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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1949

Page

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Wildcats Stop Cal 20 To 14 In Rose Clash

Northwestern rallies to beat California 20 to 14 in the Rose Bowl as Ed Tunnicliff races 43 yards for the go ahead score with under four minutes left. Frank Aschenbrenner had a 73 yard TD run, Jensen injures an ankle but Cal fights back before the late Northwestern surge seals the win.

Wildcats Cal Pasadena Ed Tunnicliff Northwestern Wildcats Big Nine University of California Jackie Jen Sen Golden Bears Frank Aschenbrenner Jensen Lynn Waldorf Dick Erickson Frank Brunk Bears Jack Swaner Jim Cullom Tunnicliff California Aschenbrenner Jim Farrar North Jackie Jensen John Shamy

Tipster on Fire Receives $5 New Year Reward

Frank G. Kleffner of 88 Willow wood Ave. collects a $5 New Year reward after calling in the Idaho Falls potato warehouse fire tip that led the front page story. The notice reminds readers to call 3530 and ask for a reporter when they see a news item.

Frank G. Kleffner Willowwood Ave

Mining Man Bradley Dies in Berkeley at 75

Philip Read Bradley, 75, a son of a forty-niner and a prominent figure in west coast and Alaskan mining circles, died Friday at a Berkeley rest home. He served as a longtime leader in mining organizations and was a past president of Alaska. ENROUTE HOME Paris report notes Royall’s weekend trip by plane to Washington after an extensive inspection tour of U S Army installations in Europe.

Berkeley Calif Philip Read Bradley Enroute Paris Army Kenneth C. Royall Washington U. S. Army Europe

Campbell Dies at 63, Legendary British Speed Ace

Sir Malcolm Campbell of Reigate England dies at home after years of eye illness. He held land speed record 301.12 mph in Utah 1935 and water speed 1417 mph in 1939. His beloved Blue Bird vehicles symbolized unattainable goals. He was once jailed at 15 for bicycle speeding.

Reigate England Malcolm Campbell Campbell Salt Utah John Cobb

Death Takes Mrs. Peter

Mrs. Elizabeth Terrell Peter 80 of 657 West Lewis St. Pocatello died Saturday evening at General hospital. Born August 2 1868 in Blandville Kentucky she married John W Peter in 1913 in Pocatello. She is survived by sisters brothers and a niece. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at McHan Henderson chapel.

Elizabeth Terrell Peter West Lewis St Pocatello General Hospital McHan-Henderson Peter Blandville Kentucky James D. Terrell John W. Peter The Baptist Church Hunter Jackson J. E. Stapp Henderson Grace J. Terrell James R. Terrell F. C Robert M. Terrell George W. Allen

Wind and Snow to Persist Through Day

The U S Weather Bureau reports continued wind and snow with generally fair weather expected Monday. Colder today with lows around 10 below and highs near 36. Precipitation measured at .09 inches.

U. S. Weather Bureau Actaem

Winter roads in Idaho blocked as conditions worsen

Road conditions out of Pocatello deteriorated last night with main highways limited to one way. Sardine canyon on the Salt Lake City route and the American Falls Burley road were blocked at press time this morning according to police.

Pocatello Sardine Canyon Salt Lake City American Falls-Burley

Plan to curb House rules committee approved by caucus

The Democratic caucus voted 176 to 48 to curb the power of the House rules committee and present the measure to the new Congress. The move aims to smooth Truman's legislative program and follows years of criticism over the committee blocking bills cleared by others. Sam Rayburn was chosen as Speaker and John W. McCormack as floor leader.

Washington House Rules Committee Truman House Congress Sam Rayburn Tex John W. McCormack Mass Rules Committee

Holiday Toll Rises as New Year 1949 Opens

Chicago reports New Year holiday toll at 180 dead with 127 traffic deaths by midnight the first day of 1949. Fires killed 14 and 38 perished in miscellaneous mishaps. Weather eyed snow and a cold Dakotas surge with New England and Pacific Northwest troubled. Railway use up 15 percent over Christmas. Greyhound says bus passengers down.

Chicago Dakotas New England Pacific Northwest Greyhound Bus

Queen Mary Beached On Sand Bar Off Cherbourg

The 81 235 ton Cunard liner Queen Mary ran aground on a sand bar near Cherbourg during a gale with 2800 aboard. Tug assistance kept the ship stuck at sea 12 miles west of Cherbourg while lighters stood by for possible disembarkation. Among the 1670s passengers were actor Charles Laughton Panama ex president Enrique Jiminez and Sir Alexander Cadogan.

Cherbourg France Cunard la Sardne New York Charles Laughton Enrique Jiminez United Nations Alexander Cadogan

Airliner crashes near Orbetello Italy killing 12

A South African DC-3 airliner crashed and burned near Orbetello Italy on Friday night, killing at least 12 passengers and crew.

Orbetello Italy

Firemen host 48th annual New Year dance in Pocatello

Hundreds of residents attended the New Year’s Eve ball in the Pocatello high school gym with Jay Slaughter’s orchestra playing from 9 to 1. The event, chaired by Ed Cousins, marked the fire department’s 48th annual ball though financial totals were not yet checked.

Pocatello Mendy Jay Slaughter Ed Cousins Cousins

Communists Snub Chiang Peace Offer in Broadcasts

The Chinese Communist broadcasts rejected Chiang Kai-Shek’s New Year peace bid and mocked Premier Sun Fo as a hypocrite. They vowed to keep fighting with no mercy, urging the revolution not to be abandoned and rejecting any government accord.

Chiang Kai-Shek Sun Fo China Ee Kuomintang Chiang

Artist Smith Joins Post Sunday Staff at Pocatello

The Pocatello Post announces Nevills Smith joins the staff as weekly Sunday cartoonist alongside Cecil Fitch. Smith, with 20 years in art and 10 in cartoons, returns to Pocatello after army service in World War II providing a panel of local character drawings reflecting editorial policy.

Pocatello Post Cécil Fitch Pocatello Pocatello High School Ncil Smith Fox West Coast Art Department Oenix Ariz Reg Manning Arizona Sam Smith United States Army Sicily Salerno Anzio Cassino Forty-Fifth POST Cecil F. Smith

Krug taps Walter Horning as chief of forestry division

Secretary of the Interior J A Krug announced the appointment of Walter H Horning of Portland Oregon as chief of the division of forestry in the Bureau of Land Management in Washington.

Washington —(Lp Secretary of Interior J. A. Krug Walter H. Horning Portland Exc Division of Forestry Bureau of Land Management

Chief of Police Roubidoux Improves After Heart Attack

Chief of Police R. J. Roubidoux remains in fairly good condition at General Hospital after being hospitalized Wednesday for a mild heart attack. Reports Saturday night indicate steady improvement and continued treatment ongoing.

R. J. Roubidoux General Hospital

Notre Dame, Southern Methodist Ink 2-Game 1949 1951 Contract

Notre Dame and Southern Methodist University signed a two game football contract for 1949 and 1951. Frank Leahy announced the agreement outlining the schedule and roles.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Southern Methodist University Athlet Frank Leahy

Key Beds Hid In Capitol Prolters Say

House Un-American Activities Committee warns in a pamphlet that communists and red spies have penetrated government deeply. It cites a 17 million dollar loyalty program as a feeble defense and claims infiltrations began in 1933 after U S recognition of the Soviet Union.

Washington QUP House House Un-American Activities Committee Army Navy Diplomatic Corps Treasury United States Soviet Union

New Year's Eve Civil Unrest Ends Quietly After Downtown Disturbance

Denver police described a New Year celebration turning violent as teens and men stripped a woman at a dress shop entrance and vandalized shops. Officers halted the crowd after midnight, jailings followed, and four vehicles were damaged in the downtown disorder.

Denver

Unlicensed Slot Machines Wail as Idaho Legislature Nears

In Pocatello 239 of 315 slot machines remain unlicensed as licenses expired with the old year. Police found the unlicensed machines turned to the wall on Saturday and reported no arrests as owners await the 4849 Idaho Legislature to decide slot legality.

Pocatello Idaho

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