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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1940

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Axis Powers Promise to Stop Russia and Red Advances

London reports a military backed pledge by Germany and Italy that Soviet troops will halt further advances in Romania beyond ceded areas. Bucharest seeks aid while Russian seizures of sugar and wheat in annexed zones heighten tensions. Carpathian relocation plans mounce as censorship tightens and abroad reports hint at German troubles.

Russia Associated Press Germany Italy Rumania Moscow Bucharest Rome Berlin Carol of Romania Old Carpathian Mountain District Bulgaria Carpathians Paris Netherlands

Italians Lose Balbo Noted Fascist Aide

Rome reports Italo Balbo and nine others perished when their plane was shot down over Tobruk Libya. The casualties include Tripoli's consul general and Balbo newspaper editor and two relatives. Mussolini ordered flags at half staff and Italy’s broadcasting system halted in tribute. Balbo, key fascist leader and transatlantic flier, helped organize the blackshirt militia and led the 1922 march on Rome.

Rome Italo Balbo Tobruk Libya Tripoli Balbo Corriere Padano Signor Ferrara Florio Gino Mussolini High Command Armed Forces of Italy Chicago New York Piazza Venezia

Italy's War Role Minor in Mediterranean Ambitions

The article argues Italy's prospects against Britain in the Mediterranean are limited while Britain stands unbroken at home. Germany cannot spare Italy heavy air or ground strength for a bold attack on Gibraltar or Suez. It notes Italy's chances depend on shifts in the broader war and questions whether such an assault is desirable or feasible.

Italy Gibraltar Suez Kirke L. Simpson Germany Mediterranean England Britain

Bees rally to edge Cardinals in Salt Lake City

In Salt Lake City the Bees beat the Cardinals 8 to 7 as Salt Lake moved two games ahead in the Pioneer League series. A ninth inning rally by Salt Lake produced the decisive runs after Pocatello led 6-4 entering the eighth.

Salt Lake City Pocatello’s Cardinals Bees Paul Piscovich Mel Marlowe Ray Perry Salt Lake Kees Larry Jansen Marlowe

City Urges Water Conservation Amid Shortage

City officials warn of a severe water shortage due to a prolonged dry spell and urge citizens to conserve water, repair leaks, and stop watering during fires. Current daily use is about 6.5 million gallons with 7.4 million gallons available from wells and creeks. A new well and pump expected within 30 days may add 2.88 million gallons daily.

Mink Creek Gibson Jack Creek Rainey

Assault charge filed against Steincamp over $16 dispute

Alfred G. Cook swore out a complaint before Justice William Ryan charging Edward Steincamp, operator of a second hand store, with assault with a deadly weapon. Cook alleged Steincamp struck him with an iron bar during a dispute over $16. Bond set at $1,000.

Alfred G. Cook William Ryan Edward Steincamp Cook Steincamp Ryan

Japs Seek Dominance By Creating Asian Sphere

Tokyo June 29 Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita outlined a policy to form an Asiatic sphere with Japan as dominant, shifting from a status quo stance. Washington signals opposed Monroe doctrine projection as he spoke of stabilized spheres among closely related peoples leading to permanent peace.

Tokyo Hachiro Arita Japan East Asia Washington South Seas

French Moroccan Situation Serious in Tangier Report

Tangier reports a serious situation as commerce is paralyzed and unrest grows in the French Moroccan area. Official sources say northern Africa has submitted to Petain's government, but doubts linger over fleet loyalty at Alexandria and other eastern Mediterranean ports.

Madrid Morocco Tangier Gibraltar Africa Henri Petain Germany Italy Alexandria Mediterranean

Band Here Pocatello to Host Ernie Fields Monday

Warren Williams, manager, says Ernie Fields' 15 piece band plus an entertainer will perform Monday at the Dance Gardens. An intermission floor show is planned. Williams notes a $1,000 air conditioning system makes the Gardens the coolest ballroom in Idaho, supplying 60,000 cubic feet of fresh air per minute.

Pocatello Ernie Fields Dance Gardens Warren Williams Williams Fields Idaho

Group Cancels Meet Due to Legion Carnival

There will be no meeting of the 40 ot 8 Monday evening because of the American Legion sponsored carnival and celebration, according to Roy Christensen.

Roy Christensen

Last Rites for Local Resident Jacob Schild

Funeral services for Jacob Schild who died last Wednesday were held Saturday afternoon with Rev. G. E. Nitz of the Lutheran church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery.

Jacob Schild G. E. Nitz Lutheran Church Pleasant Valley Brothern Church L. K. Adalph Henry Kranzler Alvin Kranzler Kiese Louise Liese Leontina Kranzler Esther Bertha Burgemeister Louie Albert Burgemeister

Reds Tie Series With 7 3 Victory Over Cowboys

Pete Hughes had three hits and four RBIs while Erickson held Twin Falls to six hits as Ogden’s Reds won 7-3. The win evened the three game set at one apiece and featured strong hitting from O Boyle Lundburg and Lombardi with key runs in the third and fifth innings. Sinnott, Ogden left fielder, handled seven chances.

OGDEN Pete Hughes Erickson Reds Twin Falls Cowboys O’boyle Lundburg Sinnott Twin Falls O'Boyle Lombardi Steinback

Linemen needed for Minidoka power system vacancies

Civil service officials announce an examination to fill current and future lineman vacancies on the Minidoka power system. Applications must be filed with the secretary of the board of examiners, Bureau of Reclamation, Burley by July 16. Further details available at the local post office.

Minidoka Civil Service

Idaho Attorneys To Attend State Convention Here

Pocatello lawyers will play lead roles as the Idaho State Bar holds a two day convention here. Walter H. Anderson will preside, R D Merrill will lead a discussion on title examinations and abstracts, and F M Bistline will speak on a legislative drafting bureau.

Idaho Pocatello Idaho State Bar Association Walter H. Anderson R. D. Merrill F. M. Bistline Fifth Judicial Bar Association L. H. Anderson L. E. Glennon O. R. Baum Pocallo Abe Goff Moscow Northern Idaho C. W. Thomas Burley Sam S. Griffin Boise Bar Association Robert M. Terrell Fifth District Griffin Memorial Building Donald B. Anderson

Gate City Band Plans 7 15 P M Park Concert

The Pocatello municipal band moves its Ross park Sunday concert to 7 15 p m from 8 15 p m due to cool weather. Sousa U S Field Artillery andovertures by Suppe Strauss Brahms and others featured. Echoes from the Metropolitan includes selections from La Reine de Saba Tannhauser Cavalleria Rusticana and more.

Pocatello Municipal Band Ross Park Guy Gates Gates Sousa U. S. Field Artillery Suppe Strauss Ganne Brahms Ireland Barnard Paderwiski Schubert

Weekend Forecast With Showers and Cooler Temperatures

The region expects mostly cloudy skies on Sunday and Monday with local thundershowers. Cooler conditions will follow Sunday, bringing a drop in temperatures and modest relief from heat.

Turkey calls million men to arms in bulgarian threat

ISTANBUL reports military sources say Turkey could mobilize at least a million men if Bulgaria mobilizes. Daylight saving time begins to conserve resources as the fleet anchors off the Bosporus and Anatolian troops move to the Bulgarian border. Authorities show a nation marshaling land sea and air forces to deter a possible Balkan conflict.

Russia Bessarabia Bucovina Rumania Germany Moscow Reich Hungary Transylvania Bulgaria Stalin Dobruja Turkey Black Sea Aegean Yugoslavia Rumcinia Istanbul Bosporus

Idaho Falls Beats Boise 8-3 In Pioneer League Clash

Idaho Falls Russets toppled Boise Pilots 8 to 3 as John Zar spun a six hit game and struck out nine. Boise led 3-2 before Idaho Falls plated five in the seventh, aided by Mayer and Reser doubles and Zar’s arm.

Idaho Falls Boise Pilots John Zar Zar Mayer Reser Egnatic Donovan Susee and Adams Zar and Mayer

Fire damages car in South Fifth Avenue blaze

A blaze in the 200 block on South Fifth Avenue at 6 05 p m Friday damaged a car owned by Carol Hendricks with minor wiring damage. The West Side Fire Department says a shorted wire likely caused the fire.

Carol Hendricks South Fifth Avenue West Side

Legion Post to Sponsor July 4 Celebration in Pocatello

Pocatello residents will enjoy two days of activities July 3 and 4 planned by Legion Post No. 4. The Crowley united show opens Monday near Idaho Southern University stadium with a carnival and a large fireworks display on July 3 and 4. Races for youths and an old soldiers race highlight the program, plus bicycle races on July 4 and 25 prizes from local merchants. Pioneer league baseball at Idaho Falls opens a four game series with the Cardinals starting July 2, including two games on July 4.

Pocatello Pocatello Post No American Legion Crowley United The Legion Post Idaho Southern University Post University Stadium Roy Christensen Legion Idaho Falls Cardinals

Heat Wave Persists in Poca Tello and Vicinity

The temperature reached 95 degrees Saturday with a partly cloudy Sunday offering little relief. Friday night cooled to 49, among the coolest nights since the heat wave began on June 15. The month’s rainfall totals 0.35 inches, compared with the 29 day normal of 1.05 inches.

Pocatello Mercury

Weather outlook for Sunday and Monday

Partly cloudy conditions with local thunderstorms likely in the south portion. Cooler temperatures are expected across the area with a drop from today’s highs. Stronger storms may affect southern counties while northern areas stay drier.

South Portion

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