St Lawrence Seaway and Defense Then and Now
The article notes Roosevelt urges St Lawrence development for defense but warns power facilities won t aid in four years. It argues diverting resources to dams channels and plants could drain steel rail labor from munition output and questions adding another TVACV A style project on the St Lawrence.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress
St. Lawrence
America
TVA
CVA
Presidential candor urged on wartime aid figures
A political critique argues that President Roosevelt’s war material comparisons between 1940 and 1941 distort reality. It emphasizes detailed dollar-value breakdowns of aircraft, ammunition, and firearms to show the lease act provisions were not adequately described.
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Britain
Roosevelt
Congress
British Empire
Hitler
United States
A Free Land Quote Reflects On Votes And Power
A brief remark notes that a free land allows a small man to rise with a single moron’s vote to reach a majority, emphasizing the influence of a lone supporter in political change.
Pelt theft, church consolidation, and Idaho defense efforts in 1941
Idaho Lemhi county residents report more than 6000 magpie heads sold for bounties at five cents each. The Fish and Game Commission pays two cents per head while the county sportsmen’s association had paid three cents until June but canceled it as counts grew. Salmon churches consolidate into Federated church with Rev J B Sims to pastor. Susanna Olsen leaves for North Dakota and Rev George Cox resigns to join CCC. The Idaho Wool Growers Association pays its second $100 reward for pelt thieves. 35 pelts stolen from Emmett company. two Emmett men sentenced. An Idaho home defense council will form by July 1 to mediate labor issues. Brig Gen M G McConnel says a home guard of 760 may be mobilized if guards remain in federal service.
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Lemhi County
Fish and Game Commission
County Sportsmen’'S Association
Salmon
Methodist
Presbyterian
Federated Church
Presbyterian Church
J. B. Sims
Arco
Susanna Olsen
North Dakota
George Cox
CCC
Idaho Wool Growers Association
Boise Riggs
Gem County
Vance James
T. R. Chambers
Ontario
Ore
A. and L. Sheep and Land Company
Emmett
William J. Kennedy
Oliver Burton Howard
Custer County
Idaho
Idaho Defense Council
Home Guard
Pocatello
Utah
Army
Gus Backman
Lions of
Halliwell
All Stars
Drunken Driver Sparks Forest Fire in Idaho Reserve
Idaho law enforcement reports a liquor fueled driver tossed a cigarette stub into dry grass triggering a small forest blaze. Firefighters stopped the fire after a truck spotted the flames. the driver faced license revocation and a total $62.50 in costs. The Boise Statesman later discusses a proposed Office of Government Reports and a tax plan from Walter Cupp’s group, including elderly cash benefits and program shifts.
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Idaho
Department of Law Enforcement
Forest Reserve
Idaho Voices Demand Own District Amid Utah Supremacy
Letters reflect Idaho concerns over Utah control of resources and federal connections, praising Lions of Idaho for pushing an independent district. Community notes include birthday cake celebrations, buffalo pen upgrades at Ross Park, and defense and aviation topics noting the importance of air power in future warfare.
Aerial Warfare Shifts Naval Power Across Europe
The article argues that air power is redefining naval strategy as ships fall to bombs and torpedoes. It cites Norway, Crete, and the Bismarck’s destruction to illustrate how aircraft threaten traditional battleship dominance and force a new era in military operations.
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Europe
Norway
Crete
Bismarck
Pioneer World Series Dearing: Six Teams Fight For Pioneer Finish
Six strong teams in the Pioneer league battle to a final finish as the Dearing series narrows contenders. The field includes top squads vying for the title and playoff position amid a tight race to determine the champion.
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Pioneer League
Umps
Pioneer Circuit
Industrial accident rates in Bannock rise in Idaho
Safety director Wayland Tanning of the Idaho State Insurance Fund says Bannock county accounts for 7.5 percent of Idaho’s 653 May industrial accidents. Ada and Shoshone lead, with Bannock third, as percentages for injury types such as hand and arm, leg and foot, eye and hernia are broken out for the state.
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Bannock County
Wayland Tanning
Boise
Idaho State Insurance Funch
Pocatello
John O'Mara
Tanning
Idaho
Ada
Shoshone
Twin Falls
Bannock
Canyon
Bonneville
Nez Perce
Cassia
Goggles Planned for Industrial Workers During National Defense
The Department of Public Works will issue eye goggles for workers in hazardous jobs and place safety posters in garages and plants. Mr. Tanning notes 80 percent of workers in the state are not self insured and urges that green men receive more safety instruction amid the defense boost.
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Tanning
Department of Public Works
Women Plan For Camp At Lava Hot Springs July
Committees named to direct activities for a state extension service vacation camp at Lava Hot Springs July 13 15 under Hilda Frederick district home demonstration agent. Mrs. Dicey Henderson Arimo general chairman leads reception registration arrangements and war defense groups with many local volunteers listed.
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Lava Hot Springs
State Extension Service
Hilda Frederick
Dicey Henderson
Arimo
R. T. Hale
McCammon
W. H. Henderson
Washington Lemmon
RFC
Pocatello
Sumner Pond
Grace
J. R. Maughan
W. A. Childe
Bancroft
Anna Lloyd
Central
Fred Cooper
Arthur Peterson
Lund
Norma Lowery
Elda Juchan
Virginia
Milo Crump
Robin
Nona Morris
Annie Hatch
W. E
Elsie Bloxham
Downey
Marjorie Call
J. D. MecGregor
Cleveland
Carl Monson
Topaz
Alta Bell
Chairman
Phebe Marley
J. P. Bright
Hazel Williams
Jed Ashton
Tyhee
Agnes Wheat
Cambridge
Elmer Bright
Grant
Mable van Orden
Kelley
George Alley
Nephi Peterson
Lago
Priscilla Blackhurst
E. R. Brown
Knights of Pythias select leaders at Idaho meeting
At the Idaho Knights of Pythias convention in Lewiston on June 16 1942 Kellogg was chosen as the meeting site John H Gushing of Weiser was named supreme representative Eva Chipman of Grangeville was named senior supreme representative of the Pythian Sisters.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Idaho Knights of Pythias
Kellogg
John H. Gushing
Weiser
Eva Chipman
Grangeville
Pithian Sisters
Lee Tucker Applies for Pardon in Idaho Forgery Case
Notice states Lee Tucker will apply for pardon or commutation at the Idaho State Board of Pardons meeting held at the State House Boise Idaho on the first Wednesday of July 1941. The judgment of conviction for forgery was entered in the Fifth Judicial District Bannock County on February 18 1941. Dated Boise Idaho May 7 1941. Signed Lee Tucker.
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Lee Tucker
Idaho State Board of Pardons
State House
Boise
Idaho
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Lee TU ' Ee
Guy Pethiel
Bannock
Robert S. Callis
5Th Judicial District
T-J
I. L. M. Teller
Clyde McIntosh
Clyde Mc.intosh
Jack Robinson
Idaho Board of Probation Notice of Conviction
Notice states Guy Pethiel will attend the Idaho State Board meeting to seek judgment of conviction in Bannock County Court around May 25 1920. Dated Boise Idaho May 23 1941. GUY PETHTEL Applicant No 5948. T J 2 9 16 23.
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Guy Pethtel
T-J
Notice of Judgment Conviction and April 1941 Date
Ro bert S. Callis announces the next regular time of sentencing after a judgment of conviction for embezzlement in the Court of the 5th Judicial District Bannock County Idaho on or about April 1 1941. Dated Boise Idaho May 8 1941. Signed ROBERT S. CALLIS Applicant No 6348.
Edward Allen seeks pardon for second degree murder in Idaho
Notice states Edward Allen applicant No 4767 will apply for pardon at the next regular Boise Idaho House on the first Wednesday of July 1941. The offense was a second degree murder conviction entered in the Fifth Judicial District Court Bannock County on or about March 14 1933. Signed Edward Allen.
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Edward Allen
Idaho State Board of Pardons
State House
Boise
Idaho
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Bannock
T-J
Notice of Conviction Judgment in Idaho Case
Notice states I. L. M. Teller seeks the judgment of conviction of burglary in the Court State of Idaho Bannock County on or about October 15 1939. Dated Boise Idaho May 25th what ams. Signed L. M. Toller Applicant No 6042 T-13 2 9 16 28.
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L. M. Toller
Clyde McIntosh Seeks Pardon for 1941 Assault Conviction
Clyde McIntosh announces an application for pardon or commutation of a February 14 1941 assault with deadly weapon conviction. The notice specifies the next regular Wednesday of July 1941 as filing time. Dated Boise Idaho May 5 1941 and signed Clyde McIntosh applicant No 6328.
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William 8S Cady
Associated Press
Sunday Tribune-Journal
Court of Competent Jurisdiction
the Tribune
Pocatello Public Library
Halliday Street
Portneuf
University of Idaho, Southern Branch
Yellowstone Park
Matt
Candid
Pop
Millar Watt
Boise Statesman
Senate
House
Office of
OGR
National Emergency Council
New Deal
Lowell Mellett
George Norris
Nebraska
Department of Government
Ogre
Walter Cupp
Caldwell
Idaho Workers Alliance
WPA Workers’ Union
Gov
Chase Clark
Cupp
General Fund
Clay Hill
James C. Bangs
Leonard Hopkins
Troy-Parisian Company
Michael Kelly
A. Ballantyne
Hugh Fisher
A. M. Johnson
K. Higgins
Ross Park
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Higgins
Great Britain
English Channel
British Channel
Uncle Sam
Aeria
ICE Service
Idaho Coal & Ice Co
N Now
Bilgaed
Willian Holden
Morris Brian Donlevy
Constance
Warren William In
Robert Benchley
Man
K. P
Boise, Idaho
Ams
Joel McCrea
Ellen Drew
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Leslie
Howard
Ingrid
Tyrone Power
Loretta Young
Annabella
Suez
Orpheum
Pepsi-Cola
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
K. & T. Beverage Co. Distributors
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