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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

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Russians Marching Into Lithuania In Protective Pact

Berlin reports say Lithuanian President Antanas Smetona fled across the border to Germany with several officials as Soviet Russia gains free passage into Lithuania. Moscow says troops are stationed to implement a mutual assistance pact enabling red army garrisons while ceding Vilna to Lithuania.

Berlin Antanas Smetona Germany Moscow Russia Lithuania East Prussia Red Army Soviet Union Vilna Wilno

Lindbergh urges hemispheric defense against European war

Col Charles A Lindbergh argues for defense tied to all American nations with bases where needed, decrying intervention in Europe. He warns allied aid may invite disaster, says if Germany wins Europe would be under a single military power, and warns of war’s toll on American families.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh United States Western Hemisphere Lindbergh England France Abyssinia Czechoslovakia Poland Finland Norway Germany Europe

Gate City Band to Play Weekly Concerts in Ross Park

The Gate City municipal band starts weekly 8 15 p m concerts in Ross Park under lights. Wayne Sorenson will solo oboe in the Largo from Dvorak New World Symphony. Other pieces include National Emblem American Patrol La Czarine Mazurka Jolly Coppersmith Washington Greys and more.

Gate City Ross Park Guy Gates Anton Dvorak New World Symphony Wayne Sorenson Meacham

Italians Lose 103 Ships In First War Week At Sea

Unofficial reports show Italy losing at least 103 merchant ships in the first week of war, about 10 percent of its fleet, through sinking, scuttling, or seeking refuge. Britain reports heavy losses on its side, including carriers and cruisers, while Italy concedes only a minesweeper loss.

Italy Britain London Lloyd's Registry Glorious Carinthia Caledonia Orama Calypso Safi Giorgio

Germans Discount American Aid

Berlin observers say Roosevelt's promise of more aid to the French and British offers little prospect of effective help. They note U S material support depends on Allied resistance to Germany and expect Germany to crush it soon, leaving few French or British holders of American supplies.

Berlin Roosevelt America Germany France

Roosevelt pledges supplies to France while denying military aid

President Roosevelt told Premier Reynaud that the United States will increase shipments of airplanes artillery and munitions to France as long as they defend their liberty but he warned that only Congress can authorize military commitments. He spoke after meeting British and French ambassadors and outlined defense measures at home including a $5.49 million engine order and a plan to protect power supply.

Washington Roosevelt Reynaud France Congress United States Mr. Roosevelt Congres Lord Lothian Navy Ranger Aircraft Engines Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation Federal Power Commission Senate White House Senate Finance Committee Senate Itilf Reconstruction

Turkey Holds Steady as Double Pacts Shape War Stance

Ankara reports Turkey will keep non belligerent status while maintaining pacts with Britain and France. Moscow signals preference against Balkan war expansion and Turkey eyes trade deals with Germany to avoid total foreign trade disruption. Premier Saydam may address parliament on policy next week.

Ankara Turkey Russia Moscow Balkans Germany Italy Britain France Mediterranean Refik Saydam Tursey Reich

Gate City in Heat Wave Forecast

Pocatello residents faced more hot weather as forecasters declared the day and Monday fair and warmer. After a 94 degree Saturday, the second highest June temperature, officials warned the mercury could reach near hundred. Saturday low was 59 with a 15 mph wind. By 11 p.m. Saturday it was 78 degrees, suggesting today would not need to rise far to reach Saturday’s peak.

Pocatello

Stockholm Sees Russian Move Toward German Lines

A Stockholm informant says the Red Army may push to establish about 500000 troops near the German border after a Lith uania advance under a forced passage. The plan reportedly includes garrisoning Estonia Latvia and Lithuania and follows alarm over Nazi expansion in Scandinavia.

Stockholm Red Army Lithuania Latvia Estonia Moscow Scandinavia Russia Germany

Reds Win 8-7 In Ninth

Ogden Reds rally from 7-6 deficit to beat Pocatello 8-7 in Pioneer league action. Clayton Lampert pitched steady ball as Ogden erased a late eight inning rally by Pocatello, scoring twice in the ninth to secure the win.

OGDEN Pocatello Reds Clayton Lambert Pocatellans Cardinals Johnny Pavlige R. H. B. Pocatello Pavlige Dobson Waldron Lampert Ford Steinback

Utah Weather Outlook for Sunday and Monday

Partly cloudy in Utah through Sunday and Monday with likely afternoon thunder showers and little change in temperatures.

Utah

Vice Hearing To Begin Monday at 10

A combined report notes an upcoming Monday 10 a.m. trial in Pocatello police court for James E. McNichols, Shamrock club manager, on illegal liquor charges tied to raids on two night clubs. Other defendants include John Apa and six others. evidence includes gambling devices seized from the two clubs.

James E. McNichols Pocatello William Ryan McNichols Swanky Shamrock Club Yellowstone Highway John Apa Green Triangle Idaho Southern University Ryan

Motorboats Parade At American Falls In Outboard Week

Demonstrations on handling motorboats by Po catello and American Falls dealers today at 2 p m at American Falls. Public invited to attend as part of National Outboard Motorweek. Boaters urged to bring their boats. prizes to be awarded for special events. Idaho weather fair with warm Sunday and Monday.

Poccatello American Falls

German armies storm Maginot line drive to Paris

German forces drive deep into French territory and seize Paris as weary French troops fall back. Berlin says peace terms are not accepted while denying direct interest in Soviet moves into Lithuania. Lithuanian president and government reportedly flee to Germany as German flags fly over Paris.

Associated Press Maginot Line Berlin Baltic Russia Lithuania Antanas Smetona Red Army Germany Paris Louis P. Lochner France Verdun

Union Pacific Names W. H. Guild Vice President

W. H. Guild is named vice president in charge of operations for Union Pacific, succeeding N. A. Williams who retires after illness. Guild, previously general manager of the south central district at Salt Lake City, will be succeeded there by F. H. Knickerbocker. The appointments take effect June 16.

W. H. Guild Union Pacific Railroad Mr Guild The Union Pacific Salt Lake City F. H. Knickerbocker Portland J. C. Albright Knickerbocker F. N. Pinch Williams Guild Kansas City Denver Mr. Knickerbocker Oregon Short Line

Girl Receives Head Injury in City Auto Collision

Marvel Snow, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Snow of 516 North Fourth, suffered head and facial bruises in a two car collision Saturday evening between cars driven by her mother and Alvaro Zazareta, 19, of 730 North Fourth. She was taken to Lynn Brothers hospital where her injuries were described as not dangerous. The crash occurred at 6 32 p m at Wyeth and Fourth. Zazareta’s car had radiator, bumper, left fender and left headlight damaged. Snow’s car sustained damage to the right running board, both right doors, right rear door window, left rear fender and rear trunk.

Marvel Snow Ralph A. Snow North Fourth Alvaro Zazareta Lynn Brothers’ Hospital Wyeth Fourth

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