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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1949
Page
3
Alameda mayoral hopeful James Bagwell urged a comprehensive street and alley improvement program. He blasted current upkeep, cited pocked roads, and pressed for long term planning and better street markers. He also criticized the fire department’s capacity and aging equipment, linking to high fire insurance costs.
Idaho Supreme Court on a Saturday ruled a compromised gambling debt is as illegal as the original. Ray Fowler sought payment on a stopped $300 check after Harold Chesrrett of Pocatello promised payment of a $1200 gambling debt from a pool game. The court upheld District Judge Isaac McDougall’s ruling for Chesrrett, with Justice Keeton writing the opinion.
Mrs Annie Laura Hiatt Mitchell 65 pioneer Idaho resident died Tuesday funeral services held at 1 pm Friday in the Fourth ward LDS church with Bishop W R Cahoon in charge Opening prayer by George Lish with W P Whitaker and Ball Benediction by Wallace Cook Singing Mothers of the Fourth ward church directed by Mrs Inez Valentine Chorus members listed Solo by Mrs Byron Downard accompanist Mrs Laverne Judy Pallbearers Vern Mitchell Norman Mitchell Clair Mitchell Donald Dustin Clint Nelson and J Cotterell Flowers arranged by the Fourteenth ward relief society led by Mrs Helen Walker Grave at Ammon under Downard funeral home direction and grave dedication by Leonard Ball
Archibald Johnston a 52 year old veteran British newsman renounced his citizenship last night in protest against British and American warmongering. He will remain in the Soviet Union to fight for peace. Johnston was chief editor of the British embassy's Russian language weekly Britansky Soyuznik, appointed February 1947. He previously worked for The News Chronicle in London.
The United States Trotting Association projects this year will see about 12,000 sulky pulling Standardbreds eligible to race, a record high. An estimated 2,000 more horses will compete on tracks nationwide, signaling growth in trotters and pacers.
Warner Bros drama Johnny Belinda stars Jane Wyman and Lew Ayres and Treasure of Sierra Madre stars Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston. The two Warner pictures share four top Oscars including Best Actress Best Director Best Supporting Actor and Best Screenplay. Both films, up for 16 nominations, return due to high praise and public demand. Walter Huston and John Huston are father and son.
Michigan State's indoor track team remained undefeated through seven meets, posting 28 first places 25 seconds 14 thirds seven fourths and six fifths. Columbia infielder Adam Rakowski finished 1948 with a .467 batting average eclipsing Ted Kiendl's .435 mark from 1913 once held by Lou Gehrig at .407 in 1923.
Four southeastern Idaho flying services unite as the Idaho Aerial Chemical Service Co. to spray crops. Wilson Flying Service, Magic Valley Aircraft Service, Aero Service, and American Falls firm join with Jim Schwabe of Bacon Produce to oversee operations expected to begin in late April or early May around Rockland, Pleasant Valley, and American Falls. E. M. Wilson says the venture aims to improve weed control and may expand into aerial seeding.
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