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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
7
Leonard Mosely recalls joining the initial airborne assault behind the Atlantic Wall. He parachuted into France at 1 a.m. amid flak, reached bridges by 3 a.m., and watched bombers arrive as gliders descended with jeeps and guns to fortify the captured positions.
The Associated Press reports Mississippi Democrats vote to instruct electors to reject the national nominee unless demands are met, echoing Texas and South Carolina. Georgia Democrats bar black voters from the July 4 primary amid focus on Senator Walter George's renomination bid.
Poplar Bluff Daily American Republic staff rushed to publish an extra rumor of an invasion. A reader asked to hear news so he could return to sleep, prompting the editor to respond with censored remarks.
Rex A. Hadley. 21, of Downey, was commissioned second lieutenant and received his pilot's silver wings at graduation at Pampa army air field flying school. His wife, the former Margaret Ann Blackner, attended. she is daughter of Dr and Mrs Reuben Blackner of Lyman Wyoming.
Bannock residents must register with county precinct registrars by Saturday 9 p.m. to vote in the June 13 primary. Any who did not vote in the last general election must register by then. those who did vote should confirm their registration with their precinct registrar. List of precinct registrars and addresses provided.
John J. Nussbaum and Staff Sgt. William W. Nussbaum, both from Pocatello, served overseas with similar APO numbers. Their parents were notified of a two day reunion somewhere in Italy after the brothers learned of the coincidence and confirmed their location.
John R. Wiley, collector of internal revenue, announced auto use tax stamps in 5 denominations will go on sale in post offices and offices of collectors next Saturday. The stamps must be affixed to all motor vehicles in use July 1.
Southern Idaho and eastern Oregon ministers and lay members convene for the 61st annual Methodist conference led by Bishop Bruce R. Baxter of Portland. Dr. George L. Morelock presides over a forum as the first general session is planned for tonight. Officers named include Carl M. Davidson Idaho Falls secretary Donald S. Campbell Buhl statistician Irwin S. Motz La Grande treasurer and Albert B. Parrett Pocatello registrar.
The Pocatello army airfield official publication debuted with a new name this week replacing Bombardier. Pvt Sid Rosenberg of Asbury Park New Jersey proposed The Fighter Pilot and won a $25 war bond. he now serves in flight line communications.
Mrs. Harry Doherty of Rexbury becomes president of the Idaho Federated Women's Clubs district for three years, succeeding Mrs. M. Ray Thomas of St. Anthony. First vice president is Mrs. H. B. Creason of Rupert and second vice president Mrs. J. E. Graham of Rexbury, with officers from Twin Falls Kimberly Blackfoot and St. Anthony. The 1945 convention will be in the Twin Falls area.
Boise reports indicate a tight finish as two days remain to register for the June 13 Democratic and Republican primaries. Campaigning winds down with gubernatorial votes drawing most attention. Lt. Gov. Edwin Nelson tops northern county hopes while history notes southern dominance in Idaho governorship.
Judy Garland and Dave Rose end their marriage in Los Angeles as both pursue divergent careers. Garland, soon turning 22, has built a singing acting reputation while Rose works as a music composer.
The article mentions Judy separated from her 33 year old husband for 16 months and describes their Las Vegas elopement in 1941. It also notes his prior divorce by Martha Raye and references ongoing state tax and fuel sales figures, plus April motor vehicle registrations and highway and aeronautics funds.
Boise fuel revenue for April totaled 339479 dollars and 33 cents from state and local drivers. The monthly figure highlights the ongoing impact of the gasoline tax on municipal finances and transportation funding.
Thom as Carroll Douglas, 16, of Tetonia Idaho, sworn into the maritime service on D-Day. An uncle is a prisoner of war in the Philippines. Douglas will train at Santa Catalina Island off the Southern California coast.
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