Idaho reorganization panel edges toward finish
The joint interim legislative committee on Idaho state government reorganizing held its final day of a three day meeting and planned to reconvene in late September or early October. The panel will tackle streamlining law enforcement education spending and office space and will draft bills through legal counsel with input from affected groups. A synopsis of recommendations will be printed for distribution to chambers of commerce Granges and interested citizens.
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Idaho
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Ada
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Senate
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Chambers of Commerce and Granges
Dead Boy Saves Life After Breakthrough Heart Surgery
Denver reports 17 year old William Neil Mills survived a critical heart condition after an unprecedented operation on June 28. Doctors said the constricted aorta and limited blood flow endangered his life but the procedure restored normal activity and opened possibilities for a future as a chemical engineer.
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William Neil Mills
Bill
Children’s Hospital
Boston
AMA Advises Against Broad Polio Lockdowns
The American Medical Association urged restraint in polio responses, warning that closing schools and amusement venues may cause more problems than it solves. It recommended keeping public and private schools open unless specific local reasons apply, with selective delays for bused or boarding schools in affected areas. The AMA also noted limited evidence for insect or waterborne spread and provided expectancy statistics on outcomes for polio victims.
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Chicago
The
American Medical Association
AMA
El Cars Purr Chicago Elevate System Quieted
An acoustics expert reports Chicago elevated trains lowered noise by 15 decibels with six new cars. The older cars created 85 decibels while the new fleet runs at a steady 70 decibels.
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Chicago
Pedestrian Death Toll Seen Toppled in 1949 First Half
The National Safety Council estimates over 4000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents nationwide in the first six months of 1949. The death of author Margaret Mitchell from an Atlanta auto incident underscores safety concerns. The council cannot yet provide exact yearly totals until later.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Margaret Mitchell
Atlanta
Brandy Nan Queen Anne and the 1949 traffic toll
The report notes 13 810 traffic deaths in the first half of 1949, 100 fewer than the same period in 1948, a one percent drop despite higher travel. Travel rose six percent while deaths per 100 million miles stood at seven, the lowest rate in the nation’s history.
Old Folks Day Planned in Rupert Events
David Garner, committee chairman, announces Old Folks Day on August 29 with a free 10 a.m. picture show at Wilson Theater a noon dinner at the L D S tabernacle and an afternoon chapel program with prizes.
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Rupert
David Garner
Wilson Theater
L.D.S. Tabernacle
Annual Mormon pageant opens at Hill Cumorah in Palmyra
The Hill Cumorah in Palmyra New York hosts the third annual pageant America’s Witness For Christ directed by Dr Howard Hansen from Utah State College. More than 100000 visitors from the United States and Canada expected over three evenings as 185 volunteers present scenes from Mormon belief including Christ’s appearance to the Americas in 33 A D.
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Witness For Christ
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Utah State College
Logan
Utah
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Jesus Christ
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