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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1949
Page
3
Washington based economist Henry Thurston of the commerce department predicts higher prices for quality wool suits due to strong demand and a world shortage of top grade wool. He notes medium wool remains abundant and average quality suits should stay reasonably priced. William Allen White is quoted with a controversial remark about writing.
The Air Force is testing a bed cockpit that allows pilots to endure up to 12 g without losing consciousness. In standard cockpits pilots black out around 5 g. The bed cockpit lets the pilot operate while prone in a nylon net bed with contoured sides, potentially enabling higher speed records.
Eugene Ely piloted a Curtiss plane that hopped on wheeled undercarriage from a United States warship at Hampton Roads Virginia marking a historic first takeoff from a ship.
Marriner S. Eccles of the Federal Reserve Board testified he did not initiate the anti trust case against TransAmerica for personal gain. He disqualified himself to testify against the bank empire, saying his family holding company and Amalgamated Sugar have cordial relations with Bank of America, a TransAmerica subsidiary, and that his firms rely on its financing.
Civil Service Commission announces openings for chemist metallurgist and physicist across Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington. Applicants aged 18 to 62 must file by February 23 with the Eleventh U S Civil Service Region Seattle Washington. Salaries begin 3727 to 6235 annually. Further information available at any first or second class post office.
Veterans may apply for civil service exams for guard positions in Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington. Mail applications by February 23 to Director Eleventh U S Civil Service Region Seattle Washington. Starting salaries range from 2350 to 2573 dollars with no age limit for the exam.
Washington lawmakers debate timing of President Truman's proposed labor bill as House stalls on Taft Hartley repeal and Wagner act overhaul. Senate hearings resume with Denham testimony as party leaders fear a 12-12 tie in subcommittee votes. Three southern Democrats resist immediate action, affecting floor prospects.
Rural Idaho communities face heavy snow as trains and roads close. The Red Cross leads a statewide relief effort with food blankets and medicine. Pocatello pilots deploy planes and crews to drop supplies to the stranded, while neighborly action reflects Idaho’s spirit and unity.
Twenty six underprivileged Madison children attended a party funded by a University of Wisconsin men’s hall blood drive. Students sold blood at 25 dollars a pint to cover party costs including a country club rental, ice cream, cake, cookies, and gifts for each child.
The proposal from the president would end the current labor board head’s job and move its duties back to the Labor Relations Board.
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