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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

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Missing Utah Dentist Safe After Three Days in Wilds

Dr. E A Hunt a Salt Lake City dentist was found safe near Lake o woods Idaho after three days wandering in eastern Idaho wilderness. He rested at the Mark Weaver summer home and was taken to search headquarters then to the Weaver home. He had strayed while fishing and spent two nights on Baldy peak and the North Fork Cascade creek. Local youths Horace Eynon and James Stretesy discovered him about 16 miles from his last companions.

Forest Ranger Hunt William Sprunt Leo Shepherd Ralph Folsom Bob Robinson Salt Lake City Horace Eynon James Stretesky Flagg Ranch Snake River Cascade Creek Weaver Dr. Hunt

Trial of Noah Hall Hailed As It Proceeds

The trial of Noah Hall 25 of Fort Hall for involuntary manslaughter opened in district court and continued into the afternoon with a possible verdict by Friday. He is charged with negligent operation in a Dec 25 1940 Tyhee road crash that killed Mrs W C Mattingly of Pocatello and her two children. witnesses and arguments over admitting accident photos dominated today with defense saying the images are prejudicial. The court adjourns to weather updates noting southerly winds 20 to 25 mph and a warmer evening with showers possible Friday inland.

Noah Hall Fort Hall J. L. Downing Hall Tyhee W. C. Mattingly Pocatello William Jenkins Alex Katsilometes James H. Bowns Mel K. Jennings Thomas Barrett Ben Peterson C. M. Jeffery C. V. Boyatt

War program and Japan tied to Nazi campaign

Senator Tydings argues that Germany’s attack on Russia could halt Japan’s southern push for the East Indies and the Philippines, urging indirect U.S. aid to the Soviet effort via Britain. Senator Glass backs production for Britain. President Roosevelt keeps routes open for aid to Russia. Senator Nye warns of growing isolationist sentiment.

Washington Germany Russia Japan Far East Tydings Maryland Senate Committee On Territories and Insular Affairs East Indies Philippines United States Roosevelt Pacific Siberian Nye North Dakota Great Britain

Scores from today’s major league baseball games

Cleveland and St. Louis posted early leads but fell behind as New York and Philadelphia secured strong late rallies. Auker, Ferrell and Dickey propelled Detroit to an 8 run win in a shortened affair.

St. Louis New York Auker and Ferrell Russo and Dickey

Idaho Southern Expansion Goes Before Boys State

Boise youths in Boys State push to enlarge Idaho Southern University at Pocatello to a four year degree granting school. The act, long favored, is sponsored by the state American Legion to teach practical government. Governor Jay Jensen and Lt. Gov. Ralph Jones hail from Pocatello. The Senate also passed a bill on railroad crossing safety and Representatives approved medical exams for marriage license applicants.

Boise Idaho Southern University At Pocatello Idaho Idaho Department American Legion Jay Jensen Ralph Jones Senate

1941 Farm Income Seen Surpassing 1929 Prosperity

U S agriculture economists forecast total national income of at least 85 billion dollars for 1941, with 1942 possibly reaching 92 billion. They cite weather, war demand, lend-lease effects and higher farm prices as drivers, predicting stronger purchasing power for the farmer and continued export growth through pork dairy poultry and canned goods.

Washington Agriculture Department Ndings Great Britain

Auto Drivers Get Warning

Idaho officials issued warnings to motorists on Fourth of July travel after rail crossing crashes killed 12 people last year and five more in early 1940. Commissioner Balderston cited a Twin Falls County crash that killed a mother and her two children as the worst crossing tragedy this year. Two other deaths occurred in Cassia and Latah counties.

Boise Idaho J. L. Balderston Twin Falls Balderston Cassia Latah E. T. Spencer

Retirement Board urges rail workers pre 1937 to file statements

The Pocatello field office of the railroad retirement board today asked all persons with railroad service prior to 1937 to file statements immediately with the board or with their last railroad employer to establish eligibility for retirement payments at retirement age. Forms for establishing eligibility may be obtained at the field office.

Pocatello Railroad Retirement Board

Youths to register on second draft day in July

Margaret Blake, local draft registrar, reminds all youths aged 21 since last October that a second registration day is set for July 1. Registration occurs in the selective service office in the Dietrich building from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm with Pocatello boundaries defined.

Margaret Blake Selective Service Dietrich Pocatello Ross Park West Pocatello Alameda Gould Street

Escape from state hospital at Blackfoot reported

Authorities at the state hospital in Blackfoot said Otis Musselman aged 48, a resident of north Idaho, escaped this morning from the institution.

State Hospital Blackfoot Otis Musselman North Idaho

Divorces Granted by District Judge McDougall

Judge I E McDougall grants divorces to Willie Wright also known as Willie Bell from Cornelius Wright also known as Cornelius Bell restoring her name Willie Tigner. Melba Anderson from Ezra T Anderson, restoring Melba Wilcox and noting marriage date Sept 14 1940. Opa Kimpton from Ransom Kimpton with custody of two children. marriage date Dec 24 1927. cruelty cited.

I. E. McDougall Willie Wright Willie Bell Cornelius Wright Cornelius Bell Willie Tigner McDougall Melba Anderson Ezra T. Anderson Arbon Valley Melba Wilcox Arbon Opa Kimpton Ransom Kimpton

State to Observe Double Holiday

Boise June 26 Banks and liquor stores will observe July 5 as a holiday per Governor Clark. Clark in north Idaho has said July 5 will be a legal holiday but a formal proclamation is pending. The action creates a three day over the Fourth vacation for state and many other employees.

Boise Clark North Idaho

Auto Makers Refuse to Check Prices Sparks Price Ceiling Move

Washington June 26 UP Auto makers refuse to curb price increases forcing government action. Chrysler Corp would not rescind price hikes on new models. New York furniture makers boost prices about five percent amid Henderson push for a comprehensive ceiling covering prices dealers trade-ins and margins. Henderson aims to extend caps to new auto models and overall pricing power.

Washington Leon Henderson Henderson Chrysler Corporation New York Chrysler

Giant tank battle rages in Poland as Red Army presses advance

From London reports the Soviet information bureau said a massive armored clash was underway in Poland with German forces yielding to the Red Army. In Washington, price administrator Leon Henderson announced a freeze on auto tire and tube prices from June 16 levels. In Chicago, a first car of new wheat sold for 1.03 dollars per bushel, near the July futures high. A severe earthquake in Morocco caused damage and few casualties, according to dispatches from London.

London Soviet Information Bureau Poland Red Army Washington Leon Henderson Chicago Board of Trade Morocco

Robins Hidden in Theater Speaker Box

In Thomaston Connecticut on June 26 a theater owner found a mother robin and two fledglings nest in the sound equipment behind the screen. The discovery prompted an inspection by Robert Schwartz the theater owner.

Thomaston Conn Thomaston Theater Robert Schwartz Speakin

National Theft Bureau Transfers Payne to Salt Lake Office

The national automobile theft bureau moves W. L. Payne to the Salt Lake City office, after being stationed in San Francisco. Payne replaces A. O. Peterson, known to Idaho officers, who has entered naval intelligence service.

National Automobile Theft Bureau Salt Lake City W. L. Payne San Francisco Payne A. O. Peterson Idaho Naval Intelligence Service

Reds Hold Wide Front in Russia Drive Amid Pact News

The dispatches note German forces stalled on large front sections as Finland vows to fight alongside Germany against the Soviet Union. Russian reports claim Red Army massed to thwart Panzer advances near Vilna and Vina while recapturing Przemysl. Britain and Russia move toward allied coordination as Vichy circles widen.

Associated Press Germany Finland Hitler Soviet Union Risto Ryti Ryti Vina Lithuania Vilna Przemysl Poland U.S. S.R

Grass Fire Rages West of Pocatello Along Old Oregon Trail

A grass blaze sweeps a wide area west of Pocatello near the old Oregon Trail highway with crewed CCC enrollees forest workers and Indians fighting to control it as it nears Portneuf river and the reservation. A second fire on the east bench was started by boys with firecrackers, marking the fourteenth grass fire in the city and prompting new cautions to protect property.

Pocatello Oregon Trail Schiller CCC Forest Service Portneuf River Pocatello Fire Department East Bench

Idaho Safety Director Warns on July Drowning Risk

Boise reports State Safety Director E T Spencer urged swimmers to follow safety rules to prevent drownings. He advised not swimming alone or when overheated, waiting an hour after eating, knowing water depth, and avoiding horseplay.

Boise E. T. Spencer Spencer

Heath Meets With PCA Officials in Idaho Valley

Eastern Idaho Production Credit Association Directors and Thomas Heath of Preston met to discuss the 1941 policy, crops, and prices. Loans outstanding total 1,400,000 dollars. A Spokane Sun Valley meeting is planned for mid July with local officials T. W. Smith Rexburg and others attending. Heath also leads Franklin County Sugar Co and Manitoba Sugar Co. plans indicate 17,000 acres seeded and Heath to spend the summer in Manitoba.

Eastern Idaho Production Credit Association Thomas Heath Preston Heath Franklin County Sugar Company Manitoba Fort Gerry Canada

Sheriff Finds Abandoned Car Near University Hangar

The sheriff's office reports locating a car with New Jersey plate LN53 U abandoned beside the Buckskin valley road near the university hangar.

Sheriff's Office New Jersey University Buckskin Valley Road

Finland War Tragedy Under German Overlay Figures

The article analyzes Finland under threat in World War II, describing its alignment with Germany as protector and the resulting loss of sovereignty. It recalls Hitler’s claim of protection and notes past aid failures from 1939 as the Red Army advanced, with Mannerheim's lament for Western aid and costly defense.

Finland Germany Russia Adolf Hitler Narvik Arctic Norway Hitler Sweden Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim

Weather Outlook: Partly Cloudy Tonight With Showers

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered showers over the mountains. Cooler Friday in the eastern portions.

Pocatello Women Honored By Wives of U P Officials

Wives of Union Pacific officials honored Mrs. Edna R. Ross wife of former Idaho governor at a lunch in the Union Station restaurant. Other guests included Mrs. J D Tate of Wellesville Utah and Mrs. Marjorie Jones and Mrs. Leva Lindsay of Pocatello. They attend the Supreme Forest Woodmen circle golden anniversary in Omaha.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Railroad Edna R. Ross C. Ben Ross Idaho Union Station Ross Pocatellan Parma J. D. Tate Wellesville Utah Marjorie Jones Leva Lindsay Pocatello Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Golden Union Pacific Old Timers’ Auxiliary Supreme Woodmen Circle Tate Jones

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