Brotherhoods Reject Rail Wage Plan Amid Threat of Strike
Three railroad brotherhoods rejected the 1512 cent hourly wage boost from a presidential emergency board and warned of a strike if no acceptable settlement is reached by April 27. They said negotiations could resume before that date and that 225,000 members could be ordered out if a strike occurs.
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Taft Calls for Improved United Nations in Nebrask a Speech
Sen. Robert A. Taft urged creation of an improved United Nations under a new code of international law to prevent aggression. He said the United States should lead, even without Russia, in a Lincoln service club address during a Nebraska trip ahead of the Republican primary.
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Pocatello Building to Be Auctioned
The state land department approved selling the one story Turner building at 320 West Center St in Pocatello. Proceeds will go to the state in insurance fund. Sale authorized at a Tuesday Boise meeting. building to be sold at auction. Harry Morgan declined comment.
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Pocatellans Observe Army Day With Equipment Show
Pocatello residents visited the armory to view late model Army equipment including rocket launchers and jeeps during Army Day ceremonies. 2nd battalion 183rd Infantry Guardsmen demonstrated gear while honors were given to local media figures and station staff for aiding recruitment.
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More Rodeo Seats Sought for Pocatello Event
Frontier Rodeo association and Bannock County Fair board discussed boosting seating at the Pocatello rodeo. President Roy Lindley cited hundreds turned away and urged 2000 more seats via steel bleachers. They plan to ask county commissioners at the next meeting. event dates set for July 16 17 and 18 with rodeo queens chosen June 29.
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Pocatello Man Escapes Injury As Bridge Drops
A Canyon County bridge across the Boise River south of Notus collapsed under an oil tanker. Burton F. Holman of Pocatello, driving for Collette Tank Lines, escaped injury after stopping to check load signs. the 5 ton posted limit sign was missing. Sheriff Ray Luekenga noted the sign had been removed.
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Weather forecast anticipates light snow flurries in mountains
The U S Weather Bureau reports springlike conditions remain obscured by cloudy skies with light showers. Snow flurries are possible over the mountains as temperatures rise to about 45 degrees today and fall to near 25 degrees tonight.
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Bleachers Collapse Injures 48 at Bailey Brothers Circus Matinee
In Redwood City California a wooden grandstand collapse during a Bailey Brothers circus matinee injures 48, with three in critical condition. Injured include Albert Baron Frank Hofrichter and Alberta Zano. Police pursue possible action against circus management as shoring had settled in mud.
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Coal Strike Meet Looms in Washington Talks
Soft coal operators agreed to meet with John L. Lewis on Wednesday to resolve the 24 day old strike. The session at 2:30 p.m. will include only operator reps, with Lewis likely to appoint a representative. Contempt of court action could follow if he or miners do not engage. The Justice Department is prepared to act if the strike drags on.
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Russians Seek UN Reconsideration of Membership Bids
In Lake Success New York the Soviet Union asked the United Nations security council to reconsider membership applications from Italy Finland Bulgaria Romania Hungary Albania and Outer Mongolia as a counter to a US Britain France move to reopen the applications.Observers say Russia may relax its veto stance to aid communists in the Italian elections set for April 18.
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Idaho Republican Sanborn files nominating petitions
Boise Idaho U P John Sanborn the second district congressman has submitted nominating petitions but secretary of state J D Price says Sanborn did not directly state he would seek re election in his letter.
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Stassen Sweeps To Victory In Wisconsin
Stassen swept Wisconsin on election day. The results highlighted a strong showing for the Republican candidate, with supporters citing his policy platform and campaign messaging as decisive factors in the win.
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Ball Point King Afoul of Chinese Law
Chinese government to request action by the U S Civil Aeronautics Board against millionaire Milton Reynolds for alleged violation of Chinese law in his sneak departure from Shanghai. A Chinese aviation bureau spokesman said a government message asking Reynolds to be detained in Tokyo had reached Allied HQ after Reynolds and the crew of the Explorer bomber departed for Honolulu.
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Hoffman Chosen To Head ERP
President Truman nominates Paul G. Hoffman, Studebaker president, to administer the 5.3 billion European Recovery Program. Hoffman, returning from Japan, would begin aiding the ERP pending Senate confirmation. The White House may name a deputy administrator and an ambassador at large to direct field operations.
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Truck Permit Granted to Idaho Operator for Any Route
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday granted W. Alsup of Jordan Valley a permit to operate on any non-scheduled truck route anywhere in Idaho. Alsup's current route runs from Boise to Jordan Valley.
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April Fool Prank Tests and Local Laughs Reported
ISU students faced a surprise criminology test by H P Sturm who joked about failing an unread chapter. In American Falls a story headlined swims to kansas for visit led to confusion before clarifying Mr Swim's trip to visit his 93 year old mother in Americus Kansas. County Agent Weston advised tomato worm control by picking them off and stepping on them. John W Miller was arrested for drunken driving after a mislaid car search sparked a city-wide chase and jail booking.
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Wisconsin GOP primary shows Stassen leading MacArthur and Dewey
Harold E. Stassen led Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey by a wide margin early Wednesday as Wisconsin counted votes from Tuesday’s presidential preference primary. With 1320 of 3138 precincts reported, Stassen led in seven at large delegate races and in most district races, while MacArthur trailed and Dewey lagged. Milwaukee’s heavy turnout slowed tabulation, with city results awaited as Reuss lost the mayoralty contest to Zeidler.
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Wisconsin Man Confesses Slaying Foster Child and Burning Body
William Drews, about 50, signed a confession admitting he killed 5 year old Mrs Richard P Gody last Friday and burned her body in a furnace. He said he struck her when she refused a loan, stole 110 from her, then disposed of her in the blaze. Drews later married Mrs Julia Smith, another former tenant.
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