06 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1943
Page
1
Moscow reports indicate German armored divisions and infantry surged on a 165 mile front from Orel to Belgorod. Red Army says heavy losses on both sides with limited penetration, including 50 tanks destroyed in one sector and thousands of enemy casualties.
Sheriff Ed A. Wood said Howard William Pickell, 26, of Syracuse New York, admitted tying a rope around Mrs. Percy Cota’s neck and said a soldier helped in the Cota killing. He and an accomplice allegedly shot Matt Katmo and beat Mrs. W. Larson at a mountain campground. Katmo’s car was later found abandoned. Police questioned Pickell at the county jail in Cheyenne after his arrest at Pine Bluffs. Auto theft is cited as a possible motive for Katmo’s killing. motive for the Cotas remains undisclosed.
Washington lawmakers moved to extend the Guffey Bituminous Coal act beyond its August 23 expiration to January 1 via a stopgap, while the Ways and Means Committee rejected Roosevelt’s plea to extend stabilization postwar. The House Rules Committee tabled the measure by a majority, with no immediate floor action before a summer recess. Spokesmen for coal interests urged continuation. opponents cited government takeover and higher prices.
Mr and Mrs Saul Mille celebrate a son Richard born on Independence Day three years ago and note another child Caroline born on July 4, 1943 in San Francisco.
The Associated Press reports wartime travel curbs kept July 4 fatalities below 300 for the long weekend. Of 298 total deaths, 127 were traffic crashes, 84 drownings, and 87 from other causes across 41 states and D C. Oregon 22 and Idaho 21 led state traffic deaths.
Captain Leo Wise announces promotions in the Idaho State Guard unit at Pocatello. Victor Neet becomes staff sergeant Herman Ziegler rises to technical sergeant Orel Mitchell to sergeant Robert Barry Jr to corporal Murray Green to corporal Wm L Orr to corporal Archie L Sutton to technical corporal John Cullen to technical corporal Ramson Kimpton to technical corporal New recruits include Lorren Thompson Arnold Schilke Reinhold Schilke and Victor Tede with ranks by experience
The Fitzpatrick sisters Miss Katherine age 43 and Miss Sarah 38 have taught in Decatur for 81 years combined and retire this year. They plan to walk in the woods on pleasant fall mornings and pursue long awaited activities once free from the classroom.
San Francisco's Staff Sgt Benjamin F P Warmer watched seven German fighters crash in flames over Gerbina North Africa as his guns fired. The moment marked his seventh wedding anniversary.
Washington advisers seek a way for Stabilization Director Vinson to backtrack on his veto of the eight cent railway wage award. The issue involves the nonoperating railroad unions and the emergency board and strains Roosevelt. Vinson proposes a revised recommendation using the substandards test. Sharfman says the board no longer exists and a reconsideration would be futile.
The senate rejected 36 39 legislation to extend the commodity credit corporation and authorize 525 million dollars in six months to push down retail food prices through rollback subsidies. It then agreed to reconsider the vote. Price Administrator Prentiss M Brown announced a relaxation of the pleasure driving ban in 12 northeastern states permitting one vacation trip this summer with conditions on gasoline rationing.
U S Flying Fortresses claimed 41 enemy fighters shot down over Gerbini, boosting 24 hour Axis losses to 53 while 12 Allied planes were lost. In Washington a House inquiry into a Wallace Jones quarrel was blocked temporarily by the rules committee. A street project for a war prisoner camp near Pau awarded to Hoops Construction of Twin Falls with Brennan and Cahoon as general contractor. Intermountain Plumbing and Heating of Boise handles camp plumbing and C L Electric of Pocatello handles electrical work.
In San Jose California G E Arnold directed a county air raid drill with flames suddenly bursting from behind the Herschel Canning company. The fire department assumed control while the drill simulated a fire at another location.
In a week of verbal volleys, Jesse Jones and Henry Wallace hurled accusations as their rift over BEW, RFC, and economic warfare widened. Jones charged Wallace with malice and deception while Wallace’s aides countered amid Senate calls for investigation.
Berlin radio reports Field Marshal Baron Von Richthofen is dispatched to Italy to bolster defenses against Allied air attacks. He will assist Field Marshal Albert Kesselring in organizing a defense for invasion points in Sardinia Sicily and the Italian mainland using air forces from occupied France and the Low Countries.
Allied air forces led by the United States report a multi day assault over Sicily and Sardinia, using Liberator bombers to hit Messina rails, oil depots, and naval targets. In 24 hours 42 German planes were shot down while 12 Allied aircraft were lost.
London reports a German foreign office white paper accusing Britain of sole guilt for civilian bombings. It claims German efforts failed to deter Allied resolve and brands Churchill and Roosevelt as chiefly responsible for the war. The document threatens retaliatory measures.
At least four bombs dropped from a service plane near the Boise City courthouse square early today. They shattered church windows and punched a hole in a garage roof. Deputy Sheriff C F Ricks said the missiles were likely small target bombs, with total damage described as small and no injuries.
Acting Secretary Forrestal informs Mayor Moore the Navy assigns the name Pocatello to a frigate to be launched at Kaiser Richmond California. He asks for a sponsor and cites lack of funds for travel. Moore suggests an Indian girl as sponsor, noting Forrestal’s ties to Pocatello and Princeton.
Eighteen of the twenty three crew were missing after a freighter collided with the Halifax Shipyards tug in Bedford Basin. Early reports indicate most of the missing men are unaccounted for with few details available. Bedford Basin is an extension of Halifax harbor used for anchorage.
Naval trainee registrations begin at 8 30 this morning at Idaho Southern university and run to noon Wednesday. V 1 and V 7 programs include 16 week terms across three semesters yearly. Aviation students are V 12. about 50 freshmen expected each term. Networking and activities planned. navy swimmers take YMCA lessons.
Brig. Gen. M. G. McConnel, Idaho state selective service director, says deferred workers in mining lumbering and farming are being drafted for absenteeism. Several men deferred in the past have been inducted and the policy will be enforced. Calls of married men with children are expected to rise in coming months.
Charlie Chaplin and bride Oona ONeill step back into Hollywood life after a Santa Barbara wedding. The pair attend the Mocambo with Merle Oberon and Sir Victor Sassoon, later joined by David and Mrs. Selznick.
Washington reports indicate a naval clash in Kala gulf north of New Georgia as U S forces pressure Japan in the Solomon Islands. Officials say only brief word of a battle exists with no details, while analysts compare it to the Guadalcanal actions and foresee possible use of heavy units if the fight continues for days.
In the Solomons region the war continued with sea battles as American ships advanced into Kula gulf and air operations over Rendova island intensified. A Washington navy communiqué noted ongoing Japanese and American actions, marking sustained fighting in this Pacific front.
Deputies and state police search the Salmon river 54 miles south of Grangeville for Mrs. Ansley Watson whose overturned car was found beside U S Highway 95. Her husband, an army officer stationed at Spokane Gowen Field, is aiding the search. Dogs near the riverbank alerted investigators to the wrecked car and possible drowning.
Washington and Detroit played two scoreless innings with Candini and Early on the mound for Washington and Detroit. Cincinnati and St Louis both posted shutouts, while St Louis defeated Philadelphia 3 to 0. Gumbert and Cooper opposed Kraus and Livingston in the Philadelphia game, and Chicago faced Brooklyn at twilight. Several night games were listed as scheduled.
Wednesday morning at 9 o clock the Wednesday Breakfast Ladies of the Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs George Rice located at 325 North Johnson for a morning meal and fellowship.
Washington reports that U S naval forces inflicted heavy damage on the Japanese during an engagement at Kula Gulf. Details remain incomplete but indicators suggest a clash of lighter ships with possible air involvement. The destroyer Strong was torpedoed and sunk during a bombardment of Vila and Bairoko sites in the same area.
Denver plans a 640 mile air and helicopter passenger and freight route from Denver to Los Angeles with stops at Grand Junction and Las Vegas and connections across Colorado Utah and New Mexico. The motorway seeks both state and federal approvals and will run round trips daily on listed routes including Denver Leadville Rifle Grand Junction Provo Lake City and more.
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