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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
4
The nation and legal profession greet Justice Harlan F. Stone as he is promoted to Chief Justice, succeeding Hughes. Stone is noted for liberal tendencies but not a New Dealer, and the appointment surprised many observers amid the country’s perilous moment.
The piece examines wartime draft limits under a possibly broad emergency, pressed by General Johnson against congressional intent, and questions about extending service beyond a year. It also notes British parliament scrutiny over Crete and Syria, then reports Nevada population density rising to one per square mile while Rhode Island remains densely populated.
Idaho Falls Council approves a 1941 42 budget of 516441 dollars. July draft calls for 252 men, 161 from South Idaho. Public relief tour planned by Albert Lee. A rancher dies after being dragged by a hay rake. A woodcutter is killed by a falling tree near Horseshoe Bend. Kimberly district to vote again on a 35000 bond for a WPA gym. Gov Clark contemplates an extra session. oil fears cited. Ada County Grange asks air base to move practice flights away from farms. Emmett cherry crop damaged by heavy rains. prices set for pickers. Wage hour inspector opposes longer weeks. Atty Gen Miller reports on booze firings. an ex-convict jailed for check cashing. McConnel urges stiffness on deferments and fines for strikes. Stay on job or fight.
In a long column, the writer weighs daylight saving arguments for Pocatello and Idaho Falls, contrasting farm and industrial impacts. Opponents cite morningwork, haying, and school routines. supporters praise extended daytime productivity and energy conservation. The piece notes a looming 1941 congressional clash.
The sweat damp stadium air, a public address salutes the Star-Spangled Banner as players and fans recall World War II shadows. References to Berlin, Vienna, London, and Warsaw frame a call to play baseball across America while Europe endures bombardment. The crowd finds solace in the game and nation’s emblem.
Report notes Clipperton Island’s vivid wartime history with dramatic episodes. Continued discussion highlights American concern and editorial interest as the piece hints at broader wartime collateral stories continuing on Page 5.
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