19 Oct 1939
Page 4
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
4
A brief devotional note sent by carrier and mail to Idaho readers. It quotes a Bible verse about the transient nature of flesh and beauty, citing 1 Peter 1 24 as the basis for reflection.
The British press lashes Lindbergh accusing him of aiding American involvement in the European war. The Washington piece notes U S neutrality debates and British manipulation fears while praising American restraint and independence.
A Boise rumor questions Tom Heath’s possible resignation as state Republican central committee chairman. Idaho crops insured by the Federal Crop Insurance corp paid out $3,000 in damages to county farmers in Nez Perce, with $4,000 in premiums paid last year. Watermaster Lynn Crandall reports American Falls reservoir at 833,800 acre feet, down from last year. Governor Bortolfsen seeks a way to raise $300,000 for road work without new notes. Attorney General Taylor may agree. Judge Downing upheld a reclamation ruling barring transfer of Carey act water rights in southern Idaho, likely appeal. University of Idaho enrollment Oct 12: 2,815 students, 39 of 48 states represented. Idaho students 2,246, out-of-state 525, foreign 27. Free lunches for needy Idaho schoolchildren planned to double from 6,000 to about 14,000 with federal aid. Orlando Mize extradition delay due to missing gun used in the July 5 shooting of J. W. Clarke. Boise Statesman criticizes Senator Worth Clark’s arms embargo debate. WCTU convention in Coeur d'Alene features remarks on gambling and social costs. Twin Falls judge rules jail term enhancements require governor or pardons board approval. Ralph Alvord’s release dispute upheld for habeas corpus.
Readers report door banging at a high school auditorium and call for late arrivals to wait outside. Obituary notes the death of Rev. Father Cyril Van der Donckt of St. Joseph's parish born 1865 in Belgium.
A letter critiques U.S. neutrality policy and media propaganda arguing Time’s coverage favors foreign war, cites Nye’s speech on propaganda, and attacks the administration for the price control bill HR-5529. It calls for public meetings at communities and student bodies to discuss the issue.
Idaho Falls October 18 James F Airshie chief justice Idaho supreme court told the Rebekah assembly that America needs red blooded young men not sissies in colleges. He urged mothers to raise sons who defend rights and resist bullies during the I O O F convention close.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.