Flood warnings sweep western states as thaw accelerates
Floods hit northern California and the western plains as rapid snowmelt raises river levels. Communications to Smith River and Crescent City are severed while Red Cross reports no loss of life. Forecasts warn of run-off and possible major floods in days ahead. levees reinforced and residents urged to move valuables to high ground.
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Bobby Soxers Name Clift Wyman Top Entertainers of 1948
The Bobby Soxers of America chose Montgomery Clift and Jane Wyman as their favorite entertainers of 1948. The organization with about 12 000 members also honored Jack Benny for clean wholesome comedy suitable for all ages.
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Pocatello Weather Outlook Cloudy with Showers
Cloudy and mild in Pocatello with scattered showers Wednesday morning and night. By Wednesday evening the sky turns partly cloudy with a high near 45 to 50 and a low around 25 to 30. Tuesday’s high was 47 and low 27. Full weather details will follow.
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Pocatello
French Red Sees Victory For Soviets
Maurice Thorez, secretary general of the French Communist Party, told an emergency central committee meeting that if France faced an anti-Soviet war the Soviet army would be welcomed as in Poland, Romania, and Yugoslavia. He warned the USSR would defend socialism and deny aggression, citing French government aid to Anglo-Saxon imperialists and foreign bases. The session was held in secret and released in a Communist communique.
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Armistice Expected Between Egypt and Israel
A well informed source said the armistice will be signed at Rhodes on Wednesday between Egypt and Israel, signaling end of hostilities.
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Egypt
Rhodes
Israel
Ivan Gasser Civic Leader Dies At 55 In Pocatello
Ivan B. Gasser 55 former mayor and civic leader died at his home 635 S Seventh after a year long illness He served as Pocatello city councilman 1925 30 and mayor 1930 He was a People Store associate Chamber of Commerce past president American Legion Kiwanis member and father of Blaine Elizabeth Horsley Suzanne Barbara Funeral arrangements pending with McHan Henderson in charge Burial at Mountain View cemetery
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Elizabeth) Horsley
Seattle
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Calif
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Northwestern University
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Mountain View Cemetery
Nude photographs prompt removal at Idaho capitol exhibit
Boise members of the Voiture of the 40 et 8 withdrew a large batch of photographs from a State Capitol exhibit of the French gift book Merci. The organizers said the images were kept for safekeeping and most were nude portraits.
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State Capitol
Rail union chiefs denounce UP over conduct and policy
The joint general committees of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers condemned Union Pacific Railroad for how investigations and discipline are handled. They threatened action under the Railway Labor Act if grievances, including timekeeping and correction slips, are not fixed. Leaders cited similar conditions on UP’s Northwestern and Northern Districts and warned of an imminent escalation.
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Salt Lake City
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Dog Poisoner Menacing Children in Oklahoma City
A suspected mad dog killer spread strychnine treated hamburger shaped as cookies to threaten about 3,000 pupils in Oklahoma City. Police and detectives intensified patrols as parents kept children indoors for George Washington's Birthday. About 70 dogs were killed in the area last year and fifteen since last Saturday. Community groups contributed to a reward fund totaling 358 dollars to aid arrest and conviction.
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George Washington
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U S Soviet Writer Deported By Reds
Anna Louise Strong, 63, noted American pro Communist writer, was deported from Russia after being arrested last week as an American spy. The Moscow press reported the deportation in a brief ten word sentence on back pages. her final destination was not disclosed.
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Anna Louise Strong
Russia
Rail Leader Says Wage Talks Could Trigger Strike
George Leighty, president of the Railroad Telegraphers and chief negotiator for 16 unions, warned that a strike may occur as this crucial week unfolds with the railroads. Despite no official strike, unions push for a 40 hour week and seven cent raise while fact finders sit with management in renewed talks in Chicago. Leiserson may testify in Taft-Hartley hearings in Washington.
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William Leiserson
Washington
Senate
Former School Head Enters Plea
Lee Ellis former New Plymouth schools superintendent pleaded not guilty to second degree murder in the Halloween shooting of 16 year old Earl Clowser. His attorney requested a change of venue citing prejudice. hearing set on the motion. Ellis remains free on $5,000 bond.
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Funeral services set for veteran entertainer Jimmy Lucas
Hollywood reports veteran headliner Jimmy Lucas, 61, will have funeral services Wednesday. Lucas, a comedian, singer and songwriter for five decades, penned hits including I Love My Wife, But O You Kid and Smile and the World Smiles With You.
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Jimmy Lucas
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Filibuster Fails As Idaho Solons Debate School Reorganization
Idaho House, in session over seven hours, killed a bill striking section 13 of the 1947 school reorganization law amid a fierce debate over ethics standards for insurance agents and alleged undemocratic methods. The Senate also killed the public employee retirement bill and a frozen food locker measure.
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Howard Stodghill
Lincoln
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Canyon
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Senate
Budget Row Ended Says Pete Jensen
Bannock county's budget is a closed issue as county commissioners state nothing can be done. W. W. Shields of Pocatello questioned several budget items after adoption, but Pete Jensen said the matter was settled and Shields was part of a citizens group at last week's hearings.
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Pete” Jensen
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American Legion Post Celebrates Washington Birthday
Gate City Post No 4 American Legion held a Dutch Lunch at Memorial Hall to mark Washingtons Birthday and note progress in its membership drive. Commander Ralph Comstock II said 35 members attended, reflecting new or renewed affiliations.
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Gate City
Label League Supper and Pinochle Night
A guest night pot luck supper is set for Wednesday at 6 30 in the Labor Temple. Sponsored by the Women's Union Labor League, the event includes pinochle after the meal.
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Women's Union Laber League
Royal Arch Masons Hold Convocation in Pocatello
The 26th annual George Washington Day convocation of Southern Idaho Royal Arch Masons No. 6 ended with a banquet at Pocatello Masonic Temple. Delegates from Blackfoot Idaho Falls Rupert Buhl Twin Falls attended a day of degree work led by state and local officers.
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Pocatello
RAM
George Washington
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Idaho Falls
Rupert
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Twin Falls
Radiant
Order of the Eastern Star
Idaho State College
Rudolph F. Goranson
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Frank Hartkopf
Frank Farmer
J. Taylor Parker
Dryden Reay
Joseph C. Maxwell
G. S. Christensen
Richard C. Cooper
Flood Threat Not So Bad Officials Say
Officials in Bannock county say flood danger in Southeastern Idaho may be limited as snowmelt continues gradually. Residents along the Portneuf river should watch for sudden rises while preparations in Pocatello include boat registries Red Cross nurse mobilization and emergency housing plans for flood victims.
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Bannock
Portneuf
Pocatello
Police Department
Red Cross
Eight Pocatellans Seek Hollywood Dream In Talent Quest
Eight talented Pocatellans compete tonight for a trip to Hollywood and potential stardom in the Talent Quest for the Stars of Tomorrow at the Chief Theater. The show starts 6:30 pm and is the first of five weekly guest nights broadcast on KSEI radio.
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Stars of Tomorrow
KSEI
Pocatello firm wins highway contract for Snake River pen
The State Highway Bureau awarded Brennan and Cahoon of Pocatello a 101975 dollar contract to build a 381 foot steel and concrete pen over the Snake River on the Goshen Shelley Road near Boise.
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State Highway Bureau
Brennan and Cahoon
Pocatello
Snake River
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