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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1949

Page

2

Columbia Basin Land Check Set for Northwest Inventory

A Columbia Basin interagency land committee subcommittee has begun a northwest land inventory to map agency responsibilities and coordinate an interagency land program. Oregonian figures led by Ed ward Woozley will oversee data from federal state local groups, with a task force listing key agency representatives.

BOISE LLP Columbia Basin Interagency Land Committee Northwest Edward Woozley Woozley Columbia Interagency Committee Pacificorthwest D. A. Williams Soil Conservation Department Portland D. A. Goldy Interior Department M. J. Pike Bureau of Land Management James Retter Pacific Northwest Frank Folson Forest Service Vernon Baker Soil Conservation Kenneth Sawyer Northwest States Ray MacKenzie Corps of Engineers Carl Landstrom Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Flood Control Plan For Marsh Creek District Explored

Engineers presented a flood control proposal to be reviewed by Idaho Governor and then Congress. The plan covers the Pocatello area from Swanson dam to Ross Park bridge with channel improvements to handle 1360 cfs and a three foot freeboard. Local supporters noted prior efforts and costs. a preliminary hearing in 1947 showed favorable sentiment.

A. J. Gilardi Walla Walla Pocatello Swanson Dam Ross Park Bridge Army Fremont Street Bridge Marsh Creek Jensen Robin Gay B. M. Almond Orville Thompson Portneuf-Marsh Valley Canal Co Downey Almond Col. Whipple

Zodiac Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed

Across clues include sign of zodiac East Indies Vase It means the Indians Small child Italian city Georgia ab Correlative of either Store Arrived Nickels symbol Indian mulberry Cerium Behold Greek war god Encounter Italian river Greek letter Nash Dance step Ireland Remove Compass point Price It is used In Pure Down clues feature Quote Social insects Paid Put to fight Copper coin of U and bone Baltic gulf Temple Insects Western state Kind of bomb Weary One time Pastries Melody Units of Serene Century plant Bird s home Beams Imitated Persian fairy Tantalum Part in a play Soon Give forth Wend Whirlwind

Georgia Ireland Sadery Energy Century Plant

Two Workmen Die in Shell Explosion at Kingsbury Plant

Two men unloading 20 millimeter shells at a burning ground near the Kingsbury ordnance plant were killed in a premature explosion. Army authorities released few details about the accident.

Kingsbury Ind Kingsbury, Ordnance Plant

Writ Filed For Custody Of Two Children

Louis C. Ames filed in fifth district court for a writ of habeas corpus to gain custody of Gloria Fay Ames and Arthur Louis Ames. He says he is the natural father and was awarded custody after a February 1947 California divorce decree. He alleges Lila M. Ames Miller and others unlawfully detained the children since Aug. 9 at a home on 345 No. 10th Ave.

Louis C. Ames Fifth District Gloria Fay Ames Arthur Louis Ames Ames Lila M. Ames California Portneuf Park Lila M. Ames Miller Marjorie Eichelberger Clarence R. Eichelberger Mathe Hintz No. 10Th Ave

Local meeting draws officials from surveyors and fish agencies

Attendees included W. P. Havener Bannock county surveyor J. L. Craig secretary of the Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Ralph Jones representing South Main Extension S. E. Brady landowner George W Kerr Fish and Wildlife service E A Dufford George Welch W W Wilson city engineers William Hill C E Gris singer B D Ainsworth E L Keppner Fish and Game commission Mark R Kulp state reclamation engineer Col Whipple and aides Oliver Lewis Gilardi Lee Bostwick Walter Murphy plus other staff from the Walla Walla district and Rigby resident engineer.

W. P. Havener Bannock J. L. Craig Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Ralph Jones South Main Extension S. E. Brady George W. Kerr The Fish and Wildlife Service E. A. Dufford George Welch W. W. Wilson William Hill C. E. Grissinger B. D. Ainsworth E. L. Keppner

Freezers episode linked to White House aides and Truman era figures

Testimony in a subcommittee tied seven freezers to a Chicago perfume firm and a presidential secretary. Albert Verley & Co. president David Bennett financed the units, with Vaughan cited as a recipient. Mrs. Truman reportedly received her freezer and a note was photographed by Albert Verley & Co. representative Gross, who later confirmed limited details.

McCarthy Albert J. Gross Milwaukee Vaughan Gross David A. Bennett Albert Verley & Co Chicago John Maragon Kansas City White Hose George Allen Allen White House Truman Mr. Truman Matthew J. Connelly

Al Shean of Gallagher and Shean Dies at 81

Al Shean, 81, half of the vaudeville team Gallagher and Shean, died Friday after months of illness from a heart ailment in New York.

al Shean New York Gallagher

Gardner at Idaho State College Retiring After 27 Years in Music Education

Gardner, a veteran clarinetist and wind instructor at Idaho State College, plans retirement after the 1949 50 term. He served in the 67th Coast Artillery Band during World War I and studied at major Chicago schools. His walls showcase students, bands, and rare ancient instruments collected over 40 years.

Sels-Floto Sels- Floto Coast Artillery 67Th Coast Artillery Band Gardner American Conservatory of Music Conn ‘National School of Music Chicago Idaho State College Melvin Kenneth Dunn Glenn Exum Kellogg Idaho Billy Ellett Joe Zaring Vienna United States Ardner

Orpheum Theater Announces Weekday Afternoon Closures

The Orpheum management said the theater will close weekday afternoons for about two weeks starting Monday. It will reopen at 5 p.m. weekdays and at 12:45 p.m. on weekends for continued showings. The pause will allow extensive remodeling.

Orpheum Theater Orpheum

Saturday Radio Schedule Highlights Across Multiple Stations

A dense listing outlines morning to late night programs across KC and related stations including The Morning Special at 6 00 AM and a lineup of news music and variety shows from 6 00 to 12 00 midnight. Featured programs include News summaries Western Music Navy Band Georgia Crackers Bob Poole Show and Grand Ole Opry with multiple regional segments and sports updates.

NBC Idaho Farm Fred Waring Frank Merriwell Smilin Ed McConnell Mary Lee Taylor Martin America RED America Musicana Zion Slim Bryant His Wildcats University Theatre Theatre Dick Diamond Grand Ole Opry Vic Damone Click Orchestra Three Suns Adrian Rollini

Hawaii Dock Law Draws Court Challenge

The CIO Longshoremen's union charged Hawaii's dock seizure law is unconstitutional and vowed an all out courtroom fight. Union attorney Harriet Bousley said the legal staff would attack the law, predicting only definitions would remain after action. Paul Fagan, San Francisco Seals owner, said the strike would last a couple more months after private talks with strike leader Harry Bridges.

Honolulu CIO Hawaii Harriet Bousley Paul Fagan San Francisco Seals Harry Bridges

Whitewash charges fly over B-36 probe and targets

Van Zandt accuses Vinson and Symington of whitewashing the B 36 investigation as hearings recessed till August 22. Symington rejects all insinuations and challenges accusers to prove their case. The panel plans a Sonoma testimony from Gen Hap Arnold and a six man subcommittee visit, with a July recess to Aug 22 for counsel review.

van Zandt Symington and Vinson Symington Vandenberg Sonoma Calif H. H Hap) Arnold Air Force

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