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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
1
Macomb Illinois report states Lord Lomax a World War II veteran, 42, killed himself with lye during a "bad dream" after telling authorities he did not know why he acted. He was found by his sister Lilah and neighbors were summoned. An inquest was scheduled by coroner Bennett A Roberts.
Five year old Larry Wilson lay in Elkhart General Hospital after a year in a coma following an April 27, 1948 traffic accident. Dr G B Patrick said he probably will not regain consciousness though may continue to exist while fed. Nurses noted slight awareness and small movements as family waits.
W. W. Halsey, engineer and winner of the Tuesday election, will be sworn in as mayor of Pocatello at the next city council meeting on May 5. He may appoint 11 officials, with potential changes pending later. City law grants powers to appoint street and water superintendents, city engineer, attorney, clerk, sanitary inspector, park manager, chief of police, police judge, fire chief, and city physician.
Idaho Attorney General Smylie urged Republican discipline to bar U S Senator Glen Taylor from renomination in 1950. In a letter to Idaho Young Republican chairman Tom Sahlberg he criticized the Democratic party for lacking courage. Smylie, 34, said he will attend the National Young Republican meeting in Salt Lake City June 23-25.
Labor agriculture and business groups oppose Union Pacific plan to cut one Idaho Falls to Butte passenger run. Rail counsel says the two trips lost 103000 dollars over six months ending Oct 31, 1948. Opposition cites job losses and mail, perishables and atomic plant transport concerns. Commission takes case under advisement.
New York reporters say United Steel Corporation directors surprised markets by raising the common stock dividend by 25 cents. They also announced that first quarter 1949 production set a new record and profits for the period were the highest since the third quarter of 1929.
Packard Motor Car Co will lay off 8,000 workers starting Thursday, bringing total idled to 34,500 amid the Bendix Aviation strike. Bendix and CIO united auto workers hold first joint talks in South Bend with federal mediator E M Sconyers. Ford and General Motors faced speedup disputes and possible walkouts as UAW eyes action at River Rouge and other plants.
The once flourishing foreign money black market in Paris collapsed as tens of thousands of tourists queued at banks and travel agencies to exchange dollars and pounds at the new legal rate. For the first time since the war legal rates matched or beat the black market, sidelining street operators and smugglers.
Washington reports James Forrestal recovering rapidly after illness and likely to be discharged from Bethesda Naval Hospital within three weeks, as stated by his successor Louis Johnson.
Architect Frank H. Paradice Jr outlines a near million dollar Bannock county hospital to rise on Pocatello east bench between 11th and 13th streets. The 150 bed, fireproof reinforced concrete complex includes three wings with six stories in the main block and expansion options, plus a complete obstetrical and medical services layout.
City Attorney Frank Kibler said police will investigate complaints from voters in Nampa’s municipal election alleging intimidation. Police Chief J R McCarthy will lead the inquiry, with depositions to follow and possible criminal charges, focusing largely on the first ward.
Chicago report quotes Jeff Davis, king of the hoboes, saying there are few hoboes on the road due to prosperity. He predicts the United States will see its greatest prosperity in six to nine months thanks to rearmament and the Marshall Plan boosting factories. Davis notes public fear remains and urges spending. He joined the national bartenders union convention with a golden card from a Los Angeles local.
Mrs. E L Chantry leads local P T A to organize April round up for childentrance medical examinations. About 1000 children entering school next fall will be examined to ensure readiness. May is set as round up month with forms to be completed by doctors and returned to first grade teachers. Cooperation urged from parents due to crowded local schools.
Elmer Merklein of Richland avenue in Pocatello was digging a sewer trench when the trench collapsed burying him under more than three feet of earth. Neighbor Cy Nicholson and about twenty neighbors freed him before he suffocated.
The Idaho public utilities commission said late yesterday a 15 percent motor freight rate increase was requested by the Rocky Mountain Motor Tariff Bureau. The bureau represents about 13 regional motor carriers. PUC Secretary William D. Fox noted no request for a bus rate increase.
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