Japs Report Sea Battle In Major Action Aimed At Saipan
The Associated Press reports Japan moved to engage U S naval forces after the Saipan invasion. Admiral Nimitz says the enemy fleet operates between the Marianas and the Philippines with a strong force, likely the entire fleet, amid a vast sea area. The clash could become history’s greatest sea action as B 29s threaten Japan from Saipan.
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Associated Press
Japan
Saipan
U. S
Chester W. Nimitz
Marianas Islands
Philippines
Leclaring
Marianas
Nimitz
China
Jarew
Russians Advance Toward Helsinki After Viipuri Victory
Russian forces pushed from Viipuri toward Helsinki as Germany seeks to curb a Finnish peace move. The Finnish radio urged nonessential residents to evacuate Helsinki while Moscow announced the fall of Leningrad and a major offensive.
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London
Finland
Viipuri
Helsinki
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Stalin
Leonid Govorov
Leningrad
Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Gulf of Pothnia
Tornio
Kemi
Oulu
Aland Islands
Sweden
Germany
Daily Bible School To Close Friday
The two weeks of the Baptist Congregational daily vacation school will end Friday with a noon picnic and a 7 30 p.m. program and exhibit in the Baptist church. Superintendents are Etter beginners department Mrs William Dillon primary Mrs Joseph Sebesta Juniors and Mrs Doyle Worley intermediate. Rev Joseph Baird Gleason is general superintendent and assistant superintendent is Rev EA Cunningham. The public is invited to the program and exhibit.
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Baptist- Congregational
Etter
William Dillon
Joseph Sebesta
Doyle Worley
Joseph Baird Gleason
EA Cunningham
Taylor Defeats Clark By 220 Vote Margin
Taylor wins the Idaho Democratic U S Senate nomination over incumbent D Worth Clark by 220 votes as returns from 845 precincts show 10,733 for Taylor and 10,513 for Clark. The canvass will certify the results, with state officials citing slow remote-area reporting and possible delay to Monday.
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Taylor
Clark
Boise
Glen H. Taylor
San Francisco
Pocatello
U. S
D. Worth Clark
Associated Press
Idaho
County Boards of Commissioners
Roosevelt
Sen
John Thomas
Gooding
Van Cott to Hear Case in Polygamy Conspiracy
Utah Supreme Court refuses defense bid to disqualify District Judge Ray Van Cott Jr in 34 polygamy conspiracy cases. Trials delayed to September as defense arguments continue. court dismisses recusal grounds tied to church membership and prior duties.
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Salt Care City
Ray van Cott
Utah Supreme Court
van Cott
Latter - Day Saints
Ancient City Falls to Allied Thrust Near Perugia
Allied forces push four miles beyond Perugia as Fifth Army advances through several villages and captures prisoners from the 19th Luftwaffe division. Mediterranean air force reports heavy carrier damage in Genoa harbor after 750 sorties. Coastal towns and inland villages including Monticello Seggiano Vivo d Orcia Bagni San Felippo Pancia Palazzetta Poggio Mante Pantano Campiglia d Orcia taken amid continued advances along the Adriatic front.
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Rome
Eighth Army
Perugia
Fifth Army
Belgium
France
Mediterranean Air Force
First Tactical Air Force
Genoa
Monticello
Seggiano
Vivo d’Orcia
Bagni
San Felippo
Pancia
Palazzetta
Poggio Mante
Pantano
Campigla d’Orcia
Adriatic
Menocchia
Ascoli Piceno
San Benedetto del Tronto
New Plane Boasts Elevator Service
Washington President Roosevelt official Stephen Early described a new plane with a passenger elevator, used for various government missions. He denied the craft is built for any single official and said there are no plans for presidential use to his knowledge.
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Washington
Stephen Early
Early
Roosevelt
Aberdeen Airman Rises to Major
Two Idaho officers received temporary promotions in the air corps and finance department. Joseph Winthrop Dalley of Aberdeen rose from captain to major. James Robert Burkhard of Bliss advanced from second lieutenant to first lieutenant. Carl William Morrow of Lapwai was ordered to active duty as a captain in the medical corps.
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Washington
Idaho
War Department
Joseph Winthrop Dalley
Aberdeen, Fron
Air Corps
James Robert Burkhard
Bliss
Finance Department
Carl William Morrow
Lapwai
Six Obtain Licenses From County Clerk
Marriage licenses issued Tuesday by County Clerk Anna Keefe to Lewis R. Willson 23 of Pocatello and Bette Ramon 19 of Salt Lake City to Robert V. Ball 47 and Florence Riley 45, both of [location].
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Anna Keefe
Lewis R. Willson
Pocatello
Bette Ramon
Salt Lake City
Robert V. Ball
Florence Riley
Japs Press into China Along Canton Hankow Rail Line
The Japanese push toward Changsha as they advance from Hankow toward Canton threatening the Canton Hankow railway. They may aim to sever China’s rail and bases, complicating American air operations and defense along the coast amid a challenging campaign noted by observers.
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Washington
Hankow
China
Canton
Changsha
Cantor
Fengtaun
Hsueh Yueh
Canton - Hankow
Japan
China Sea
U.S
Yushan
Kienen
Chuchow
Lishul
Canton- Hankow
China Coast
Nimitz
Pocatello Marine Wins Purple Heart for Ebon Atoll Action
Marine Ph. Thomas Fay Elsen, 18, of Pocatello, received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered during the capture of Ebon atoll in the Marshall Islands last April. The award was presented at a Pacific base by Capt. Harry Hedrick of Winter Haven, Florida, who was also wounded in the battle.
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Thomas Fay Elsen
Alice E. Jackson
The
Pocatello House
Ebon Atoll
Marshall Islands
Pacific
Harry D. Hedrick
Winter Haven
Fla
Rexburg Man James R. Byrne Dies in Salt Lake City
James R. Byrne, 82, formerly of North Ogden, Idaho, died yesterday in a Salt Lake City hospital. He had lived in Rexburg for 54 years.
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Salt Lake City
James R. Byrne
Rexburg
Idaho
North Ogden
Admirals King Sees Early Test For Japanese Fleet
Admiral King said the sooner Japan's fleet fights the better for U S forces as renewed moves in the western Pacific appear to place the Japanese fleet east of the Philippines. Secretary Forrestal reported indications of a possible engagement with Japanese carriers probing toward Saipan and Guam while Nimitz noted Japanese losses in air battles near the Marianas.
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Washington
Nippon
Adm
Ernest J. King
Japan
Pacific
Philippines
Forrestal
Saipan
Marianas
Guam
Rota
Pearl Harbor
Nimitz
Canvassing Board Finishes Bannock County Vote Count in 1944 Primaries
Bannock county completed its official primary returns Tuesday afternoon. Glen H. Taylor leads D. Worth Clark by 290 votes for U.S. senator with James Hawley close behind Clark. Gubernatorial totals favor Gossett and Detweiler, while Myrtle Davis-Wicks tops James Keating in secretary of state voting. Ruth Moon leads Cora Stevens in the state treasurer race. nonpartisan judges see Miller ahead, followed by Holden, Ray, Dunlap, and Koelsch.
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Bannock
Glen H. Taylor
D. Worth Clark
James H. Hawley
Clark
Charles C. Gossett
W. H. Detweiler
Calvin Wright
M. L. Horsley
Bannock County
Wright
Gossett
Horsley
Detweiler
Myrtle Davis-Wicks
James Keating
Ira Masters
Ruth B. Moon
Pocatello
Cora Stevens
Miller
E. M. Holden
Hoyt Ray
Dunlap
Koelsch
Nema Ashton
United States
Taylor
Hawley
Pacific Fleet shells Japanese fleet near Luzon and Saipan
The U S Pacific Fleet reported aircraft carrier and battleship forces attacked a Japanese fleet near Luzon and Saipan as dusk fell on Monday hoping to trigger a decisive naval battle. Admiral Nimitz led the operation, described as a promising first day of action.
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U.S. Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Midway
Luzon
Saipan
Firefighter Faces Nightly Home Intrusions
Boise firefighter Lt Harry Murphy notes his job is vital as home burglaries have occurred twice at his residence since joining the force.
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Boise
Harry Murphy
Boise Fire Department
Churchill Reveals German Invasion Attempt Smashed
Prime Minister Churchill told the House that a German invasion attempt in 1940 had been smashed before ships and troops could depart continental lands. Responding to Maj Vyvyan Adams questions, he outlined details of the thwarted Nazi plan.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Britain
Vyvyan Adams
House
Spanking Proves No Shield in Mail Theft Case
A 16 year old Indian girl received a two year reformatory term after pleading guilty to mail theft. The girl said her father spanked her after she admitted taking a letter containing $15 from a mailbox. Judge Tillman D. Johnson presided in Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City
U.S
Tillman D. Johnson
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Benny Sisneros at St Anthony
Mr and Mrs Benny Sisneros welcomed a son born Wednesday at St Anthony's hospital. The father serves in the military and the mother is residing with her mother at 410 North Third street.
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Benny Sisneros
St. Anthony's Hospital
Sisnero
410 North Third
Allies Close on Cherbourg Port in Heavy Assault
Allied forces smashed to within 1500 yards of Cherbourg docks as bombardment and infantry pushed through Fort Du Roule and Fort Octeville. German demolitions aimed to cripple the port while Acqueville and Valognes positions were cleared on the left and right flanks.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Cherbourg
Fort du Roule
Fort Octeville
Normandy
Acqueville
Cape de la Hague
Valognes
Briton Apologizes for Criticism Over Pearl Harbor Policy
Washington reports Secretary Hull rebutted Britain's production minister Olver Lyttelton claiming American lend lease defense policy forced Japan into attack. Lyttelton apologized in the House of Commons for misquoting remarks about U.S. entry into the war.
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Washington
America
Pearl Harbor
Hull
Britain
House of Commons
Olver Lyttelton
House
Japan
United States
Commons
Lyttelton
American Chamber of Commerce
London
Searchers Recover Body From Hebgen Lake
Jewel Chapman 27 of Pocatello drowned in Hebgen Lake when two boat sized, recovered by searchers after the incident. Three others in the party swam to safety per Sheriff Lovitt Wonde.
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Bozeman
Mont
Jewel Chapman
Pocatello
Hebgen Lake
Lovitt
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Thomas FE. Dewey
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