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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
14
In Oklahoma City 75 year old Fred E Humphrey faced a bond offer in court over a set of false teeth claimed by neighbor Bessie Dedick who says she sold them as used teeth. Humphrey insists the teeth are his and vows the dentist will verify ownership.
Idaho Governor C A Robins indicated he leans toward run-off primary proposals but has not decided whether to present the idea to the next winter special legislative session. He cited potential drawbacks yet said he is inclined toward the concept amid Democratic and some Republican support.
A German rocket expert who escaped from Eastern Europe said Russia is building V-2 rocket bases aimed at Western Europe and is rebuilding the Peenemuende V-weapon research site. The expert noted the area was cordoned off amid the activity.
The note questions a claimed 1809 French invention of venting a tin can while suggesting automobiles may have earlier precedents. It contrasts historical invention timelines and hints at broader development of self propelled vehicles.
Idaho public health officials seek additional iron lungs from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Dr. Madeline Donnelly notes the Portland pool cannot supply and that four lungs lent to Idaho may be needed in Utah instead, prompting the request to New York.
Ruth Williams Idaho director for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis defends Lieut. Gov. Donald S. Whitehead after criticism over urging children to save informal polio fund raising for the March of Dimes drive. Williams cited a New York call from Warren Coss and said a board of trustees must vote to proceed.
Boise said the state cannot fund part of relocating a 2.5 mile highway in northern Oneida county to aid the Sererpeies dam project at Devil's Creek. Attorney General Smylie and Assistant Musser affirmed the highway funds may not be diverted to a private project, even to support reservoir construction.
A special drive driven by epidemic emergency limits national fundraising to a single annual campaign in January. All chapters are urged to follow this schedule and participate.
Grace residents gathered on the grade school lawn for a Berquist family reunion with 137 present. The program featured a number from each family and was directed by retiring officers led by Mrs. Hilda Jeppson. New officers elected are Gladys Morrison president Elva Elwood vice president and Mary Berquist secretary. next year’s reunion will be in Preston.
United States weather agencies operate about 2500 observing stations across western states, providing data for forecasts and climate records. The count underscores the system-wide effort to monitor atmospheric conditions and support meteorological services.
Three local unions rejected a settlement offer from Coeur d Alene district operators in a mine dispute. Mullan backed the proposal 101 to 91 while Kellogg voted 1062 to 417 against and here 382 to 68 for. Union official R W Hanson said the plan failed to meet demands for a pre tenure health and welfare program.
Navy yeoman seaman Dick Harvey son of Mr and Mrs Roy A Bacon of 1345 North Main is home on a 15 day leave. He enlisted in July 1948 and is stationed aboard the U S S Mississippi in Norfolk Virginia.
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