Russians Prepare Big Counteroffensive Amid Soviet Standstill
Soviet military quarters in London predicted a vast counter offensive by about 3,000,000 Red Army troops within two weeks as German forces seek to breach the central front toward Moscow. Berlin claimed seven Russian divisions destroyed near Leningrad. American officials urged Japan to offer a fuller reply over the Tutuila incident.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
London
Leningrad
Far East
Sumner Welles
Washington
U.S
Tutuila
China
United States
Japan
Tokyo
Red Army
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
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BesTha
Karelian
Estonia
Smolensk
Ukraine
Norway
Arctic Ocean
Leningrad in Grave Danger from German Capture
Berlin warns Leningrad could fall, threatening Soviet Baltic access and naval forces. The city would block rail links, risk a German Finnish turning move on the Stalin line, and undermine Kronstadt defenses with heavy fortifications and strong Red Army and air power. Continued on Page 3.
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Red Russia
DeWitt MacKenzie
Berlin
CULUD
UMD Mowewertowe
Rusia
Baltic
Soviet Union
Russia
Smolensk
Germany
Fishing Boats In Custody
The treasury department disclosed the seizure of 19 Japanese fishing boats in Hawaiian waters this spring on false registry charges. Officials said no suspicious equipment was found, while other sources claimed the ships carried radio and photographic gear and had crew including naval reserve members. Seizures occurred Feb 28 to March 3. 71 fishermen and 3 Honolulu companies were indicted.
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Washington
Hawaiian
Treasury Department
United States
Japan
Honolulu
Soviet Crisis Lies Ahead
Washington reporters said the Russo German struggle still holds uncertain outcomes with officials cautious about predicting victory. They noted German momentum may continue this summer but fear fall weather could halt advances as the Wehrmacht risks and redeploys forces.
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Washington
Berlin
Moscow
Wehrmacht
France
Balkans
Crete
Chaplain George G Cox to Speak at Congregation Church
Chaplain George G Cox of the CCC will speak at 10 50 a m Sunday services August 3 at the Congregation church. J A Youngren in charge announced that CCC staff officers and members are invited to attend.
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George G. Cox
CCC
J. A. Youngren
Mr. Youngren
Police foil alleged subversive plot in Parana raids
Police announced the smashing of a plot to overthrow authorities after raids in Parana a city described as a hot bed of Nazi activity. The report notes the operation targeted suspected subversives in the provincial capital of Argentina.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Parana
Scores from today’s American League games
The schedule lists multiple AL contests with St Louis and Boston games and Detroit versus New York, plus matchups in Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago and Philadelphia again. Notable line scores include 16 runs by St Louis in the first St Louis Boston game and 9 by Philadelphia in the Chicago encounter.
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R. H. E St. Louis
Boston
Harris
Caster
Trotter
Newlin
Swift
Ferrell
T. Newsome
Ryba
Potter
M. Harris
Wilson
Pytlak
R. H. E. St. Louis
Pepper Flays Clark Over Hemisphere Takeover Proposal
Senator Pepper blasts Senator Clark for suggesting the United States seize Canada and Latin America with puppet governments. Pepper calls the idea a propaganda boon to Germany and notes Clark’s isolationist stance. Johnson defends Clark’s remarks as a legitimate proposal, while Connally dismisses them with a witty retort.
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Washington
Pepper
Fla
Clark
Idaho
United States
Canada
Latin America
Mr. Goebbe
Roosevelt
Sen. Claris
Johnson J
Calif
Utah Pushing Man Hunt Continues In Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City police press chief Reed E Vetterli said officers are still chasing suspects in a recent spree of crimes including a murder an attempted murder two kidnappings and four robberies. Detectives questioned all suspicious figures as the hunt extended with no new breakthroughs announced.
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Salt Lake City
Reed E Vetterli
Clyde Bryant
Salt Lake
Anthony J. Biden
Dean A. Jensen
Castle Dale
Governor Clark Plans Southeast Idaho Outing and Utah Convention
Governor Clark and state land board members return from southeastern Idaho and plan a City of Rocks outing near Oakley on Sunday. He will attend a Kiwanis district convention in Provo, Utah on Monday.
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Clark
Idaho
State Land Board
City of Rocks
Oakley
Provo
Utah
Youth Wins Prize in Planters Peanuts Contest
Nine year old Jack Bailey of 804 West Fremont won five dollars in a Planters Peanuts contest on Monday after correctly answering the question What was Man o War a ship a horse or a Roman soldier Man o War was a horse and the boy gave the right reply during the sponsor's activity.
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Jack Bailey
West
Fremont
Planters Peanuts Company
Senator Clark Faults U.S. South America Policy
Boise reports Senator Clark of Idaho critiques the presidents good neighbor policy in South America saying it failed and remarks that focus should shift from sending troops to Europe. Continued on page seven.
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Boise
Clark
Ida
South America
Europe
Rail Dispute Goes to Wages Board
Chicago July 31 The railroads and labor negotiators failed to resolve working rule revisions and sent the dispute to the national railway mediation board. They seek a multi million dollar wage increase for 1 150 000 workers as carriers aim to cut costs by changing wage related practices and work assignments.
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Chicago
National Railway Mediation Board
F. C. Gurley
Carriers
Dopester Looks at Sky and Predicts
An essay on lawns and weather describes lawns as grass weeds and soil effects. It notes clouds wind sun rays and the certainty of summer temperatures 80 high and 52 low. The piece ends with a weather prophesy and a closing remark by the author.
Trail Group Names Idaho Delegates To Oregon Trail Memorial
At a meeting of the Idaho council of the American Pioneer Trails association in Pocatello delegates were elected to the national convention of the Oregon Trail Memorial association. Idaho delegates include John Hood W F Howard Mrs W F Howard E O Leonard Nicholas Ifft Bertha Winters W P Havener Mrs T R Jones Fred Caldwell Ethel Redfield Ramsey Walker Ora B Hawkins Byron Defenbach C E Arney Frank Harris A L Alford Prank Dekay Barzilla V Clark from various Idaho cities.
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Idaho Council of American Pioneer Trails Association
Pocatello
Oregon Trail Memorial Association
Idaho
John Hood
W. F. Howard
E. O. Leonard
Nicholas Ifft
Bertha Winters
W. P. Havener
T. R. Jones
Fred Caldwell
Ethel Redfield
Ramsey Walker
Coeur d'Alene
Ora B. Hawkins
Idaho Weather Clears But Scattered Thunder Showers Expected
Partly cloudy skies prevail with scattered thundershowers and normal temperatures tonight across Idaho. No significant changes expected.
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Idaho
Price Fixing Bill Ready for Next Step in Inflation Fight
Washington discussion centers on ceilings for prices and rents as part of a broader anti inflation package. Marriner Eccles and Leon Henderson met with President Roosevelt to review plans including limits on installment credit and market stabilization actions. Senate action faces possible delays as Democratic Leader Barkley weighs a last minute revision.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Marriner S. Eccles
Reserve Board
Leon Henderson
Roosevelt
Barkley
Senate
Tomorow
Mine Cave-In Kills One at Morning Mine
A cave-in at the federal Mining & Smelting Morning mine in Mulland last night killed timberman Richard Barton, 26. Three others were injured: H. B Peterman, with a broken leg, and two men with cuts and bruises. Rescue crews freed Peterman after an hour. Ray Pierce escaped with a sprained ankle. Officials gave no reason for the collapse.
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Ray Pierce
Bidders Seek Bonds on State Projects in Boise
Three bond houses, among sixty three showing interest, bid on 659000 state bonds to be opened August 4. State Treasurer Myrtie P Enkine announced funds will finance new buildings and improvements at Idaho educational and penal institutions.
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Boise
Myrtie P. Enkine
Utah Weather Forecast Mixed Clouds Over Mountains
Utah weather calls for fair conditions Thursday night and Friday with afternoon cloudiness over the mountains and little change in temperature.
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Utah
Mysterious Loss Declared For Venezuela Liner
Stockholm officials ruled the Venezuela lost with eight passengers and 41 crew after a voyage from Gothenburg to Rio de Janeiro. The 6,991 ton liner vanished after pickup of eight survivors from the Finnish freighter Carolina Thorden near the Faroes. No wreckage or storms were found.
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Stockholm
Venezuela
Sweden
Bionte Janeiro
North Atlantic
Gothenburg
Germany
Italy
England
Torshavn
Faroes Islands
Carolina Thorden
Rio
South America
Seizure Bill Passes House Military Committee
The House Military Committee approved legislation authorizing the president to seize military or naval equipment and related materials. The 14 to 4 vote included two amendments: compensation limited to fair market value and protections for firearms ownership for personal protection or sport, preserving the right to keep and bear arms.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Idaho Receives WPA Allocations for Libraries and Vital Stats
Presidential approval announced for two Works Progress Administration allotments to Idaho. One funding $33,318 supports library service in public libraries and schools, and the other $1,265 funds clerical assistance in the vital statistics bureau.
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Washington
Work Projects Administration
Idaho
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Heart Attack Fatal in Coeur d Alene Crash
Nellie M. McElroy aged 69 died of a heart attack shortly after her car bumped six year old Douglas from his bicycle. The incident occurred in Coeur d Alene on July 31. The notice records the fatal outcome and the minor’s bicycle accident context.
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Coeur D'Alene
Nellie M. McElroy
Douglas
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