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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1940

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Election Imposes Caution On Aggressor Nations

DeWitt MacKenzie argues the American election signals Washington will continue aid to Britain while avoiding war. He notes Germany Italy and Japan fear U S support, Russia and Turkey resist axis pressure, and Moscow claims neutrality and vigilance. He cautions aggr essor nations about alignment.

DeWitt MacKenzie Washington Britain Germany Italy Japan New Order Russia Turkey England

Greeks Forc e Italians To Yield Ground On Front

Greeks repelled Italian assaults on the Metaxas line and in Albania. Center sector gains reported as important with many Italians trapped and encircled. Coastal thrust toward Ioannina described as the greatest threat, while Greek artillery and anti tank guns held the line. British aid noted and Turkish radio suggested axis options in Yugoslavia.

Greece Albania Metaxas Ionian Ioannina Toannina Mussolini Epirus Italy Cairo Middle East Suez Istanbul Yugoslavia Salonika

Gunner Downs Plane Over Abberton During War Action

An army corporal using a Bren light machine gun reportedly shot down a German Dornier bomber near Abberton Colchester. The bomber's six crew members were captured by British forces.

London Navy Abberton Colchester

French Capture German Posts Near Andechy

Twenty five years ago today on November 8 1915 French forces seized German positions near Andechy amid fierce artillery fire along a broad front reporting strong shelling and tactical gains.

Associated Press Andechy

Republicans To Oppose Many Policies

Washington reports that rising Republican totals in Tuesday's presidential vote point to stiff future fights over domestic policy. Roosevelt neared a third term with broad support while Willkie set a record GOP ballot total. Willkie plans a Monday night address to outline his position.

Washington Rooosevelt Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt Willkie New York Joseph W. Martin, Jr

Former King Carol of Romania Seeks Freedom in Spain

Carol of Romania, returning from Madrid to await response on his freedom plea, prayed at Seville cathedral. His chamberlain Ernest Urdareanu and companion Mme Magda Lupescu accompanied him as they inspected the church. He then went to Madrid to appeal to Spanish Foreign Minister Ramon Serrano Suner for permission to depart Spain.

Seville Spain Carol of Romania Madrid Carol Ernest Urdareanu Mme Magda Lupescue Lupescu Urdareanu Ramon Serrano Suner

Ambassador Lord Lothian Receives Order of the Thistle

London reports King George conferred a knighthood of the Order of the Thistle on the Marquess of Lothian the British ambassador to the United States. Lord Lothian is in England on brief furlough.

London George Order of the Thistle Britain Marquess of Lothian United States Lord Lothian England Jon

Idaho Senate splits 22 22 Democrats lead in House

Idaho officials report the Senate with 22 Republicans and 22 Democrats, while the House shows 34 Democrats and 30 Republicans with two counties yet to report. Democratic lieutenant governor breaks ties in the Senate, and an official count could still change minor races.

Idaho Senate Boise House Karl Kitchen

Salonika Prepares for Air Raids Amid War Ruin

In Salonika, residents pile sandbags and dig trenches to brace for Italian air attacks. The city, turned trench-scarred, sees Greeks rush to downed planes and seize parts before authorities intervene. Returnees adopt calm during alarms as hospitals treat civilian wounded.

Salonika Greece Fays

Balsam to Speak at Armistice Dinner in Pocatello

Dr Louis Balsam newly appointed Fort Hall superintendent and former Indian department official will deliver the Armistice day address at the American Legion luncheon for Pocatello business and professional men. The event is in the Memorial building Monday at noon with a parade to a homecoming game at university stadium afterward.

Louis Balsam Fort Hall Collier Indian Department Pocatello Post No. 4 American Legion Pocatello Roy Christensen Pocatello Post Memorial Building Legion University Stadium Montana State Idaho Southern Balsam Indian Service Harvard Clark Universities

Tacoma May Build Larger Structure

Engineers study ruins of the 6.4 million Tacoma Narrows bridge after its collapse in Puget Sound. Civic officials plan a two deck bridge with a rail link between Tacoma Bremerton and the Olympic peninsula. Officials will consult Fort Lewis and Bremerton navy yard to weigh a rail connection between defense centers. Main towers remain but must support extra weight.

Tacoma Wash Tacoma Narrows Pacific Northwest Puget Sound Bremerton Olympic Peninsula T. A. Stevenson PWA RFC Fort Lewis U. S. Navy Yard

Training Course For Leaders Opens On Thursday

The Pocatello district Boy Scouts committee announces a leadership training course for Senior and Explorer Scout troops. It runs Thursday November 14 and November 18 22 and 25 under Explorer Leader Del C Hess. Sessions include a vanball coaching school at the L D S recreation hall and later in room 107 Science Hall at the university. Leader attendance is invited and invitations were sent to all explorer and senior unit leaders.

Pocatello Boy Scouts W. P. Havener del C. Hess L. D. S. Recreation Hall Thut

Former Legislator Alfred Bonnell Dies in Polson Montana

Alfred L. Bonnell dies at his Polson home after a life in Grace and Ban nock County politics. He served one term as state representative and was active in civic and Masonic circles. Survived by wife Nina, two sons Russell and Perry, daughter Ruth, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Grace L D S second ward church Sunday November 10 at 2 30 p m Caribou lodge No 84 A F and A M directs services. Utah weather partly cloudy with cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday.

Alfred L. Bonnell Polson Mont Bonnell Grace Bannock County Point Bluff Wis David P Marilla B. Bonnell Nina C. Bonnell Russell H Logan Utah Perry Ruth Allsop L. D Second Ward Caribou Lodge No. 84 A. F A. M

British Bombers Raid Nazi Munition Works

Two hearses carried the bodies of Paul M. Macklin of New York vice president and general manager of Wickwire Spencer Steel and two companions from a Maine forest crash. Also killed were Macklin’s son John, a Buffalo plant foreman, and George W. Nelson, plant superintendent. Survivors said the men perished while transporting a canoe across a thinly iced Caucomgomuc lake.

Greenville Maine Paul M. Macklin New York Wickwire Spencer Steel Corporation Macklin John Buffalo N. Y George W. Nelson

Germans Report Sinking of Big English Convoy

London dispatch reports British shipping attacked by German planes with 20 enemy aircraft shot down by day’s end. Berlin says Stuka raids sank 31,000 tons of British merchant shipping west of Ireland with 23,000 tons damaged.

London Air Ministry Berlin Germany Ireland

Narrows Bridge Collapse Shocks Tacoma Engineers Tragedy

Engineers studying the Narrows bridge collapse report wind driven failure of the over mile long suspension span near Tacoma. No city deaths. two men on the bridge survived. A dog perished when the car fell into Puget Sound. Plans for rebuilding proceed as authorities cite plate girders and wind resistance as core issues.

Tacoma, Wash., Narrows Puget Sound Olympic Peninsula Tubby Leonard Coatsworth Tacoma Coatsworth Prof F. G. Farquharson Farquharson A. F. Andrew Earver Washington Toll Bridge Authority Andrew

Bomb Kills Two In Scranton Car Explosion

Scranton public health director’s family loses two in a car blast blamed on a bomb. William Korn 11 year old and Lois Korn 18 were killed as fragments suggest metal in the wreck. Police consider a disgruntled patient or door opening as possible triggers.

Scranton Scranton Director of Public Health Michaela Eagen William Korn University of Scranton Lois

Chamberlain Ill Says Wife In London Message

Mrs Neville Chamberlain said in a London message that her husband Arthur Neville Chamberlain is gravely ill. The former prime minister, 71, has been resting in the country since resigning as lord president of the council on October 3 and as prime minister last May 10 amid Germany's advance into the Low Countries and France.

London Neville Chamberlain

Hitler vows fight will continue toward victory in Munich

New York reports Hitler address to old guard nazis in Munich beer cellar on the eve of the 17th anniversary of the failed putsch. He spoke of German military feats and the meaning of the war with a determined tone. AP dispatch from London and Rome notes.

New York Adolf Hitler Munich Germany

British Fleet Fire Reported Off LA LINEA Spain

Heavy gunfire rang out in the Mediterranean as a British fleet of 14 warships based at Gibraltar cleared the harbor. The force included a battleship two cruisers eight destroyers two submarines and an aircraft carrier with no immediate clue to the cause of the firing.

LA Linea Spain Mediterranean Gibraltar

British raid leaves Essen in a sheet of fire night attack

British bombers hit the Krupp armament works at Essen with thousands of fire bombs and heavy explosives for more than four hours. The air ministry said heaviest bombs yet carried into Germany were used as waves of raids targeted workshops and administrative buildings and produced a glow visible 60 miles away.

London Krupp Essen Germany Air Ministry England Lorient R. A. FP Cologne Dusseldorf Oberhausen Dortmund-Ems Canal Duisberg Dunkerque Britain

Driver Faces Charge In Fatal Collision

An involuntary manslaughter complaint will be filed against Harm Opeikens, 41, in the death of Mrs. Jessie L. Grover, 23, wife of James O. Grover of Devil's Slide, after a collision October 26. Grover’s car, with his wife as passenger, hit a car driven by Opeikens. Opeikens was jailed on drunken driving charges and is out on $300 bail. Mrs. B. K. Ashton, 31, also a passenger, suffered a fractured vertebra and was in fair condition.

Ogden Harm Operkens Jessie L. Grover James 0. Grover Devil's Slide John A. Hendricks Opeikens Sheriff's B. K. Ashton Devil's

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