14 May 1942
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
1
American experts say Tokyo may launch a new grand-scale assault to save face after the Coral Sea loss. They expect a large battle near Australia as Japan reinforcements would be needed to cut the Australia supply line. The Coral Sea ended in defeat with nearly two dozen ships sunk or damaged, including two aircraft carriers.
The United States appears set to pressure Vichy leader Pierre Laval over Caribbean possessions. Washington may mobilize French warships at Martinique or seize vessels if necessary to prevent Axis use of Caribbean ports. The note follows Berlin reports and British actions in Madagascar, highlighting the strategic threat to the Panama Canal.
Washington lawmakers push for a $50 monthly rise for privates and apprentices as the House debates how much dependents should receive. Disney of Oklahoma votes against the bill, calling it a political move amid a large national deficit and tax burdens.
A Russian counterattack was launched along the Tartar ditch about 13 miles west of Kerch, the high command spokesman said. Also Japan reportedly has five battleships over 40,000 tons in or planned for construction to counter Allied fleets. An allied casualties report from the Coral Sea battle reached an Australian port, while the U.S. and others debated rationed gasoline privileges. An Ecuador quake killed at least 10, with 1100 missing, including two American citizens and their spouses.
Boise Idaho Governor Clark after talks with Attorney General Bert H Miller said he does not plan a special legislative session to address a federal request to repeal Idaho license barriers on butter substitutes.
NEWHALL Calif seven Fred Churchill composer of Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf was shot and fatally wounded Thursday on his ranch near here. Deputy Sheriff John Morrell said the death was self inflicted.
The United States secured the immobilization of French warships at Martinique including the carrier Bearn and cruisers Emile Bertin and Jean d Arc. Washington officials sought to prevent the island from being used as an axis base to threaten the Panama Canal or the American coast while negotiating with Adm. Georges Robert as the ultimate French authority in the Caribbean.
US officials warn non essential traffic may halt under gasoline rationing to save rubber. OPA tire head Dr. C F Phillips says 1 600 000 tires hoarded and may be requisitioned for essential vehicles. DDT director notes sightseeing and race track buses will be barred from highways soon. In Utah, Raymond S Book dies after electrocution at a general supply depot crane. Iceland reports US anti aircraft drive off a German long range bomber with no bombs dropped.
The Nuckolls Packing Co., a Pueblo meat packing pioneer, announces closure after eight weeks under price ceilings. President Miss Della Nuckolls cites current conditions and an inability to continue.
In the Pioneer League, Pocatello at Ogden games were postponed by weather. In the National League, Brooklyn and New York games faced weather delays with partial box scores showing Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, and Chicago contests affected. additional postponements listed for St. Louis at Boston and Philadelphia- Chicago.
Commander John A. Scoville reports a steel sub-contract for the Pocatello navy gun refining plant valued at 20 million dollars will be awarded next week. Wartime delays are expected to be normal. Temporary buildings near the Bannock county fair grounds are nearly finished and equipment moving in will begin soon. Structures include an office, shop, garage, storage, barracks, and a mess hall with two gun pits 100 feet diameter and 50 feet deep under excavation.
Moscow reports a full scale spring assault aimed at Kharkov with Soviet reserves, tanks, and artillery breaking first line defenses. The drive runs alongside the Kerch Peninsula action and uses American and British aircraft, tanks, and supplies to support the offensive. Local timing and impact on German forces are described as decisive.
L Paisley Wallace aged 50, a sheep ranch worker from Blackfoot, died Wednesday from spotted fever. He is survived by his son Leland Wallace of Caldwell.
Allied bombers sank a 3000 ton Japanese ship at Amboina north of Australia and damaged two others. Other allied air raiders struck Rabaul as General MacArthur reports heavy activity on the western flank of the Japanese invasion fronts.
The forecast warns of more rain and cold nights with limited details from censors and weather bureau. Expect umbrella on Thursday evening and keep extra blanket handy as temperatures range around normal values with a high of 53 and a low of 32.
Washington AP report shows lawmakers jittery as unlimited gasoline becomes a political liability. Downey pushes a senate record against special privileges while many members swap X cards for limited A and B cards amid self restraint debates and calls of official business use.
Idaho wheat crop is down with smaller acreage and lighter yield, lowering output by 3,859,000 bushels to 13,725,000. Department statistician Richard C. Ross cites an average of about 25 bushels per acre, three fewer than last year, with growth delayed two to three weeks due to poor weather in April.
A special announcement said German submarines sank nine ships from an England-bound convoy in the Atlantic in an attack lasting several days. Submarines operating in American waters were credited with ship tonnage totaling 82 000 tons and a patrol boat.
The air ministry said Wednesday night raids near Aalesund and Vaagso set a medium sized supply ship on fire and listing heavily, while another vessel aground was bombed and left a total wreck.
Secretary Morgenthau proposed a minimum tax of several dollars for all income tax filers. He noted many would still owe nothing under current law and said a constitutional method might exist to implement it possibly as an excise. A $5 figure was floated with an estimated $100 million yearly revenue. Capitol Hill resistance to a broad sales tax remained evident in committee discussions and polls.
Airport planners in Pocatello await finalized plans for a proposed 6 million dollar air base west of the municipal airport. Resident engineer C C Davis reports three 700 foot runways and a water well project began Thursday. The base is to host 3500 men and 400 officers on completion.
The National Labor Relations Board ordered an election among employees of the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Concentrating Company in Kellogg to decide if they want representation by the CIO Kellogg Miners' and Smeltermen's Union Local No. 18.
Russian and Soviet reports describe heavy fighting as they press toward Kharkov and push along the Leningrad and Moscow fronts. Kharkov is said to be within reach amid German retreats and renewed Soviet reserves.
Washington sources report Ickes keeping options open on expanding gasoline rationing to save rubber, while a 1500 mile Texas to New York Philadelphia pipeline is deemed the best near term solution. Rumors swirl of nationwide transport rationing and a Pacific coast card system to begin June 1, with eastern lines still long for registrations.
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