Churchill says Germany plans invasion as barges move to French coast
Prime Minister Winston Churchill warned that Germany is preparing to invade England by moving hundreds of self propelled barges from northern ports to the French coast opposite Britain. He said invasion craft are in position under German gunfire and urged all to prepare for duty as air raids strengthen resolve across London. Churchill likened the threat to Armada and Napoleonic dooms and praised British resolve behind a strong fleet, fortified shores, and a robust army.
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President Roosevelt to Address Labor Speech at Tonight’s Labor Meeting
Roosevelt will speak at Constitution Hall from 7:30 to 8 p m at the International Teamsters convention. White House and Democratic leaders frame the event as campaign aimed at Willkie, with radio time arranged on NBC CBS networks.
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114th Utah traffic death marks grim year rise
A pre dawn crash on the Bing ham highway west of Salt Lake City killed Charles William Hosmer 18 a medical student at the University of Utah and injured seven others. The 114th Utah traffic fatality this year and tenth in Salt Lake County followed a high speed collision between Lloyd Jensen 21 and Wilber Thomas 19. Drivers suffered facial injuries while two teenage girls Shirley Kidd 14 and Dorothy Nelson 15 were bruised with possible fractures.
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Norway Names Regent After King Out and Government Change
The Norwegian Parliament declared King Haakon unable to function and postponed his return after the war. A new government is formed with Ingolf Elster Christensen, 68, named regent without portfolio. Christensen previously led a German occupation era commission replacing Vidkun Quisling.
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Primary Takes Sen. Ashurst From Washington Veterans
Tuesday's primaries show Sen. Ashurst of Arizona losing renomination in his sixth bid while Sen. Vandenberg of Michigan and Sen. Shipstead of Minnesota lead their fields. Vermont's Austin is renominated unopposed. New Hampshire's Blood leads in a photo finish for governor. Local contests in Louisiana and Washington also unfold with incumbents facing strong challenges.
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Chest Heads Set Quotas Chest Heads Set Quotas
Three generals to head divisions in the 1940 Community Chest drive were named today by Campaign Chairman O. A. Mhyre. John R. Nichols will head the educational division, S. D. Sanford the public service group, and R. E. Titus will direct the railroad division. Quotas set by Mhyre cover public employes 1200, auto and industrial 1500, educational 1250, public service 1700, furnishings 900, professional 959, retail foods 800 and railroad 2000.
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Young Republicans Elect New County Leaders
New officers of the county Young Republican organization will be elected at a 7 30 p m meeting at Republican headquarters in the First Security building. Secretary H D Lenkersdorfer notes resignations by Twayne Austin and himself to take new offices, with Paul Rowe resigning as treasurer to run for county superintendent. Ray Morrison moved away and Mrs Isabel Carlson has resigned. All offices will be filled at the meeting and members with 1949 cards should account with the secretary this week.
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Ford Endorses Willkie for President in Detroit Statement
Henry Ford formally endorsed Wendell L. Willkie in a Detroit statement calling him a competent businessman who understands what the country needs. Ford had met Willkie in Rushville, Indiana, before making the endorsement public upon returning home.
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Yankees Triumph In First Game Of Cleveland Doubleheader
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 3 to 1 in the first game as Ernie Bonham worked five-hits to best Bob Feller. Ron Ruffing and Rosar paced the Yankee win while Feller and teammates were limited to three runs. The crowd witnessed Fletcher pelted by fruit as a colorful scene near the third base box.
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Small Cut in City Levy
J Ward Green city clerk announced the Pocatello city levy for this year will be 2.80 on 100 valuation versus 2.81 last year. Both city and county have announced small reductions in their levies for this year compared with last year.
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Italian Bombs Kill 112 in Tel Aviv
Rescue workers searched ruined homes after yesterday’s Italian bombing in Tel Aviv. The death toll rose to 112 with 151 wounded, including 55 children. Coffins carried through streets drew large crowds as victims were buried and a cellist Joachim Stutchewski was among the injured. British officials blamed indiscriminate bombing with no military targets within 30 miles.
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Salvation Army seeks children's clothing for school start
Welfare worker Mrs Edith Thomas appeals for children's clothing as winter nears and school begins. Any clothing or furniture donations welcome with contact at 904 J. Weather forecast calls for cloudy tonight and Thursday with scattered thundershowers in west and south portions.
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Nazis Threaten Massive Luftwaffe Blitz On London
Berlin sources claim 2,500 German warplanes will launch four daily sorties using 10,000 hazardous devices. aim to raze London in a two to three day window. Goering associate says invasion possible if Britain counters falter. debate on troop landings varies with air war outcome.
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Bomb Strikes Buckingham Palace No Casualties Reported
A delayed-action bomb hit Buckingham Palace in London injuring no people, tearing the north front and destroying the pool area. King George and Queen Elizabeth were away. staff sheltered as blast damaged beyond 100 windows and scattered debris across the lawn and interior.
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Gate City Warm Temperatures Edge Past 85 Briefly
Gate City saw a high near 85 degrees this afternoon after a low of 53 last night. Forecasts indicate Thursday will be partly cloudy with little temperature change.
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Admiralty says light forces offensive against German invasion prep
London reports strong and repeated actions by British light naval forces against German invasion preparations. Air ministry says 400 killed and 1,400 injured in London raids over three days, with total dead near 992 and wounded about 4,100. Other items note Milan-to-Gibraltar British fleet move and depose Carol II seeking asylum, among war developments.
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Twenty Five Years Ago Today September 11 1915 Headlines
Germans raid English towns by air while Turks push into trenches at Gallipoli as World War I updates dominate the front pages.
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Britain Brace for Invasion as Luftwaffe Attacks Intensify
A wartime briefing cites Lord A. Y. Alexander warning of enemy mass concentrations and Churchill declaring invasion could come next week. London endures four air raid alerts amid German bombing of Ostend Calais Avant Boulogne and Berlin bombings pounding Reichstag and key landmarks.
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Woman Injured In Yellowstone Park Highway Collision
Mrs Genevieve Allen 60 residing on a ranch near Pocatello creek sustained injuries but not serious after a crash at the Yellowstone park highway and Oak street at 12 10 pm. Her husband Joseph Allen drove north in the park highway colliding with a pickup driven by Daisy M Clair of Fort Hall loaded with 14 sacks of wheat. Mrs Allen was taken to General hospital with police reporting about 400 dollars damage to the Clair truck and about 50 dollars to the Allen car.
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