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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
1
Soviet troops moved beyond ceded zones into old Romania. After Cernauti yielded to the Russian ultimatum, the Red forces swept into Dorohoi in Moldavia. Romania urged Berlin to pressure Moscow to halt the advance and retire to the agreed line.
Oregon Senator Charles McNary, nominated for vice president by Republicans, rose as a leading figure in farm relief and the McNary-Haugen bill. A 23-year senator from the Willamette Valley, he helped push crops and livestock loans, though later supported some Roosevelt programs. Born June 12 1874 in Salem, he grew into a lanky 66 year old with pioneer roots.
German officials in Bucharest denounced the Soviet triumph in Romania as a British inspired trick to open a new front. They argued Germany would act only if its territorial and economic interests are harmed, aiming to prevent Russia from dominating the Danube and northern Bucovina, while pursuing the broader aim to defeat Great Britain. Continued on page 10.
Rain shortened games in Brooklyn with Boston beating Brooklyn 7 to 3 after eight innings. St Louis played Pittsburgh at night while Chicago hosted Cincinnati under lights. In the American League New York topped Philadelphia 19 to 4 and Boston defeated Washington 13 to 4 in Boston. Detroit at St Louis was postponed due to wet grounds.
President Roosevelt indicated that the United States would seek increased army appropriations to fund large orders for defensive equipment. He suggested expanding current procurement to assure industry returns and keep new production facilities active, with no fixed amount disclosed.
Lieutenant-Colonel L. D. Bogan arrived in Pocatello from Fort Lewis Washington to assume command of the Pocatello CCC district July 1. He relieves Major H. J. Liston who is transferred to Fort Leavenworth Kansas and will begin a month’s vacation July 1. Bogan, 26 years in the army, served in France in World War I with the thirty sixth infantry and was in Alaska 1929 to 1931. He attended Fort Benning infantry school in 1926. He has a son at West Point and a daughter about to graduate from Women’s College.
Temperature in Pocatello climbed past 83 by noon yesterday and reached 86 after 1 p m with forecasts calling for warmer conditions on Saturday. Thursday night lows fell to 58, among the coolest recent spells in the area.
At the Ritz in London King Zog of Albania arrives with Queen Geraldine and sisters to join royalty in exile in England. They may host gatherings with other exiled monarchs including Wilhelmina Haakon and Haile Selassie. The Duke of Windsor is expected soon, though he would return as England’s former king.
A noon meeting of Pocatello businessmen with Paul Nash chamber secretary focused on acquiring a building site for a large industrial concern. Nash declined to name the company until the property deal is completed.
Dewitt MacKenzie assesses Moscow’s ultimatum to Romania demanding Bessarabia and northern Bucovina as a strategic defensive step against Germany. He argues it shifts Balkan power, risks upheaval, and signals Moscow’s aim to secure influence in the Balkans and Near East amid Nazi pressure. He questions German approval and Hitler’s broader aims in Europe.
Philadelphia report shows the evolving lead among Dewey Taft and Wilkie across ballots. First ballot counts Dewey 360 Taft 189 Wilkie 105. second Dewey 338 Taft 203 Wilkie 171. third Dewey 315 Taft 212 Wilkie 259. fourth Dewey 250 Taft 254 Wilkie 306. fifth Dewey 57 Taft 377 Willkie 426. sixth ballot culminating with Willkie 998.
Philadelphia report lists Wendell Willkie born February 28 1892 in Elwood Indiana. He studied at Indiana University Oberlin and earned degrees AB LL B and LL D. Admitted to Indiana bar in 1916 and practiced in Indiana Ohio and New York. Since 1933 he has led Commonwealth and Southern corp. Married Edith Wilk in Rushville Indiana January 14 1918 and has one son Philip.
General Mittlehauser, French commander in chief of the allied armies in the Near East, announced a cessation of hostilities in Syria. He said the French flag would continue to be flown in Syria.
At the Republican national convention in Philadelphia Idaho's eight delegates shift from Dewey to Taft on the final ballots while Willkie wins the nomination. Taft gains seven votes on the fifth ballot and six on the sixth with two for Willkie. Idaho previously backed Dewey on the first four ballots. Local leaders express support for Willkie and a united push against the New Deal.
At the Philadelphia convention Wendell Willkie was named the 1940 presidential nominee and Charles L. McNary the running mate on the first ballot. McNary received 890 votes to Dewey Short's 108 with eight Oregon and Utah votes. Willkie pledged unity, defense, and economic rehab while campaign plans moved rapidly ahead.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister King said the destroyer Fraser of the Royal Canadian Navy was sunk off Bordeaux France. 115 crew rescued and 45 dead or missing marking Canada’s first naval loss of the war. Also Hungarian denial of a Russian ultimatum to Ruthenia and Willkie’s Republican convention speech. The U S liner Washington sailed to Galway to repatriate about 2000 Americans from the war zone.
British south east port reports violent explosions from Calais coast with continuous blasts for an hour. Honolulu broadcasts concern over US fleet moving at sea since Monday, destination undisclosed, likely between Hawaii and Midway Island about 1300 miles west of Honolulu.
A government radio statement from London indicates orders may soon require removal of women and children. Britain is seen as resisting Japan by keeping the Burma route open for arms to China. U S authorities seek permission to instruct the President Coolidge to Manila and standby status. The City of Newport News could be recalled if needed.
Boise officials say widows with dependent children under 18 can receive monthly OASI benefits before age 65. J F Mellinger of the social security office notes many young widows have not applied due to misunderstandings of age requirements.
Tokyo reports that Japan aims to secure airtight assurances from the Netherlands East Indies that its supply of essential goods will not be curtailed. The foreign office issued the communique today outlining the diplomatic moves.
A four motor bomber arrived in Pocatello from Hamilton Field California last evening. The crew spent the night in Pocatello and left this morning for Boise to continue their movement.
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