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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1948
Page
1
The Pocatello POST marks one year of operation with thanks to readers and advertisers. Publisher A C Willemsen lauds community support and outlines the paper as a growing force for news, service and regional development in southeast Idaho.
Secretary of the Treasury told the National Credit conference that prosperity should continue but warned bankers against flooding the market with inflationary loans. He noted episodic layoffs and production cuts while saying the economy remains sound with high but maintainable levels. He urged close loan scrutiny to avoid fueling a boom bust cycle and cited steel, metal, and labor shortages still present.
Bannock County deputies led by Earl Cutler and James Johnson arrested Rio club proprietor June Conde for selling and possessing illegal liquor beyond Pocatello city limits. He appeared before Justice Charles W. Hyde who released Conde to attorney Clarence Jeffrey without bond awaiting plea or bond. Evidence of illegal whiskey sales prompted the raid after state officers had previously secured evidence but held off for help.
In Guam, a pair of stained paratrooper boots and a torn slipper were found near where Ruth Farnsworth, 27, was killed after a kidnapping from a jade shop. The boots may reveal the owner’s appearance. FBI in Washington will test them. A $2000 reward was offered. Farnsworth was a Navy civilian employee and fiancée to Marine Sgt. Sterling McGinnis.
Named president Delesseps Morrison of New Orleans was elected unanimously head of the American Municipal Association, succeeding Fletcher Bowron of Los Angeles.
Buckingham Palace announced Princess Elizabeth's baby will be named Prince Charles Philip Arthur George of Edinburgh. Born one month ago, the child is second in line to the throne, with King George VI aging. The choice recalls past Charleses and royal history as the christening approaches.
A Christmas gift offer promotes a 365 day subscription to the Pocatello POST at 6 dollars for one year or 4 dollars for six months. The gift comes with a Gift Card bearing the purchaser's name and must be mailed in time for Christmas within Idaho and expires December 20.
Leon Caldwell of Burdine Kentucky followed his separated wife to Portsmouth Virginia by taxi and killed her, her sister, and mother-in-law before shooting himself. The 35 year old man admitted buying the pistol for use and claimed his mother-in-law caused his troubles. The two year old daughter witnessed the attack as neighbors described a chaotic scene.
British navigator Captain James Cook reaches and names the Hawaiian Islands during his voyage. He lands there in 1778 as part of an exploratory expedition amid growing European contact with the Pacific.
The Pocatello Post was accepted as an ABC member on November 30, marking a validation of its 8,033 circulation. ABC audits ensure readers and advertisers that circulation figures are accurate, with reports issued for each publication.
Cloudy with snow today and tomorrow in Pocatello and southeast Idaho. Continued cold with highs 25 to 30 degrees and lows around 20. Partly cloudy with Thursday snow showers in southeastern Idaho, highs about 30 and lows 20 to 25. Southwestern Idaho sees partly cloudy skies with light snow flurries and high near 30.
In Havana Ramon Grau San Martin challenged Rep Felix Martin to a duel to defend his honor after Martin accused him in parliament. No date was set for the encounter.
The passenger liner service between San Francisco and the Far East was resumed today after nearly four months of disruption due to the West Coast maritime strike.
Boise reports heavy activity as the Idaho session slated to begin January 3 nears. Liquor dealers highway interests beet growers and dairy interests push measures while hotels fill and lawmakers reserve rooms and apartments for the two month session.
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