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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1948

Page

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Dutch Attack Indonesia Triggers UN Emergency Session

The Security Council will meet in emergency session at US and Australia request to debate Dutch military offensives in Indonesia. Netherlands airborne forces seized Jogjakarta and key republican leaders including President Sukarno as Marines and armor move inland, with operations expanding to Sumatra and Bukittinggi. A temporary military government reportedly governs Jogjakarta.

Paris United Nations Security Council United States Australia Indonesia Batavia Java Netherlands Airborne Jogjakarta Soekarno Sumatra Bukittinggi Padang United Nations Hague Netherlands Overseas Ministry

Idaho Labor Group Rails for Broad Legislation Push

The Idaho Labor Legislative Association met in the YMCA to plan a nationwide program for the coming year. Local railroad unions will be mobilized with women auxiliaries to mobilize voters for essential labor laws. A. W. Johnson of Pocatello led calls for tighter boiler inspections and stricter enforcement of the state slot machine law.

Idaho Labor Legislative Association YMCA Railway Labor Legislative Association Uni Isd A. W. Johnson Pocatello Idaho John Dahlstrom Sportsmen’s Association Bannock County AFL, Cio Farmers’ Union Johnson Pocatello Railroad George W. Warren Montpelier L. V. Allison Glenns Ferry Ben Nokes Carmen Bonnie McCullough AFL

35 Bus Crash Kills and Injures Dozens in Utah

Authorities report 35 injured with seven in serious condition after a high speed crash on highways 40 and 50 near the Bonneville Salt Flats. Names identified include Daniel E. Eggers and Sherry Ann Cook among others. 12 bodies laid in a garage morgue with 13th unidentifed.

Tooele Utah Salt Lake City Bonneville Salt Flats Daniel E. Eggers

Portneuf Legion Meets Tonight

The Portneuf American Legion will meet at the temple this evening at o clock.

Portneuf Legion the Portneuf Pos American Legion

Homes Begin To Show Yule Spirit In Pocatello

Contestants in the Pocatello POST and Junior Chamber of Commerce decorate for Christmas with cash prizes by the POST and judges from the Junior Chamber. Two homes are pictured, Tony Valentine and Chris Delzer, showcasing Bethlehem scenes and Yale motifs. Decorations include lights and tree ornaments, reflecting growing local pride and a festive home town atmosphere.

Pocatello Post Pocatello

Electrical Workers Pilloried By House Subcommittee

A House labor subcommittee charged the American Communist Party leads the CIO Electrical Workers of America, calling it a serious threat to U.S. security. The report says communists control the national office, staff, newspapers, districts, and locals, with a large 600,000 membership, and notes defense-related products heighten risk.

Washington House United Electrical Workers of America CIO United States Subcommittee Charles J. Kersten Wis American Communist Party Communist Party America CIO‘ Electrical Union Electrical Workers Union Philip Murray National Cio Electrical Group Union

Skies Expected To Clear Today In Idaho Snow Spell

Idaho endured a four day cold spell with snow flurries from the panhandle to the Wyoming border. Temperatures statewide averaged near 30 degrees Sunday afternoon. Forecasters predicted the storm would break up by Monday afternoon with clear skies and slightly cooler readings. No flying was reported over Idaho.

Boise Idaho Panhandle Idaho-Wyoming U. S. Weather Bureau

Man Stabs Wife's Lover in Palo Alto

Harry Vogelsong a 27 year old San Francisco salesman is held for attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed Walter Raley 41 Palo Alto dairy owner in the abdomen at Mrs Helen Vogelsong's home. Vogelsong confronted Raley then fled into the bathroom. He notified police and called an ambulance. Raley is in serious condition at Palo Alto Hospital. Vogelsong says he and his wife have been separated for months and identified her as a former Hollywood actress.

Palo Alto Calif Harry H. Vogelsong San Francisco Vogelsong Walter Raley Helen Vogelsong Raley

O Leary Tapped For Idaho House Minority Leader Role

Idaho state representative Henry C. O Leary is rumored to be the next minority leader despite questions about his oath of office. O Leary says the oath omission was an oversight and that he remains eligible, with leadership for the asking while John Hohnhorst holds the speakership.

Henry C. O'Leary Idaho Boise O'Leary Cy Price John Hohnhorst Hazelton

Bancroft Weighs Slot Machine Licensing Today

Bancroft village board meets to decide 1949 licensing for slot machines. Mayor Grimm says options include licensing for the year with a partial refund if the law is repealed or licensing for the quarter. He notes 1947 projects included a water extension and airport, with property levy cut from 40 to 30 mills.

Bancroft David W. Grimm Grimm

Four Hurt In Tyhee Wreck

Four men were treated at Pocatello General Hospital Sunday night after a rear end collision near the Binghurst store in Tyhee. Names include Gilbert Honas Richard Holmes Paul Seidel and Devon Warren with facial cuts head wound and possible rib fracture. Ambulance driver Bob Young arrived at 6 15 to respond to the call. The crash occurred when the two cars rammed in front of the store.

Pocatello General Hospital Binghurst Tyhee Bob Young McHanerson Gilbert Honas Route 1 Richard Holmes South Fifth Street Pocatello Paul Seidel Devon Warren Route 2 North

Fire Destroys Widow's Roost in Colorado Mining Town

A fire in Central City, Colorado, threatened the town for hours before two volunteer crews contained it late Sunday. It gutted the Widow's Roost, an immense frame house on the mountain flank, and damaged a neighboring residence. The Leahy place, once built by Central City's early nestmasters, burned as cold winds fanned the flames. The blaze erupted as miners were changing shifts.

Central City Colo

Boy Sought In Slaying of 10 Year Old Roberta Rinearson

Chicago police hunt a teenage boy in the rape slaying of 10 year old Roberta Rinearson. The victim’s body was found in a ditch along a rural Elmhurst roadside. a taxi driver reported a lengthy conversation between the girl and a 15 year old boy near a movie house.

Chicago Roberta Rinearson Elmhurst

East Feels Snowstorm Toll Across Nation

A major snowstorm swept the nation from Midwest to New England, with four to seven inches in parts of the Midwest and up to 20 inches in New York City. At least 21 deaths occurred in weather related accidents nationwide, including two in New York City and several across Illinois Indiana New Jersey and Utah. City transit and airports faced delays as officials mobilized snow fighting resources.

Chicago Midwestern Delle Utah Virginia New England Ohio Pennsylvania Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Cardinals Indiana Summers Point N. J Illinois Manhattan Midwest New York New York City

Conflicting Tales Link Hallman Slaying To Doctor Suspect

In St Louis Chief Parker relayed differing accounts about Byron C Hallman and Dr Rutledge a 29 year old physician confined with a confession from hospital. The confession claims Hartman provoked the affair with Sydney Rutledge while his wife and Rutledge argued divorce. Cedar Rapids prosecutor Crissman aims to have Rutledge indicted for murder in January.

ST. Louis Byron C. Hallman George Parker Robert C. Sledge Rutledge Hartman Parker Dr. Rutledge Hattman Sydney

Boy 18 Takes Own Life With Shotgun Blast

In Boonville Indiana Charles Simmons 18 asked his grandmother if it hurts to shoot himself and a minute later a shotgun blast was heard. The boy lay dead in the backyard and authorities found no clear motive for the death.

Boonville Ind Charles Simmons

Plan To End Costa Rica Uprising Hints From Board Visit

The four power war investigating board of the Organization of American States hopes to return to Washington by December 23 with a possible plan to resolve the Costa Rican conflict. Delegates from the United States Mexico Brazil and Colombia toured the northwest battlefront amid Costa Rican charges that Nicaraguan National Guard forces spearhead the assault.

San Jose Costa Rica Organization of American States Washington United States Mexico Brazil Colombia National Guard

State of Idaho Given Much Free Publicity

Idaho's state Board of publicity mailed 15,221 news releases from July 1, 1947 to December 15, 1948. The campaign produced 267,698 words across 3517 photographs and 2880 mats, totaling 28,169 pieces of outgoing mail and 420,728 lines of copy in national publications. Estimated paid space would exceed 1.3 million dollars.

Boise Idaho State Board of Publicity

Reds Within 63 Miles of Nanking

Communist troops were reported within 63 miles of Nanking as government forces rushed reinforcements to the Huai River line in anticipation of a major communist thrust toward the Vanktre.

Nanking China Huai River Vanktre

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