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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1940

Page

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Nazis Strengthen Balkan Position With Romanian Settlement

Dewitt MacKenzie argues Germany consolidates power in the Balkans through the Romanian Hungarian settlement. He notes German occupation claims to guard Romania borders and links to Hungary, boosting Reich influence from Germany to the Black Sea while complicating Soviet ambitions in the region. He cautions that a Russo German clash remains possible, with food and grain from the Danubian basin becoming crucial for Britain’s war effort.

Herr Hitler Hungary Rumania Germany Moscow Hitler Russia Balkans Stalin Britain Danubian

England Purchases Billions in U S Markets as War Aid Grows

Washington reports Britain has ordered about 2 billion dollars in U S goods since declaring war on the Axis a year ago with another 2 billion expected in the next year. Aircraft contracts total roughly 1.2 billion in the first year and production is expanding to meet a daily output of about 10 planes, rising toward 70 by summer. Gold payments to satisfy neutrality laws run around 100 million dollars weekly.

Washington Great Britain United States Third Reich Britain Empire Green Lewis A. F. Whitney Brotherhood of Railroad Chicago

Dry Months Set Record in Pocatello Weather Study

The Pocatello Weather Bureau reports the May to August quarter as the driest on record with 4.9 inches normal. Meteorologist H. H. Smith notes last year also dry for the same period, with 1.71 inches. The period 1900 to 1930 shows scattered rainfall totals, May 1908 leading at 3.96 inches and August 1930 at 3.59 inches, while mean temperatures ran above normal and the coldest August was 64 in 1899. Rainfall Monday night totaled 0.52 inches, Smith says.

Pocatello Weather Bureau H. H. Smith Smith Pocatello Mr. Smith

Father of Ted Kakoliris Dies in Birmingham

George Kakoliris, father of Pocatello Cardinals player Ted Kakoliris, died today in Birmingham Alabama. Ted will stay to finish the season.

George Kakoliris Ted Kakoliris Pocatello Cardinals Birmingham Ala Ted

Jury Probes Cause of Grace Deaths

A coroner's jury convened in Grace to evaluate the early morning death of four Adams children Kay L. six, Dart O. five, Fern three, and Elzina Arlene one. Parents Hyrum R. and Mrs Adams were away. deputy Andrew Adams found the home ablaze, with little chance to save the youngsters. The inquest also affects the postponement of a second degree murder hearing for Ralph Higgins and his son, linked to another Lava Hot Springs death.

Grace Bannock County Arthur W. Hall Hyrum R. Adams Hyrum Ben Ralph Daniel Higgins Lava Hot Springs C. M. Jeffery Higgins George John Ralph Higgins

Idaho Weather Forecast Acknowledges Clouds and Showers

The outlook reports partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with scattered mountain showers. Cooler temperatures are expected tonight across the region.

Idaho

Holiday Toll Reaches 514 Deaths Across Nation

The three day Labor Day period saw 514 violent deaths with 325 vehicle fatalities, 189 from other causes, including 25 from a Virginia airliner crash. New York, Illinois, California, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania led in car deaths. Utah and Idaho also reported multiple fatalities across accidents and violence.

Virginia New York Illinois California Michigan Hio Pennsylvania

Cloudy Skies Bring Light Showers Tonight and Wednesday

The forecast calls for cloudy skies with scattered light showers tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures remain steady with little change expected.

Attempted assassination of King Carol at Bucharest palace

An unidentified man fired seven shots at King Carol's palace in Bucharest as crowds watched at 8:55 p m. He was seized by guards amid conflicting reports on his fate, while flags over the palace indicated the king was inside. The attacker, likely protesting Transylvania cession, breached gates before being overpowered.

Bucharest Carol Transylvania Hungary

Labor Pledges Cooperation In U S Defense Efforts

The Associated Press reports Labor Day speeches show union leaders Green and Lewis pledging cooperation in rearmament while opposing peacetime conscription. Perkins notes unemployment rise amid defense orders as labor seeks a greater voice in defense production.

U.S Associated Press William Green John L. Lewis Perkins Boston Green Denver Lewis Washington

Thirty-Six Convicts Escape After Killing Farm Guard

A mass prison break at Cummins Prison Farm Arkansas on Labor Day left one guard dead and another wounded. Convicts scattered through Arkansas and Louisiana, with two leaders captured after a 30 minute gun battle at Garland City. A second group near Columbia Louisiana killed posseman Frank Gartman and abducted three youths, while two girls and a boy remained with the convicts. Authorities pursue the escapees through woodlands surrounding the sprawling facility where trusties guard inmates and a large work crew was at rest when the breakout began.

Cummins Ark Arkansas Louisiana Garland City Columbia Frank Gartman Rayville Gartman Columbia Automobile Anna Laura Diamond Vondele Williams Jerry Harnigle

Three Sons Born at St Anthony Hospital

Birth notices report three newborns at St Anthony Hospital. The Weaver family at 1049 South Main welcomed a son on September 1. The Parkinsons of 726 South Third welcomed a son, and the Finks of Arimo welcomed a son.

St. Anthony Hospital DuWaybe Weaver South Main Ralph Parkinson South Third Lawrence Fink Arimo

Routzengs protest Salt Lake methods in playoff race

Idaho Falls and Pocatello league managers Lou Garland and Art Routzeng condemned the Salt Lake Bees for using second string players to gain an unfair edge as the Shaughnessy playoff race tightens. Salt Lake leads the standings while Ogden climbs, and rivals insist the rookies are kept out of regular lineups.

Idaho Falls Lou Garland Art Routzeng Pocatello Pioneer League Salt Lake Bees Orden Shaughnessy Salt Lake Ogden Salt Lake City Garland Routzong

Troops Move To Position Along Border

German motorized divisions to replace Romanian forces on September 15 along the south Bucovina border after Romania ceded North Bucovina to the Soviet Union. Defenses centered at Vatra Donei with a second line near Piatra Neam, as clashes flare in northern Transylvania over railways and stations. General Ion Antonescu named commander of Transylvanian units amid resistance plans and withdrawal orders.

Bucharest Rumania Buscoviana Bucovina Russia Tocay Vatra Donei Piatra Nean Transylvania Carol Hungary Ion Antonescu Bessarabia

Baseball Tonight Doubleheader if Postponement Needed

Idaho Falls and Pocatello play at 8 15 unless heavy rain. If postponed a double header begins Wednesday at 7 p m with Detroit Chicago and Cincinnati listed in the box score lines.

Idaho Falls Pocatello

Surprise visit from Ponca City kin sparks family reunion

Mrs. Leo Willison and her sons James and Bobby traveled from Ponca City Oklahoma to visit Mrs. Willison's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Myers at 345 North Eighth and her brother James Myers. It is her first visit in 12 years.

Leo Willison James Bobby Ponca City Okla Willison J. R. Myers North Eighth Spug) Myers

Former Official Dies

David Franklin Houston, 74, insurance executive and former secretary of agriculture, died yesterday in New York of heart disease.

New York David Franklin Houston Agriculture

Ladies Aid Meeting At Presbyterian Church

Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet at 3 30 p m Wednesday in the church parlors. Mrs Glen Williams and Mrs Train will be hostesses. All members are urged to attend.

The Presbyterian Church Glen Williams Train

Roosevelt announces U S Britain base deal and 50 destroyers lease

President Roosevelt informed Congress of a U S Britain agreement to lease naval and air bases in Newfoundland Bermuda the Bahamas Jamaica St Lucia Trinidad Antigua and British Guiana in exchange for 50 over age destroyers. The plan cites authority from Attorney General Jackson and notes the bases are essential to hemispheric defense and Panama Canal protection.

Washington Roosevelt Congress United States Great Britain North Atlantic Newfoundland Bermuda Bahamas Jamaica St. Lucia Trinidad Antigua British Guiana Britain Lord Lothian Hull Panama Canal Central America South America Antilles Canada Mexico Gulf Navy

Idaho Guard Calls Up Units for Roosevelt Mobilization

Idaho adjutant general Brig. Gen. M C McConnell announced most of the state's national guard will mobilize on Sept. 16. Physical exams will precede train in, and guardsmen will stay at home stations for a week after entraining. Units listed include Battery A Boise and many others across Coeur d Alene, Payette, Sandpoint, Lewiston, Moscow, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls, Rigby, St Maries, Blackfoot, and Jerome as part of the 41st division.

Boise Idaho National Guard M. C. MecConnel Idaho Gcuard McConnel Adjutant General Roosevelt 148 Field Artillery First Battalion Coeur d'Alene Payette Sandpoint Lewiston Moscow 116Th Engineers Idaho Falls Burley Pocatello Buhl Twin Falls Rigby St. Maries 41St Division Blackfoot Jerome

Air Raiders Fight Off German Onslaught Over London Front

Luftwaffe raiders bomb London twice but are driven back by RAF fighters and anti-aircraft fire. By afternoon 23 German planes were shot down and 15 RAF planes reported missing. British defense held as Mussolini reports Italian Picchiatelli squadrons attack British ships in the central Mediterranean. RAF bombers also strike bases near Boulogne and Genoa suffers casualties from lingering raids.

London R.A.F Air Ministry R.A P Berelin Gard Dover Hell's Corner R.A.P Scotland Mussolini Mediterranean Italy Genoa Boulogne France

Japs Demand Submission in French Indo China Move

Report says Japan demanded immediate submission from French Indo China to allow troop movements and use Haiphong as a base. Gov Gen Decoux seeks delay, asking for instructions from Vichy while Hanoi rejects the September 1 ultimatum.

Hongkong Indo-China Haiphong Hanoi Indo- China Jean Decoux Vichy Reuters Shanghai Saigon

Gridiron Club Formation Meeting Invited at Idaho Southern

A meeting of all persons interested in organizing a Gridiron club is requested to attend a session Wednesday at noon at Idaho Southern University ethics department.

Idaho Southern University Ethetics

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Dewitt MacKenzie England Romania North Carolina Marshall Utah Gress Routzeng Ion Dargeolina Detroit Hutchinson, Newhouser Cincinnati McGee and Padgett Owen Hutchings Wilson Deal Jackson Senate House Air Raiders
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