Planes Hunt Japs on Aleutian Isle
Blackfoot honors two generations of service with Raymond Stevens and his son Dean, headed to San Diego for a four day furlough before Dean resumes duties in the Marines. Dean serves in the radio division at Camp Elliott, 62nd Platoon. Raymond, a World War I veteran, trained at Fort Riley and fought in France. Also mentioned is Bob Moses, a high school friend who left on the same train to enlist.
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Blackfoot
Raymond Stevens
Dean
San Diego
Camp Elliott
W. W. Stevens
Fort Riley
France
Bob Moses
Dean's
Axis Opening New Front Against Russ
Carl C. Cranmer reports on signs of a potential Japanese push against Russia as Allied powers consider new fronts in Europe. The piece analyzes Tokyo’s reaction to Molotov’s conferences and suggests Japan may view Soviet support as a shared front against the United States and Britain. The Aleutian threat and possible base use are discussed amid cautious U.S. assessments of island operations.
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New York
Pacific
Coral Sea
Midway
Washington
London
Russia
Europe
Axis
Japan
United Nations
Germany
Tokyo
Aleutian Islands
United States
Aleutians
United States Navy
Malaya
Burma
Ship Losses Tabulated After Pearl Harbor to Midway
Washington reports a tally of capital ship losses by Japan and the United States from Pearl Harbor through the Midway battle. It lists Japanese battleships and cruisers and U S losses including the Arizona, Houston, Lexington, and Langley along with carrier and cruiser losses.
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Washington
United States Army
Japan
United States
Pearl Harbor
Midway
Macassar Strait
Arizona
Houston
Lexington
Tenier Langley
North
Australia
Rites Honor U S Flag Across the Nation
Americans paid tribute to the flag this weekend with ceremonies in cities and villages. Messages from General Douglas MacArthur labeled June 13 MacArthur Day a rededication to duty honor country. Allies from 27 nations unite against the axis as President Roosevelt plans a White House meeting.
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United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
Philippines
MacArthur
West Point
Roosevelt
White House
Tornado Devastates Oklahoma City District Killing 30
A deadly tornado struck a southwest Oklahoma City district Friday night, killing 30 people and leaving a two block square area bare of houses. Red Cross and relief workers cared for about 250 homeless as army troops aided in rescue and recovery through the night and into the next day.
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Oklahoma City
Red Cross
G. J. Prince
Will Rogers Air Field
Army
Postmaster Elect A H McGuire National Director
A H McGuire of Pocatello was named a director of the National Postmasters Association at the Idaho Postmasters Association annual convention. The meeting in Sun Valley also elected A T Combs Kellogg as president and named Yost Boise first VP Cruikshank American Falls second VP Hollenbeck Fruitland third VP Kramer Fort Hall H McGuire Lenore Hersy Lenore directors McCarthy Plummer secretary Hal Ottawa Tl executive secretary spoke at the one day session.
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Sun Valley
A. T. Combs
Kellogg
Idaho Postmasters Association
Harry L. Yost
Boise
E. W. Cruikshank
American Falls
L. R. Hollenbeck
Fruitland
Martha Kramer
Fort Hall
A. H. McGuire
Pocatello
Bruce Hersey
Lenore
National Postmasters’ Association
Marie
Fire crippled U S S Lexington described by admiral
Rear Admiral Frederick C Sherman recounted the sinking of the U S S Lexington at San Dingo California after a fierce fire and series of explosions from burning ammunition and gasoline. The carrier was fatally crippled by Japanese planes in the Coral Sea battle on May 8.
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San Dingo
Calif
U.S.S
Frederick C. Sherman
Coral Sea
Sherman
Troops Flee Into Ireland With AEF In Northern Ireland
Thousands of American troops from nine states arrive in Northern Ireland as part of what is called the greatest convoy to cross the Atlantic. Equipments include 28 ton tanks and other offensive weapons as Allied planners seek a second front this year. Yet Germany still holds 500000 veterans in France and the Lowlands, with shipping and supply hurdles delaying an immediate invasion.
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AEF
Northern Ireland
Atlantic
Germany
Pennsylvania
California
Georgia
Illinois
New Jersey
Maryland
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Russia
France
Rear Admiral Risks Life To Save His Dog
Rear Admiral Frederick C. Sherman abandoned the disabled U S Aircraft Carrier Lexington in the Coral Sea to rescue his ten year old Cocker spaniel Admiral Wags. Amid flames and explosions Sherman recalled the dog hid under a bed during combat and waited by the bridge as he prepared to leave.
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San Diego
Calif
Frederick C. Sherman
U. S
Lexington
Coral Sea
Admiral Wags
Sherman
Wags
Contractor Struck by Train in Wyoming Fatality
Myron Dell Grant 30 of Woods Cross Utah, superintendent for Morrison Knudsen Construction, was killed when struck by Union Pacific passenger train No 24 two miles west of Spring Valley. He left a widow and one child. Sheriff Narramore said the firm was contracted to clear cuts on the railroad right of way. Body sent to Bryan Mortuary in Evanston.
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Evanston
Wyo
Myron Dell Grant
Woods Cross
Utah
Morrison-Knudsen Construction Co
Union Pacific
Spring Valley
Frank L. Narramore
Bryan Mortuary
Percy Jones Dies at 72 in Blackfoot
Percy Jones 72 a long time Blackfoot resident died Friday in a downtown store from a heart attack born August 26 1870 in Boydton Virginia came to Blackfoot with his family his father Col John W Jones started the first Blackfoot newspaper and Percy ran a commercial printing shop a prominent Mason he served as grand master past grand master of Idaho Masons and led various Masonic bodies he was treasurer of Grove City lodge for 20 years superintendent of St Pauls Episcopal Sunday school 30 years married Flora Southworth in 1914 survives by his brothers John W and Gregory Jones funeral arrangements await return of his wife body at Brown Eldredge mortuary.
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Mr. Jones
Boydton
Virginia
Col
John W. Jones
Blackfoot
Fort Hall
Percy
Jones
Grove City Lodge
Royal Arch
Commandery
Shrine
Eastern Star
Grand Lodge of Idaho
Grand Chapter of
The
Mt. Putnam
Grand Lodge
St. Paul's Episcopal
Flora Southworth
Gregory Jones
Idahoan's Father Dies
Joseph E. McKnight 77 former Ogden and Salt Lake City public school instructor and University of Utah staff died in Los Angeles Thursday. Survivors include daughter Mrs. B. H. Robison of Weiser Idaho.
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Salt Lake City
Joseph E. McKnight
Ogden
University of
Weather on Saturday Meets With Approval
Saturday's sun was light and the day praised for perfect conditions. The high reached 76 and the low 38 with a bright display of flowers for Flag Day, while children played and happiness prevailed. Sunday is expected to be warmer.
Planes Based on Egypt Seen in Middle East Bomber Command
British dispatches report four U S bombers landed in Turkey with American crews. They are linked to a U S squadron based in Egypt bombing axis bases on the Black Sea coast of Russia. Reportedly, Romanian refineries along oil routes were among targets.
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London
United States
Turkey
U. S
Egypt
Black Sea
Russia
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Ankara
Middle East
Germany
Reuters
Aany
Odessa
Nikolaev
Franklin to Celebrate Idaho Pioneer Day
Idaho Governor Chase A. Clark and other dignitaries will attend Idaho Pioneer Day in Franklin the first permanent white settlement. Ivan Woodward, chairman of the celebration committee, will display an old pioneer grain cradle among historic objects during the observance.
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Franklin
Idaho
Chase A. Clark
Ivan Woodward
Gem Boys State Opens at Idaho Southern University
Third annual Gem Boys State, sponsored by the Idaho department of the American Legion, begins Sunday at Idaho Southern University and runs through June 20. About 100 boys are expected to attend with health examinations and a scheduled program including lunch and sessions on government procedures.
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Idaho Department of the American Legion
Idaho Southern University
George Norman Green
Idaho Man Killed in Coral Sea Action
Dale Rupert of Jerome Idaho 20 died aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington in the Coral Sea battle His parents Mr and Mrs Harold Rupert were informed Saturday by military officials about his death.
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Jerome
Dale Rupert
Harold Rupert
Lexington
Coral Sea
Jap Carrier Losses Estimated at 15,000 in Midway Coral Sea
Reports from Pearl Harbor indicate Japan lost as many as 15,000 personnel and numerous aircraft in the Coral Sea and Midway battles. Veterans and observers say eight carriers were sunk or badly damaged, potentially halving Japan's carrier fleet. Casualty figures are unofficial but indicate heavy Japanese losses.
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Pear Harbor
Hawaii
Japan
Midway
Coral Sea
Pocatello Woman Elected Manager By Pythian Sisters
In Kellogg Idaho the Knights of Pythias closed their annual convention selecting Boise as the 1943 meeting place and naming C N Norberg Culdesac grand chancellor. The Pythian Sisters chose Boise for their next gathering electing Rosalie Leonard Boise grand chief and naming Dorothy Bittick Pocatello manager. Other officers include J M Lampert Boise trustee and Irene Knight Weiser mistress of finance. Clemence Eldred Twin Falls junior representative.
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Kellogg
Idaho
Knights of Pythias
Boise
C. N. Norberg of
Culdesac
Pythian Sisters
New York at War Parade Delights 2 Million Spectators
A massive New York parade on Fifth Avenue showcased America’s fighting forces. About 500000 military and civilian participants moved past a reviewing stand as 18 fighter planes streamed overhead, thrilling an estimated 2000000 onlookers.
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New York
America
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan Island
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
State Store Closed for Idaho Pioneer Day in Pocatello
The Idaho State Liquor Store in Pocatello will be closed on Monday to observe Idaho Pioneer Day, with operations halted for the observance. Local customers are advised to plan purchases accordingly.
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Idaho
Pocatello
Allies Probe Japanese Raid as U S Planes Fight Axis
AP reports Japanese bombers struck Darwin northern Australia in the first raid there in weeks while U S planes hunted Aleutian detachments. U S fliers reportedly fought with Russians in activity over the Black Sea region as Turkey interned American airmen.
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Associated Press
United States
Aleutian Islands
U. S
Russia
America
Darwin
Australia
MacArthur
Coral Sea
Aleutians
North America
Navy
Work Speeds At Plant Presaging Quick Navy Facility
Commander John A Scoville of the U S navy said the 20 000 000 naval gun refining plant north of the city would near completion before cold weather except for steel construction. The site employs 434 workers with urgent layoffs last week as structures finish. Current work focuses on masonry brick work while dispensary administration and personnel buildings marine barracks officers quarters power house tool sheds and roads rise. steel arrives by October to finish the project.
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John A. Scoville
U. S. Navy
Explosion Kills Six at Payal Coal Plant in Azores
A violent blast Saturday killed six workers and damaged Payal Coal Supply installations, agents for Shel OU, in Horta Azores. Several workers were injured in the incident.
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Horta
The
Azores
Payal Coal Supply Company
Shel OU Company
Detweiler Announces Bid for Idaho Governor Nomination
Hazelton Idaho farmer and Idaho House member William H Detweiler announced Saturday his run for the Republican nomination for governor at the August primaries. He argued expenditures must be cut to the bone and state taxes reduced to meet war costs and the pyramid of federal taxes. Former Governor C A Bottolphen announced his candidacy for the nomination on Friday.
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Hazelton
Idaho
Willam H. Detweiler
Jerome County
Idaho House of Representatives
C. A. Bottolfsen
Detweller
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U.S.S. Lexington
Aleutian Isle
By Carl C. Cranmer
Vyacheslav Molotov
U.S
Oklahoma
Ireland
U.P
Percy Jones
Idahoan
By W. E. M
A. A. Girard
Vern Atwood
B. C. Irwin
Pocatello Medical Society
Attu
Berlin
Iran
Iraq
Caucasus
Sevastopol
Ukraine
Kharkov
F. C. Sherman
Detweiler
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