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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1948
Page
1
A group of cafe waitresses in Pocatello issue an Open Letter to the Public asking diners to be patient, smile, communicate needs clearly, and avoid rude remarks. They explain delays, menu dislikes, and insist servers cannot read minds while noting they must eat as well.
Twin Falls attorney Gray Don W Smith announced his candidacy for the second district congressman seat in the August 11 primary. A former Twin Falls Young Republicans chairman, he filed nominating petitions Friday and revealed his intent to run. June 11 is the first filing day and July 12 the last.
Russia refused to renew zone entry permits for troops maintaining lines used by western commanders in Berlin. Col. Robert A. Willard said land line control would be lost but access to outside networks not cut. British officials reported Soviet barriers for maintenance crews and no proposals for future cable upkeep, leaving impact uncertain.
Three Inkom men pleaded guilty to cattle theft and slaughter of a 300 pound calf. Final disposition set for 10 a.m. Thursday before Fifth District Judge L F Glennon. Local cattlemen urged leniency but officials emphasized basing judgment on evidence.
Funeral services are set for Tuesday in De Borgia for George Rupert Cooper pioneer western Montana resident and longtime state senator from Mineral County He served as president pro tem of the senate acted as governor briefly and held Republican party roles and state convention delegations.
William B. Jones and T. D. Jones announce immediate construction of a 600 seat motion picture theater at Oak and Warren in Alameda. Architects Hummel and Jones have completed drawings. Bids will be let to local contractors. project includes parking lot, confectionary, and an apartment for William Jones.
The Idaho Statesman invites readers to submit tips for a weekly $5 prize. Last week’s winner, Mrs. Gwen Will of 9452 North Main St., tipped the paper about K A Lake and Conrad Peak surveying southeastern Idaho for a federal hospital aid program.
Construction starts on Idaho Bank & Trust Co. east side branch at Center Street and South 4th Avenue. The drive in tellers window will let customers bank from autos year round, with a large parking area and a new vault system including time lock protection. The branch operates as an extension of the Carlson building main office and is expected to open this summer.
William Jones and his brother T D Jones are constructing a new $100,000 theater in Alameda and William will move to manage it. He plans an apartment built inside the theater. The piece notes local curiosities including a jokes about off the record news and city officials’ nerves.
Arab forces shelled Jerusalem last night marking its first such attack on the historic city. At least three killed as shells struck western neighborhoods near the Holy Sepulchre and shelters evacuated a string of institutions including an institute for the blind and a home for the aged. Ambulances rushed wounded. telephone lines and bus sheds damaged amid chaos.
The mayor announces a spring cleanup as Minor Phillips trucks move Monday morning starting at East Fifteenth Street. Crews will sweep through alleys removing obsolete garbage cans and all junk, urging residents to secure items or risk missing pickups.
Washington dispatch reports Colombia President Mariano Ospina Perez proposed a six liberal six conservative coalition cabinet with one non political military member to quell Bogota violence amid a deadly week. Sniper fire and army volleys continued as 34 killed and 200 plus wounded. 130 dead in city per opposition paper El Liberal.
Burglars hit Downey and Inkom in a coordinated spree early Saturday, totaling about 2000 dollars. The State cafe in Downey suffered the heaviest loss, with nearly 1000 dollars in cash and goods, while the Texaco station saw 150 dollars stolen. Inkom pool hall losses approached 800 dollars including cash, merchandise, and damage. Authorities suspect the same gang, noting similar entry means and loot patterns. Three rifles, slot machine parts, ammunition, and music box contents were taken. Downey and Inkom crime scenes involved opened slot machines and missing machine insides. Downey marshal John Tillotson aided the investigation.
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower told reporters he meant every word of his February pledge not to run for president. He spent 25 minutes in conference with President Truman at the White House, confirming his position.
The weatherman says expect mostly clear skies with light scattered showers this afternoon. Daytime highs reach 45 to 50 while tonight’s low falls to 25 to 30 degrees.
Union Pacific announced construction contracts totaling 6 686 000 across seven states. In Idaho the Fort Hall to Gay phosphate deposit line will gain 21.5 miles of track and 110 miles of semaphore signals will be replaced with color lights between McCammon and Ogden. Nampa yards receive 281 800 for 19 000 feet of new track and 13 000 feet relocation. Other work includes 59 miles of centralized traffic control Los Angeles Riverside and color light upgrades between Laramie and Green River, plus diesel oil facilities in nine cities and track realignments to remove sharp curves at Utah and Nevada sites.
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