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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1948

Page

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U S Advisers Plan Withdrawal From Nanking Shanghai

The U S military advisory group outlines a staged pullout from Nanking to Shanghai with Day One and Day Two withdrawals. Naval officers may remain only to evacuate civilians, as orders from Washington decide the final timetable.

Shanghai U. S Nanking China United Press Joint Advisory Army Advisory Group Air Force Group Navy Oscar C. Badger Badger Joint Chiefs of Staff Washington Army Post Office Tokyo Broadway Mansions

Court Job To Be Open Soon

Idaho Supreme Court Justice Bert H. Miller resigns effective Dec 21, Gov. Robins considers filling the vacancy with several candidates. Bar association proposals to elect a replacement by member ballot are under discussion. Three endorsed candidates named: L. E. Glennon, Hugh A. Baker, and C. J. Taylor. Baker had been appointed district judge earlier this year after Judge T. Bailey’s death.

Boise Idaho Supreme Court Bert H. Miller U. S C. A. Robins Idaho Bar Association Miller Bar Association Robins L. E. Glennon Pocatello Hugh A. Baker Rupert C. J. Taylor Idaho Falls Baker T. Bailey

Ireland Cuts Final Tie With England

Dublin note: Senate votes unanimously to pass Republic of Ireland bill severing last ties with Great Britain. Final approval after a third reading seen as a formality.

Dublin Eire Senate Republic of Ireland Great Britain

Former Union Pacific executive Frank W. Robinson dies

Omaha Neb. death report notes 74 year old Frank W Robinson a western railroad executive and former vice president in charge of traffic for the Union Pacific. He began with the railroad in 1889 at age 15 and served until retirement two years ago.

Omaha, Neb Western Railroad Frank W. Robinson Union Pacific Omaha Robinson Railroad

Battle Of The Ages Shapes Up In China Clash

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek extends martial law across nearly all of China as government and communist forces mass for the battle of north Kiangsu. More than one million troops engage from the Yangtze north bank to Suchow Henan Anhwei border, with limited exemptions including Tibet and For mosa.

Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek China North Kiangsu Yangtze River Suchow Henan-Anhwei Shantung Province Tsinghai Sikang Sinkiang Tibet Formosa

Stowaway’s desperate flight ends in help from locals

Luther H. McCoy, 18, stowed away aboard a Northwest Airlines flight from Alaska to reach his 15 year old wife in Detroit before divorce. Police customs and airline workers raised $36 for a one way ticket to Detroit after officials cleared him to continue his journey. He thanked Minneapolis people as he boarded the final leg.

Minneapolis Airlines Luther H. McCoy Northwest Airlines Alaska Detroit McCoy Anchorage Alcan Ruth Edmonton Alta M. K. Johnson Johnson NWA Young McCoy

Believe Marshall Will Continue In Cabinet Post

Top congressional sources say Secretary of State George C. Marshall will keep his cabinet job for months despite kidney surgery. Senator Arthur Vandenberg publicly stated Marshall and Undersecretary Robert A. Lovett are almost indispensable under existing circumstances in world affairs. The view is echoed by leaders in the Capitol and administration.

Washington George C. Marshall Arthur H. Vandenberg Senate Foreign Relations Committee New York Times Marshall Robert A. Lovett

Assessment Complaints Now Too Late Says County Assessor

Bannock county assessor Mark Manley urges property owners to file complaints about assessments promptly. He notes many callers miss appeals by delaying until too late and outlines the process to appeal to the board of county commissioners.

Mark Manley Bannock Board of County Commissioners Manley County Tax Commission Bannock County George W. Allen Pocatello Mley

Idaho Inductees Headed For Military Service In December

More Idaho volunteers head to pre induction in Pocatello where 95 men have been examined this month toward a 146 December quota. Inductees to depart December 28 29 include 34 men from Bannock and 23 surrounding counties. Henry Baca from Ontario Oregon signed up and will report to Fort Ord California for training then Far Eastern commands.

Idaho Pocatello George Claxton Cleo Dean Camphouse Jack C. Arnold Rexburg George S. Peterson Emil Erikson Richard Montensen Merlin W. Jensen Rex Henry Baca Manuel Baca Ontario Ore Baca Fort Ord Calif Far Eastern Command Claxton Bannock County

Madame Chiang Sees Truman at Blair House Tea

Madame Chiang Kai Shek met with President Truman for an hour at Blair House seeking military and economic aid for her faltering government. She declined to comment to reporters as she left, saying the president is the one to sage.

Washington Mme Chiang Kai-Shek Truman China Blair House Trumans

Whites Indicted In Negro Death

Lyons Georgia UP A Toombs county grand jury indicted two white men William L Spud Howell 82 and Roderick L Clifton 27 on murder charges in the death of Robert Mallard a Negro lynched Nov 20 The two surrendered a week earlier to clear themselves after gossip tied them to the killing The widow of the victim said the family car was stopped by about 10 masked men one firing the fatal shot through the windshield

Slick Roads Trigger Multiple Bannock County Crashes

Warm winds and rain gave way to a cold snap and slick roads causing several auto accidents in Bannock county on Friday. The worst involved an Allied Van truck driven by A W Roche and a 1936 Cadillac sedan driven by Odell J Madsen at Hawthorne roads and Chubbuck avenue at 11 15 a m. A passenger, J S Williamson, was lightly injured and sent to hospital. Deputy Earl Cutler blamed slick roads and missing stop signs for the collision and linesmen were called to repair knocked over telephone lines.

Mendy Hawthorne Road Chubbuck Ave J. S. Williamson North Hayes Ave Chubbuck Junction Fred Sandoval Bannock County Hawthorne Roads Chubbuck Avenue O. G. Roche A. W. Roche North Main St Odell J. Madsen Portneuf Park Earl Cutler

Injured El Cerrito Girl Sent to Oakland for Recovery

Naomi Perchart a 16 year old from El Cerrito California arrived in Oakland on a Red Cross mercy plane after a crash injury left her paralyzed waist down. Doctors at Permanente hospital plan to fit braces and teach walking with the help of a bone specialist and a kidney and nerve specialist. The girl who was injured last August when the car she rode in fell 300 feet will be treated under the California Crippled Children’s act and aims to lead a normal life.

Oakland Calif el Cerrito Boise Idaho Naomi Perchart Red Cross Mercy Permanente Hospital J. Splitoff

Plans For War Emergency Council Report To Truman

The National Security Resources board urged a broad stand-by emergency program for wartime use including wage and price controls, material allocation, excess profits taxes, production guarantees, and emergency contracting authority. President Truman welcomed the plan after a brief White House meeting, with John R. Steelman set to chair until a permanent successor is found.

Washington Truman National Security Resources Board Arthur M. Hill War Planning Board Kenneth D. Johnson Johnson Hill Greyhound Bus Co John R. Steelman Congress Wait i

Prison Break at Washington State Penitentiary Ends

Two inmates Harry Callas and Amado Cadena were captured after an escape attempt at the Washington state penitentiary in Walla Walla. They reportedly dug a tunnel from the prison hospital area to the steam plant and were trapped inside when guards sealed the entrance.

Walla Walla Wash Washington State Penitentiary Tom Smith Harry Callas Amado Cadena Smith

Santa Claus Appears in Pocatello Saturday

Santa Claus makes his second appearance in Pocatello today at J. C. Penney store. The event, sponsored by Penney’s, starts in the afternoon with an expected arrival at 2 p.m. KEYY radio will interview Santa and local children. Candy will be distributed to kids.

Santa Claus Pocatello Jolly North Pole J. C. Penney Co Penney Santa Station Keyy

Youth Recaptured After Escape From Detention Home

A 15 year old boy was recaptured at his home three hours after escaping a detention home by leaping from a window. He had admitted burglarizing three Salt Lake City firms during the summer of 1947.

Salt Lake City

Istvan Dobi Named Hungary Prime Minister

Istvan Dobi of the Small Holders party was named prime minister to succeed Lajos Dinnyes, who resigned yesterday amid criticism in Budapest.

Budapest Hungary Istvan Dobi Smallholders Party Lajos Dinnyes

Inter-County Fuss To Be Heard Today

The Bannock-Caribou county court dispute moves to Pocatello for a hearing before Judge C. J. Taylor. Judges Glennon and Taylor are involved as Glennon disqualified himself, with motions on dismissal of an injunction and turnover of road equipment valued at 49000 and 20000 in damages.

Bannock-Caribou Pocatello C. J. Taylor Ninth Judicial District Fifth District L. E. Glennon Bannock County Taylor Glennon Bancroft and Grace Bannock Henry McQuade O. R. Baum Caribou

Death claims Clara Junkins longtime Pocatello resident

Miss Clara M. Junkins 67 of Pocatello died Friday morning after a brief illness in a local hospital. Born February 9, 1881 in Albia Iowa she was a music instructor in childhood. She moved to Pocatello 14 years ago joining Northern Star society the Presbyterian church and the Business and Professional Women's club. She is survived by a second cousin Mrs Howard Buckingham of Albia Iowa. Funeral arrangements pending Downard funeral home.

Clara M. Junkins Pocatello Miss Junkins Albia Iowa John Mary E. Junkins Northern Star Society The Presbyterian Church Business and Professional Women’s Club

Stores Open Until 9 This Evening In Pocatello

J L Craig secretary manager of the Chamber of Commerce states all Pocatello stores will stay open until 9 tonight and next Saturday. He notes previous late hours were only before Christmas and explains the change aims to provide better merchandise and greater variety for shoppers including city workers ranchers and farmers who prefer weekend shopping over midweek.

Pocatello J. L. Craig Chamber of Commerce Craig

Man Killed While Helping Another In Snow Drift

In Tetonia Idaho Gary Campbell 22 died instantly Friday while helping Ned Hansen 20 free a stuck truck. Campbell attached a winch cable to a roadside post but the vehicle began moving crushing him between the truck and the post officials said.

Tetonia Ida Gary Campbell Ned Hansen Campbell

Survivors Of C-54 Crash Reach Hickam Field

Twenty two bearded survivors of Sunday's mid ocean crash aboard a C-54 arrived at Hickham field aboard another C-54. They described a ditching with the tail and left wing sheared off and sharks trailing the liferafts. Two men died or jumped overboard. the rest suffered fatigue and needed only a routine physics checkup.

Honolulu Hickham Field Allen Stotz Chicago Smith

Weather forecast for Pocatello and region

Mostly cloudy with occasional snow today and tomorrow. Highs 30 to 35, nights near 25. Southeastern Idaho 32 to 42, fair and colder lows 15 to 25. Increasing clouds with light snow possible Southwestern Idaho highs 4 to 40, lows 22 to 32. Saturday forecast mostly cloudy with icy rain or snow. temperatures little changed. Utah cloudy to mild, highs 35 to 45, lows 5 to 25, northwest cooler.

Pocatello United Press Idaho Utah Nouth

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