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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
4
The article notes vast refugee movements across the Franco German border and beyond. It highlights millions displaced by war and tyranny, fleeing multiple regimes and conflicts. It laments peril and insecurity for families torn from homes and condemns the small number of leaders fueling the migrations.
Minnesota congressman Andresen argues the $35 per ounce gold purchase policy wastes billions by funding foreign sellers. He claims the plan failed to revive exports or farm prosperity and warns stopping could trigger a global recession, noting the shift from 30 to 70 percent of world gold. He questions how the policy ends.
A reflective line urging readers to consider ongoing European events when troubled by morning discomforts. It frames personal discomfort against broader continental happenings, inviting resilience and perspective.
Idaho Falls vice squads seized a large batch of slot machines in night spots. Five city centers launched a new recreation program for wholesome play and a welfare worker pledged delinquency prevention. The Idaho Methodist conference cost per member runs about half a cent yearly. Pacific edition editor Dr. Edward Laird Mills advises Idaho Methodists. Governor Raymond H. Snyder of Albion State Normal School urges character as essential to life. Blackfoot Chamber touts Idaho Maine governor spud-picking classic as tourist draw. Boise’s film scene boasts Northwest Passage as fifth best box office in 1940, amid Hollywood attention to Idaho’s photogenic appeal.
The article recalls 1821 British law extending Canadian legality over unorganized North American lands including Oregon, provoking U.S. anger over joint occupancy. It notes Floyd of Virginia threatening to compel respect for U.S. sovereignty and clarifies Idaho was not yet established at that time.
H L Craig recalls a camel train crossing Idaho en route to Salt Lake City and the failed attempt to use camels to supply Kootenai mines due to mule skinner troubles. Minnie Moore mine operators report a new commercial lead-silver vein opened on the 1200-foot level near Bellevue after about 65000 dollars spent, fueling hopes and rival fortunes in the quest for the famed vein.
A Boise mechanic found a slug jammed in a pay-to-park meter and tied with a string to pull it out. Onlookers watched as the scene sparked talk of rising lawlessness while Blackfoot residents visit the sheriff’s office for fingerprinting in a nationwide effort to aid identification and deter crime.
A reflective piece argues the U S is a representative republic not a democracy, citing Judge Zepahniah Swift and Senator John Dana of Connecticut. It notes government by representation, the role of elected delegates, and the need to follow constitutional principles. The text also cites Ted Vollmer’s track achievement and travels in Japan highlighting cultural contrasts.
The narrator describes traveling from Kamakura to Tokyo by train after a ship delivered their baggage to the Imperial hotel. The Imperial hotel is noted as a crossroads of the east and the scene in the lobby after dinner on the first night in Japan unfolds.
The account notes varied Buddhist rites across ancient and modern temples in Tokyo and compares them with Christian practices. It describes large Tokyo newspapers Asahi and Nichi Nichi Nichi, their English editions, high circulations, and hand set type, plus tea rituals and carrier pigeons used to rush news.
County commissioners in southeastern Idaho advocate for a public health nursing program. Dr. E L Berry state health director will attend conferences, visiting Idaho Falls Blackfoot Pocatello Paris Malad and Preston. If feasible the program would be run from Bannock County health unit in Pocatello.
Eddie Mulligan general manager of the Salt Lake City Baseball club in the Pioneer League is confined in San Francisco with a severe influenza attack. His doctor orders bed rest for the rest of the week.
New officers of the Pocatello Lions club were elected at Monday’s meeting and will be installed in July. Plans were set for the forthcoming District No. 28 convention of Idaho and Utah clubs at Gate City June 21 and 22.
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