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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
1
In Ambato Ecuador six days after the quake, survivors face thirst and injuries as rescue efforts continue. A 24 foot roof pile covers 60 deceased girls at the cathedral while a mercy airlift from the Canal Zone readies tents for over 30,000 homeless. Death toll rises toward six thousand.
A U P I report shows 2,451 new polio cases in the last week, up 25 percent from the prior week, with 10,748 cases this year. Hardest hit areas include New York with 390, Illinois 250, Texas 121, California 112, and Missouri 111 as children stay home.
President Truman signed the armed forces unification bill in Washington. Louis Johnson moved quickly to implement the new defense structure.
Westmoreland New Hampshire sheriff's bloodhound died while pursuing three prisoners who escaped from Westmoreland County Jail. The dog strangled itself trying to jump through a half opened car window after a rabbit, ending the chase.
The Agriculture Department predicts a near record 1949 corn crop of 3,538,257,000 bushels, with wheat at 1,131,830,000 and overall food and fiber crops the second largest ever. Officials say ample corn will ease meat shortages and sustain lower pork prices for consumers this fall.
Boise Gov. C. G. Robins on Wednesday granted Montana Governor John W. Bonner's request to extradite Ray Kranz who is wanted in Flathead County for first degree robbery.
The House tentatively approved a 75 centantehour national minimum wage bill backed by a Republican Southern Democratic coalition as a substitute for the administration measure. A final vote was delayed as Rep. Vito Marcantonio demanded an engrossed copy, delaying action.
Pocatello businessmen and civic leaders who funded beef cattle for 4-H club members will be honored at a picnic August 19 in McCammon. Orville Thompson Ray Swanson and Carl Olson organized the event in the park near the high school, per 4 H club agent Mack H. Kennington.
Post reads you can obtain what you wish by calling a number 3530. Message invites readers to make requests through a simple phone contact, framing the call as a path to fulfillment.
Marvin Gertsch, age 10, of 3415 Polo Line Road, recalls getting a free circus ticket from a man passing by. The incident highlights a random act of kindness witnessed by a local child.
Public Health officials warn cities to curb rats and fleas to prevent bubonic plague after two cases, a Taos boy and a Placitas man, are treated and show signs of rapid recovery with streptomycin and sulfa drugs.
Bannock county sheriff reports a partly dressed red steer carcass found floating in a canal about a quarter mile west of Hawthorne and Syphon roads. Deputy Fordyce said the hide was largely intact but the left side brand was indistinguishable, suggesting an attempted but abandoned butchering then dumping.
Gov. Ingram Stainback ordered seizure of Hawaii's entire stevedoring industry as the legislature moved to outlaw picketing to end a 102 day dock tieup.
Idaho cities plan to discuss revenue for operations at the Idaho Municipal League convention August 22 to 24. Mayor W. W. Halsey and Robertson W. Smith outline funding limits as federal and state taxes shrink local revenue and suggest city gains from gasoline tax.
Engine No. Two limped back to the fire house after four days at a grass fire. Firemen uncovered a tar pit under a shiny new pavement that caused the vehicle to sink and struggle to move.
Boise Wisconsin? No, Boise Idaho. The Idaho Chamber of Commerce announced it had been vindicated by the Census Bureau confirming Idaho’s population as of July 1, 1948 at 586000, up about 61000 since 1940. Chamber secretary Earl W. Murphy noted their Jan 1 1948 estimate of 560000 aligns with the official figure and cited repopulation around 597254.
Tacoma police hunt for a thief who lifted a 20 by 24 foot prefabricated summer home belonging to Mrs. L. G. Vanleech from its Clear Lake site last weekend.
A Greyhound bus crashed into a bridge abutment five miles north of Bloomington Indiana and exploded in flames killing 15 passengers. Driver Wayne Cranmer 25 of Indianapolis survived along with 13 others. Bodies were taken to a temporary Bloomington armory morgue.
Nine Pocatello businessmen plan an eight day Salmon river trip starting August 17 with guide Don L Smith. They will fish three days on the Middle Fork of the Salmon then descend the river to Salmon City arriving August 25 and return August 26. Carnes organizes and will diary the expedition while others photograph the trip in color and B W.
Fifty one Post carriers were guests of The Post and the Cole Brothers Circus at day and night performances in Pocatello. They enjoyed free admission and did not have to carry water for the elephants or help with the zebras.
Weathered Na tional Forests battles raged as dry lightning started three new blazes in the Payette and Boise National Forests. About 1400 men attack the fires with 1050 on the Payette line and four smoke-jumpers dropped at Buck Creek and Blue Bunch Mountains, Bear Valley Mountain. Crews guard Jackson Peak and Archie Creek fires as winds threaten rapid spread and remind of Helena tragedy where 13 men died last Saturday.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged immediate economy and warned that rising government spending could lead to collectivism or Fascism. Speaking at his 75th birthday event at his alma mater he called for cutting waste and delaying desires while a 12,000-strong crowd heard his remarks broadcast nationally. He pressed citizens to think over the issue and reduce spending and waste.
Senate investigators questioned Albert W. Levitt, former secretary to Sen. Albert Hawkes, about his links to Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan and an alleged influence peddling network tied to the Lido Beach Hotel sale. Levitt admitted receiving 540,000 from James Hunt but said Hawkes knew nothing of the arrangements and that the payments were for public relations work.
Public hearing on flood control for the Portneuf river and Marsh creek areas scheduled at the courthouse this Friday at 1 30 p m. Col William Whipple U S Army district engineer will conduct the meeting and invite oral and written views from all interested parties. He is surveying whether improvements are justified to secure flood protection in the regions.
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