War outcomes hinge on allies delaying German assault
The piece argues Hitler’s blitz against northern France tests Allied resolve as Britain and France brace for dark days. It notes the Somme Aisne front of 125 miles, siege lines and bridgeheads, with Weygand commanding a strengthened line as German forces press toward Paris.
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Somme
Aisne
English Channel
Laon
Amiens
Paris
Oise
Generalissimo Weygand
Raiders Bomb German Side
Allied warplanes bombed Friedrichshafen and other German targets near Lake Constance and dropped six bombs on the Swiss side. Houses and a road were damaged between Kreuzlingen and Tagerwilen with no casualties. German cities along the lake sounded sirens as anti air craft fire erupted. Friedrichshafen, home of zeppelins, is noted for its aircraft engines.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Friedrichshafen
Lake Constance
Kreuzlingen
Tagerwilen
Konstanz
Germany
Rhine
Russia stays neutral as war looms in Europe
London reports Soviet circles state allies' interests in Black Sea and eastern Mediterranean align with Russia yet Moscow remains neutral. A British source hints Russia's stance could deter Italian entry while warning Russia to guard its own interests. Butler notes Cripps ambassador appointment accepted by Kremlin. Also Utah weather forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change.
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London
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Russia
Near East
R. A. Butler
House of Commons
Stafford Cripps
Moscow
Kremlin
Butler
Stafford
FBI to Check on Nazi Outbreak in Bannock County
Bannock County turns to the FBI after two incidents involving the Nazi flag and swastika and a portrait of Hitler. County Prosecutor C. M. Jeffery plans to hand over a turtle found in the Pocatello post office with a swastika on its back and a Hitler portrait on its undershell. A swastika banner was also found on the Bannock County courthouse flag pole.
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Bannock County
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Adolf Hitler
C. M. Jeffery
Jeffery
Pocatello
Hitler
Idaho Elks Back Federal Drive Against Subversives
Idaho State Elks association pledged support for federal government efforts to fight subversive activities. At closing, Beecher Hitchcock was elected president as Lewiston chosen for the 1941 convention. officers include Cristian Senas Boise first VP and Carl Gilb Twin Falls fifth VP. The group endorsed Dies committee, FBI cooperation, and urged local lodges to implement the resolution.
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Twin Falls
Idaho State Elks Association
Beecher Hitchcock
Sandpoint
Lewiston
A. H. Christiansen
Boise
E. M. Grant
A. H. McFarland
Salmon
E. B. Tobias
Order of Elks
Dies
Congressional
The
Elks
Federal Bureau of Investigation
F.B.I
Idaho
Italy Marks Time on Edge of War
In Rome on June 5 fascist students staged anti allied demonstrations but were dispersed by police near the British consulate. Armed troops patrolled entrances while embassies were fortified. About 20 British nationals and families left for home as Italy postponed clear war plans amid Mussolini led cabinet talks offering limited preparedness measures.
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Rome
Italy
England
Suez Canal
Balkans
Mussolini
Defense Item Gets Okay Defense Item Gets Okay
A resolution declaring the congress will not transfer any hemisphere territory to a non American nation was approved by both foreign committees. Secretary Hull backed the measure in a letter to House Chairman Bloom. The Senate committee approved it unanimously and the House committee reported broad support with two members voting present. In another action the Senate panel rejected Pepper’s proposal to aid the Allies without full participation. Idaho forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with cooler southeast areas.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Hull
Bloom
N. Y
House Committee
Corbett
Chiperfield
Pepper
Fla
Roosevelt
Guffey
San Bernardino Feels Early Morning Quake
A brief earthquake was felt in San Bernardino at 12 29 a m today. The tremor likely originated in the San Andreas fault extending into the Imperial Valley. No damage was reported.
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San Bernardino
Calif
San Andreas
Imperial Valley
Global World Bulletin June 5 1940
ISTANBUL partial removal of citizens ordered with air raid precautions. PARIS closes primary schools starting Saturday after Monday bombing. NARVIK to Sildvik reports say Allied forces attack German defenses along the Narvik railway. WASHINGTON FBI probes potential fifth column activity among 351,000 Indians. US House passes deportation bill for aliens linked to espionage or felony conviction. LONDON destroyer numbers remain above war outbreak despite Dunkirk losses. BERLIN Swiss German air battle reportedly downed one German and four Swiss planes.
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Washington
House
Senate
Berlin
Scouts urged to redouble effort for war aid
Lord Baden-Powell head of the Boy Scouts sends message to all Scouts calling for still further effort to help the allies win the war. The appeal emphasizes continued service and support during the conflict.
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London
Lord Baden-Powell
Boy Scouts
Officials on Tour Inspect Idaho Route Cities
Idaho public works commissioner E. W. Sinclair and state highways director C. P. Humphrey conduct a southeastern Idaho inspection trip visiting Challis Salmon and Blackfoot to review highway work and facilities.
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Boise
E. W. Sinclair
Idaho Public Works
C. P. Humphrey
Idaho
Challis
Salmon
Blackfoot
Idahoans to Marry in Bancroft Couple Granted License
A marriage license was issued in Salt Lake City to Joseph LeRoy Crismon 27 and Kathryn Walker Shanklin 18, both of Bancroft Idaho. The ceremony location or date is not specified.
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Salt Lake City
Joseph LeRoy Crismon
Kathryn Walker Shanklin
Bancroft
Idaho
Hitler Plans To Teach Allies Lesson
Berlin reports that at dawn today German forces struck France along the Somme Aisne line and a coastal advance toward Le Havre and Rouen was authorized. The offensive aims to sever Britain from France and cripple channel communications after Dunkerque Calais and Boulogne seizures. Rouen and Le Havre would threaten Paris and widen total war in the north.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
France
Somme- Aisne
le Havre
Rouen
Hitler
Germany
Paris
Aisne
Oise
Britain
England
Dunkerque
Calais
Boulogne
Abbeville
Flanders
Channel
High Command
Storm Pelts East Idaho
A heavy rainstorm swept eastern Idaho causing power and telephone outages in rural areas as soaked trees grounded lines. No serious damage reported and lines expected repair by nightfall. District watermaster Lynn Crandall called the rain greatly beneficial with .43 inch falling the previous night and .72 inch in Idaho Falls since Sunday.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Lynn Crandall
District 36 Watermaster
Crandall
Delegates Named for DAV State Convention in Boise
D A V names delegates to the state convention in Boise June 6 7 8. Delegates include Harry Cutler Joe Cutler T R Kopp Elwin Dulaney Joe Smith Ralph Vroman and Guy R Burgon. Auxiliary delegates are Mrs Joe Cutler and Mrs Andy Cutler. Delegates depart Thursday morning.
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The
Disabled American Veterans
Boise
Harry Cutler
Joe Cutler
T. R. Kopp
Elwin Dulaney
Joe Smith
Ralph Vroman
Guy R. Burgon
Andy Cutler
Soviet Russia Awards Military Titles to 100 Officers
In Moscow Pravda announced awards of new military titles to more than 100 high ranking officers in the army and navy as part of the Soviet honors.
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Moscow
Russia
Pravda
Communist Party
Austrians Report Success at Tolmino Against Italians
Twenty five years ago today on June 5 1915 reports from Tolmino claim Austrian forces achieved success against Italian troops. The bulletin notes attacks and counter moves with local fronts focusing on strength and maneuvers.
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Tolmino
Clergymen’s Fishing Charge Dismissed In Closed Waters Case
Boise report says two men were arrested for fishing in closed waters after reading closure signs in the papers. A conservation officer said both admitted the illegality, but a justice of the peace dismissed one charge, noting the accused clergyman would not knowingly violate the law.
Flood Claims Five Lives Across Nebraska Actually Worse In 1920 Flood
Nebraska flood in six counties leaves about eight missing and hundreds homeless. Homer, Pender, and Winnebago worst hit with deaths including Leo Wilke and George Lipp family members. Edith Lipp recalls heroic rescue and hours clinging to a tree as floodwaters rose. Authorities coordinate state and local search and relief amid historic levels of inundation.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Homer
Pender
Winnebago
Leo Wilke
George Lipp
Paul
Harry Crawford
Lipp
Edith Lipp
Baseball Scores From The Major Leagues Shortened By Rain
Pioneer League Salt Lake City at Idaho Falls postponed due to rain. American Cleveland defeated Washington 9 to 5 in nine innings. Detroit hosted Philadelphia in a night game. Chicago beat New York 7 to 2 as Lee and Tresh led the scoring. St Louis defeated Boston 9 to 0 behind strong pitching. National Philadelphia topped Chicago 3 to 0. New York faced Cincinnati in a night game as only games scheduled.
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Pioneer League
Salt Lake City
Idaho Falls
New York
Cincinnati
Flag Week Observance Declared for June 8 to 14
Governor Bot Tolfsen proclaims Flag Week in Idaho from June 8 to 14 with Flag Day on June 14. The governor urges display of the Stars and Stripes and ceremonies to foster pride in American citizenship.
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Boise
Bottolfsen
Continental Congress
Tanks Penetrating Lines on French Hold Solidly
Paris reports claim German tanks infiltrated lightly held points along the Somme offensive while major Allied lines remain intact. A German push toward Paris and Le Havre followed heavy bombing and artillery from dive bombers.
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Paris
War Ministry
Somme
Reichswehr
Flanders Battle Toll Reveals High Casualties And Claims
The piece reports massive losses in the Flanders battle and competing casualty figures from Germany and Allies. It notes German gains after 26 days of fierce fighting, with conflicting estimates of dead and wounded among Allied and German forces, and mentions Dutch casualties claimed by May 15.
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Associated Press
Flanders
Dunkerque
Holland
Belgium
France
Netherlands
DNB
Woman Hurt When Car Plunges Into Culvert Near Underpass
Mrs. Joe Peralta 29 of Casper Wyoming lost two front teeth and suffered head and facial cuts when her car failed to negotiate a curve at an underpass half a mile west of Poca Tellio and crashed into a five foot culvert filled with water. She attributed the accident to confusion over which road to take and a mistaken pedal press. She was taken to General Hospital by passing motorists. car damage was about 125 dollars.
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Joe Peralto
Casper
Wyo
Pocatello
National Officer Addresses Pocatello's Music Festival
Mrs. Julia Hilles Ober of Norfolk Virginia spoke at the Pocatello Music Club festival about strengthening democracy through music and arts. The two day event opened with a Bannock hotel luncheon, with remarks by Pocatello club president Mrs. Lawrence J. Cowen and guest Hyrum Johnson of Great Falls Montana. Ober outlined Biennial Young Artists contests with $1,000 prizes for top vocal and instrumental performers, finals in Los Angeles 1941, and noted subsequent travel to Great Falls Montana and Portland Oregon for state meetings.
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Julia Hilles Ober
Norfolk
Virginia
National Federation of Music Clubs
Ober
Pocatello
Pocatello Music Club
Idaho State Federation
Bannock Hotel
Lawrence J. Cowen
Pocatello Club
Hyrum Johnson
Great Fall
Montana
National Parks District of Music Clubs
National Federation
Los Angeles
Great Falls
Montana State Music Federation
Portland
Oregon
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