22 Sep 1941
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1941
Page
1
DeWitt Mackenzie reports the Russian position grows graver yet holds morale. He notes civilian resolve could sustain defense through winter, possibly delaying German advances. He warns of further red troop withdrawals, especially in Ukraine, whose battle will shape the wider war and threaten the Caucasus storehouse.
King George II of Greece lands at a northern English port with Crown Prince Paul and a 40 member party. Attended by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Prime Minister Churchill as Greece vows to continue the fight alongside Britain against Nazi fascists.
In Philadelphia Curt Davis pitched airtight for the Dodgers to blank the Phillies 5 to 0. In New York Carl Hubbell earned his 11th win with a nine hit game leading the Giants to a 5 to 3 victory over the Boston Braves in the first game of a doubleheader.
Authorities announce the appointment of Benjamin Roberts Thomas as bishop of the Pocatello LDS fourth ward in a certificate filed with the county clerk.
The report claims Italian squads used tiny secret assault boats to raid Gibraltar, sinking three ships and damaging a fourth near the great batteries. The London admiralty counters that British submarines in the Mediterranean sank two large transports bound for Axis reinforcements to North Africa.
High winds swept northern Utah causing extensive property damage and power outages. A brick sidewall collapsed at Ogden airport burying nine planes, windows shattered, homes unroofed, and trees uprooted across Ogden and nearby towns. Downed lines halted trains. Salt Lake City air traffic disrupted while gusts reached hurricane speed.
Ambrose H. McGuire post master announces sidewalks at the south and northeast post office entrance are being raised after sinking about six inches. Water collects after heavy rainfall in front of the entrance, prompting the repairs today.
Bulletin from Bern reports a statement on Akşam that no fleet will pass the Dardanelles under any pretext. The Turkish station claims Bulgaria cannot transfer former Italian warships to the Black Sea for use against Soviet Russia.
John T. Hanrahan a 40 year old Milwaukee railroad brakeman died today from injuries suffered in a freight train wreck 30 miles from St. Maries Idaho. He was the fifth fatality from wrecks in north Idaho over the weekend.
Hollywood on Sunday saw a brief nightclub brawl between Errol Flynn and gossip columnist Jimmie Fidler. Flynn reported a gouged ear and alleged Mrs Bobbie Fidler struck with a fork, while Fidler denied wrongdoing. Lupe Velez amplified the scene by shouting from a chair.
Reports from RERN in Switzerland and Paris indicate rising tensions as Bulgaria risks conflict amid visits by Boris to Hitler. Unrest in occupied France leads to threats of brutal German reprisals and a crackdown on sabotage and terror acts.
The day’s high reached 52 and the low 37 as a strong wind at 14 mph travels with a forecast of decreasing clouds and continued cool weather through today and Tuesday. Light showers are expected this afternoon despite the chill.
President Roosevelt signed a record 3.535 billion tax bill at Hyde Park. Congress prepares a second revenue measure likely to raise 200 to 250 million, targeting insurance company taxes and changes to the community property system. Pending details include extending taxes to mutual insurers and addressing stock companies.
Dr H H Hugh art reports he was advised on the world’s meanest man. Flora Spielberger of the Bungalow apartments stopped her car Sunday to help a man whose machine was caught on a rock. Her finger was severed when the car slipped and her finger was caught between bumper and rock. The thief driver fled the scene. Mrs Spielberger lies in General hospital under care. Idaho weather: fair tonight and Tuesday warmer tonight.
Report from Manila says Japan has sent at least 1,000,000 troops to Manchukuo and Korea amid signs of a planned push against the USSR if Germany succeeds. Horses shipped to Manchukuo indicate preparedness for harsh weather operations as tensions rise in the Pacific.
Nazi authorities claim about 30 Soviet divisions totaling roughly 450000 troops have been annihilated east of Kiev in the 93 day campaign. Berlin says four red armies are trapped, while Moscow reports attempts to break out toward Kharkov.
Registrations at Idaho Southern University reach 816 on the second day with Dean John R. Nichols predicting more students will enroll as late harvest and jogs delay registration. Last year on the same day enrollment stood at 944, indicating a notable decrease.
A marriage license was issued Saturday by the county clerk to LaGrande Larsen 22 of Blackfoot and Margaret Josephine Lockey 22 of McCammon.
Torrential rains across eastern New Mexico left at least 15 missing, threatened Roswell with a major flood, and washed walls of water through Carlsbad. A four foot wall of water hit Stag Canyon above Dawson while a 22 foot surge swept Carlsbad’s working class area, leaving about 1,000 homeless and isolating towns along the Pecos. Authorities feared some may never be found as rivers rose and dams spilled.
VICHY unoccupied Prance Sept 22 Pierre Boisson French governor of Dakar says the West African naval ban has been reinforced for a big role. France's colonies may be summoned to help soon. He recalls the 1940 Free French British attempt to take Dakar and says French forces are stronger now, especially in equipment.
Word reached Idaho Lumber and Hardware Co. that Miss Cula Baker Hotpoint economist was taken ill and hospitalized. The cooking school scheduled to begin Wednesday at the LDS recreation hall is postponed to Wednesday Oct 1.
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