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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1949

Page

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One Dead in Mexican National Crash Near Fort Hall

A Mexican national Trijo Martinez aged 28 died and four others injured in a truec-coupe crash one mile south of Fort Hall on Monday night. The injured include Angel Baltierra 25 and Luis Cuellar 22 both from Contra Costa California and Montrose Colorado, Larry Phelps 16 from 615 S Garfield and Kenneth Goodrich 17 from 824 S Third. Porfirio Hidalgo 56 of Fort Hall the truck driver escaped unharmed. State police report the coupe rear ended the truck lifting the bed and alcohol likely a factor with charges expected.

Trijo Martinez Fort Hafl Martinez General Hospital Angel Terez Baltierra Contra Costa Calif Luis Perales Cuellar Montrose Colo Nogo

Hotel murder probes in downtown San Diego case

Police issued an all points bulletin for a suspect after an attractive brunette was found nude and bloated in a downtown San Diego hotel Monday. The victim tentatively identified as Madeline Stroud, about 35, and the suspect Frank Kufta, who registered Aug. 3 and allegedly brought the woman to the hotel last Saturday and registered her as his wife, Manager James Stilton said.

San Diego Calif Frank Kufta James Stilton

Fort Hall Rancher Charged With Horse Theft

Jackson, 20, a Fort Hall rancher, was jailed in Bannock County Monday evening to await trial August 29 on charges of horse theft.

Weather outlook with isolated showers this week

Partly cloudy today and Wednesday with widely scattered showers or thundershowers in the afternoons or evenings. Highs near 85 and nights around 55 to 60. Monday will be mostly in the low 60s with a trace of precipitation.

Rescue Planes Seek Missing Canadian Air Force Plane

Rescue planes searched Manitoba's northern region for a missing Canadian Air Force plane carrying 20 people including seven Eskimos with polio. Officials ruled out a storm forcing a landing on lakes in the rugged area.

Winnipeg Manitoba

Car Injury Proves Fatal in Idaho Collision

Tom Kasai aged 72 died Monday at Pocatello General Hospital from injuries from a Saturday night crash six miles south of Blackfoot on Highway 91. Roy Hanaki, 61, a Kasai passenger, was released after treatment for leg hip facial injuries. James Bratton, 34, the other driver, remained in fair condition with a broken leg possible concussion and bruises at a Blackfoot hospital.

Tom Kasai Pocatello General Hospital Blackfoot Roy Hanaki Kasai Automobile James Bratton

Reclamation Engineer Backs Columbia Basin Compact

Idaho State Reclamation Engineer Mark R. Kulp urged the seven states of the Columbia River Basin to form a compact to coordinate water resources development. He hinted opposition to the proposed Columbia Basin Authority and favored interstate agreement over the Truman era CVA plan.

Bismarck N. D Idaho Mark R. Kulp Columbia River Basin Kulp Northwest Truman’ Administration Valley Authority

Frederick W. Clark Pioneer of Richville Dies at Home

Frederick W. Clark longtime Richville Utah resident and county surveyor and water commissioner who served six years died at his home Sunday Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at the LDS Morgan Utah tabernacle Clark also formerly supervised the LDS Morgan stake Sunday school Oklahoma none

Richville Utah LDS Morgan, Uah, Tabernacle Frederick W. Clark Clark LDS Morgan Stake

Falls Nabs Dynamite In A Portable Cache

American Falls Sheriff William Hoehnen said a 29 year old man named Clive MacIntosh was arrested on a gun complaint and found with 28 sticks of dynamite and 15 fuses in a large green bag. Blackfoot and Bingham county inquiries followed about dynamite found locally.

American Falls William Hoehnen Power Clive MacIntosh Arizona New Mexico MacIntosh Hoehnen Blackfoot Bingham Pocatello

Moose Lodge Kids Picnic Set At Bilyeu Grove

John H. Peterson announced the Moose Lodge annual children's picnic next Sunday from 1 to 5 p m at Bilyeu Grove. The event will be family oriented with refreshments provided by the lodge.

Moose Lodge Bilyeu Grove John H. Peterson

Warning All Girls: Ogden Police Seek Baby Sitter Suspect

Ogden officials charge Richard Dix Pack of Pocatello with first degree serious case in Shirley Gretzinger murder as police intensify search for a twin Falls suspect tied to a baby sitter incident. Detectives warn parents to verify callers’ identities before leaving children unattended.

Ogden Richard Dix Pack Pocatello Shirley V. Scott Mack D. Lamph Gretzinger Twin Falls Guy Nelson Gate City Gof Shirley Gretzinger Butte Montana

Steps to the Moon romance serial opens on Editorial Page

The Post invites readers to read the serial Steps to the Moon. It questions if Barry Bainbridge took Gaynel Teare for granted and asks what she could do to even the score. Start reading today on the Editorial Page.

Barry Bainbridge Gaynel Teare Post

Boys Bare Drug Link

Milwaukee police rounded up listed adults after a 17 year old testified he sold marijuana cigarettes for 50 cents with 50 percent commission to agents named The Man The Bee and The Shadow The youth said the group passed doped smokes on the street and sold heroin to a 15 year old for 3 dollars per five grains at a public beach event.

Milwaukee The Bee

Vets Hear Truman Arms Plea

President Truman urged rapid arming of the Western world as Russia blocks peace efforts. He touted a 1.45 billion arms for Europe program before 7,500 VFW members in Miami. The trip aimed to deter the Soviet Union while balancing Atlantic pact partners and six other nations.

Miami Truman Russia Soviet Union Florida VFW Atlantic Pact Partners

Cadet Stephenson to Wed June McFarland at West Point

More than 5,000 people joined the wedding invitation surge after Cadet Ralph Stephenson of Jena Louisiana and June McFarland of Yonkers New York won $4,600 on a quiz show. The ceremony is set for June 1950 in the West Point chapel which seats 1,200.

New York West Point Ralph Stephenson Jena June McFarland Yonkers N. Y Stephenson

Start Final Bond Drive for Pocatello Hospital Vote

W L Phillips reports half the signatures for the 550000 Pocatello Downey hospital bond drive. Totals: Downey 303 Inkom 216 McCammon 181 Robin 48 and Pocatello 1242 from 1990 owners countywide. Canvassing in Pocatello and other areas continues toward 4900 signatures needed for the special election.

Pocatello General Hospital W. L. Phillips Bannock County Pocatello and Downey Inkom McCammon Robin Pocatello

Indiana Farm Bureau travelers halt for lunch in Pocatello

About 260 tired and hungry members of the Indiana Farm Bureau arrived in Pocatello at 3 p.m. Monday three hours late for their scheduled luncheon at the Bannock hotel. The group on a Western states tour by special train plans to observe farming methods and problems across the nation and head to Idaho Falls after lunch to inspect potato crops and irrigation projects.

Indiana Farm Bureau Pocatello Bannock Hotel Here Amer Idaho Farm Bureau Idaho Oregon Idaho Falls G. W. Sample Bureau Indianapolis Sample Septemer

Bronx Woman Leaves Life Savings on Subway Train

Mrs. Mary Sangerino of the Bronx, age 52, became so absorbed in a comic book on a New York subway that she forgot a bag containing her life savings of 12,500 dollars. The train continues its trip with the bag left behind.

New York Mary Sangerino The Bronx

Flood Rivers Bill Passes House For Major Construction

The House approved by 202 to 1 a $1.114 billion omnibus for rivers harbors and flood control. It earmarks 995 million for 39 flood projects and 119.5 million for 62 rivers and harbors works. The measure proceeds to the Senate for future funding votes.

Washington House Congress Senate Public Works Committee Rules Committee

British Iowa Fashion Clash: War Bride Seeks Truce

A British and Iowa fashion clash erupted over who dresses sloppily. Patty Johnson of Waterloo mocked Scots kilts and Iowa men’s underwear, while Mrs. R. D. Baldwin, a Sheffield native and war bride, rebutted claims of British slovenliness and noted Iowa men wear long underwear in cold winters.

Ican Iowa Daily Mirror Patty Johnson Waterloo Daily Courier Britain John Walters The Mirror Miss Johnson Walters Newspapersman

Three Big Fires Sweep Payette Forest Across 18 000 Acres

1500 men battled three major fires in Payette National Forest with 18 000 acres burned by Monday night. Warm Springs blaze alone scorched 8 000 acres as 35 to 40 mph winds raked the area. Circle End Creek fire grew to 2 800 acres and Hell’s Canyon remained relatively quiet at about 500 acres.

McCall Payette National Forest Joe Hessel Forest Service Warm Springs Circle End Creek Hell's Canyon North American

ISC Opens Regular Registration at Idaho State

Idaho State College will begin regular registration on September 16 with advance registration on September 12 announced by President Carl W. McIntosh. Reports show reconstruction nearly finished including repainting of veterans housing and Spud Bowl upgrades along with oiled roads and planted grass on temporary building sites. Turner Hall offices moved and the building to be turned over to dormitory students this fall.

Idaho State College Carl W. McIntosh McIntosh Turner Hall

Hurricane Harry Nears Coast Along Bahamas and Florida

A hurricane named Harry, brewing near President Truman's eyes, moved 85 miles closer to Florida and 40 miles from the Bahamas with 100 mile an hour winds. Warnings urged caution for shipping and urged the Bahamas cluster to prepare for high seas and dangerous gales late tonight and Tuesday.

Miami Harry Truman Bahamas Florida

Who Said It Digestible Hooks Quote

A puzzle line asks who said the remark Some hooks are to be tasted others to be swallowed and a few to be chewed and digested The note directs readers to the Classified Page for the answer.

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