Idaho House rejects fire marshal bill and drunken tests
The Idaho House killed two spending bills to create a state fire marshal and to reword existing law. A Senate drunkometer evidence bill died in the House as the chamber also passed a chain store tax repealer and banking tweaks. Debate showed strong opposition to new bureaus and unnecessary cost.
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E House
Inurance Committee
Jerrill
Twin Falls
R. Howard Andrus
Bonneville
Fire Department
Adam Blackstock
Owyhee
Robert Mills
Truman Warns Economic Plans May Prevent Disaster
President Truman told the National Planning Association dinner that proper economic planning probably will avert a future recession from becoming a disaster. He recalled 1921 and 1931 crashes, praised Hoover’s government work, and urged streamlined federal agencies and strong US leadership for peace and prosperity.
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Washington
Presii Truman
National Planning Association
Truman
Herbert Hoover
United States
Will Filed For Probate In Bannock County
Petition for the will of the late Shester G. Wells was filed in Bannock County Probate Court by attorney Milton Zener. Hearing on the estate set for February 14 at 10 a.m. before Probate Judge Willard Lund. Heirs listed include Gladys Frdy, Seattle. Helen Fargo Wells, 710 North Garfield Ave. Lyman Fargo Wells, son. Elizabeth Wells Hale, Fairfield California. Robert Fargo Hale, Fairfield. Janet Hale, Fairfield. Helen Carolyn Wellserson, Fargo Apartments. Constance Peterson, Fargo Apartments. Officials note the property was valued in excess of oil other details in the filing.
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Bannock County
Milton Zener
Willard Lund
Gladys Fridy
Seattle
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Lyman Fargo Wells
Elizabeth Wells Hale
Fairfield
Calif
Robert Fargo Hale
Janet Hale
Helen Carolyn Wells Erson
Fargo
Constance Peterson
Fargo Apartnts
Hel- Fargo Wells
Lyman Far- Wells
Trimming Back Home From National Postmasters Meeting
Gate City Postmaster Jack E. Trimming returned to Pocatello Monday by stream liner after attending the annual national association of postmasters executive committee meeting in Washington D C. He represented Idaho Nevada Wyoming and Montana on the 14 member panel.
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Harry S. Truman
Jesse M. Donaldson
Washington, D.C
Gate City
Jack E. Trimming
Trimming
Pocatello
National Association of Postmasters
Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana
New Idaho Licenses Available in Bannock County
Idaho State Police Lt. J. F. Bedingfield announced 1949 auto license plate tags are now available in the Bannock county assessor's office. 1948 plates expire March 31. motorists should not delay obtaining 1949 permits and display two plates with a registration certificate.
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Bannock County Assessor
Idaho
J. F. Bedingfield
Bannock County
Bedingfield
Lt. Bedingfield
Army Dozers Break Through West Snow to Aid Isolated Towns
Army bulldozer units pushed into western snow belts to reach stranded families and relieve starving livestock. Task forces freed about 250 households near Valentine Nebraska and opened 100 miles of snowbound roads to reach 450 people near Broken Bow Nebraska while officials report rising human suffering and several dozen deaths from the disaster.
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Rail Unions Review Settlement Terms in Wage Dispute
Negotiators for 1,000,000 non-operating railroad workers met to study a railroad offer amid a wage hour dispute sparked by a presidential fact finding board. The proposal, not disclosed, follows recommendations of a seven-cent hourly raise and a 40 hour week. No strike date is set.
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G. E. Leighty
National Railway Labor Nct
Idaho Wyoming oppose Columbia Valley authority memo
Members of the Snake River Compact Commission from Idaho and Wyoming unanimously passed a resolution opposing the creation of a Columbia Valley authority. They resolved to send a memorial to congress outlining their position.
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Snake River Compact Commission
Columbia Valley Authority
Idaho
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Congress
Pocatello Officials Calm Water Supply Fears
Health officials stated the city’s water is satisfactory and tests show no contamination despite rumors. Physicians urged residents not to be alarmed as guidance counters circulating reports.
Bus Crash in Utah Kills Driver
Dense fog caused a northbound Continental Trailways bus to rear a loaded gravel truck on U S 91 near Provo. Driver James Elgin Wilkens, 47, Spanish Fork, died at 8:50 a.m. from an intra cranial hemorrhage. About 11 passengers needed first aid. 30 aboard. The truck driver was uninjured.
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Continental Trailways
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Wilkens
Utah County Road Department
Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Bill Meyer Hospitalized for Checkup
Pittsburgh reports manager Bill Meyer, hindered by a gout flare up, was admitted to a hospital Tuesday for a routine checkup and evaluation. The Pirates organization said the move is precautionary and Meyer is expected to return to duties soon.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirate
Bill Meyer
Notre Dame Professor to Speak at Pocatello Dinner
James E. McCarthy dean of Notre Dame College of Commerce will be principal speaker at the 47th annual Pocatello Chamber of Commerce dinner in the Hotel Bannock ballroom Friday night February 4. He will discuss Faith Hope and the Future with invocation by Rev A E Albee. The program includes induction of new officers and addresses by retiring President C Ed Flandro and 1949 President R D Gallafent.
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College of Commerce
Notre Dame University
Pocatello Chamber of Commerce
Bannock
C. Ed Flandro
R. D. Gallafent
Flandro
Weather forecast for Pocatello and Southeastern Idaho
Partly cloudy and sun flurries with scattered snow showers expected in Pocatello and southeastern Idaho. Highs near 15 to 25 with lows around 0 to 6 degrees and light precipitation.
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