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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1947

Page

9

Oil Firms To Review Idaho Price

Idaho officials report two major oil companies will review fuel prices with possible downward adjustments. H C O Leary cites statewide agitation by legislators and newspapers, including the POST, as pressure for fairer prices. He cautions no action or timeline is guaranteed, and warns Idaho could retaliate if talks fail.

H. C. O'Leary Bannock County Weishare O'Leary Idaho the Post O’leary Henry Dworshak Intermountain

Calendar of Court Opens in Bannock County

The district court of Bannock County opens January 5 under District Judge L. E. Glennon. One criminal case is listed Robert Hensen 15 and Robert Haas 17 to be tried first day. Civil cases set include Agricultural Insurance Co. vs Union Pacific on January 6 and other filings through January 15 with more jury cases to be scheduled.

District Court of Bannock County L. E. Glennon Robert Hensen Robert Haas Agricultural Insurance Co Union Pacific Railroad Co Hazel Velva Firkins Grayson and Horner Estella Stafford Mary Louise Field John J. Field Lorin Kingsford S. H. Bennion Blue Bell Co Jack W. Peterson, Jr American Gypsum Mabel W. Johannsen Nathan Hale George Paskins

Rogers to Wed Movie Star in Oklahoma Ranch Ceremony

Hollywood reports Dale Evans the blond actress will marry cowboy star Roy Rogers in Davis Oklahoma on Wednesday at the ranch of Bill Likens. Evans will pick up her parents in Italy Texas before the wedding while Rogers proceeded to Davis yesterday.

Hollywood Dale Evans Davis Okla Roy Rogers Italy Tex Bill Likens Rogers

Idaho to hear five county school consolidation proposals

Boise Idaho January 12-13 the State School Reorganization committee will consider consolidation plans from five counties. Clark Cassia Bear Lake Adams and Valley districts are proposed with a B district for southern Valley county and districts in Clark Cassia Bear Lake and Adams. Kenneth F Dean said Saturday.

Boise Ida Kenneth F. Dean Clark Cassia Bear Lake Adams Valley

Damsite Tilt Slated In American Falls Exhibition

American Falls fans will see three exhibition games in the high school gym between members of this year’s American Falls team and five members of the class B all state champions from two years ago. The alumni will play as individuals, not as the school team, but promise a entertaining display.

American Falls

State Police Meet To Discuss Highway Safety

Five state police officers gathered in Pocatello Idaho to adjust auto radio equipment and discuss highway safety. Led by Lt. James Bedingfield they warned motorists to drive slowly during icy conditions as road safety worsened this winter. Participants included J. S. Wakeman Carl L. Muir C. R. Dester and L. G. Kendle.

Pocatello J. L. Bedingfield Carl L. Muir C. R. Dester Blackfoot L. G. Kern Idaho James Bedingfield Bedingfield J. S. Wakeman Preston L. G. Kendle Montpelier

Labor strikes may drop to 1944 level, experts say

Washington based labor researchers forecast the 1946 strike year will yield under 35 million man-days lost, the lowest since 1944. They note December ahead could improve compared with global totals, with last year at 116 million and 1945 at 38 million.

Washington

Tea and Sugar With Wages in English Household Servant Ads

In early 19th century England it was common in house servant job ads to indicate whether tea and sugar were supplied with wages. This practice reflected domestic economy norms of the period.

England

Basin Committee to View Mountain Home Project

The Columbia Basin Interagency committee will meet in Boise to consider the Mountain Home project. R J Newell regional Reclamation Bureau director and committee chairman said the meeting will coincide with the Idaho State Reclamation Association annual convention. The January meeting will be in Salem Oregon to discuss Willamette Valley projects.

Boise Ida Columbia Basin Interagency Committee R. J. Newell Regional Reclamation Bureau Idaho State Reclamation Association Newell Salem Ore Williamette Valley

Flocks of Birds Trigger WWII Era Invasion Scare

Flocks of birds picked up by radar during World War II caused numerous scares and at least one invasion alarm, prompting military vigilance and cautious responses across coastal defenses.

Kaiser-Frazer Repays Bank of America Loan Early

Kaiser-Frazer Corporation announced early repayment of a 12 million dollar loan from Bank of America. Board Chairman Henry Kaiser and President Joseph Frazer said repayments totaling 1.08 million were made as due, with 10.92 million paid in advance. The firm forecast year earnings near 19 million and ends the year with about 13 million in cash and current trade accounts.

Detroit LLP Kaiser- Frazer Corporation Bank of America Kaiser-Frazer Henry J. Kaiser Joseph W. Frazer

Most Modern Pool In West Assured For Pocatellans Use Next Summer

Pocatello will get a 200000 gallon municipal pool near the golf course next summer. Plans include underground housing for heating and filtration with a tunnel exit to bathhouses. The facility will feature edge inlets and special outlets, removable ladders for racing, and features for sanitation and upkeep.

West Pocatello George Phillips Northwest Phillips H. C. Clare State Board of Health Department Lewiston

No Change Seen In Law

Sen. Joseph Ball says the Taft Hartley closed shop ban is the law's most popular feature for employees. He doubts any Congressional move to amend the act this year. Ball notes the provision protects employees and was not intended to aid employers, though it is under dispute in the Typographical Union case before the NLRB.

Washington LLP Joseph H. Ball Minn Congress Ball International Typographical Union AFL National Labor Relations Board

Mass Japanese Crisis Sparks Ancient Customs Debate

Reports from Japan describe a surge in ritual suicide as common people gain the right to honor their ancestors in this manner for the first time. Historically restricted to the upper classes, the new practice highlights social tension and cultural shifts across the islands.

Japan

Judge Dismisses Adultery Charge in Utah Case

PROVO Utah AP District Judge Joseph E Nelson dismissed adultery charges against Richard F Harding a Salt Lake real estate man filed by his estranged wife on grounds of insufficient evidence District Attorney George Ballif cited weak proof and moved to drop the case

Provo—(Ap Richard F. Harding Salt Lake Joseph E. Nelson George Ballif

Emmett Messenger Hikes Rates on Subscriptions and Newsstand

The Emmett Messenger will raise annual subscriptions from 2 to 3 dollars starting January 1 due to higher newsprint costs. Single copy price increases to 10 cents. Multi year rates change to 5 dollars for two years and 7 dollars for three years, up from 5 dollars for three years.

Emmett Ida Emmett Messenger

Simplot Unit Files Articles for New Pocatello Plant

The Westvaco Chlorine Products Corp will operate the new electric furnace plant in Pocatello, built by the Simplot Fertilizer Co. The corporation filed articles with the secretary of state in Boise and the Bannock county recorder yesterday morning.

Westvaco Chlorine Products Corp Pocatello Simplot Fertilizer Co Boise Bannock County

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