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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1948

Page

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Helicopter Pilot Ticketed for Parking Near White House

Washington (UP) A helicopter pilot, Roland Roelofs, was ticketed for illegal parking after hovering within 200 feet of the White House for about 20 minutes while passenger Marden took photos. Civil Aeronautics Administration charged multiple violations, risking $1000 per offense and possible license suspension or revocation.

Washington White House Roland Roelofs Rotowing Air Services White Force Exec‘e Marden Capitol Civil Aeronautics Administration CAA Robert E. Bell Roelofs

Press bias favors athletes over other talents in news coverage

Theron Liddle argues newspapers overvalue sports publicity. Editors get no help for music or art features while athletes receive front row seats and ready access to players for photos, with coaches coordinating story and picture opportunities before and after events. Turn to Page Seven.

POST Pocatello High School

War Threat Is Stressed by Harold Lass en

Cleveland reporters quote Harold Lass en warning of real danger of a mad move toward war by Russia's leaders. He urges united action by the United States and other nations to deter aggression and protect territorial integrity and independence of states, citing UN veto weaknesses.

Cleveland Harold £Assen Russia United States Secur United Nations Kremlin

Government halts prosecution of John L. Lewis over coal strike

The government forgives further punishment of John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers for their role in a recent bituminous strike. A postponement rests on miners returning to work while the anti strike injunction remains in effect. About 85 percent of the 400,000 miners had resumed work by the court date.

Washington John L. Lewis Justice Department T. Alan Goldsborough Lewis United Mine Workers Union Goldsborough U. S H. Graham Morrison Court

Military Graveside Rites Held for Pocatello Editor

William C Hanson known as Bill Hanson, Pocatello newspaperman, dies early Wednesday. Military services by VFW at McHan Henders on chapel at 2 p.m. today with uniformed color guard and pallbearers. Burial at Mountainview cemetery. Relatives and post officers in attendance. firing squad and chaplain named.

William C Bill” Hanson Pocatello VFW Post Hanson McHan-Henderson Ed Cunningham Mountainview Cemetery VFW Club Murray Moore Reed Brown Tony Cuoio E. E. Morgal Paul Dudenake Benny Cooper J. Gordon Willes Richard Carter James Chivers Thomas Smally Ray Ramos James Haney Monte Royter Kenneth Harten John Putman George Parker, Jr Laverne Cardwell

Jews Sack Three Arab Villages in Tel Aviv Corridor

Jewish forces said to have sacked three Arab villages to protect the Tel Aviv highway and disrupt Arab supply lines. Arab leaders declared an air ban in central Palestine. Snipers killed three Jewish armored car crewmen south of Tel Aviv as a post office payroll theft occurred near Barclay's. Evacuation of Arabs from Haifa intensified amid sporadic fighting.

Jerusalem Palestine Tel Aviv Ramallah Barclay's King David Hotel Haifa

Senators urge universal draft and stronger wartime controls

The Senate war investigating committee urged immediate plans to draft everyone if another war occurs and called for laws to curb unfair profits. It urged careful mobilization based on World War II lessons and noted earlier plans were scrapped after World War I. Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg promoted a 70 group air armada and Congress was urged to act. Dr. James C. Sargent warned of massive civilian casualties in a future war, opposing drafting doctors to 45.

Washington Senate War Investigating Committee Air Force Hoyt S. Vandenberg Chicago Russia Congress James C. Sargent Milwaukee American Medical Association

Portneuf River Runs High In Evening Skim

A quick survey of Portneuf River yesterday evening shows the river rising but contained within banks in West Pocatello. Swirling water erodes some fills and spills over near Carson Street by the Irving school, though no major damage yet. rural areas report small overflows but not alarming impact.

Portneuf West Pocatello Carson Street Irving School

Former Mayor Brown in Fair Condition at St Anthony

Charles A. Brown former Pocatello mayor and police judge was listed in fair condition late Friday at St. Anthony hospital where he is treated for a heart ailment His son Charles A Brown Jr has traveled from Portland Oregon to be with him Brown resides at 255 North Twelfth Ave

Charles A. Brown Pocatello St. Anthony Hospital Mr. Brown Charles A. Brown, Jr Portland Ore North Twelfth Ave

Detroit Police Detain Suspect in Reuther Case Hearing Continues

Detroit police won a court battle to detain a suspect linked to the attempt on President Walter P. Reuther of the CIO United Mine Workers. Circuit Judge Arthur Webster kept the habeas corpus hearing for Nelson Davis, a 52 year old UAW local official, open until 11 a.m. as prosecutors said further questioning was necessary for the investigation.

Detroit Walter P. Reuther CIO United Mine Workers Arthur Webster Nelson Davis UAW Reuther

Two-Month-Old Harriett Wahtomy Gets Teeth Pulled

Harriett Wahtomy of Ft. Hall aged two months had two teeth come in and later removed by Pocatello doctors. The infant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wahtomy, was born with a tooth and a second soon appeared. Both teeth were extracted at St. Anthony's hospital with relief following the procedures.

Harriett Wahtomy Ft. Hall Pocatello Miss Wahtomy Lawrence Wahtomy Harriett St. Anthony's Hospital Jean Weiderman St. Anthony's Mercy Hospital

Fifth District High School Music Festival Opens

Opening day of the Fifth District festival drew entrants from class C B and A schools. Solo and ensemble judges awarded first division ratings across vocal instrumental piano and choral categories with multiple Idaho towns represented. Today's schedule features band orchestra glee clubs and choir events culminating in the parade of bands.

Davis Bitten Blackfoot McDowall Idaho State College Bitten Aberdeen Grace Paris Shelly Malad Preston Montpelier Pocatello Scheo- Girl’s Glee Club Boy’s Glee Club Betty Thompson

Demos Face Bitter Fight for Idaho Party Control

Idaho Democrats gather for the state delegate convention amid a clash between liberals and conservatives over leadership. The issue centers on Republican aligned vice presidential candidate Glen H. Taylor and whether to repudiate him, with conservatives seeking to regain party control and liberals insisting on backing President Truman. Todd J. Cavanagh trades blows with F M Bistline for national committeeman.

Idaho Falls Glen H. Taylor U.S Idaho Lewiston Taylor Truman Dan J. Cavanagh Twin Falls F. M. Bistline Pocatello

Marshall Leaves For United States

Secretary of State George C. Marshall departed Bogota on Friday after telling the ninth Inter-American conference that urgent business required his return to Washington. He had headed the American delegation during the talks.

Bogota Colombia George C. Marshall United States Washington

Blood and Brutality Clash at Cudahy Packing Gate

About 100 policemen broke up mass picketing at the Cudahy Packing Company and raided the United Packing House Workers hall in Kansas City Kansas. Forty five strikers were injured and three policemen were hurt as the clash followed a week of tension. The district court issued a temporary restraining order against illegal acts.

Kansas City Kan Cudahy Packing Company United Packing House Workers CIO Willard H. Benton Cudahy David Carson Benton

Roddy McDowall Interview Tops Pocatello Postings

Roddy McDowall conducted a post interview at Hotel Bannock with Mrs Jack P Keller 439 North Ninth Ave and Dorothy Gagan of Los Angeles. Keller praises McDowalls charm and Idaho reaction to his campaign while noting Gagan's recovery from losing an arm as a high school senior. Fire department age limit corrected to 34. Stork brings six baby boys to local families at St Anthony Hospital. Postings jokes about wartime omen from a six son birth list.

Bobby Soxers Roddy McDowall Bannock Jack P. Keller North Ninth Ave McDowell Roddy St. Anthony Hospital Gate City Glen Languein Wooley Apartments Charles Anderson South Arthur Ave Charles Davis Route 2 Wayne Robinson Rockland Melvin Judkins Jefferson Ave Lawrence Sherburne North Tenth Ave Sons

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