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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
1
Heavy hearted reflections compare Napoleon and Hitler as both chose to invade Russia from former allies to strike at England through conquest. The piece notes their motives, strategy, and backgrounds, highlighting resemblances in birth origins and military approach.
London reports Britain gains in the Atlantic battle aided by mass-produced Corvette patrol boats and American Catalina flying boats. A government source credits Corvettes and Catalinas with scouting areas Germans once deemed safe and forcing U boats from mid Atlantic operations. Corvettes’ firepower and seaworthiness, built rapidly since 1940, help protect convoys and deter long range bombers.
The South Idaho Christian Missionary society will meet in Payette in 1942 at the conclusion of its 42nd annual convention. Rev. Frank T. Carter of Idaho Falls was elected president with Rev. Paul DeF. Mortimore of Pocatello as vice president and Mrs. E. O. Raines of Twin Falls as secretary. State board members include Mark C. Cronenberger of Twin Falls Lester Jones of Nampa Alvin Klein feldt of Burley Dr. A. E. Johnson of Rupert L. I. Chamlee of Boise Rev. Mr. Mortimore J. D. Hardin of Buhl and H. J. Reynolds of Twin Falls.
Mayor R. M. Terrell reports city crews are clearing weeds on vacant parcels to curb fire hazards this season. Union Pacific crews are removing weeds on railroad property and along rights of way near the city.
Hollywood reports 33 year old actress Mary Brian is in Reno seeking a divorce from illustrator Jon Whitcone whom she married on May first. She declined to discuss details of the estrangement.
June 27 Ririe Idaho a bull moose wandered from the hills into James Ririe’s barnyard and refused to depart. Sheriff Harry Meppen park commissioner A E Heslop and Peder Pederson joined in a bid to capture the animal for the city zoo, but no plan was agreed and by noon the moose had begun eating ripe fruit on the farm.
The R A F renewed heavy air attacks along the French coast from Boulogne to Calais at dusk. In Washington the Ways and Means Committee reported treasury backing for a 15 percent auto tax to raise revenue and reduce production. Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak with his 17th homer but the Yankees lost 7 to 6 to the Athletics in Philadelphia on Bob Johnson's single and Dick Siebert's double in the ninth. The B 19 air monster completed its maiden test flight at March Field California after a stop at Santa Monica.
Idaho youths from the American Legion program simulated state government as they held a pardon hearing for Harry Orchard, voting 2 to 1 against clemency. The exercise saw 152 boys fill state posts, then return power to adults with no actual policy changes. The governor issued two proclamations, including one allowing continued student authority in future sessions.
About 800000 acres of public lands burned across southern and eastern Idaho over several days. The Shoshone Kimama blaze alone exceeded 30000 acres, with all CCC enrollees on firelines. A new fire hit Michaud flat on Fort Hall Reservation destroying forage. Total fires since early June reached 65. losses to stockmen and watershed are considerable.
British air raids on berths near Brest France struck the German 26 000 ton battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst with multiple bombs including armor piercing types. Authorities said the ships were straddled by sticks of bombs six times and probably took several direct hits.
A heavy typhoon struck northern Luzon late tonight causing five deaths and extensive property damage as reports from Manila confirm. Separately in Akron Ohio an AP dispatch says Britain uses decoy planes made of inflated rubber to lure enemy raiders into wasting bombs.
Report by J. D. Doggone notes a briefing on showers forecast for Pocatello with a 74 degree high and 53 degree low. Forecaster expects light showers tonight and cooler conditions tomorrow to curb grass fires.
President Roosevelt disclosed a nationwide shortage in ammunition during a June press conference. He noted that while rifles could be sent to Ireland, ammunition shortages prevent any such aid, and assured armament aid would require Ireland’s defense against Germany. He also discussed Russia aid plans and timing for defense production, saying peak output varies by item and may take months to a year.
The 4 H Sew and Sew club of American Falls met Friday June 13 at the schoolhouse. Committees were named: Program Irene Vanderhale and Ruth Mary Crowder. social Verna Belle Hatfield and Gladys Wisenberger. exhibit Theona Morris and Thelma Haber er. contest Sylvia Small and Eva Jean Peterson. special Henrietta Mayer and Irene Vanderhule. Eva Jean Peterson named song leader and Irene Vanderhule yell leader.
Washington reports say the German army has gained control of war policy from the Nazi party and aims to conquer regions from the Danube to the Amur. Hitler backs the military in a split with the Nazis as the Reichswehr regains power and a large victory over the Soviet Union is foreseen.
In Chicago the Pittsburgh and Chicago match ended 2 9 with Sewell Lopez Passeau and McCullough contributing. Philadelphia beat New York 7 2 at home and Cincinnati faced St Louis in a night game. American League games at Philadelphia and Detroit featured New York scoring 6 and Philadelphia 7 while Detroit managed 0 0. Boston played Washington and Chicago faced Cleveland in night games.
Representatives from 17 western states concluded a four day Idaho rangeland tour by drafting recommendations for a 1942 range conservation program. Livestockmen and agricultural leaders reviewed practices at committee sessions after inspecting conservation methods near Sun Valley and Pond s lodge in eastern Idaho. Nearly 300 party members traveled from Sun Valley to conclude the event.
Stah Weather reports thundershowers in the northwest portion and strong southerly winds in the southwest on Friday afternoon. Friday night and Saturday bring partly cloudy skies with a thin and cooler west portion on Saturday.
A public meeting at 8 p m today in the Bannock county courthouse courtroom will explain the Stamp plan to the aged blind dependent children WPA direct assistance and PSA members. P J Easton Seattle field representative says the plan opens Aug 1 in the area and direct commodity distribution ends then.
For the first time, college students deferred during the school year will be called to camps for a year of military training. Five Idaho Southern university students from Pocatello and Bannock county will be inducted July 6. Names include Paul Wilson Porter and Marvin Stoor with other selectees listed. second registration set for July 1 with multiple local registration points.
The trial of Noah Hall on an involuntary manslaughter charge ended with the case given to jurors at 12:40 pm after final arguments by C V Boyatt and C M Jeffery. The incident on December 25, 1940, near Tyhee involved a Ford and an Austin car belonging to Mrs W C Mattingly. she and her two children were killed. Defendants motion for advisory verdict denied. Jury panel listed includes R J Schumacher and others.
Report notes German gains on all fronts with Russian communique citing 120 mile penetration near Riga and Minsk. Retirements in Siauliai Vilna and Baranowicze described as darkness operations before reformation for new offensives. British raids on invasion coast and Polish pilots claim three Messerschmitts destroyed.
Mayor R. M. Terrell announces Hugh MacCosham as chairman and Nicholas Ifft Chester G. Wells John J. Schwaller and Vernon Brown named as members of the Pocatello low cost housing mission today.
German forces tighten a wedge toward Minsk in White Russia as Panzer units probe east Prussia and break Niemen defenses. The move aims to encircle northwest Russia’s Red Army, with Minsk a key rail hub inside prewar Russia and likely the campaign’s tactical hinge. The outcome hinges on air superiority and sustained Red defense.
Dr. A. L. Chilton returned Thursday from Los Angeles where he pursued post-graduate and clinic work. This marks his 17th consecutive year undertaking this special training.
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