British jets labeled best in world in press storm over Foil
London papers front pages rage over a Washington report claiming British jet fighters failed to intercept obsolete B-29 bombers during Operation Foil. The papers quote aviation correspondents saying American B-29s were no match for British jets, sparking a fierce UK press debate.
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London
Washington
Britain
Dispatch
New York Herald Tribune
C. B. Allen
U.S
Daily Herald
Daily Mirror
Daily Express
Rate hearing set at Lewiston for P T T rate case
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission schedules round two of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph rate increase hearings in Lewiston on September 20. The first Lewiston hearing occurred June 14 when the company presented its case. Opponents will cross examine witnesses and present testimony at the new session.
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A. Y. Satterfield
BOISE
State Public Utilities Commission
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co
Lewiston
Recreation Session Set at Idaho State College
A week long health and recreation conference at Idaho State College runs Aug 10 to 17 under Mrs. Arlene P. Smart. 48 students enrolled. Speakers include Allen P. Jeffries, Jane Gorsuch DeBuse, and Dr R A Lyman. Sessions run 7:30 a.m. to noon in Science Hall Room 100 with films and a closing workshop.
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Idaho State College
Arlene P. Smart
Idaho
Allen P. Jeffries
Boise
Jane Gorsuch DeBuse
R. A. Lyman
ISC
Hank Watts
Pocatello Ymca
Wayne Booth
Pocatello
J. O. Cromwell
Blackfoot Hospital
Elaine Hardy
Bannock County Health Unit
Science Hall
Rio Grande files ICC complaint to edge UP for Idaho freight
Denver Rio Grande Industries appeals to the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb Union Pacific dominance of Idaho freight routes through Ogden Utah. Knox Bradford cites higher shipper rates on UP routes versus Rio Grande alternatives and requests a prompt hearing.
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Salt Lake City
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Idaho
Northwest States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacific Railroad
Knox Bradford
Rio Grande
Union Pacific
Ogden
Utah
Gateway
Washington
ICC
Bradford
U. P
D&rgw
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
British Columbia
Northwest
D&rg
Denver
Canon City
Colo
Tacoma
Wash
Boise
New York
Wyoming
Air Academy Proposed by Senate and House Leaders
Senate Armed Services Chair Millard E. Tydings and House Armed Services Chair Carl Vinson introduce bills to establish an Air Force academy akin to West Point and Annapolis. Cost projected at 171 million dollars with Randolph Field, Texas favored as site. Cadet appointments via Defense Department exams. mixed training speculation dismissed by Vinson.
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Washington
ALP
Millard E. Tydings
D. Md
Senate Armed Services Committee
Air Force Academy
West Point
Annapolis
House
Carl Vinson
Armed Services
Air Force
Randolph Field
Tex
Defense Department
Navy
Army
Vinson
Senate Armed Services Committe
Tydings and
Est of Defense
Louis Johnson
Air Academy
Secretary of Defense
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Kirby
Center
Arthur
Martha Staley
Parker Fountain
Ethel Aldous
South 3Rd and
Orange Transportation Co
Tait
Mike MacButch
Idaho Financeompany
West Side
Aera
Murphy Finance CO
Hall
North Main
East Side
Clark Real Estate Agency
Hoover Motor. CO
3Rd St
K. Smith
North 3Rd
Pole Line Road
Oes
E. Center
Hoover Motor CO
Jesse M. Chase Inc
6Th & Center
Complete Automotive
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Ave
O. G. Roche
Petersen’s Exchange
Haserment
Henriksen Radio
Ideal Drive-in
Hawthorne and
Riverside Phone
Standard Building Maintenance CO
North Garfield
Pocatello Post
South 5Th
North 12Th
Call
H. K Henry
Schwinn Bicycles
Tricycles
Indian Motorcycles
Red's Cycle & Key Shop
Tomahawk Tailors
Center Ph
Marso
Hagerman
Bendix
Western Stores
Ediseal
Harley
Lee
Chuck
Hill Vos
Radio
E. Halliday
Fox Hole
Stacy Smith
East Center
Hart Nursery
South
Columbia
Travelo
Liberty
North 5Th
Neils Trailer Park
King Auto Sales
Ball Park
Chevrolet
FORD
Jesse M. Chase
King
By the Ball Park
Chrysler
E. Clark
NEW Willys Trucks
North
Willys
North 6Th
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Congress
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