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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1948

Page

2

Idaho GOP Maps Plans To Fund Campaign

Idaho Republican Central Committee plans its 1948 campaign around a $96,000 expenditure matching last year. State chairman Tom W. Smith will appoint auditing and budget committees as Gov. Robins pledges active support and political critics are dismissed. The group also set Feb 13 for Lincoln Day events and Cœur d’Alene for the April 17 delegate convention.

Boise Idaho Republican Cent Committee Tom W. Smith Smith C. A. Robins Robins Coeur d’Alene

Council Rejects Damage Claim over Sewage Damage

The Pocatello city council rejected a $45.28 damage claim by Clark Hadley at 1538 South Third Ave. The ruling, made on a recommendation from street commissioner Ralph Bair, found the city not at fault amid sewage-related allegations.

Pocatello City Clark Hadley South Third Ave Ralph Bair

Law bends in G I love case at Ellis Island

New York reports the justice department released twenty prospective brides from Ellis Island under $500 bonds pending appeal after the fiancé visas expired hours earlier. The women, mostly Italian, were to be reunited with their American grooms within 90 days to marry.

New York Department’ of Justice G.I Europe Ellis Island G.i.’S

Parking Space Request Seen In Pocatello For Idaho Power

Police Chief Jarvis Roubidoux was told by the city council Friday night to study Idaho Power company’s bid for 60 feet of parking across the alley behind their 100 block North Main street store. Don Brown for the firm said the space is needed to serve a fleet of 15 company vehicles moving to and from the site.

Jarvis Roubidoux Idaho Power Company Pocatello Mainstreet Don Brown

Greek Army Attacks Guerrillas Near Konitsa

Greek forces push into rugged hills near Konitsa as guerrilla rear guards harass them. General Antonopoulos probes the area in bad weather while Markos Vafiades troops retreat toward Albania after failing to seize Konitsa. Refugees swell Janina as shells threaten Albanian soil near Bourazani bridge.

Konitsa Antonopoulos Markos Vafiades People’s Army Aoos Albania Mt. Grammos Bourazani Bridge Markos

Burglaries Prompt Police Search After Hotel Theft

Intermountain officers traced a burglary at the Yellowstone hotel to three young men driving a 1940s car. Clerk E J Moore found a forced cash drawer with 140 dollars in tens and twenties missing. Witnesses described a slender blonde man of about 5 ft 11 in with blue eyes and nervous demeanor, seen fleeing the lobby with cash.

Intermountain Law Utah Yellowstone Hotel E. J. Moore Yellowstone Stoen L. E. Littlefield D.G. Littlefield Thomas Covelli West Benton St

Readers Rant Rave To Columnist in Hollywood Letters

Hollywood readers weigh in on Will Rogers as a historic figure, private life of stars, movie plots, and the balance between profits and art. Subscribers praise Martin Mooney on Al Capone, discuss adult versus children’s films, music, and double features with varied opinions from across the country.

Erskina Johnson Hollywood NEA Will Rogers Brisbane Calif Agg Shirley Temple San Francisco St Louis Lassie Philadelphia Mickey Mouse Cincinnati Ohio John Doe Wilmington Del Martin Mooney al Capone Hollywod Redlands Dallas Texas Los Enid Okla Amber San Diego, Cal

Sewer District No 70 Wins City Council Approval

The city council approved creation of sewer district No 70 near Orchard and West Young streets. Interim warrants for the $3000 project were authorized.

Orchard and West Young Streets

City Grant Mayor Announces Ham Auction for Pool Fund

Mayor George Phillips told the city council on Friday night that Zweigart Packing offered 40 hams to be auctioned between halves of basketball games with proceeds designated for the community swimming pool and related improvements.

George Phillips Zweigart Packing Company

Six Revenue Employees Cited As Grain Traders

Six internal revenue field employees including the York office were cited by the Senate Appropriations Committee for speculating in commodity markets. Secretary Anderson issued a new list of 755 big economy traders, naming Edwin W. Pauley, Kenneth Royall, and Ralph K. Davies among others. Pauley promised a full record of his trading by next Monday.

Washington Congress Internal Revenue Field York Senate Appropriations Committee Clinton P. Anderson Edwin W. Pauley Army Kennett Royall Ralph K. Davies War Pauley Senate

ISC Debaters Place Third in National Speech Meet

Idaho State College debaters from Pocatello took third in the senior division at the Speech Association of America convention in Salt Lake City December 29 to 31. The team of Herma McDevitt and Ralph Swisher lost only to first place Willamette University and reached finals undefeated. Other ISC debaters Melvin Anderson and Ray Davis, both from Pocatello, plus Richard Savage of Aberdeen, each endured two losses. Davis was elected vice president of the debate union. The team’s adviser was Carl Isaacson. The next meet is at Linfield College in February.

Idaho State College Herma McDevitt Ralph Swisher Pocatello Speech Association of America Salt Lake City McDevitt-Swisher Williamette University Salenf Ore ISC Melvin Anderson Ray J. Davis Richard Savage Aberdeen Davis Carl Isaacson Pocatello College Western College Debate Association Linfield College McMinnville Ore

India Hopes For UN Help In Kashmir Crisis

India's United Nations delegation signaled it may seek a new peacekeeping mission if talks with Pakistan fail to stop Moslem raids on Kashmir. P. P. Pillai urged swift Security Council action and urged acceptance of India's milder proposals accusing Pakistan of aggression in defiance of the UN charter.

N. Y India United Nations Security Council Kashmir Pakistan P. P. Pillai Theil-Nation Council

Writer tossed from Idaho liquor office in Boise

Boise journalist using pen name Paul Glass claims Idaho liquor law enforcement officials ejected him from the state office on Dec. 18 after he sought ownership names of Boise liquor clubs. He says Clarence Saunders snatched a club list, crumpled it, and ordered him out along with his overcoat. Commissioner R C Lewis declined comment. Saunders promised a statement Monday.

Boise Paul Glass Idaho Challenge Idaho Allied Civic Forces Glass Clarence Saunders Saunders R. C. Lewis Law Enforcement

Pocatello Council Grants 5-Year Lease to Hawkes Transfer

The Pocatello city council approved a five year land lease with an option to extend to Hawkes Transfer for city property on West Dillon Street dead end between First Avenue and the Union Pacific railroad tracks at ten dollars per year.

Pocatello Hawkes Transfer Company West Dillon Street First Avenue Union Pacific

Freight Line Officers Bar Sidewalk Driving After Protest

Garrett Freight Lines told the city council Friday night that workers were ordered not to drive across the sidewalk from their South Second Street parking area except in designated driveways. The move followed a city protest.

Garrett Freight Lines South Second St

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