Concert Set Feb 4 At Blackfoot
The 70 piece Idaho State Symphony from Poca tello will entertain Blackfoot music lovers February 4 at the LDS tabernacle. Lions Club funds will support sight conservation aiding those with vision impairments. Dr. S A Prins of Blackfoot, elected state president, leads the group with pianist violinist and concert master credentials.
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Pocatello
LDS Tabernacle
Lions’ Club
Wiston Benson
Howard Packham
Warren Holt
Eight Die In Plane Crash Near Colfax California
Eight army personnel died when their C-47 transport crashed into the Sierra canyon eight miles northeast of Colfax. Witnesses said the twin engine plane caught fire and exploded at about 6 30 p m while en route from Hill Field Utah to McClellan Field Sacramento. Rescue teams found the wreckage smoldering and recovered seven bodies in the rear cabin and the eighth in the nose. An army inquiry is underway.
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McClellan Field
Sacramento
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Army Board of
Veterans urged to exchange old GI bill certificates
World War II veterans holding unused eligibility certificates issued before September 1 1948 must exchange them for new certificates if their training starts after January 1 1949. The VA Pocatello office said exchanges can be done in person or by mail to simplify later entitlement verification and initial index record setup.
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Pocatello
Stranded Trains Strain Rural Areas During Blizzard Cold
Pocatello buses ran on schedule while Montpelier areas faced trouble ferrying children to the Little Red School House amid subzero weather. Police halted lodging in cells for transients as Salvation Army reports no sleeping accommodations.
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Laramie
Cheyenne
Truman urges nationwide compulsory health insurance and expanded social security
President Truman calls on the 81st Congress to pass a nationwide compulsory health insurance plan and to boost social security benefits. He seeks creation of a cabinet department to oversee health welfare and education and renewed support for a large federal education aid program with improved prospects.
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Thompson Lumber Co and Boise Jehovah's Witnesses Incorporations
Boise based Thompson Lumber Co. Bonners Ferry and the Boise Company of Jehovah's Witnesses received state approval on Wednesday to incorporate.
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Idaho Safety Council Chapter Plans Jan Meeting
Boise members of the Idaho chapter of the National Safety Council met Wednesday to make preliminary arrangements for the chapter annual meeting set for January 23 to 25 in Boise.
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Federal pay reforms sought for top civil service posts
Clavier urged salary increases for presidential appointees and civil service bureaus to attract qualified workers. He noted the $10,000 ceiling drives good talent to private industry and cited James Webb’s lower pay due to civil service exclusion. He also pushed higher travel allowances and a tax exemption raise to $1440, plus retirement changes.
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Federation
Congress
Beasley Chronology and McCammon Downey Result
Chaplain Beasley born Dayton Tennessee April 21 1902 later served Idaho churches 1930 1943 with First Air Force. McCammon Red Raiders beat Downey 56 37 in basketball Olsen 20 points Bow man 18 Davis 17 for Downey 18 for Downey JV over McCammon junior Raiders 32 27.
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Chicago
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McCammon Red Raiders
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Bowman
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Man Who Served as Judge in War Trials To Address Rotary Today
Merrill Gee, former Pocatellan and judge in war trials in Germany for two years, will be principal speaker at today’s Rotary club meeting at the Bannock hotel. Rotary President Mel Deaton will preside, and several musical numbers are planned.
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Bannock Hotel
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Germany
Mel Deaton
Trends In The Nations Markets
United Press reports stocks higher in moderate trading with bonds and U S government issues not trading. Precious metals steady as silver holds at 70 cents, wheat and corn advance, oats and hogs gain, cattle stable. Major issues include Ameriska Woolen up 1 percent and American Smelting leading gains, rails mostly higher, utilities firm with Pacific Gas and Electric up.
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American Telephone
American Can
Southern Railway
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Pacific Gas and Electric
Grain futures mixed after presidential speech signals trading shift
Chicago traders saw a mixed session as wheat held steady to up 0.34, corn up 0.54, oats up to 0.44, and rye down 0.04. Soybeans swung 0.03 to down 0.04, with lard rising. The president urged commodity exchange controls prompting a selloff that later retraced, helped by government purchases of wheat oats and soybeans.
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Winnipeg
Stocks rally after Truman message with no surprises
New York traders boosted stocks after President Truman outlined tax changes and tighter controls. The market opened higher, then fluctuated as buyers awaited specifics, with bonds steady and selected leaders like Coca Cola International and Allied Chemical posting gains.
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Standard Oil
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General Motors
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Obituary of Hargabert B. Hansen 1878 1948 Idaho resident
Hargabert B. Hansen aged 70 of Irwin Idaho died January 4 in Maywood California while visiting a son. Born June 2 1878 in Albert Lea Minnesota he married Jeanette Burroughs in 1906. He lived in Idaho Falls and Po catello before moving to Irwin. He is survived by his widow two daughters a son Carlyle B and six grandchildren.
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Calif
Electric clocks freeze up in business houses
In a cold spell electric clocks in several business establishments stopped as the oil thickened. fires cooled and oil thickened preventing lubrication. Once heat returned, clocks resumed when reset after warming.
Tax Experts Open Help Desk In Boise Rotunda
A staff of income tax experts is on the fourth floor of the capital rotunda to assist state income tax payers with filing. P. G. Neill, director of state income tax, announced the service. The Pacific Northwest 20-30 clubs plan to plant 50,000 trees in 1949 as a public service.
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P. G. Neill
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Pacific Northwest
Livestock Prices In Ogden Cattle Slow Canner to Common Decline
Cattle trading at Ogden shows slower markets with downturned prices for canners and common cows. Slaughter steers reach 18.00 to 20.50, medium heifers 17.00 to 19.00, cows 12.00 to 16.50, and cutters 12.00 to 14.00 while late stock calves fetch 23.00 to 23.59. Hogs higher on butcher grades with belts of 12.00 to 21.00 depending on weight classes.
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San Francisco and Chicago Poultry Market Report
The report shows varied poultry, cheese and vegetable prices across major markets. Chicago lists numerous poultry grades and case counts with mixed readiness, while San Francisco notes heavy live poultry receipts and softer retail prices, with specific ranges for broilers fryers roosters hens and turkeys.
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