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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1949
Page
6
Idaho Farm Bureau Executive Secretary J. H. Webb of Pocatello praised federal price support programs as a shield against drastic price declines. He warned that dropping farm prices hurt farmers and consumers and could trigger broader economic distress, citing postwar depressions as a warning.
Emilio Ara a 22 year old New Mexico youth was sentenced in Gooding Idaho to not more than 14 years for grand larceny after speeding in a 1948 Gooding taxi. He eluded extradition facing an arson charge in Vaughn New Mexico and fought arrest before waiving counsel and seeking immediate sentencing. Sheriff R E Cecil noted the taxi belonged to Wilson Chenny of Gooding.
The fourth and final hearing by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors in Boise will gather more than 100 witnesses from Idaho and neighboring states to review the army engineers 308 plan. Promoters call it a historic irrigation and power development unlocking 292000 more acres of irrigated land, including 233520 acres in Idaho.
Former prime minister Leon Blum, recovering from a recent operation, is improving and expected to be discharged soon. The illness or procedure details are not disclosed, but Blum remains under medical care and praised for his resilience.
Navy Secretary John L. Sullivan ordered immediate reductions in active ships, crews, aircraft and shore stations to meet the 1950 budget. The plan calls for 72 ships out of operation though active fleet reductions will amount to 24 vessels, plus cuts in enlisted and commissioned ranks and in operating aircraft.
Boyd Buck, 15, won a 4 H Club scholarship for a summer agricultural course at the University of Idaho in June, awarded for an essay on the 4 H club’s achievements over the past year. Mr and Mrs Mack Bowler returned from Denver after attending the National Chinchilla Rabbit show in January 2022.
Pocatello's Junior Chamber of Commerce earned one of 11 national A awards from the U S Junior Chamber. Harold Read cites factors including membership growth, new chapter formation such as Lava Hot Springs, committee activity, dues paid, and meeting attendance for the period July 1 1948 to year end.
Six persons died and four were seriously injured when an Anson Mark airliner crashed at Trinity Bay on the north shore of the St Lawrence River. The pilot, the engineer, and four of eight passengers were killed. Names withheld until relatives are informed.
The Punxsutawney Groundhog club announced Chuck as the shadow’s identity on Wednesday. Chuck the woodchuck posed in a snowy scene while the sun revealed the shadow signaling six more weeks of winter follows.
The 1948 Broadway hit John Loves Mary plays in Pocatello in Frazier Hall Friday at 8 15 pm. Civic Drama Guild of New York presents with Beverly Prince James Field and Robert van Hooten. Tickets 480 adults 270 students on sale at Hotel Whitman or via Jaycees. ticket holders gain reserved seats for But Not Goodbye next spring.
Burley grange met Wednesday night at Springdale’s new grange hall with fresh officers presiding. A moving picture on dairy products was shown, Cylde Ross of Jer ome Cooperative creamery and R H Jacobs of Declo spoke, door prizes were given, and refreshments served.
Sepia pigment is a dark brown color produced by extracting ink sacs from the cuttlefish. The dye is valued for its rich tone and historical use in art and drawing.
The University of Idaho agricultural experiment station aims to breed a Russet potato resistant to plant diseases. Dr. John G. McLean of the U S Department of Agriculture potato genetics team at the Aberdeen branch station leads the project in Moscow Idaho.
New York report states Robert D. Ryan 22 of Richmond was arrested for being drunk on or about a horse in San Pablo California. He was released on $100 bond.
Gov. Vail Pittman has been invited to be the main speaker at the Jefferson-Jackson day dinner in Boise Idaho on February 24.
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