Babe Ruth Dies at 53 in Memorial Hospital New York
Babe Ruth died of throat cancer at Memorial hospital in New York at 8 01 p m after a two year battle with the disease He was 53 The Sultan of Swat had shown a brief improvement then sank rapidly Becoming a national figure the death drew reporters to the East Side hospital and a crowd of street children outside Ruth received last rites from Father Thomas Kaufman and died a devout Catholic with his family by his side.
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Babe Ruth
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Ruth
Thomas Kaufman
St. Catherine’s Sienna Church
Claire Ruth
Dorothy Sullivan
Richard Flanders
Wilbur Moberly
Baltimore
Peter de Rose
Babe
Melvin Lowenstein
J. Paul Carey
Babe Ruth Foundation
James Chapman
Ford Motor Company
Hayes E. Martin
Manhattan
Father Kaufman
Legion Leader Urges Universal Military Training at Idaho City
James F. O Neill national American Legion commander told Idaho Department banquet on opening day of state convention that universal military training is the only reasonable answer to national security. He said UMT would steady manpower flow and create a mass army of professionals with a ready reserve for emergencies.
No Charges In Stabbing In Porters and Waiters Club
Mrs. Sadie B. Fisher remains under an open charge after allegedly stabbing Benjamin W. Fox to death during a Saturday night brawl at the Porters and Waiters club. Fox died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital. Witnesses say Fisher drew a knife from her handbag and stabbed Fox after an exchange over her remark to “fix him.” Coroner says no inquest will be held. Prosecution indicates charges to be filed soon. Frank Evans, 29, improves after a gunshot wound to the abdomen. owner Henry Andrews, 38, faces assault charges after turning himself in.
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Fremont
Benjamin W. Fox
Porters and Waiters Club
Fox
Fisher
Bannock County
Arthur W. Hall
Samuel Adelstein
General Hospital
Frank Evans
Evans
Henry Andrews
Radio Pool 5 Pe
Andrews
Reno Butane Plant Blast Strikes Again Amid Fire
Reno firefighters halted a second explosion near tanks after a 50 gallon butane container blew up. Five killed in Sunday blast, 178 treated across three hospitals. Investigations launched by district attorney police and coroner. sources of the blast remain unknown.
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Reno
Sparks
Western Envoys Leave Grim Kremlin Session with Molotov
The three western envoys W Bedell Smith Yves Chataigneau and Frank Roberts exited the Moscow meeting with Molotov taciturn and tired after a 3 hour 40 minute session cited as part of ongoing peace talks.
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Moscow
V. M. Molotov
United States
Paris
Molotov
Josef Stalin
U. S
W. Bedell Smith
Yves Chataigneau
Frank Roberts
Kremlin
Caldwell courtesy traffic system proposed by Alameda Chamber
The notice discusses a proposed courtesy traffic ticket system for first offenses in Caldwell and promotes a similar program used in other communities. It urges citizens to visit Caldwell and return with memories while inviting readers to read the editorial on page 4 for more discussion.
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Caldwell
Alameda Chamber of Commerce
POST
Blackfoot Doctor Calls Alameda Speed Trap a Robbery
Dr. J O Young of Blackfoot says he was fined 15 dollars on a 40 mile per hour arrest in Alameda on US 91 191 and notes others from Pocatello and nearby towns report on the spot bonds. He urges an investigation by the Alameda Chamber of Commerce into the enforcement and costs.
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Alameda
US 91-191
Pocatello
J. O. Young
Blackfoot
Cards Even Series With Win At Boise
The Pocatello Cardinals beat the Boise Pilots 8 to 2 to level the series. Pitcher Jim Curley earned his seventh win, allowing nine strikeouts and three walks over a three hitter performance. Al Neilh and Ray Lewins homered for the Cards, who benefited from five Boise errors and four walks. Mickelson added two singles as Neilh’s two run shot in the seventh and another run in the fourth paced the offense. The win improves Pocatello to 12-5 in 17 games against Boise. preview notes that the finale is set for Wednesday.
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Pocatello Cardinals
Boise
Pilots
Jim Curley
Curley
Rich Colombo
al Neil
Ed Mickelson
Ray Lewins
Mickelson
Neil
Pocatello
Larry Swederski
Ed Mickelrames
Swederski
Bob Story
Colombo
Rip Koenig
Jim Valentine
Jim Daniels
Story
Koenig
Pocatellan Found Dead In Hotel Room
John Wesley Kelder aged 42 was found dead in his Lincoln Rooms South First Ave. Monday morning. Coroner Bannock County says death appears natural but full autopsy not completed. Kelder had been dead three or four days and was found by Pat McHugh after detectives Nelson and Williams reported no signs of foul play. Born November 26 1905 in Colfax Iowa he is survived by a daughter Davie Marie Kelder of St. Joseph Missouri a son Bobbie Kelder his mother Mrs Jessie Kelder a brother Leo Charles Kelder of Vancouver Washington and a sister Kathryn Hicks of St. Joseph Missouri Funeral arrangements by Arthur W Hall mortuary.
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Pocatello
Pat McHugh
Guy Nelson
H. J. Williams
Colfax
Iowa
Jessie Wyer
Peter Kelder
Davie Marie Kelder
St. Joseph
Bobbie Kelder
Jessie Kelder
Leo Charles Kelder
Vancouver
Wash
Kathryn Hicks
Arthur W. Hall Mortuary
Woman Tries Suicide at Russian Consulate
Russian Consul-General Jacob Lomakin says Mrs. Oksana S. Kosenkina, 52, jumped from a consulate window last Thursday to escape being forced back to Russia. He claims her mind was deranged by treatment by white guard kidnappers and U S press slander, contradicting her account and Pravda’s version.
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New York
Jacob Lomakin
Oksana S. Kosenkina
White Guard
U. S
Indian Prince Faces Debt Repayment for Europe Holiday
In Bombay sources say the Gaekwar of Baroda plans to reimburse the government ten million dollars spent on a six week European and American holiday. The Maharajah reportedly borrowed the funds in a bona fide transaction and deposited a substantial sum before leaving.
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Bombay
India
Gaekwar
Baroda
Europe
United States
Ead
Tragedy Described In Classified Ad From Post
The Post prints a terse want ad from Mr and Mrs Cecil Paxton of 649 South University Ave Blackfoot seeking to adopt an unwanted baby aged six months to a year to take place of their deceased child. The plea underscores a deeply human loss.
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POST
Cecil Paxton
South University Ave
Blackfoot
Truman Attacks Feeble GOP Move After Signing Anti-Inflation Bill
President Truman signed the Republican anti-inflation bill but blasted Congress for a feeble response to his broader powers demand. He argued the measure is only a fraction of what is needed and warned of boom and bust from Congress’s inaction. He faulted GOP leaders for focusing on blame rather than real relief and cited proposed social security, minimum wage, and corporate excess profits as ignored inflationary issues.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Bannock County Draft Board Sets Plan and Dates
Newly appointed Bannock county draft board members met at Halliwell Drug Company to name a chairman and set up an office in the Bistline building. They outlined registration dates starting August 30 for men born from 1922 to 1930 and noted future 18th birthdays must register within five days. The Army预计 first draft call for about 15,000 by early September, with later growth toward 30,000 monthly. officers may be formed through officer candidate schools.
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Bannock County Draft Board
Halliwell Drug Company
J. P. Halliwell
Perry Nelson
S. A. Dunn
Dunn
Bistline
East Center St
Pocacillo
Bannock
Army
John E. Dahlquist
Air Force
Navy
Dahlquist
Schoals
Statesmen Should Undergo Mental Tests Say Scientists
London based twenty four psychiatrists told an international congress that every statesman should have his head examined before engaging in global affairs. They urged mental tests for civil servants and proposed a collaborative "cyclotron" to project intelligence through bias and hostility. Dr. Frank Fremont Smith led the U S delegation and called for psychiatrists to be as vital as atomic scientists.
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London
International Congress On
United Nations
Frank Fremont-Smith
United States
Nations
Fremont-Smith
Halliwell Honored by Idaho Druggists for Civic Service
Pocatello pharmacist Jack Halliwell received the American Druggist citation for outstanding community service on August 2 at Halliwell baseball park. About 24 druggists, families, and salesmen attended a clock presentation engraved with seven local firms including Maag and Nye Drug. John W. McPherrin presented the award, making Halliwell the second Idahoan and one of 75 in the nation to hold the honor.
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Pocatello
Jack Halliwell
Irvin Maag
Cook Drug
Halliwell
Shanghai Cafe
Seth Thomas Mantel
Maag
Rod Webster
Moore Drug
Bill Nye
Nye Drug
Clarence Scott
Pocatello Drug
Gate City
Halliwell Baseball Park
John W. McPherrin
American Druggist Magazine
Pocatello Druggist
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