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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
5
A short moral exhortation citing Philippians 4 8 urging readers to dwell on truth honesty justice purity and virtuous thoughts with praise for what is good. The verse emphasizes thought discipline and positive mental focus.
The Pocatello Tribune reports Japanese warships moved toward Haiphong in French Indo-China as rumors rise of a possible protectorate. Indo-China spans 285000 square miles with Hanoi as government seat and Saigon a major port, while French capital and native investments fuel a trade base exceeding 100 million dollars annually.
Cheese rolling has become a popular sport in Italy. A hardy Italian with a heavy head cold would struggle to endure a full limburger tournament.
Mussolini appeared in civilian clothes in a recent photograph as he remains committed to a neutral stance. The image underscores his effort to project calm and detachment from current events.
A columnist contends that explanations only persuade adherents while skeptics remain unmoved, arguing that supporters accept actions and critics dismiss them regardless of effort. The piece frames clarity as unnecessary for friends and ineffective for foes.
A columnist notes war diminishes all supplies, then questions if taxes are also affected. The line treats war as mankind's curse, prompting reflection on broader costs beyond material goods.
J L Eberle prominent Boise attorney returned from a month in eastern Canada New England New York and Washington saying war and interventionist sentiment prevailed especially in the capital. He traveled with Mrs Eberle and two sons Bill and Ted and warned of national readiness against internationalism. Intermountain Fox and Fur Breeders announce a new platinum or white face class at their Blackfoot show November 6 7 and 8 at the Eastern Idaho State fair grounds. Breeders from several states compete with prize foxes and minks with platinum foxes drawing strong interest. one pelt sold for 11000.
D P Banks urges discussion on one plate on the driver's side to let drivers read numbers without shifting eyes. In Boise dealers report frames on driver side for Buick Studebaker and Packard. Chrysler about half and half.
A collage of local notes and cultural glimpses from Pocatello Idaho includes police pistol team success, Idaho Bar convention previews, population estimates, the Mayeux Tapestry in Bayeux, and fashion and film gossip from Frances Scully with Los Angeles Woman’s News.
The western regional conference of the federation of business and professional women’s clubs will meet in Sun Valley Idaho in 1942. A symposium on the married woman worker urged continued employment as war production rises. Dr Minnie L Maffett national president urged harmony and solidarity. Myrtle P Eaking Idaho’s state treasurer spoke on We Americans. Nevada breakfast ended the gathering.
Ernest Warner, 25, crawled toward a groundhog den when his rifle discharged and bullet tore through his fractured arm. Splints were removed for treatment as he recovered.
In the state amateur golf championship Tarrant after 19 holes faced a 150 yard shot that struck a tree 20 feet high. He played on but the ball flopped behind the tree, losing the hole and the match. In Dallas lawyers and a divorce trial witness argued in court. Judge Rawlins fined himself five dollars for contempt of court.
Twin Falls, June 27. Harry C. Parsons, former three term Idaho state auditor, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Second District. He endorses world peace policy, strong national defense, and Jeffersonian Democratic principles. He backs conscription of wealth, limits on bureaucracy, and inclusion of Idaho in defense and long term resource policy.
Utah's eight votes at the Republican convention will split on the first ballot with several for Thomas E. Dewey and the remainder for other candidates. Delegates doubt Hoover's forceful draw and show mild doubt about Willkie. A caucus will be held before each ballot as long as Dewey remains viable.
A. J. Nixon Omaha Neb reports in Ashton last night a series of disasters tested the town of 1200. An automobile demolished a utility pole and another car was wrecked. A fire alarm called volunteers to a smoke house blaze. Burglars broke into the Compton Motor Co. stealing a 600 pound safe with currency and papers and fled in a stolen car.
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