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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1949

Page

3

Honor Roll At ISC Lists 56 Students

ISC announces 56 students on its honor roll across class levels. Seniors earning high honors include Norma Adamson and Jack Smith among others from Pocatello Salt Lake City and Aberdeen. Juniors sophomores and freshmen also make the list with a mix of pharmacy engineering and business majors.

Norma J. Adamson Jay D. Blackhurst Raymond Gammell All of Pocatello LaRay J. Anderson Raymond Alberta Can Emerson F. Berntson Salt Lake City Foster R. Chandler Rigby Marjorie A. Christian Soda Springs Keith C. Haws Logan Utah Gordon D. Haynie Twin Falls Ralph G. Hougaard Kirk P. Nielson Bluff Charles R. Pence Mackay Richard M. Savage Aberdeen Jack E Smith Burley Joyce J. Merman Duane A. Bybee James L. Exeter Jack W. Kvarfordt Lavern Johnson Stanley D. Arnell Hugh T. Levin Inkom Melvin A. Nimer Orem Norman P. Schuyler Vista Calif Emily B. Swallow Wayne Whittler Payette Melvin J. Anderson Lydus H. Buss Donald M. Hansen Grant H. Stewart Harmacy Pocatello Steve Lamoreux Orofino Mary Pat Smith Blackfoot Kamen D. Williams St. George Byron O. Garritson Richard D. Slaughter Everett J. Fuller Murtaugh Orval J. Hansen Doris Jeffery Idaho Falls William R. Jenkins Helen L. Oelwein Barbara J. Savage Kenneth S. Briggs Harriet L. Crawford

Morse Attacks Selfish Employers On Taft Hartley

Senator Wayne Morse blasted employers who advocate retaining the Taft Hartley act to keep labor down calling it a Judas betrayal of capitalism. He said some groups follow the Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers while urging a law less drastic against labor. Morse urged a balance that checks labor abuses and praises Taft’s fairness in testimony.

Washington Wayne Morse Ore Morse Chamber of Commerce of the United States National Association of Manufacturers Senate Labor Committee Society of Christian Brotherhood Robert A. Taft Taft

Robbery Try at Ken Yink Low Restaurant in San Jose

Three hold up men entered the Ken Yink Low restaurant and demanded money but encountered Police Inspector Don Kidder who drew his pistol. A gunfight ensued with no injuries as two suspects fled and the third was captured by Kidder.

San Jose Cal Ken Yink Low Don Kidder Kidder

Gipson Seeks 17 Constitutional Changes to Curb Federal Power

Caldwell Idaho. J H Gipson prominent Idaho Republican proposes 17 changes to the Federal Constitution and laws to curb central government and restore states’ powers. He wants a tax limit plebiscite for war and a two term presidency plus a ban on monetary coercion and monopolies.

Caldwell J. H. Gipson Idaho Gipson Caxton Printers, Ltd Associated Women Idaho Farm Bureau America Washington

Idaho Florist Gives Blooms To Graduates

Kansas State College alumni dinner honors graduates from 25 and 50 years ago with flowers provided by Austin Stover a KSC 1924 graduate and Blackfoot Idaho florist. Orchids for 1899 class gard enia corsages for ’24 class and white carnations for the men will be used. Stover chaired Northwest Florists' association membership committee.

Austin Stover Kansas State College Blackfoot KSC Manhattan Kansas Kan Mary Kenney L. Ford Idaho Stover Northwest Florists‘ Association Milton S. Eisenhower Opal Campbell Osborne

Reds Celebrate Czech Coup Anniversary

PRAGUE Czechoslovakia UP communists mark the first anniversary of the coup that allowed their control of Czechslovakia. A year ago non Communist cabinet members resigned and six days later President Eduard Benes accepted a Communist approved cabinet acknowledging the coup's success.

Prague Czechoslovakia Eduard Benes

Governors in CVA dispute call foes foolish men

Congressman Hugh R. Mitchell challenged Oregon, Idaho and Washington governors as foolish men for opposing the Columbia Valley Authority plan. He cited unemployment and a power shortage as urgent reasons for action. Support from 600,000 members’ groups including Granges and CIO federations was pledged, with a Columbia Valley authority bill to be introduced in three weeks.

Ortland Ore Hugh R. Mitchell D. Wash Columbia Valley Authority Oregon Idaho Washington CVA Columbia Northwest Mitchell CWA Oregon and Washington

Malad High Launches Radio Class Under Wallace E Smith

A new radio class begins at Malad High School with instructor Wallace E. Smith. Officers include Tony Reed as president, Jerry Williams as vice president, and Larry Williams as secretary.

Malad Wallace E. Smith Tony Reed Jerry Williams Larry Williams

Turkey declines to join Atlantic pact

Turkey refused membership in the Atlantic pact and notified the United States of the decision.

Turkey London United States

News of the Day In Rhyme: tribute to American labor

A poem honors the workers behind railways ships and planes who keep America moving from Frisco to Maine. It contrasts the gleaming ships and high profiles with the grimy hands of the crews who power freight, passengers, and transatlantic flights.

Frisco Maine Europe Croydon America

Tax Refunds On Their Way To Citizens

The treasury refunds Americans for overpaid taxes from last year. About 40 million taxpayers may receive refunds, likely exceeding last year’s 1.6 billion paid to 31 million people. January refunds totaled 70 million to 1.5 million. February figures were not yet available.

Washington Treasury Congress

Proxy Poses as Real McCoy in Mail Theft Case

Federal court proceedings halted when a man claimed to be James Vernal McCoy Jr missing the real McCoy who was ill with flu. Records show the real McCoy is 31 while the impostor is 25, and the charges concern mail theft.

Tax refunds speed up under new BIR rule

The Bureau of Internal Revenue expects only about 300,000 taxpayers to be affected as refunds start after income reaches 3600 dollars annually. Early filers in 1948 received refunds quickly, while late filers may see longer processing times. Most refunds will be issued sooner this year, and the government saves money by earning 6 percent interest after April 15 on funds not yet refunded.

Bureau of Internal Revenue

Talent Quest to Seek Pocatello Star Finalists

John Denman of the Chief Theater announces a nationwide Talent Quest open to amatuer and professional entertainers in Pocatello. Auditions begin Feb 23 at 6 30 pm at the Chief Theater with five to six contestants per week, broadcasting on KSEI. Two winners from each weekly show advance to regional finals in Ogden with a shot at Hollywood and the Grau man’s Chinese Theater.

John Denman Pocatello Denman Hollwood KSEI Ogden Italy Hollywood Fox Theaters, Inc L. E. Wood Co Chief Theater Pocatello Post Idaho State College

Weather Doubles Idaho Temporary Jobs Amid Arctic Conditions

February arctic weather across Idaho more than doubled temporary job openings per the Idaho State Employment Service. Demand for emergency snow shovelers surged but openings rose only eight to 331, with 120 hired in Pocatello for Union Pacific snow removal. Severe conditions cut into employment across the state as industries paused. The IS ES notes many employers ready to hire once weather permits, with unemployment tallied by region: Southwestern Idaho 5,447 including 895 women and 2,289 veterans. North Central 2,763. Eastern 2,422 with 347 women and 1,313 veterans.

Idaho State Employment Service Pocatello Union Pacific I.S.E.S Idaho ISES

Home ownership reach 19.57 million American families

The United States Savings and Loan League reports 19,570,000 American families own their homes. Of these, more than 15,000,000 live in cities and about 4,500,000 reside on farms.

Americans Like Homes Chicago United States Savings and Loan League

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ISC Idaho Florist Reds Hollywood Stage The George Washington Arts Cleaners N. Main City Dry Cleaners E. Oak Fashion Cleaners W. Clark Paramount Cleaners Troy Parisian Cleaners P. Skaggs Ernie Nugent Mar Featuring Stores Frank Hoffman U. S Home Owned and Home Operated Western Intermountain West California Nevada Arizona Montana Canada Travel Egent
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