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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
3
The department of the interior announced a nationwide check-up on the whereabouts and activities of all foreigners in Mexico. The aim is to identify aliens in the country illegally and curb suspected Nazi communist fifth column activity by requiring foreigners to sign registers and state their business in each city or locality they visit.
The Pocatello Child Welfare association announced a summer camp opening June 20 at Camp Tenday. Two ten day periods will run for boys and girls ages ten to fifteen, with no charge for families unable to afford other camps. Reverend Paul de Mortimore chairs.
A community youth program is being organized by the Pocatello Child Welfare association with final plans by its executive committee. The event invites children who have not yet applied to register at the Division of Public Assistance in Pocatello. The committee includes Reverend Paul de F Mortimore as chairman and several named local figures.
In response to the mounting crisis Germany warns shipping off Italy and colonies. Reynaud reshuffles the cabinet removing Edouard Daladier and taking over the foreign ministry while remaining prime minister and war minister. Italy cites no reason for its shipping warning as harbors and shorelines are mined. Washington tightens alien and seaman restrictions amid fears of fifth column threats. In the Far East British Hong Kong orders about 70 German families to leave by June 11.
Blackfoot June 6 Special report on a joint Blackfoot chamber of commerce and Rotary clubs meeting at St Bernard's hall. Earle G. Reed of Omaha, UP railroad development supervisor, spoke about Idaho potato reputation as a major state asset.
Reed emphasized maintaining Idaho potato quality while Stall Wright of the Blackfoot Chamber presided and introduced M. B. Tuohy as Rotary president-elect who pledged loyalty. J. K. Smith announced an upcoming municipal swimming pool opening and a campaign to sell season tickets.
A personal notice states the signer will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than themselves. The document is signed by J.8. Love.
The chamber of commerce launched a tickets program to promote local business and community events. Officials stressed outreach to merchants, residents, and visitors to boost engagement and attendance at upcoming activities.
Berlin reports that the Argentine embassy lodged formal representations with the German foreign office via Ambassador Ricardo Olivera over a recent ship sinking. The protest underscores ongoing diplomatic friction between Argentina and Germany regarding the incident.
Embassy sources refused further details on the confidential matter regarding the Argentine freighter Uruguay, noting representations had not been rejected. The note recalls tobacco’s introduction to Virginia by colonists in 1612.
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