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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1948

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Montpelier Teacher Faces Primary Challenge in Idaho Race

In Boise Asael Lyman leads Montpelier high school teacher Bert Min negen in the Democratic Second congressional nomination primary. Republicans sweep with unopposed candidates dominating across districts. Compton White leads Burnis Brigham in the First district race. Dworshak seeks a new Senate term while Goff and other incumbents run unopposed in several districts.

Boise Asael Lyman Rexburg Bert Minnegen Montpelier Compton I. White Clark Fork Burnis B. Brigham White Abe McGregor Goff Henry C. Dworshak Burley United States Senate John Thomas Goff Moscow John Sanborn Idaho Raymond L. Givens Supreme Court James W. Porter Twin Falls

Police Testing New Radio System Expands Idaho Range

Sergeant A L Oliver reports Idaho Falls now within easy radio range under the new police frequency modulated hookup at KDGS. Tests showed clear transmissions up to 100 air miles, with 10 miles average for regular radio, and noted minor blind spots in mobile units.

Boise Edison French

Drys Pick Chiefs At State Conclave

Idaho prohibition party names Allen Dunbar permanent state chairman and electors for Dr. Claude A. Watson. Mrs Reed Moody serves as permanent secretary while Wesley Johnson is vice chairman and S E Parsons treasurer. The party opts not to enter candidates for senator or congressmen in the November election.

Nampa Ida Idaho Prohibition Party Allen Dunbar Greenleaf Reed Moody Wesley Johnson S. E. Parsons Dunbar Parsons

Bannock County Unofficial Primary Vote Totals

Unofficial primary results released for Bannock County show returns from 39 of 43 precincts. Early tallies indicate candidate leading margins in several races with countywide turnout moderate and precinct gaps awaiting final certification.

Bannock County

Alameda Traffic Police Row Gains New Impetus

Alameda Chamber of Commerce directors pushed a courtesy warning ticket plan to curb minor traffic violations after Chief Earl Adkins defended strict enforcement. The move seeks community input from Pocatello and Alameda residents, with officials inviting ideas via Elaine Lee and board members.

Alameda Adkins Pocatello Chamber Alameda Chamber Elaine Lee Pocatello Clayton Hale Pocatello and Lee Hi-Way Drug Company Fred Kvarfortt Harold Pack Kenneth Briggs Delos Thornock Mel Gamble Nephi Carolson

Objections Voiced To Soviet Choice At Danube Conference

BELGRADE Yugoslavia United States Britain and France urged free Danube navigation within UN framework proposing 23 amendments to the Soviet draft treaty. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky urged the US to accept the Soviet draft as the eastern conference voted down western amendments.

Belgrade Yugoslavia United States Britain France United Nations Russia Andrei Vishinsky

Bear Lake County Election Returns Point to Races

Complete but unofficial returns from Bear Lake county show Loyd Sleight 374 over R K Nelson 354 for state senator in the Democratic race. Eldon Cook leads the GOP with 546 to Ernest Hyman 235. Other results include Melvin Lauridson 667 for state representative, Whitney Transtrum 399, L Bur dette Pugmire 357, Mitchell Ream 427, Orlando Monson 304 for sheriff, Arthur Johnson 328 over Gerry Staudacher 307 for county attorney, Mathew Pugmire 603 unopposed for assessor, Orson Grimmett 740 unopposed for State Representative, T Jefferson Dunford 721 unopposed for first district commissioner, J C Lindsey 461, Abel Kunz 325 for second district commissioner, Clarence Skinner 520, Milando Rich 245 for sheriff.

Montpelier Bear Lake County Loyd R. K. Nelson Eldon Cook Ernest Hyman Democratic Melvin Lauridson Whitney Transtrum L. Burdette Pugmire Mitchell Ream Orlando Monson Gilbert Arnell A. O. Sparks Arthur Johnson Gerry Staudacher Mathew Pugmire Orson Grimmett T. Jefferson Dunford J. C. Lindsey Abel Kunz Clarence Skinner Milando Rich

Demos Seek Cash for Democratic Women’s Day Drive

The Democratic National Committee announced a September 27 fund raising event for Democratic Women’s Day. Proceeds aid educational programs for women in the party. Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt and Mrs. India Edwards urged support in statements in the Digest.

Washington Democratic National Committee Democratic Digest Committee Franklin D. Roosevelt India Edwards

Meat prices ease as crop hopes promise supply increase

The American Meat Institute says the USDA forecast of record corn yields signals better meat supplies next year. It notes a bumper crop would boost per capita meat by 15 to 20 pounds this year if converted immediately, but full effects on pork and beef would take one to two years. The article also covers housewives' pricing protests and mixed reactions from butchers.

Chicago American Meat Institute Institute Department of Agriculture Dallas Topeka Kan Grand Forks N. C Syracuse N. Y Akron R. D. Vaughn Indianapolis Harold Karl Koehler Midwest New York

Blackfoot Firm Incorporates for $50 000

The Blackfoot firm of J. R. Meyers Co. incorporated this week with $50 000 capital for dealers in automobiles trucks and farm machinery. Stockholders listed with the secretary of state were J. R. Meyers Melvin D. Hopkins Iane Hopkins and L. E. Meyers all of Blackfoot.

Blackfoot J. R. Meyers Co Secretary of State J. R. Meyers Melvin D. Hopkins Iane Hopkins L. E. Meyers

Clark Family Visits Pocatello For Reunion Plans

Herschel A. Clark, a former Pocatellan, returns with wife Roberta and 214yearold son Michael to visit friends and relatives. The family, from Prescott Arizona, is joining Edgley relatives for a Lava Hot Springs reunion with picnicking and swimming. Clark’s parents from Denver will attend.

Carl Prescotts South Fourth St Clarks Edgleys Edwin Edgley Herschel Edgley Pocatello Lava Hot Springs Clark Albert B. Clark Denver

Cardinals Cruise Past Great Falls 7-2 In Park Win

Pocatello Cardinals beat Great Falls Electrics 7-2 at Halliwell Park. Jim Curley earned the win with 10 strikeouts in a six inning effort, while Barczewski slugged a second inning homer and Curley drove in a run in the sixth. The Cardinals collected 11 hits to support the victory.

Pocatello Cardinals Great Falls Electrics Halliwell Park Jim Curley Gate City Barczewski Swederske Curley Schuerman Lowins Mickelson Great Falls Hal Tuschoff Thurston Sport

Death Takes Local Woman Olive P Stratford Dies at 57

Mrs Olive P Stratford wife of Rae P Stratford of 1041 North Garfield Ave died at home yesterday evening at age 57 Survivors include her husband two sons Rae Paul and Lowell Stratford a daughter Mrs A E Williamson Chicago a sister Mrs F B Farrell Manhattan Kansas her mother Mrs Minnie H Jenson Brigham City Utah a brother Norman Jenson also of Brigham City and a granddaughter Carole Williamson Chicago

Olive P. Stratford Pocatello Rae P. Stratford Garfield Ave Rae Paul Lowell Stratford A. E. Williamson Chicago F. B. Farrell Manhattan Kansas Minnie H. Jenson Brigham City Utah Norman Jenson Carole Williamson

Sheriff Marley Leads In Preston Narcotics Theft Probe

Bannock County Sheriff Alma Marley aids an Preston investigation into two men held in connection with an attempted robbery at a state liquor store. Officers link the suspects to a prior Grace drugstore narcotics theft and collect tools and drilled wood from the pair. The men, G L Satterfield of Ogden and Samuel Fertig of Seattle, face burglary charges as authorities pursue FBI records.

Preston Bannock County Alma Marley Grace Marey G. L. Satterfield Ogden Burwood Hull Samuel Fertig Seattle Rodeo Grounds Marley Satterfield Fertig FBI

Bannock County nominating primaries show light voting

Voters renominated county officials with few upsets. George Hargraves fell to Henry McQuade in the prosecuting attorney race. Alma Marley defeated Harold Ferguson for sheriff. Bert A. Empey won the Republican ballot for county clerk? and several incumbents led in open races.

Democratic Party Republican Party United States Bert H. Miller Henry C. Dworshak Congres John C. Sanborn Eee Bert Minwegen Asael Lyman Aeatapenesenneeeanneneneneuancen Nellie Cline Steenson J. O. Cotant Perry Swisher Cnatos Mathias W. Lowe Theo Turner Henry C. O'Leary Danny Pullos Morgan Hawkes Forrest H. Howard William J. Ryan Chester H. Smith R. T. Hale Harry L. Thurston Doyle L. Curtis Bert A. Empey Onan T W. S. Berger H. W Bill) Lasley Milton F. Hartvigsen George W. Allen Arthur W. Hall George W. Hargraves C.F. W Conicht R-Ceene Nie Henry McQuade Bannock County Bannockounty George Hargraves Alma Marley Harold Ferguson James F. Condie W. H Pete) Jensen W. P. Whitaker Hen Mathias W GOP Chester S. Smith Mark Manley W.S. Berger

Police reunite boy lost near home in New York

Police found Matthew DeMalo, 6, sitting on a street corner four miles from home early morning. He said he had lost the dollar his stepfather sent him to the store and was afraid to return. Officers brought him home and everything was okay.

New York Matthew DeMalo

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Tia McQuade Drys Bear Lake Vote Light Demos U.S Blackfoot Firm Jensen Whale Electrics Cisco Kihara G. L. Smith Emma Higgins Bessie Moore Leora Semmens Emerson School Grace Drug Store Swisher Perry Swisher J. O. Cotant Cotant R. J. Neider Alfred C. Corden Bannock U. S Henry Dworshak Laura B. Berg W. P. Havener Elkin Chandler Charles. Hyde Charles W. Stoddard Samuel D. Clinton C. F. Donich Helen Case Jack Henderson Bryan Downard
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