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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1948

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New Storm Heading To Northwest

A new disturbance located 1506 miles west in the southern Alaska Gulf threatens the Pacific Northwest with its third storm in a week. Moving eastward, winds 60 to 70 mph expected as the system nears the northwest coastline Wednesday afternoon.

United Press Alaska Gulf Pacific Northwest Weather Bureau Northwest British Columbia Cascades Seattle Oregon Washington Tatoosh Cape Blanco Puget Sound Washington State Boston Bar B. C

Icy Highways Yield Few Casualties In Idaho

Fatal accidents on the highways were absent Tuesday night as sheriff s deputies describe county crews using sand to stay ahead of snow. Minor crashes occurred on Portneuf curve and slippery McCammon roads with one injury to Martin Batero of Idaho Falls and a gash to his son Paul. In the city five minor intersection crashes were reported around 5 p.m.

Portneuf McCammon Martin Batero Idaho Falls Ery Hansen Batero Paul

Officials ponder pheasant band mystery in Idaho

Fish and Game officials in Boise received three pheasant leg bands from a Rupert hunter. Two bands matched birds released from a state hatchery, one in 1947 and another three years earlier, while the third band carried no number and bore the inscription I Love on, prompting speculation that birds may be wearing charm identifiers.

Boise Fish and Game Department Rupert Hunter Fish and Game

Malad Leader Heads Idaho Farmers at State Convention

Malad Leader John F. Fredrickson was elected president of the Idaho Farm Bureau as the 9th annual convention in Pocatello concluded. About 500 members returned home after a two day program featuring resolutions, a banquet, and talks by state and national officials.

Idaho State Farm Bureau Bureau Pocatello John Webb Cyril Lau Soda Springs J. F. Fredrickson Malad F. B. Martin Caldwell Idaho John F. Fredrickson Associated Womens’ Organization Albert Paulsen Wilder Harold Clark Idaho Falls Frank J. Gilbert Preston Harry Steele Grace Russell Cushman Indiana Farm Bureau Mrs. Cushman George Wilson American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureaus America James H. Schoonover H. E. Slusher Missouri Farm Bureau

First Degree Murder Charge Filed in Pocatello Killing

A first degree murder complaint was filed against Domingo Lopez Rangel for the death of Carlos Peru whose mutilated body was found near the Portneuf River north of Pocatello. Rangel is jailed without bond after arraignment, with Tony Montana as a material witness. The weapon was a beet knife, found five days earlier.

Domingo Lopez Rangel Carlos “Bluebeard Peru Pocatello Rangel Guy Nelson Sheriff's Office Tony Montana Charles W. Hyde Portneuf River FBI Washington

Walker Named To Housing Post In Pocatello

Thomas E. Walker, catering manager of the Bannock hotel, has been named resident manager of the Pocatello Heights new housing district. The appointment was made by the J. R. Simplot company, owner of the housing unit. Walker has served as catering manager for the past year and will begin his new duties in December.

Thomas E. Walker Bannock Hotel Pocatello Heights J. R. Simplot Company Walker

Reappointment for National Postmasters Executive Member

Jack Trimming has been reap pointed to the national executive committee of the National Association of Postmasters. He will continue overseeing the Idaho Montana Nevada and Wyoming district. The reappointment was announced by B C Jackson president of the association.

Jack Trimming National Association of Postmasters Trimming Idaho Montana Nevada Wyoming B. C. Jackson

Doctors Find Easy Way Out

In San Francisco a five year old girl Janice Potts nearly choked on half a thermometer after biting the glass and inhaling fragments. Doctors initially considered surgery but one doctor improvised by turning the child upside down and instructing a cough, dislodging the foreign object and avoiding operation.

San Francisco Janice Potts Janice

Government Economy Approved by Hoover Commission Plan

President Truman endorses part of the Hoover commission plan to reduce 70 agencies to 16 major formations including an administration services group. Hoover cites potential annual savings up to 3 billion dollars with more cabinet departments and six administrative agencies. He stresses nonpolitical findings and notes health and welfare could form a new cabinet department.

Washington Truman Hoover Commission Hoover Commission White House Administration Services Veterans Administration

Farm Bureau Passes 28 Resolutions at Idaho Convention

Idaho State Farm Bureau resolutions committee approved 28 measures during the ninth annual convention in Bannock hotel. Key actions include calfhood vaccination funding expansion to 20 000, gas and petroleum regulation stance, Palisades Dam support, irrigation and flood control aid, potato price subsidies, and a push for restricting juvenile comics. Governors Robins endorses slot machine crackdown.

Idaho State Farm Bureau Resolutions Committee Bureau Bannock Hotel Resolutions Committee Jack Gibbs Grace Idaho Farm Bureau Idaho Public Utilities Commission Palisades Dam Gibbs Pocatello-American Falls National Congress

Truman Urges Labor Reform and National Teamwork

President Truman urged state and national teamwork to meet world commitments and push for sound labor laws. He backed Tobin’s call for repealing anti-labor statutes in 34 states and said the administration seeks national repeal of Taft Hartley. Rep. Hartley warned the election is not a mandate to repeal.

W.ington Truman Duesday United States Maurice J. Tobin Tobin Fred A. Hartley N.J

Auto Crash Verdict Awards Damages in District Court

Damages totaling 301.50 were awarded to Mark C. Cronenberger and American Auto Insurance Co. from Eugene D. Bridges and Jack Armstrong. The auto accident occurred about a year ago. Jury foreman Leslie J. Burrup announced the verdict at 8 15 pm. Judge Isaac McDougall presided. Attorneys for Bridges and Armstrong were Pete McDermott and Milton Zener, with A. L. Merrill representing Cronenberger.

Mark C. Cronenberger American Auto Insurance Co Eugene D. Bridges Jack Armstrong Leslie J. Burrup Isaac McDougall

Relief Survey Goes To China And Korea

Recovery Administrator Paul G. Hoffman will travel via Britain to war torn China and Korea between December 4 and 20. Accompanied by Samuel D. Richards, he departs New York by Pan American Airways and will meet in London with Thomas K. Finletter, head of ECA’s mission to the United Kingdom.

Washington Paul G. Hoffman China Korea Britain ECA Samuel D. Richards New York Pan American Airways London Thomas K. Finletter United Kingdom

Jewish and Arab Commanders Sign Jerusalem Peace Pact

Jewish Lt Col Moshe Dayan and Arab Lt Col Abdullah Bey El Tel met under UN supervision in Government House to end hostilities in Jerusalem. After talks that began Sunday, they ordered troops to cease sniping and the city became quiet. Col R T Carlson said both sides agreed to stop fighting at 8 a m local time.

Jerusalem Palestine United Nations Government House Moshe Dayan Israel Abdullah Bey El-Tel Transjordan Arab Legion Col R. T. Carlson

Slick Roads Warn Drivers Across Routes

Greyhound bus drivers reported slick roads in all directions Tuesday night after a local storm, with snow extending from Salt Lake City to Boise. The northbound Ashton and Idaho Falls route saw the slickest conditions, and a heavy fall was noted west of Twin Falls on the Boise route.

Greyhound Salt Lake City Boise Ashton Idaho Falls Twin Falls

Weather Outlook Says Cloudy With Flurries Midweek

Forecaster predicts Wednesday mostly cloudy with occasional flurries and little temperature change. Thursday also remains steady with low temperatures around 15 to 25 and no major warmth or cooling expected.

Russia warns veto endangers United Nations

Andrei Vishinsky of the Soviet Union told the UN special political committee that eliminating the big power veto would end the United Nations. He argued the veto, used 28 times by Russia, was essential and tied to the charter, threatening withdrawal if limited. The debate centers on a proposed reform to reserve veto power for matters of peace and force.

Paris Andrei Y. Vishinsky Russia United Nations Franklin D. Roosevelt Vishinsky World Organization United States Britain China France Special Committee Little Assembly Security Council

Defendants Face Arraignments On Multiple Criminal Charges

Two arraignments were held before District Judge L. E. Glenn on Tuesday. Frank Phillips pleaded not guilty to grand larceny and asked for an attorney. Del phino Nebarro, charged with assault with a deadly weapon, said he had counsel but his plea awaits the presence of his attorney. Prosecutor Henry McQuade noted the delay. Phillips allegedly stole property of J. C. Justice around Sept 29. Nebarro reportedly used a gun against Gilbert Medina on Oct 2. William Dreyer faced forgery charges in a complaint filed with County Clerk Anna Keefe. Dreyer is a parolee on the same charge.

L. E. Glenn Frank Phillips Delphino Nebarro Henry McQuade Phillips J. C. Justice Nebarro Gilbert Medina William Dreyer Anna Keefe Dreyer

Scouts Continue Clothing Drive for Europe and America

Scouts from Boy Scout troop No. 17 will continue a clothing drive after Save the Children Federation ended. They seek all types of clothing for children in Europe and parts of the United States, with shoes and heavy coats as the most needed items. Contributions can be made by calling Boy Scout headquarters at 910.

Save the Children Federation Boy Scout Troop No. 17 Europe United States Boy Scout Headquarters

Merchants Meet as Slot Machine Issue Roils Gate City

In Gate City no action has been taken yet but the Merchants Retail Association convenes at the Whitman hotel at noon to discuss slot machines. J L Craig notes a likely majority of business leaders oppose the machines and may push for action, reflecting wider Boise and Pocatello responses.

Boise Pocatello C. Robins Gate City Merchants Retail Association Whitman Hotel Craig J. L. Craig Chamber of Commerce Merchants Association

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Idaho Farmers C. A. Robins Gov. Robins Wilson Housing Post National Post Robins Move Vince Ansel Associated Womens’ Committee Clark Post Pres. Truman Bridges Pete McDermott Armstrong Milton Zener A. L. Merrill Cronenberger Reds U.S.A
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