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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

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Lions Convene in Pocatello For Utah Idaho District Meet

Crowds fill Gate City streets as about a thousand Lions from 80 clubs in Idaho and Utah converge on Pocatello for a two day district convention. Delegates register amid busy schedules with sessions, tours, luncheons, and a governors banquet set at Idaho Southern University and Bannock hotel.

Gate City Lions Indaho Utah Pocatello Utah-Idaho Lions International Ross Park Halliwell Park Bannock Hotel A. L. Merrill Reed Hall Idaho Southern University F. M. Bistline Idaho Governors Jesse L. Hiatt Recreation Hall Jess L. Hiatt J. C. Nash Salt Lake City

Lions Clubs Meet In Pocatello Utah Idaho Conclave Opens

Delegates from 80 Lions clubs attend the Utah Idaho district conclave in Pocatello. Mayor Robert M. Terrell opens the session with a welcome, D A Skeen delivers a reply, and Parry Harrison and Mel T Deaton make brief remarks. Musical numbers and community singing accompany the program.

Lions Clubs Pocatello Robert M. Terrell D. A. Skeen Lions International Grace High School Parry Harrison Mel T. Deaton Pocatello Club Ardean Watts Idaho Falls Rudolph Goranson Idaho Southern University J. E. Bresee Rulon Dunn Preston

Roosevelt seeks 22 million for national defense training

President Roosevelt asked Congress to provide 22.59 million dollars for rapid training of skilled and semi skilled workers in industries vital to the defense program. The proposal was sent to a Senate appropriations sub committee as lawmakers questioned Sidney Hillman who could direct a major part of the youth training program. Hillman, head of the CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers, faces opposition from House members over his role. The package designates funds to the office of education the social security board and the labor department.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate Appropriations National Defense Commission Sidney Hillman Hillman C. I. O. Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America House Rep Fox Georgia Cox Woodrum Virginia Appropriations Committee Office of Education Social Security Board Labor Department

Navy to Build 25,000Ton Carrier at Norfolk Yard

The navy designates its Norfolk Virginia yard to construct a 25,000 ton aircraft carrier, the ninth for the U S fleet. The ship will carry about 100 planes and is projected to cost over 60 million dollars.

Washington Navy Norfolk United States

Cable Kills Worker in Jerome Farm Accident

Carl M. Nutsch aged 45 died from head injuries after a hay derrick truck collapsed on a farm near Jerome. He died en route to a hospital.

Jerome Carl M. Nutsch

Baseball Scores Across Leagues With High Offense

National Cincinnati and New York games produced double digit run totals in varied innings with pitchers Derringer Lombardi and Gum bert Danning facing off. Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 11 to 10 with Klinger Bauers Nahan Lopez keying the comeback. Chicago routed Philadelphia 12 to 8 in a late inning surge as St Louis Boston rain postponed. New York and Detroit split a twin bill while Boston beat Cleveland 4 to 1 and Philadelphia overwhelmed Chicago 12 to 3. Washington hosted St Louis in a night game.

Idaho Delegation To Aid Dewey At National Convention

Idaho's eight Republican delegates plan to attend the Philadelphia meeting to cast Idaho's vote for Thomas E. Dewey. Mrs Alma Corker and Mrs A I Myers are among the travelers. Thomas Heath left Preston. Senator John Thomas will join in Philadelphia. other delegates include Stanly Easton William Detweiler H P Belknap Thomas Madden and Davis Sweeney.

Boise Idaho Thomas E. Dewey Alma Corker Philadelphia A. I. Myers Caldwell Thomas Heath Preston John Thomas Washington Stanly A. Easton Kellogg William Detweiler Hazelton H. P. Belknap Nampa Thomas Madden Lewiston Davis Sweeney Idaho Falls

Hitler Receives French Envoys In Compiegne Forest Armistice

Adolf Hitler personally received French envoys in Compiegne forest and presented armistice terms, reoccupying Fochs 1918 railway car seat as a band played Germany Above All. The preamble was released with broad aims, details to follow after France accepts terms.

Louis P. Lochner Compiegne Forest France Adolf Hitler Fuehrer Marshal Foch Foch Hitler Germany Horst Wessel Associated Press Republic Bordeaux Compiegne

Emissaries Receive German Conditions

Summer came to Pocatello today bringing relief from extreme heat after eight days of 90s. The high reached 88 by 2 p.m. as cooler air moved in from a northwest high pressure area. Blackfoot hit 101 as Las Vegas led the nation at 113 degrees.

Pocatello Intermountain Blackfoot Las Vegas Nev

Americans to Eat More Food Under Stamp Plan

Washington reports five million needy Americans could eat 50 percent more food by year end as wartime curtailments cut foreign markets. Agriculture officials say surplus crops threaten farm prices, and a stamp program will move surplus foods to low income consumers in 102 cities, with $285 million hoped to expand to over 200 areas.

Washington Agriculture Department Europe Congress

Carol forms Nazi styled party in Romania

Carol announces a new totalitarian party patterned after the Nazi model to supersede the Party of National Rebirth. The pro Nazi Iron Guard will play a major role in the Nationalistic Christian and racial organization, signaling a return to anti Semitism to court German favor.

Bucharest Romania Carol Party of Party of National Rebirth Iron Guard

Portland Woman Killed in Ontario Crash En Route to Missouri

Mrs Laura M Penn 57 of Portland died near Ontario Oregon after her car lost control and overturned while en route from Portland to Springfield. Her daughter Barbara 24 was injured and taken to a local hospital. Penn's skull was crushed under the heavily loaded vehicle.

Ontario Ore Portland Springfield Laura M. Penn Barbara

Utah Weather Looks Fair This Weekend

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with little change in temperature. No rain is expected and skies should remain clear across the region. Local residents are advised to enjoy mild, seasonal temperatures through the weekend.

Utah

Lions consider dividing Utah Idaho Lions district

Osenbaugh former Lions International president urged defense of America and preservation of constitutional government at the two day district conclave here. Parry Harrison Idaho district governor led discussion on benefits of splitting the district.

Utah-Idaho Lions International Richard J. Osenbaugh Denver Chamber of Commerce Osenbaugh America Parry Harrison Pocatello Idaho Harrison

House Passes Sugar Bill With Provisions for Quotas

The House approved a sugar quota renewal for another year by 135 to 20 with an amendment re-enacting expired import restrictions on refined sugar from Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Senators Adams and O Mahoney will guide the bill in the Senate and may not seek removing the McCormack amendment despite administration objections. If the bill fails, the 1937 quota provisions would lapse December 31, 1940.

Washington Senate House Puerto Rico Hawaii Adams Colo O'Mahoney D. Wyo

Storm Damage Hits Ingomar and Surrounding Areas

Milwaukee railroad officials reported a violent wind and heavy rain leveled a wood storage house, a store and a garage at Ingomar, 90 miles west of Miles City. Nearly an inch of rain fell in 25 minutes after the storm. A dance hall at Vananda, 26 miles southwest of Ingomar, was blown down.

Miles City Mont Milwaukee Railroad Ingomar Vananda

Army unit halts at Hutchinson field on 2000 mile trek

Company D, 68th Infantry en route from Fort Sam Houston to Washington stops in Pocatello. The light tank unit tests new mobility gear featuring 15 motor vehicles and a motorized kitchen while reuniting West Point classmates Capt George B Peploe and Sgt John H Anderson after 18 years apart.

68Th Infantry Fort Lewis Aand Pocatellans Uncle Sam West Point Hutchinson Field Fort Sam Houston Tex Washington Pocatello George B. Peploe John H. Anderson Anderson Academy

Forester Urges Caution in Campfire Use in Idaho

State Forester Franklin Girard appeals to Idaho residents to avoid fires as woodlands dry after a hot week. He notes the fire season runs June 1 to September 30 and warns that fires require a permit on any land. He stresses public cooperation to protect forests and rangeland for public use.

Boise Franklin Girard Girard

Idaho Weather Pair Tonight and Saturday

A brief Idaho forecast shows little temperature change from tonight into Saturday. Expect similar readings with minor variation and no significant storm activity.

Armistice Terms Press the French to Decide in Compiegne Forest

German leaders present terms to French envoys in the Compiegne forest where World War I peace was signed. Paris reports indicate Hitler aims to demilitarize France, seize control of resources, and set preconditions for a new European peace, while Petain seeks a brief delay for government review.

Associated Press Germany Italy Japan Hitler Mussolini Washington France India Indian Ocean Compiegne Forest Berlin Geneva Chamber of Deputies Senate Bordeaux Clemenceau Richelieu Brest Forest of Compiegne Great Britain England Henri Philippe Petain Normandy Brittany Loire Estuary Rhone Valley High Command Nevoy Gien Royal Mail Girone Estuary

Washington Arrives With 1786 on Board

The United States liner Washington docked in New York with 1786 passengers, most American refugees from Europe. A group led by Edward Harper urged a direct return to the United States avoiding Galway Ireland, but Captain Manning declined after consulting the state department. A Bordeaux consulate notice advised travelers to assume voyage risks with no government safety guarantees.

New York United States Washington Teward Harper Paris Harry Manning Galway Ireland Manning State Department Bordeaux

Death Claims Comedian Charley Chase at 46

Hollywood reports the death of Charley Chase a comedian known for his loose-jointed style in early thirties two reelers. Born Charles Parrott in Baltimore he built a long film career from Mack Sennett Keystone Kop to Hal Roach contracts. He died yesterday of a heart attack.

Hollywood Charley Chase Chase Charles Parrott Baltimore Mack Sennett Keystone Kop Hal Roach

Pocatellan Named Instructor for Utah Pilot Training

Verne Chapman of Pocatello has been appointed instructor for a civilian pilot training program in Cedar City Utah starting July 1. Joseph Bergin director of the Utah state aeronautics commission says 30 students have signed up for the course.

Salt Lake City Verne Chapman Pocatello Cedar City Utah Joseph Bergin Utah State Aeronautics Commission

U S Cruiser Wichita Arrives for Goodwill Visit

The United States cruiser Wichita arrived at Rio de Janeiro on June 21 for a goodwill visit. It is one of several U S naval ships conducting similar tours in South American waters.

Rio DE Janeiro Wichita South American U. S

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