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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
5
Idaho fruit growers see a strong year with above average crops despite May freezes. USDA economists report heavy bloom and minimal freeze damage in southwestern Idaho. Apples at 68 percent of normal on June 1, sweet cherries at 1800 tons, sour cherries 560 tons, peaches 345000 bushels, all above last year and near long term norms.
Bambi the year old pet deer at Farragut naval training center has gone AWOL. The creature reportedly pleases sailors by mooching cigarets apples and sugar and even sleep in the brig. Guards suspect she has a boy friend as the vast base guards the fenced area and many sailors check the main gate for a glimpse of the animal.
The report notes prunes as the second largest crop in Idaho and gives June 1 condition at 69 percent, higher than last year's 12 percent and near the 10-year average of 67 percent, indicating stronger fruit development.
Idaho Southern and Pocatello airfield Eagles meet today at 7 30 p m in a Community league baseball game. Idaho Southern may pitch Jay Jensen while Railroads may field Carl McConnell. Sunday’s playoff match from June 2 features a 2 30 p m start.
Movietone news film assembled by British team will show the Allied landing in France to open the second front. The footage documents Allied forces in action and conveys a period of pivotal military operations amid wartime coverage.
Stockholm reports the Swedish Red Cross relief ship Fenja sank between Calvio and the Turkish mainland, likely after striking a mine. The vessel carried aid for Greek islands in the Aegean region.
The army and forest service will train key personnel in Idaho Utah Nevada and Montana in forest firefighting. One day courses at Pocatello Gowen Field Mountain Home Hill Field and other posts will be led by Horace Hedges and Lt John A McMahon with Lt Col C J Allen announcing the program.
Boatswain second class Victor De Julis, just back from salvage duty in Canada and other theaters including Alaska West Indies Galapagos Cuba and Pearl Harbor, spends several days visiting Pocatello with his brother Henry De Julis of 735 North Fourth. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R. De Julis.
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