Trusties Escape Prison Farm Then Are Recaptured
Three trusties from Eagle Island prison farm drove a dairy truck out of the facility to Boise after prying open the ignition block. Anthony Beaudoin Stephen Handran and Gordon A Lucas fled but were chased. Lucas was captured by city officer Al Lester while Beaudoin and Handran escaped briefly before being retaken by guards. Beaudoin Handran and Lucas were all parolees or with conditional releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Sam Poarch
Eagle Island
Poarch
Anthony Beaudoin
Latah
Stephen Handran
Nez Perce
Gordon A. Lucas
Twin Falls
U S Releases Coal Mines as Federal Control Winds Down
Washington reports a nearing end to government ownership as Interior Secretary Ickes withdraws control of mines producing 60 percent of soft coal. Union spokesman K. C. Adams says 40 million tons in the south have signed and 90 percent of others ready to sign, with ratification pending in Pennsylvania for anthracite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ickes
Southern Coal Producers’ Association
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
K. C. Adams
UMW
Adams
Proclamation Sets Idaho Fire Prevention Campaign Dates
Governor Bottolfsen proclaims June 1 1944 as the opening day of a wartime forest fire prevention campaign in Idaho. The campaign runs through September 30 1944 to protect forests watersheds power lines and war industries aiding the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Idaho
Boise
Forest Services
Forest Protective Agencies
Intermountain
I. C. A. Bottolfsen
Idaho
State of
C. A. Bottolpse
Wacs Arrive in Naples Largest Mediterranean Contingent
The largest Wacs contingent ever sent to the Mediterranean theater arrives in Naples, 32 officers and 357 enlisted women travel direct from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Wacs
Mediterranean
United States
Nazis Change Song With New German Radio Theme
London broadcasts report German radios have abandoned their old hate hymn We Sail Against England and now sing Die Wacht Am Kanal The Watch on the Channel The verses declare standing in the west being fully prepared and ready to defend the frontier with strongest hand despite the Allied air and sea pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Obituaries for Kubiak LaVatta Stull Johnson and Staff
Funeral services were held for Mike Kubiak 83 of 53 West Lewis at Downard chapel with Rev. Alvin Kleinschmidt officiating. Burial was in Mountainview cemetery. Also noted are services for Phillip E LaVatta 70 Fort Hall leader, and Bette Mae Stull Johnson 22 of 138 North Hayes, killed in an auto accident with details of survivors and funeral notices pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kubiak
West Lewis
Downard Chapel
Alvin Kleinschmidt
Central Christian Church
Ralph Beers
W.S. Muir
G. Nicholas Ifft
David Larson
Lloyd Sllivan
Albert Curtis
Phillip E LaVatta
Fort Hall
St. Anthony Church
J. A. Jentges
Frank Watson
W. 5 S. Chandler
Harry Hints
John Carbridge
Joe Cathey
J. Rufus Conley
Mountainview Cemetery
Bette Mae Stull Johnson
North Hayes
Big Piney
Wyoming
Jesse
Blanche Daniels Stull
Rita
Jackson
Wwo
Victor and Menan
Idaho
United States Naval Gun Plant
Claude Stull
Driggs
Jesse Drake
Victor
George R. Stull
Rigby
Downard Mortuary
Death Notice of Wanda L Thompson Aged 17 in Auto Crash
Wanda Lee Thompson 17 of 230 South Hayes died after an automobile accident on Wednesday. Born March 5, 1927 in Pocatello to Eliga and Mary Armstrong Thompson, she was a Mount States Telephone employee for three months after leaving school. Survived by parents, sister Meda, and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday in Downard chapel. burial in Mountainview cemetery. Bible names still predominate in modern times over those from other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Lee Thompson
South Hayes
Pocatello
Eliga
Mary Armstrong Thompson
Mountain States Telephone Company
Meda Frances Thompson
S. J. Swanson
W. P. O'Malley
Elmer J. Kelly
Milton E. Bullock
L. M. Toler
Robin
Bain Thompson
Bur! Thompson
Boise
Monte Thompson
Salt Lake
Ton
Vance Thompson
Iowa
George Armstrong
U. S. Army
Arco
Jack Armstrong
Mountain City
Nevada
Downard Chapel
Mountainview Cemetery
Liberator aircraft raids across Europe on bombing missions
AP features describe the Liberator bombers flying from Britain Italy and North Africa on deep raids over occupied Europe. The aircraft are noted for speed and heavy payloads including a 6000 pound bomb in missions targeting key areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Britain
Italy
North Africa
Liberator Bombers and Language Lessons From War
The Liberator B24 is praised as a top heavy bomber with armor and ten 50 cal guns and a 30000 foot service ceiling. The article also explains word usage distinctions noting look and feel and provides a note offering a copy of ETIQUETTE OF LETTER WRITING for free by mailing a stamped self addressed envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giadiy
Axis
Frank Colby
Handling English Usage Questions From Practical Handbook
A reader dispute covers prepositions with evoke from and to the oldsters, subject verb agreement with each, and feel as a linking verb. The discussion explains using from for evoke, singular verbs after each, and adjective complements after feel depending on meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette
New York Central
Ration Stamps Extend Validity And Add Dates
Wartime ration updates announce indefinite validity for several red blue and airplane stamps and specify new expiration dates for others. Key changes include Book four red stamps A8 through T8 remaining valid, U8 V8 becoming valid June 4, blue stamps A through V8 June 1, sugar stamps 30 31 five pounds five pounds for home canning through 1945, and gasoline coupons adjusting through August June.
McDonald Named Salt Lake City School Superintendent
Howard S. McDonald, deputy superintendent of San Francisco schools, is appointed Salt Lake City school superintendent effective July 1. He succeeds Dr. L John Nuttall Jr who died April 18. McDonald will earn $8,500 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Howard S. McDonald
San Francisco
McDonald
City Board of Education
L. John Nuttall, Jr
Bill Seeks to Abolish Jackson Hole Monument
Rep. Barrett plans house action next week on a bill to abolish the 221000 acre Jackson Hole national monument adjoining Wyoming's Teton National Park. Roosevelt established it last March. Support comes from stockmen and the National Reclamation Association. opponents include the Audubon Society and the National Parks Association. Seventy seven percent is public land. fifteen percent owned by John D. Rockefeller Jr.. eight percent locally owned ranches.
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Washington
Barrett
R-Wye
House
Jackson Hole National Monument
Teton National Park
Wyoming
Roosevelt
National Reclamation Association
Audubon Society
National Parks Association
Jackson Hole Monument
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Utahn Draws Fine On Rent Charge
A. L. Swartz operator of the Stanley Motel at 3060 Washington boulevard Ogden was fined 2000 on eight counts of OPA rent control violation by Federal District Judge Tillman D. Johnson. He was convicted on two counts of failure to register rates and six counts of rent overcharges. Johnson also imposed a 100 fine on C. C. Anderson Ogden department store operator for alleged price ceiling violation in mattress sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
A. L. Swartz
Stanley
Washington Boulevard
Ogden
OPA
Tillman D. Johnson
Swartz
Edward F. Richards
Johnson
C. C. Anderson
Green Objects on Conscription and War Mobilization
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, argues that compulsory service and work or fight plans flaw is in defining essential jobs. He says America cannot win by mimicking enemy regimentation and slave labor but by fighting and working as free men for a free country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
William Green
American Federation of Labor
America
International Association of Theatrical Stage Employes
Three Get Promotions in Idaho Officers
The war department announced temporary promotions for three Idaho officers. John A. Kok of Boise moves from first lieutenant to captain in the corps of engineers. Roy Swanson of Idaho Falls and Alvin Lay Misseldine of Teton City rise from second lieutenant to first lieutenant in the air corps and infantry respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Idaho
War Department
John A. Kok
Boise
Corps of Engineers
Roy Swanson
Idaho Falls
Air Corps
Alvin Lay Misseldine
Teton City
Infantry
Piano Students to Present Recital Friday Evening
Evelyn Lundgren and Mrs J C Gardner present a piano recital Friday at 7 30 in the LDS Institute. Cor net clarinet and flute pieces by Gardner students also on the program public invited. Performers include Barbara Lund Harry Lewis John Karabelnikoff Karen Misenhimer Ted Deaton Norton Hill Daryl Teeples Wesley Leach Edward Stauber Richard Stauber Jean Stier LeRay Daltorium Beryl Jensen Mildred Chandler Bob Misenhimer Virginia Gilbert Max Rich Frances Haller Sharon Lund Stanley Wilkinson Gloria Wilkinson Gloria Gunn Beverly Cordone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Lundgren
J. C. Gardner
L.ds. Institute
Barbara Lund
Harry Lewis
John Karabelnikoff
Karen Misenhimer
Ted Deaton
Norton Hill
Daryl Teeples
Wesley Leach
Edward Stauber
Richard Stauber
Jean Stier
LeRay Daltorium
Beryl Jensen
Mildred Chandler
Bob Misenhimer
Virginia Gilbert
Max Rich
Frances Haller
Sharon Lund
Stanley Wilkinson
Gloria Wilkinson
Gloria Gunn
Beverly Cordon
Ireland Votes in General Election Count Under Way
Ireland counted ballots across the country as results were not expected until Friday or Saturday. Prime Minister Eamon de Valera called the election after a transport bill defeat. Fianna Fáil held 67 seats in the Dail while four other parties combined held 71. Turnout ranged from about 65 to 75 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Eire
Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fail
Tooth of Time rock formation near Elora
The Tooth of Time is a rock formation cut by the Grand River near Elora Ontario, notable for its distinctive shape and geologic context in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand River
Elora
Ontario
First European Visitor to Alaska: Vitus Bering
The earliest known European explorer to reach Alaska was Vitus Bering, a Danish navigator serving in the Russian navy, whose voyage established historic links between Russia and the American Arctic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Vitus Bering
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Trusties
U.S
Geo. H. Curtis
Royal Navy
Michael Kubiak
Paul Willecke
E. H. Holste
W. R. Pore
M. R. Hatfield
Joseph RB. Gleason
Nhn Massier
Phillip E. LaVatta
Betty May Stull Johnson
Handbook of Practical English
Associated Press
Utahn
Jackie Ward
Miami Beach
Fla
JSE
By Johansen
Sandal
Cubar
KSEI
Fargo-Wilson-Wells
OOK Drug CO
West Center
Dupler
Woot
FARGO
Salo
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