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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1948

Page

3

Communists Close On Peiping Amid Major China Offensive

Communist forces push toward Peiping while nationalist Gen Fu welcomes a defendable stance. Peitang railway loss raises risk to Pengpu supply line and Yellow Sea outlet. Liu Shih evacuates Pengpu toward Chuhsien as Tu Yu-ming’s troops are blamed for potential encirclement. Proposals place next major push between Pengpu and Pukow with Huai river defenses forming new line.

China Peiping Urday Fu Oui Peitang Tangku Harbor Yellow Sea Nanking Pengpu Liu Shih East China Chuhsien Pukow Yangtze River Nan Shanghai Huai River Tu Yu-ming Suchow

Car Victim James Pollis Improves After Crash

James Pollis an employee of the Mint case sustained injuries when struck by an auto on Center street at 11 o clock Saturday night. He is reported improving at Pocatello General Hospital on Sunday.

James Pollis Mint Pocatello General Hospital Center Street

Emerson PTA Meeting Tonight With Guest Speaker

The Emerson Parent Teacher Association meets at 8 o'clock tonight with A. F. McOmber in charge. Eugene Campbell of Idaho State College will discuss Holding Fast to Lasting Values. A musical program led by Mrs. Hutchings will be performed. Doors open at 7 30 p.m. for parent visits with home room teachers.

Emerson P. T. A A. F. McOmber Eugene Campbell Idaho State College Hutchings

Infant Burial Services for Burgon’s Daughter

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs K E Burgon of 347 So Grant Ave will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. Monday in Mountainview cemetery. McHan Henderson funeral home handles arrangements. She died Friday due to complications of birth. Survived by brother Jerry and her parents plus Mr and Mrs Guy Burgon of Pocatello and Mrs Perry Lusk of American Falls Idaho.

K. BE. Burgon Grant Ave Mountainview Cemetery McHan-Henderson Funeral Home Hirth Jerry Fran Guy R. Burgon Pocatello Perry Lusk American Fals Idaho

Prices Take Slight Drop As Christmas Shopping Grows

A nationwide survey shows shopping picking up while wholesale price cuts spread across meat and some foods. Pork led declines while retail clothing varied and pre Christmas sales rose. Sears reduced washing machine prices by 20 to 30 dollars. Federal Reserve reports shopping activity higher last week.

Chicago National Association of Retail Meat Dealers National Association of Retail Grocers Sears, Roebuck and Co Sears Federal Reserve Board

Executives to Discuss Proposals in Philadelphia Meeting

Officials of the all America professional football conference said the league and the National Football League executive committees will meet tomorrow in Philadelphia to discuss pro vems.

Cleveland all-America Professional Football Conference National Football League Philadelphia

Dairymen back tax elimination for uncolored margarine

Idaho Dairymen's Association urged a 1949 bill to remove federal taxes on uncolored margarine while keeping taxes on colored product. Officers were re elected for 1948 as Frank Harris joined as director. Also endorsed Bangs Disease control funding and measures for health checks, university facilities, and licensed bull stud operators.

BOISE Idaho Dairymen’s Association W. L. Hendrix H. G. Meyers G. C. Anderson Frank Harris Dairymen Idaho Cattlemen's Association Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Bang University of Idaho State Bureau of Animal Industry

David Naegle Dies Of Crash Injuries

David Naegle 25, Union Pacific railroad employee, died in an Omaha hospital from injuries in an automobile crash in Nebraska. He lived at 408 South Fourth Street in Pocatello and planned to enter the U S army, awaiting induction. Friends in Pocatello had no details of the accident.

Pocatello David Naegel Union Pacific Railroad Omaha Nebraska City Naegel South Fourth Street United States Army

Bus Crash in Utah Claims Thirteen Lives

A fog bound Utah road leads to a catastrophic bus crash killing thirteen. A head on collision with a car, exploding fuel, and victims trapped amid twisted steel mark the tragedy. In other news the Cleveland Browns win the title and the rail wage debate extends with overtime issues.

Utah Salt Cleveland Browns Buffalo Bills Old Lake Erie Rills Eagles Old Quaker Town Red Bird Old Chicago Rail Board Union

Taft Seeks Major Voice in GOP Policy Roles

Senator Robert A. Taft signaled he will not retreat from influence over Republican policy. He did not rule out another term as policy committee chair but aims to retain leadership clout from any post. Taft planned talks with Senate leaders and about a dozen GOP colleagues to shape party strategy.

Washington LLP Robert A. Taft Taft Republican Policy Committee Ohioan Senate Arthur H. Vandenberg Mich Congress Republican National Committee

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