GOP Jubilant Over Vote In New York District
Associated Press reports Republicans celebrated a 14 269 to 10 764 victory in New York City’s 11th congressional district where Ellsworth E. Buck defeated Democrat Thomas V. Cantwell with American Labor Party support in a special election to succeed the late Rep. James A. O’Leary. In Brooklyn’s 4th district Democrat John J Rooney beat Republican William G Nolan 4 860 to 1 850 in another special election. The races drew national interest due to New York’s large electoral vote. Buck’s win followed a GOP county chairman’s remarks.
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New York City
Ellsworth
Thomas V. Cantwell
James A. O'Leary
New York
Brooklyn
John J. Rooney
American Labor Party
William G. Nolan
Thomas J. Curran
GOP
Buck
Withdrawal as candidate in Alameda Precinct No 2 endorsement
Leo H. Houtz announces withdrawal as candidate for Precinct Committee man in Alameda Precinct No 2 in favor of Jack Dils. He remains a candidate for Democratic Representative and asks friends for support for that office.
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Alameda
Jack Dils
Republicans Consider Dirksen as Vice Presidential Pick
In Washington a bloc of Republican representatives pushed for Rep Everett Dirksen of Illinois as the party’s vice presidential candidate, calling him a forerunner of things to come next November.
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Washington
Rep
Everett Dirksen
Ilinois
Flyer Wiggles Way Out of Ticklish Spot on Nazi Field
Lt. George Meyers of Flora Indiana landed a single seater at a base he believed to be in the Soviet Union. After escaping five pursuing Messerschmitts he learned the field was actually in Nazi territory and joked that signs are needed to tell Russia from the air.
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Nazi Field
United States
Soviet Union
George Meyers
Flora, Fr
Indianapolis
Russia
Mey
Ers
Tasi
Romania
Body of Rigby man recovered after canal drowning
The body of Leland Kinghorn, 47, was found by a large search party of about 200 near a canal downstream from Rigby. He had fallen after being struck on the head by a large tree while helping to pull logs from the canal headgates. Kinghorn farmed west of Rigby.
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Rigby
Leland Kinghorn
George Radford
Clive Ririe
Kinghorn
Idaho Precinct Officials Urged to Report Results Fast
Manuals sent to county clerks for the June 13 Idaho primaries urge precinct judges to report results as soon as counting finishes. The guidance cites Idaho Code and instructs public announcement after canvass, with early returns possible in double precincts, but no information before polls close.
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Boise
Idaho
Japanese Students Sought to Thin Sugar Beets
County Agent William Boyle reports only 25 or 30 high school students have answered the plea to thin sugar beets. The office seeks 50 Japanese students from Midokawa schools to work part of the beet crop to prevent loss. Officials plan housing in farm labor camps or homes after schools close Saturday.
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William Boyle
Minidoka
Boyle
Foxhound and seven pups arrive for Branson sportsman
Jim Owen of Lake Taneycomo collected a foxhound he ordered in Branson Missouri. The hound arrived safely and seven pups born en route also reached his hands.
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Branson, Mo
Jim Owen
Lake Taneycomo Sportsman
Cornel Mocra Campaign Declaration for Idaho Senate
Idaho resident for 32 years and former Public Utilities Commission member outlines ten years of service, claims lower freight and utility rates benefiting farmers, livestockmen, miners and other industries, and pledges vigorous congressional representation to develop Idaho resources. Paid political advertisement.
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Idaho
Public Utilities Commission
Congress
Boyle Urges Plea for Beet Thinners in Pocatello Area
County extension agent William D. Boyle says more beet thinners are needed immediately to save the crop. He notes high school students can help and urges applicants to visit the extension agent's office in the courthouse.
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Pocatello
William D. Boyle
Court House
Class Receives Certificates At Radiant Meeting
Radiant chapter met Saturday night at the Masonic temple with Mrs. Gate Train and Alfred Pederson presiding. A class of five received proficiency certificates. Mrs. Joseph Sebesta was installed as organist by Mrs. C. G. Billmeyer. A musical program by the Music club quartet followed the business session.
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Radiant Chapter
Masonic Temple
Gate Train
Alfred Pederson
Estre M. Garrett
York
Hellen Bradford
Ruth
Joseph Sebesta
C. G. Billmeyer
Dale Strong
Music Club Quartette
J. J. Schiess
W. L. Hardy
Frank Kleffner
Wendell Wilson
Recital Featuring G V Smith and Mrs Wagner at Social
Mrs G V Smith accompanied singers and performed pieces including Winter Twilight. Evelyn L McLeod sang Tonight the World is Ours Alone and other selections Chinese Lullaby and Cuckoo Clock. Mrs G A Wagner showcased Night FalIys Tomorrow and Raindrops with refreshments served by a long committee.
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G. V. Smith
S. Wagner
Evelyn L. McLeod
G. A. Wagner
A. W. Robinson
O. B. Chalmers
E. A. Dufford
F. H. Seaver
T. D. Jones
Fred Quinn
F. E. Barker
Police Fines Driver for Reckless Driving on Main Street
Charles Stanley 47 of 1615 North Garfield was found guilty in police court for reckless driving on North Main Street. He drove between a parked car in the 800 block and Berne Bristol’s vehicle on Yellowstone highway while without lights and under liquor influence. Right rear fender damage to Bristol, left front fender damage to Stanley.
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Charles Stanley
North Garfield
North Main Street
Stanley
Dawson
North Main
Berne Bristol
Yellowstone Highway
ODT Urges End to Nonwar Meetings and Travel
Director J Monroe Johnson of the Office of Defense Transportation calls for immediate cancellation of all non war conventions and meetings and all non essential civilian travel due to rail shipment pressures for military needs not yet peaking.
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Washington
J Monroe Johnson
Office of Defense Transportation
Bill Increases Debt Limit And Cuts Cabaret Tax
Congress approved a measure to raise the national debt limit from 210 billion to 260 billion while lowering the cabaret tax from 30 to 20 percent. The bill, laced with a night club levy later erased for service members, moves to the White House after House passage 172 to 54. National debt stands near 187 billion, with 49 billion at the start of 1940 defense efforts.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Senate-House
America
Baruch To Advise Washington On War Policy
Bernard M. Baruch winds up one role as special adviser on war and post war policies but will continue in a staff capacity to steer policy toward victory and reconstruction. He remains a key figure in shaping administration guidance and strategy.
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Washington
Bernard M. Baruch
Spe
Demobilization Unit Report Ends Reconversion Work
The War Mobilization Office said the demobilization unit led by Bernard Baruch and assistant John M. Hancock completed its reconversion planning after filing a detailed report weeks earlier. The unit was created by War Mobilizer James F. Byrnes on October 15 at President Roosevelt's suggestion.
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Cial
Office of War Mobilization
OWM
Baruch
John M. Hancock
James F. Byrnes
Roosevelt
Vet Consults Mother Stillwater Sicily Invasions Hero
A veteran, 4 Lieutenant Melvin L Kerby, who was wounded twice during the Sicily invasions, consults his mother in Stillwater Oklahoma as he reflects on his service and sacrifices.
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Stillwater
Okla
Melvin L. Kerby
Sicily
Salerno Seeks Mother's Consent to Marry Vera Behrens
Salerno, aged 20, must obtain his mother's consent to wed Vera Behrens, reflecting a traditional requirement for marriage. The note highlights the couple's plans pending approval.
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Salerno
Vera Behrens
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