New Police Radio Units Aid Clearing Idaho Roads
Idaho state police deployed portable radio units to coordinate snow removal during a severe southeastern Idaho blizzard. Lt. J F Bedingfield called the radios invaluable as crews opened American Falls to Rockland American Falls to Massacre Rocks and American Falls to Pocotello simultaneously, saving hours by avoiding backtracking.
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al Nogo
Otis Rosebert
American Falls
David Ruff
Verl Jones
Malad
Rockland
Mendy
Harvey
Idaho
J. F. Bedingfield
Massacre Rocks
Poccatello
Camp Named Mayor of Teen Town Group in Pocatello
Virgil Camp, 17, was elected mayor of Teen Town by a large plurality in Pocatello. Janet Richmond and Charles Davis were chosen secretary and treasurer, with six councilmen named. A benefit dance is planned for February 25 at the Hotel Bannock to support the new youth group as plans for a club building progress pending better weather. The council set a meeting for February 17 at the First Methodist church basement.
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Pocatello
Virgil Camp
W. Fremont
Janet Richmond
N. 14Th Ave
Charles Davis
Riverside Drive
Jean McKenzie
Shirley Shields
Tinky Shimada
Harold Paige
James Miller
Bud Beasley
Phillip Hauck
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Garfield and
Clark Streets
Teen Town
First Methodist Church
Trophies Moved After Snowed-Out Slalom
Directors of the Bogus Basin ski club sent the Pacific Northwest Ski association's slalom trophies to the Cascade Ski club in Portland Oregon. The slalom races were to be held here last weekend but were snowed out.
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Boise
Bogus Basin
Pacific Northwest Ski Association
Cascade Ski Club
Portland
Ore
Pilot Escapes Hurt After Mercy Plane Crashes Through Ice
A Mercy plane partially broke through Lake Walcott ice during a landing in dangerous cross winds. Pilot Don Hutchings of American Falls and passenger Bob Hosler were unhurt. Friends later brought rubber boats and gear to assist salvage.
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Lake Walcott
Don Hutchings
American Falls
Hutchings
Bob Hosler
Hosler
Ralph Wheeler
Art Lindscheid
Wheeler
Lindscheid
Eagle Lodge dedicates new building in Pocatello amid storm disruptions
Eagle Lodge 119 members dedicate their West Benton street lodge with Jack Henderson officiating as snowbound officials miss the event. C M Jeffery cites Lester Noble and George Broughman unable to travel. A three day celebration honors 48 years of Eagledom and includes a Dutch luncheon by Ladies of Auxiliary FOE 119.
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Pocatello Eagle Lodge
Aerie 119
West Benton Street
Pocatello Eagle
C. M. Jeffery
Lester H. Noble
Butte
Mont
Montana
George Broughman
Lewiston
Boise
Jack Henderson
Auxiliary Foe 119
Gate City
Gate City Animal Hospital Opens
Dr. John Hayden deputy state veterinarian and hospital proprietor announced the opening of the Bannock animal hospital east of the Green Triangle on Highway 91. Hayden a Texas A and M medical school graduate came to Pocatello in November from Gooding Idaho where he served five years as a general practitioner.
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Bannock Animal Hospital
Green Triangle
Highway 91
John Hayden
Hayden
Texas A and M Medical School
Pocatello
Gooding
Idaho
Palm Beach Women Golf Championship Second Round Set
Co medalists Marjorie Lindsay of Decatur Illinois and Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio head into the second round of match play in the Palm Beach women's golf championship in Florida. Both were favored after advancing from the first round and were expected to coast Thursday.
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Palm Beach, Fla
Marjorie Lindsay
Decatur, Ill
Peggy Kirk
Findlay, C
Palm Beach
Guard Plane Ready For Aid Flight
An Idaho National Guard transport plane stood by at Pocatello Airport all day awaiting food and fuel for a Rockland relief mission. Weather delays prevented supply loading and the flight could not depart. hay was reported moving toward Pocatello as an alternative aid detail.
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Idaho National Guard
Pocatello
Rockland
South Idaho canyon camp cut off by fresh avalanches
The Anderson Ranch dam site in a 1000 foot canyon near Boise faces renewed avalanche danger as large slides split the camp into two isolated groups. About 200 men, 200 women and 100 children remain, with road access hampered by snow and bogged plows.
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Boise
Anderson Ranch Dam
Don Walters
Reclamation Bureau
Walters
Truman Presses For Tax Increase
President Truman urged immediate tax increases and plunged into a fight with Democratic tax leaders in Congress. Treasury Secretary Snyder backed the plan for a $4 billion general tax boost, while Senate Finance Chairman George argued against action before next January.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
John W. Snyder
Walter F. George
Senate Finance Committee
Dodgers Sign Handsome Harry Taylor To 1949 Brookly Contract
Handsome Harry Taylor a risky right hander who could mean everything to the Dodgers this year signed his 1949 Brooklyn contract on Thursday.
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New York
Harry Taylor
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Montana and Idaho Farmers Seek Livestock Feed Aid
In Idaho a court case proceeds as Domingo Rangel goes to trial for the killing of Carlos Peru amid witness testimony. Separately, Montana hay shipments to Idaho are discussed as farmers face feed shortages with hay offered at 46.50 per ton and rail delays due to storms.
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Louis Racine
John H. Webb
Pocatello
Idaho Farm Bureau
Missoula
Montana
Web
Malad
Twin Falls
Webb
Downey
Ft. Collins
Colo
Babson Foresees 1953 Downturn Fueled by Labor Leaders
Lake Wales Fla. economist Roger Babson predicts a 1953 low mood driven by labor unrest. He pins the downturn on labor leaders seeking too much, warns unemployment will trigger calls for new leadership, and says the 1949-50 high economy depends on ECA support. He cautions against overreaction to stock dips and notes prices must fall.
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Lake Wales
Fla
Roger Babson
Babson Park
John L. Lewis
Babson
Economic Cooperation Administration
United States
ECA
Two Oregon Men Die In Blizzard
Oregon ranchers Bill Jewell and his uncle George Harper died in Idaho after their private plane wreckage was found on a wind swept ridge in Owyhee County. Rescue teams reported the bodies badly crumpled and unable to be removed without equipment. The storm added to Idaho's flood and avalanche dangers as highways flooded and ice jams threatened communities from Boise to Gooding.
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Boise
Oregon
Owyhee County
Ida
Idaho
Bill Jewell
George Harper
Ore
Caldwell
Tda
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
Easing Of Onslaught Seen Today
Snow and wind swept southeastern Idaho causing road closures and halted rescue operations. Police warned motorists to avoid highways out of Pocatello as plows and Weasel vehicles struggled to clear routes. Rockland and Midway areas faced supply limits with air lifts used previously.
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Idaho
Pocatello
American Falls
Blackfoot-Arca
Massacre Rocks
Rockland
Blackfoot-Arto Road
Midway
Blackfoot
W. A. Kelly
Weather forecast shows winds, snow then clearing in Idaho
Strong winds and snow this morning in Pocatello with clearing skies this afternoon. Southeastern Idaho expected 25 to 35 with low 18 to 28, snow showers and diminishing wind. Southwestern Idaho mainly cloudy and colder with occasional snow or rain. Friday brings snow to parts, colder conditions inland, strong southerly winds and blowing snow. Regional temps listed for Boise, Denver, Chicago, and Seattle with varying highs and lows.
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P. Pocaicio
Serertsnserrseteneren JS
Boise
Chicago
Denver
Snisennadieerniee
Ormond
Portland
Salt Lake
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Pocatello Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
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Union Pacific Railroad
West End
Dee Storey
State Reclamation Bureau
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Soil Conservation Service
Indian Creek
Regina
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Army Engineers
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