German General Blaskowitz Dies By Jump Before Trial
Gen. Johannes Blaskowitz, 64, former commander in Holland, leaped to his death from a Nuernberg prison gallery two hours before his trial for crimes against peace and humanity. He died of multiple injuries after jumping 30 feet to the concrete. The trial of 13 other Nazi leaders continued nearby. Blaskowitz had led the 25th army and helped break through at Sedan, with service across Prague Bohemia and northern Italy.
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Mernberg
Germany
Johannes Blaskowitz
Holland
Nuernberg
Palace of Justice
Blaskowitz
Netherlands
Aurich
Sedan
France
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Bohemia
Italy
Atlantic Wall
Eisenhower Backers Pat Dewey MacArthur Stassen In Second Spot
George Gallup reports that among Republicans who would back Eisenhower if he ran no longer, Dewey MacArthur and Stassen emerge as top second choices. With Eisenhower out, regular GOP voters still show limited enthusiasm for him. independents and wavering Democrats powered his earlier strength.
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Eisenhower
Pat Dewey
McArthur
Stassen
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
G.O.P
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Thomas E. Dewey
Eral Douglas MacArthur
Harold E. Stagsen
Truman
Institute
Dewey
MacArthur
Taft
Vandenberg
Trumman
George Marshall
Eisen
Nebraska Plan prompts presidential ballot in Lincoln primary
The Institute follows the Nebraska Plan to place all major presidential names on the ballot for the April 13 Nebraska primary. A bipartisan committee led by Raymond A. McConnell Jr. will present the slate to Nebraska voters, aiming to mirror nationwide Republican sentiment. A concluding simile about a sloth contrasts weight bearing with hanging.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Raymond A. McConnell, Jr
Journal Newspapers of
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Village of Riggins Disincorporation Ordered by Idaho Judge
District Judge A O Sutton ruled the village of Riggins was not properly incorporated on July 15 and ordered its disincorporation after testimony showed only 38 of 59 petition signers had the right to sign. An appeal by G H Smith and Jack E Beard was noted.
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Grangeville
Riggins
A. O. Sutton
Weiser
Idaho County District
Sutton
Idaho County Commissioners
G. H. Smith
Jack E. Beard
Planes to Check Fires In Coeur d Alene Forest
Air patrol planes used last summer in the Coeur d Alene National Forest will return in 1948. Two planes logged 274 air hours over the million acre white pine area, aiding a record of only two fires over 10 acres among 147 that year. The planes replaced 25 lookout stations.
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Coeur D’alene
Coeur d’Alene National Forest
Karl Klehm
Klehm
Dworshak Attacks Demos Over Whitewashing Allegations
Senator Dworshak accuses Democrats on the Senate speculation subcommittee of whitewashing Edwin Pauley and Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham as it prepares to vote on clearing Pauley and Graham of wrongdoing. He pledges further investigation despite a GOP bid to exonerate them.
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Washington
Henry C. Dworshak
Senate Speculation Subcommittee
Edwin W. Pauley
Walace H. Graham
Dworshak
Theodore Francis Green
R.L
Pauley
Secretary of Army
Graham
Truman
Officer pays fine for illegally parked driver in Brockton
In Brockton Massachusetts Officer Michael Gilmartin twice tagged an illegally parked car and failed to serve a summons as the owner moved. He ultimately paid the motorist's fine. Philippine brides do not always attend their own weddings.
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Brockton, Mass
Michael Gilmartin
Two Panhandle Towns Back Of Army Engineer Dam Plans
Sandpoint and Priest River backed the army engineers plan to build a 27 million dollar dam across Pend Oreille river at Albeni Falls near the Idaho Washington border. Clark Fork Morton residents opposed. Culbertson said 6293 acres would flood but railroads need no relocation and only a 1.3 mile U S 10 A stretch would need raising. Project to take three years after two years planning awaiting congressional authorization.
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Clark Fork
Morton
Pend Oreille
J. S. Culbertson
Engineers
Seattle
Culbertson
U.S
Priest River
Club Views Conclave Names New Committees
The Pocatello 230-30 club met at the American Legion club to review charter proceedings of the 20-30 club in Salt Lake City and appoint new committees for 1948. Committees include house Pete Bistline Chuck Mauvais. membership Chuck Mills Jimmy Watts Fonce Aldecoa Russ Stahmecker. project Pete Ryder Paul Hill. entertainment Frank Christiansen Blaine Gasser. finance Dick Morley Orin Clark. expansion Bill Hall Bud McKenzie. program chairman Geryl Lindberg.
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Pocatello
Salt Lake City
American Legion Club
Pete Bistline
Chuck Mauvais
Chuck Mills
Jimmy Watts
Fonce Aldecoa
Russ Stahmecker
Pete Ryder
Paul Hill
Frank Christensen
Blaine Gasser
Dick Morley
Orin Clark
Bill Hall
Bud McKenzie
Geryl Lindberg
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J. P. Harlow
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Marie Vanoose
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Denny Bateman
Pearl Bateman
Wyetown
Bateman
RAF
Lackland Field
San Antonio
Texas
Denny
Clyde
Lowry Field
Denver
Demos
Green
Subcommittee
Panhandle
Batolade
A. G
Associated Grocers
S.E. Idaho
America’s Choice
NUCOA
Best Foods
Carton
SEGO
Charley Zweigart
Meat Dept
Jack Randall
Reno
California
Frank and Doris Serean
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