14 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
1
War dispatch from Sniatyn Poland reports weary refugees fleeing toward the Romanian border under constant German air attacks. Civilians face ruined towns burning oil refineries and shortages as Lwow and surrounding areas endure siege and fear of occupation.
A massive fire at Steeplechase park in Coney Island was brought under control with damage unofficially pegged at 300000 dollars. The blaze gutted about 300 feet of board walk and several wooden concessions while firefighters, aided by a fireboat, fought the flames amid reports of explosions from fireworks. One boy was critically injured and others were hurt. the cause remained under investigation.
Chicago records 81 at 8 a.m. up from 79 the previous day as a heat wave broadens from the Rockies to the southern Appalachians. Forecaster Donnel warns relief by Saturday may be unprecedented if stagnation continues. In Boise, Roy A. Read joins the Idaho Statesman staff, announced by publisher Margaret Cobb Airshie.
In Twin Falls Idaho on September 14 the murder trial of Daniel Williams and William Hale, ex convicts charged with killing Patrolman Craig T Bracken during a May 17 station hold up and gun battle, was postponed to November 20 at defense requests Williams defense attorney E V Larson cited late retention and need to prepare Hale’s counsel J M Lampert joined for a similar delay Larson signaled an insanity or mental impairment defense may be offered.
Officials reported no hobo gathering occurred despite rumors of Jeff Davis the king of the hoboes planning a grand ball and convention. Police and railroad officers combed railroad yards and city areas used by hoboes, but found only usual transient movement with no extraordinary activity.
John M. Ross president of district 22 UMWA said about 700 more coal miners will return to work in Wyoming and Utah during fall and winter. He noted Utah mines, some thought permanently closed, are expected to resume operations, providing employment for several hundred men.
Berlin denounces British charges that Germany sought submarine bases in central and south America as a clumsy attempt to panic Latin American nations. The communique issued through DNB labels the British ministry of information the misinformation ministry.
The U S navy rescued the Squalus after 113 days since the disaster during a test dive. The submarine’s hull bore the bodies of 26 lost crewmen while 33 survivors were saved. Crowds watched the eight mile tow up the Piscataqua river to the navy yard under floodlights after a grueling salvage effort.
Fourteen patrol bombers, leaving San Diego, arrived over Pearl Harbor at 9:45 a.m. today to take the place of an equal number of warplanes sent to Manila for neutrality patrol duty.
Two 2 person teams competed in the 4-H club daily demonstration contest at the fair grounds. The high score team included Alma Sorenson and Jack Buehrler of Pocatello and the Dairy club of Pocatello was named outstanding dairy club and will receive the Armour creamery silver loving cup. The cup will become permanent after repeated wins. Participants listed include Teturo Tanabe Jack Alma Sorenson and Louis.
Boise report says motorists should check brakes tires and road surfaces as rain snow and ice are anticipated. Commissioner Harry M. Rayner warns against leaving rocks and foes to prevent rolling after tire changes or repairs on highways.
Nampa probate judge R Riordan remains in guarded condition after pneumonia worsened his injuries from a Sunday automobile accident near Mountain Home Idaho. Doctors say he is holding his own.
Hollywood dispatch reports Isa Miranda, noted blonde film actress, disclosed her July 1 marriage in Tucson Arizona to her business manager and adviser Alfred Guarini. The revelation came today as she discussed her personal life with reporters.
Lewiston Indians vs Pocatello Cardinals at 8 PM weather permitting. Details on game info until 7:30 PM by calling 2368. Fans plan trips to Twin Falls for final Pioneer league series with the Cowboys, leaving Elks temple at 4:30 PM. transport spots with Joe Jenkinson at 10. The caravan aims to boost Cardinal efforts. Also baseball scores from New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Washington and others with mixed results. Utah forecast: fair tonight and Friday, cooler tonight.
The United States declares it reserves all rights of the nation and its nationals under international law and will take measures if violated. Secretary Hull states the government has not abandoned neutral rights and outlines restrictive steps on belligerent vessels while preserving core principles.
London dispatch reports an air raid alarm sounded at Southend on Sea near the Thames mouth but the ministry of information called it a false alarm caused by an electrical defect. The alert was cancelled within minutes after an all clear signal was sounded.
Idaho Falls reports state president David M. Sweeney announced the Young Republicans will hold the mid-term state convention on Sept. 23 in Boise. National president Donald Hornbeck of Cleveland is expected to address the gathering after Sun Valley had been considered as a site.
On September 14 1914 the battle of the Aisne enters a new phase as General Joffre orders a fresh attempt to encircle the German forces on the right flank. The action marks continuation of Allied efforts in the early weeks of World War I.
German troops retreat from Saarbrucken front as French advance guards seize prisoners. Berlin reports Warsaw encircled and Lublin cut off with Brześć and Gdynia also claimed fallen amid autumn rains. Poland had hoped rain would slow Germany's mechanized columns.
Shanghai Sept 14 official estimates place 25 million Chinese at risk of starvation this winter due to Hopeh province crop losses and Yellow river basin drought. Fall crops destroyed. relief funds near exhausted. Tientsin reports early autumn hardships with floods, refugees, and pneumonia fears as cold settles in.
Idaho crop prospects show mixed results as drought hit some areas yet rain boosted harvests. Federal statistician Richard C. Ross reports spring wheat at 8.54 million bushels, oats and barley near average, alfalfa second cutting good but third cutting weak, north Idaho beans hurt by drought while southern yields look better. Potatoes at 28.98 million bushels forecast, higher than last year despite lower per acre yields.
Salmon Idaho Sept 14 Tom Palmer 23 a Lemhi county native died yesterday from injuries after his foot slipped into a feed grinder he was working on His leg was severed below the knee and physicians cited shock and loss of blood as the cause
Charles Robert Maxwell aged 61, longtime dean of the University of Wyoming college of education and director of the university's summer school, died today after a long illness in a Laramie hospital.
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