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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
1
A Pocatello lounge operator and his landlord prepare for a major damage suit over a lease clause tied to the 1947 liquor by the drink law. The operator says the landlord blocked city licensing, prompting injunctions and a costly remodel, and now seeks heavy damages for lost business as the case heads to court.
At a Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce luncheon Gov. C. A. Robins and state road officials blamed funds shortfalls and heavy trucks for poor Idaho highway conditions. They urged revamping the truck licensing law and discussed plans on Highways 91 191 and 20 from Blackfoot to Arco and beyond.
The Senate unanimously confirmed Paul G. Hoffman as director of the ERP with a $20,000 salary, replacing his Studebaker presidency. Hoffman aims to quicken distribution of U.S. aid to Western Europe and may name a deputy administrator and roving ambassador within a week. The move occurs amid Italian elections and concerns over Europe’s economic crisis and anti-Communist alignment.
Wisconsin primary returns show Harold E. Stassen leading with 19 delegates and routing Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the race for the Republican nomination. Gov. Thomas E. Dewey trails with a weak showing as all precincts report except the 5th district. Concurrently in Washington John L. Lewis faces contempt charges as the government plans to slash coal rail traffic to conserve supplies amid the long coal strike.
The Ada County Democratic central committee named 22 delegates to the state convention at Idaho Falls and endorsed President Truman's domestic and foreign policies. Emma Simons of Boise was endorsed for another term as Idaho national committeewoman, a post she has held for four terms.
A state group led by Vernon L. Harris explains how rural Idaho communities can obtain aid for hospital planning and construction under Public Law 725. Federal funds support one third of costs. two thirds come from local communities over five years. Montpelier and Salmon plans progress. collaboration may lower costs and improve access via rapid ambulance links.
Pocatello residents witness unusual sun and snow as Sam Hanson notes worsening southeastern Idaho roads. Tourists warned away from Idaho routes to the Park, while Intercollegiate Knights head Jay Olsen postpones abdication due to a postponed ISC election amid a busy concert.
U S Air Force officials and House Armed Services Committee pushed for a 70 group air force with a 25 percent increase in war planes and production. Senate panel weighed the plan while Army Secretary Royall estimated 15 000 caretaker troops would be needed to support a 70 group force alongside broader military expansion.
A national conference committee of 16 unions demands a flat 25 cent hourly increase and a 40 hour work week for non operating railroad employees, with overtime pay for excess hours and weekends. They threaten nationwide action if settlements fail by April 27 and plan Chicago talks next week.
Harold E. Stassen scored a sweeping victory in the Wisconsin primary, boosting his Republican presidential bid and challenging Dewey and MacArthur. The result weakens MacArthur’s standing and may pressure him to consider withdrawal, while Dewey remains strong in other states.
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