Nazis Launch Intensive SubCampaign
Allied report details a mass U-boat assault in the north Atlantic with clashes between submarine packs and convoys. The Campbell and escort ships claimed sinks and damage in a three week span, as Britain, Canada and the United States unite to combat the submarine threat amid plans to curb Allied shipping.
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Washington
Germany
North Atlantic
RAF
British Admiralty
London
Coast Guard
Campbell
Navy
Ottawa
Atlantic
Beverly
Vimy
Jackson Area Loses Fight Over Monument Plan
Jackson Wyoming faces tax worries as a presidential proclamation creates a new national monument covering about 80 percent of Jackson Hole. Local officials warn reduced taxable land could hurt revenue and operations for county services and nearby businesses.
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Jackson
Wyo
Jackson Hole National Monument
J. R. Morgan
Teton County
Grand Teton National Park
Jackson Hole
Census Bureau
Bombers Hit Kiska Base in Aleutians in New Wave of Attacks
Allied bombers struck the Japanese submarine base at Kiska island in three raids on Tuesday with fighter planes shooting down two enemy aircraft and likely destroying two more. The actions follow a heavy Monday assault as part of ongoing Aleutian operations.
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Australia
Dobo
Aroe Islands
Buzjaroe Bay
New Guinea
Banda Sea
Darwin
Oro Bay
Washington
Kiska Island
Aleutians
Navy
Kiska
Dutch Harbor
Andreanoff Islands
Suc
Aleutian
Associated Press
Alaska
Douglas MacArthur
Rabaul
New Britain
United Nations
Kai Islands
New Arumca
Japan
Southwest Pacific
Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
S Knox
New York
Idaho High School Tournament Opens With Parade
Students marched through town in red and blue led by the Pocatello high school band signaling the start of the Idaho state basketball tournament. Games run this three day event in the Pocatello high school gym with afternoon and evening sessions.
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Idaho
Pocatello High School
Governor urges more federal aid to Idaho agriculture
Governor Bottolph praised the U S senate for passing a bill granting draft deferments to farm workers. He urged additional action including furloughing of soldiers and sailors with farming experience to help harvest crops in Idaho.
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Boise
Bottolfsen
U. S. Senate
Idaho
Meat Packers Cut Civilian Quota For Meat Supply
Chicago reports that major meat packers will allocate a fixed share of total production to the government for March 15 through April 30, ending the 70 percent civilian quota. The move questions civilian supply levels and reflects a shift from prewar distributions to government-directed shares.
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Chicago
Three File Suits Seeking Divorce Continued on Page 7
Three divorce suits were filed in district court on Wednesday and one on Thursday morning. Plaintiffs include Ellen C. Walters and Gladys Goutcher, with defendants George Walters and Edward Goutcher. Deserts and neglect are alleged in the Walters case, while the Pieper and Goutcher cases cite residence and temper issues respectively.
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George Glen Pieper
Berenice Nelson Pieper
Ellen C. Walters
George Walters
Gladys Goutcher
Edward Goutcher
Pieper
Blackfoot
Berenice Pieper
Ogden
Walters
Provo
American Falls
Couples Get Licenses in Idaho and South Dakota
Three marriage licenses were issued Wednesday afternoon, per county recorder Anna Keefe. Recipients include J Howard Tippetts 20 and Martha Jane Gilbert 18 of Pocatello Idaho. T R Spiekerman 58 and Ella J Randall 55 of Pocatello. George F Richmond 23 of Yankton South Dakota and Verda Nelson 19 of Volin South Dakota.
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Anna Keefe
County Recorder
J. Howard Tippetts
Martha Jane Gilbert
Pocatello
T. R. Spiekerman
Ella J. Randall
George F. Richmond
Yankton
Verda Nelson
Volin
Giant Battle Rages in Donets Valley
German artillery and air units press in the northern Donets river valley as Junkers dive bombers support armored pushes against Soviet lines. Russian forces hold despite heavy losses claimed by Berlin, with Timoshenko’s offensive near Staraya Russa continuing on the western Donets front.
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Moscow
Junkers
Berlin
Associated Press
Kharkov
Kursk
Sevsk
Base Hosts St Patrick Dinner For Pocatello AFB Guests
One hundred Pocatellans attended a Wednesday dinner and dance at the Pocatello air base officers club. The Wing-Dingers performed after dinner and L C Johnson, Pocatello chamber president, thanked base personnel while pledging local support. Captain Harrow welcomed visitors for the absent Major Leeburn.
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Pocatello
Frank L. Harrow
Leo J. Leeburn
Exposure Proves Fatal Ice-Death At Coeur d Alene Lake
John Gasser 80 of Harrison died after breaking through the ice on Coeur d Alene lake near his son John Gasser Jr s home. The wife heard his cries and got a rope but could not pull him out. She ran a mile and a half to Springston where her husband worked. The elder Gasser was alive when his son reached him but collapsed soon after.
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Coeur D'Alene
John Gasser
Harrison
Coeur d’Alene Lake
John Gasser, Jr
Springston
Gasser
Court Grants Retrial for Haynes in Idaho Case
Idaho Supreme Court orders a retrial for Richard Haynes after reversing Canyon County District Court on second degree burglary. The ruling cites contradictory state evidence and warns that a conviction cannot rest on inferences that directly contradict the record.
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Boise
Richard Haynes
Canyon County
Idaho Supreme Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Navy Secretary seeks 188 million for naval aviation
Secretary Daniels asks for 188000000 for naval aviation as the aircraft board begins probing profiteering charges. American troops engage on five French front sectors amid reports of heavy German air losses, with the British stating 278 German planes down in 17 days.
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Associated Press
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Naval Aviation
Aircraft Board
Law protects newsboys in Indiana signed by governor
Gov Henry F Schricker has signed a bill making refusal to pay delivered newspapers a misdemeanor. Conviction can bring a fine and jail sentence. Schricker, a former newspaper editor, emphasized protection for newsboys in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Henry F. Schricker
Snow Causes Jam On City Subway Route
Weather notes mix with a quirky subway jam story. The piece mentions Mayor Moran’s lament about extra alarm clocks and a city official in charge of sandling the Den Street subway. Pedestrians enjoyed the scenic cavern like icicles as gas detours redirected crossing tracks. Forecast calls for snow and "Murries" with a 37 degree high and 15 low.
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den- Street
Halliday
Gould
Patton Takes Command Of U S Forces In North Africa
General George S Patton Jr 57 is named commander of American troops in western Tunisia replacing Maj Gen Lloyd R Fredendall Generals Eisenhower and Rommel figures frame the move seen as boosting armored force leadership Patton famed as blood and guts arrives with 30 years service and a track record including Pershing aide first American tank unit in France and recent North African campaign leadership
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North Africa
George S. Patton, Jr
Lloyd R. Predendale
United States
Tunisian
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rommel
Kasserine Pass
Patton
Adna R. Chaffee
Fredendall
Tunisia
Roosevelt
General Pershing
AEF
Europe
France
Eisenhower
Patteri
Pasadena
Calif
Idaho car licenses trend mixed amid rationing and shortages
County assessor Mark Manley reports license issuance for 1942 near last year's Bannock county level despite gas and rubber scarcities. January saw no licenses, February numbers almost matched year prior, March expected rise, with out of state plates predominant in early purchases and the new orange windshield stamp featuring Idaho map and sticker number.
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Bannock
Mark Manley
Patton Leads Troops to Gafsa in Tunisian Drive
Allied forces under Lieutenant General George S. Patton recaptured Gafsa in Tunisia and pushed toward Gabes, after heavy bombardment drove German and Italian defenses from the rail city. U S patrols with French units and allied air support extended the advance into El Guetar area as Rommel’s forces remained in retreat.
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North Africa
United States
George 8. Patton
Gafsa
Gabes
Erwin Rommel
Littlee
U. S
el Guetar
Rommel
French and Allied Movements in North Africa and Europe
Reports from AP describe French troops advancing east of Chott Djerid near Gafsa with an objective unclear, and increased activity in the Ousseltia valley with prisoners taken. Kaiser doubts coal miners would strike nationwide, while Algiers radio notes Guiana backing Gen. Giraud. Federal Works Agency to build road links to Idaho and Utah sources, with cost and military secrecy details.
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Up Associated Press
Chott Djerid
Gafsa
Ousseltia
Washington
Henry J. Kaiser
House Labor Committee
John L. Lewis
Congress
London
Algiers
Associated Press
French Guiana
Henri Giraud
Federal Works Agency
Idaho
Utah
Millikin
Colp
Thomas H. MacDonald
Allies Start Drive to Clear Africa
The Allied offensive in North Africa aimed at driving the Axis from Tunisia and regaining the coast, with Montgomery’s Eighth Army pushing the Mareth Line as American and French forces retake Gafsa. The Mediterranean struggle looms large as a potential Turkish entry possible if the sea lanes fall under Allied control.
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Berlin
Axis
Africa
Saracoglu
National Assembly
Mediterranean
Montgomery
Eighth Army
Mareth
Gafsa
Tunisia
Rommel
Thney
Eastern cars move again as A book limits ease
Washington officials lift the pleasure driving ban and cut the A book gasoline ration from about 3 to 1, allowing work driving with extra coupons soon. Independent east coast dealers seek higher prices while care sharing clubs may be needed to obtain new rations under revised OPA rules. Prentiss Brown and Joseph Eastman say the plan keeps cars in use and eases transport woes.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Prentiss M. Brown
Defense Transportation
Joseph R Eastman
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Chine Sea
Philippines
Sarawak
Borneo
Celebes
Palau
Davao
Molucca
Butz Jaroe Bay
Timor
Caroline Islands
Guinea
Equator
Eee Od
Port Moresby Coral Sea F
Pacific
Knox
Donets Valley
Ukraine
Base
W. K. Moran
U.S
United States Army
Bulletins
DNB
Reuters
Blythe
Blythe Air Base
Vegesack
Bremen
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