salute, and a worldwide broadcast of President Roosevelt’s address. Commerce warns defense priorities may curb next year’s fireworks.
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United States
National Safety Council
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
New York
Justice
Department of Commerce
Washington
West Fights Mosquito In Idaho Swamp Drain Plan
Boise July 4. Nine malaria cases in four years in southwestern Idaho prompted Dr. E L Berry to order drainage of a swampy area near Horseshoe Bend. The action follows a two week state survey with Dr. W H Haas and state officials confirming heavy anopholes mosquito infestation from seepage water as the main breeding site.
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Boise
Idaho
E. L. Berry
Horseshoe Bend
Berry
W. H. Haas
Memphis
L. J. Peterson
Husbandless Bride Remains With Woman She Married
Lorraine Richards in Los Angeles describes love that led to a November marriage with Edward Richards, who transformed into Barbara through a sex metamorphosis. Richards, 29, was classified 4-P physically unfit for conscription as changes intensified, yet the couple chose to continue living together as Barbara.
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Los Angeles
Lorraine Wilcox Richards
Edward Price Richards
Richards
Edward
Barbara
Pocatello Enjoys Ideal Weather
The piece notes Pocatello experiences calm weather with a high near 80 and a low around 51. Residents head to nearby destinations for festivities, while the Gate City marks a quiet celebration with few events and no parades or fireworks.
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Mother Nature
Pocatello
Dowhey
Yellowstone Park
Aberdeen
Island Park
Downata
Gate City
British Port Vessel Alert as Marines Arrive in convoy
A July 4 British port report details every crew member aboard ships carrying US Marines guarding the London embassy convoy. Sailors soldiers airmen nurses and civilians watched for German subs during the Atlantic voyage with Maasdam the only vessel torpedoed and one marine casualty. Survivors were quickly picked up by a British escort.
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United States
Britain
London
Atlantic
Canada
Maasdam
Beet Outlook Good in Idaho Beets
Idaho Falls July 4 A very favorable beet crop outlook for the season was predicted by John Kelley Idaho manager of the Utah-Idaho Sugar company after touring fields from Sugar City to Blackfoot. He noted a fine stand low lost acreage beneficial spring rains and cleaner beets for this time of year The company plans main maintenance and starting operations around October 1.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
John Kelley
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Sugar City
Blackfoot
Kelley
Canyon Stumps Climber After Short Cut Above Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park Wyoming July 4 Lewis Coffey of Chadron Nebraska an employee at Yellowstone National Park lodge ignored warnings to stay on trails and after reaching the Lower Falls area attempted a canyon wall shortcut. He became marooned on a 300 foot pinnacle 200 feet above the canyon floor Rangers rescued him after hours suspended in mid air.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Lewis Coffey
Chadron
Army Seeks Volunteers in Boise
Army volunteers over 28 will be accepted in Boise. Selective Service Executive Officer Norman B. Adkison announced today. Inductees must not defer for 30 days after July 28. Lt. Col. Adkison added any volunteer turning 21 while awaiting induction must be registered.
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Boise
Army
Selective Service
Norman B. Adkison
Adkison
Germans Describe Battlefront Push Toward Moscow
German reports say forces crossed the Berezina and pursue fleeing Russians as battle rages along the eastern front. Soviet communiques claim heavy German losses and thousands of prisoners with battles near Borisov and Bobruisk while sabotage and scorched earth tactics intensify behind German lines.
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Minsk
Red Army
Borisov, Slutsk
Bodruisk
Moscow
Luck
Kiev
Krzemieniec
Tranapol
Zbaraz
Dvyisnik
Bialystok
Associated Press
Russia
High Command
Berezina
Berlin
Bobruisk
Napoleon
Imperial Russia
Rowne
Tarnopo
Joseph V. Stalin
Jury Convicts Physician in Maine Slaying Case
Dr Merrill E Joss 34 was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his physician wife Laverne Harris Joss likely to marry tearoom hostess Elizabeth Mayo The verdict came after a six hour ten minute deliberation on the Fourth of July in Sagadahoc county Maine and a possible appeal was hinted by the defense.
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Bath. Me
Merrill E. Joss
Sagadahoc
Maine
Joss
State Supreme Court
Laverne Harris Joss
Richmond
Elizabeth C. Mayo
Bundles for Britain unit expands nationwide reach
At the Bannock hotel meeting Mrs. Aileen Roberts, president, announced Bundles for Britain now has units in every state. The group reported a shipment to Britain including hospital supplies, 74 knitted articles, 17 air raid shelter garments and 20 kits.
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Britain
Aileen Roberts
Bannock Hotel
J. Heyland
J. Myers
New York
Canada
Virginia
Baker
Denver
Roberts
USO
Barkers For
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Saturday With Scattered Showers
Partly cloudy forecast for tonight and Saturday with scattered showers and thunderstorms near the mouse region. Localized gusts and brief downpours may occur in isolated areas.
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Smolensk
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Kharkov
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