War cause is theme of talk at peace conference
Dr. Quincy Wright of the University of Chicago told a three day Idaho peace meeting that declining stability in power politics fuels modern wars. He warned that fear of military deterioration prompts rival nations to threaten war and noted economic differences as a war factor. Wright described the world as inadequately organized and often misunderstood, likening it to anarchy rather than a true society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Ida
Quincy Wright
University of Chicago
National Authority On International Affairs
Wright
University of Idaho
William E. Borah
Music Festival At Blackfoot
BLA All grade schools and junior high in Bingham county join a Blackfoot festival Friday April 16 starting 9 a.m. Boys and girls compete in voice and instrumental fields with a large voice turnout delaying activities until 4 40 p.m. A 110 to 115 piece clinic band trained by J C Anderson will perform at the eve ning concert in the high school gym. Judges include John Anderson from Ricks College Joseph Morley Idaho Falls Marcell Bird Idaho Falls and Roberta Bird Idaho Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham County
Blackfoot
J. C. Anderson
I. S.C
John Anderson
Ricks College
Joseph Morley
Idaho Falls
Marcel
Hawley Criticizes Idaho Democrats At Jefferson Dinner
James H. Hawley of Boise told a Jefferson Day gathering that Idaho Democrats resent congressmen backing Truman policies. He warned about Glen Taylor’s status as a Democrat and called Henry A. Wallace a politics chameleon, noting Idaho’s deep involvement in 1948 with Wallace and Taylor forming a third faction.
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Twin Falls
James H. Hawley
Boise
Idaho
Truman
Hawley
Idaho Democratic Central Committee
Glen Taylor
State Central Committee
Idaho Falls
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Taylor
Oneida GOP Names Delegates for State GOP Convention
Malad W. E. Evans, chairman of the Oneida county Republican central committee, announced delegates selected to attend the state Republican convention at Coeur d'Alene on April 17. State Senator D. J. Jones Jr, Secretary of State J. D. Price, State Land Commissioner Edward Woorley, and J. C. Tovey are named as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Evans
Oneida County
Republican Central Committee
Couer d’Alene
D. J. Jones, Jr
J. D. Price
Edward Woorley
J. C. Tovey
Estimated 230000 Crows Roost Near Baltimore
A single roost near Baltimore Maryland is estimated to hold about 230000 crows. The figure highlights a substantial urban avian congregation in the region and underscores unusual bird activity around the city during the season.
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Baltimore, Md
Idahoans Back Stassen After Nebraska Primary Showing
Idaho Young Republicans praise Harold E. Stassen for his Nebraska primary showing. Louise Shadduck says Stassen supporters should join Idaho's delegation to the national convention. Delegation chosen at Coeur d Alene Republican convention Saturday.
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Boise
Idaho
Harold E. Stassen
Nebraska
Stassen
Louise Shadduck
Idaho Young Republicans
Coeur d'Alene
Rotary Meet Set for Utah Idaho District Presidents
More than 600 representatives from 36 clubs expected in Boise for the Utah Idaho district meeting of Rotary International April 18 to 20. Key business includes selecting a new district governor to succeed Theo H. Wegener with Boise incumbent E M Bivens as host club president. Wegener and William R. Dowrey of Vancouver will attend. The governor will be elected at the Rio de Janeiro international convention in May. The camellia is named for Jesuit botanist George Kamel.
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Boise
Rotary International
Theo H. Wegener
E. M. Bivens
Boise Rotary Club
Wegener
William R. Dowrey
Vancouver
B. C
Rotary International Committee
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
State Chamber Conclave Opens in Boise Today
Boise hosted the annual all Idaho Congress of the Idaho state chamber of commerce with leaders from industry agriculture and chambers gathering for one day. Speakers include Lincoln G. Kelly Gov C A Robins J E Buchanan and William E Welsh as well as Idaho reclamation officials and higher education leaders. Fifteen new directors will be elected and Harry A. Elcock will preside as president. The convention closes with a banquet headlined by T E Roach of Idaho Power.
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Boise
Agricultural
Chamber of Commerce
Idaho State Chamber of Commerce
State Champ
Earl W. Murphy
Oday
Lincoln G. Kelly
Salt Lake City
Gov. C. A. Robins
Idaho
J. E. Buchanan
University of Idaho
William E. Welsh
Idaho State Reclamation Association
Idahco
Agricul
Harry A. Elcock
Twin Falls
Chamber
Freckleton Elected Idaho Coal Dealers President
Leland Freckleton of Pocatello was elected president of the Idaho Coal Dealers Association at its annual meeting. He succeeds A. H. Barton of Boise. Other officers named include Paul Ernst Caldwell Ward Woolford Rupert E M Jergesen St Anthony and C E Miller Robinette Ore vice presidents O J Pittman Boise treasurer and directors S L Hibbard Boise C J Kelly Twin Falls Frank G DeKay Jr Blackfoot and W R Curd La Grande Ore.
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SUN Valley
Leland Freckleton
Pocatello
Idaho Coal Dealers Association
A. H. Barton
Boise
Paul Ernst
Caldwell
Ward Woolford
Rupert
E. M. Jergesen
St. Anthony
C. E. Miller
Robinette
Ore
O. J. Pittman
S. L. Hibbard
C. J. Kelly
Twin Falls
Frank G. DeKay, Jr
Blackfoot
W. R. Curd
la Grande
Idaho Payrolls Jump Across Industries in 1947 Surge
Idaho industries raised total annual payroll from 85,660,302 in 1941 to 203,173,553 in 1947, a 137 percent gain, with employment climbing from 77,971 to 92,374 and a 29.4 percent rise in employers. Food processing led gains, payroll up 218 percent to 16,038,611. truck transport payroll grew to 5,114,137. steel processing paid 1,837,512. railroads earned 20,430,000. farm workers total about 30,000,000 in 1947.
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Boise
Idaho
Floyd West
Idaho State Chamber of Commerce
West
Bachasen
Malad Scouts to Run City in Malad Valley Event
Plans finalize for the Boy Scouts of Malad Valley to take over Malad City and Oneida County on Saturday April 17. Boys will be appointed to all county and city offices with Scout exhibits and demonstrations on the Main Street parking lot. District chairman Ray Horsley names Jack D. Jones Vern Smith and James Vaughn to coordinate arrangements.
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Boy Scouts of
Malad Valley
Malad
Oneida
Ray Horsley
Jack D. Jones
Vern Smith
James Vaughn
Livestock Shipments Topic Spurred by Union Pacific Meeting
Representatives of the livestock industry and Union Pacific officials met in Pocatello to discuss shipping schedules. A closer shipper railroad correlation was suggested for the future though exact schedules were not released. Omaha VP P. J. Lynch led the meeting with officials from Pocatello Salt Lake City Boise and Burley.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Pocatello
P. J. Lynch
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Boise
Burley
Liquid Air Exhibition Shocks American Falls Students
Walter Everman of the National Assemblies of Los Angeles, California, presented an educational program to high school students at American Falls. He showcased liquid air’s extreme cold and explosive potential, freezing kerosene, solidifying mercury into a hammer, and shattering beefsteak and other objects. The event, arranged by Supt. Frank Doerfler and Principal Werner Ericksen, aims to bring top science and culture to the community.
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Walter Everman
National Assemblies of
Los Angeles
California
Frank Doerfler
Werner Ericksen
Charge Made After Crash Involuntary manslaughter filed
Jerome - A charge of involuntary manslaughter was filed against Henry Steinmetz Hazelton after a coroner's inquest into the death of Arthur Johnson at Eden in a traffic crash Monday. A police officer testified Steinmetz was on the wrong side of the road when his car collided with Gordon Newbry's Eden car carrying Johnson and Herman Lance. Steinmetz denied the charge but was found guilty of negligence and released on $500 bail. Newbry was hospitalized but in satisfactory condition.
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Jerome
Henry Steinmetz
Hazelton
Arthur Johnson
Eden
Steinmetz
Gordon Newbry
Johnson
Herman Lance
Newbry
Harper named game farm assistant at Lapwai Idaho
Hugh A. Harper Jr of Preston is appointed game farm assistant at Lapwai game farm in north Idaho. Director T B Murray of the Fish and Game Department made the announcement. Giraffes can gallop at more than 30 miles an hour.
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Boise
Hugh A. Harper, Jr
Preston
Lapwai
North
Idaho
Fish and Game Department
T. B. Murray
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Oneida Gop
George Kamel
R. C. Allen Business Machines
James C. Bangs
North Main
Pocatello, Idaho
State Chamber
T. E. Roach
The
Idaho Power Company
Pocatellan Heads Group
New Haven
ING
TRO
John Chapman
Chicago
American Falls
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