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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1949

Page

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Idaho Wool Growers Meet and Idaho Senate Confirmations

Plans are in place for the Idaho Wool Growers convention in Pocatello January 9 to 11, with sessions on wool marketing and grazing lands and notable speakers. Also discussed are Governor Robins and three fish and game commission appointments, which the Idaho Senate previously refused to confirm, raising questions about commission membership and future action.

Idaho Wool Growers Convention Pocatello L. H. Douglas W. B. Rice W. C. Crew Denver Union Sylvan J. Pauly Deer Lodge Mont T. B. Murray State Fish and Game Wildlife Garland Russell Sheep and Lamb Swift and Co Lambs J. M. Jones National Wool Growers Wool and National Actions Berry N. Duff Colorado Chamber Commerce Ledger Chamber of Commerce Craig Ellis Donnaldson Retail Bureau of the C. of C C. A. Robins Idaho State Fish and Game Commission United Press Boise Senate Robins R. G. Cole Claire Wellman John B.dahlstrom Commission Labor and Industrial Accident Board Caida Dahlstrom Cole Glen Bandelin Bonner Bandelin Edson Deale Canyon Wellman J. E. Williams Bingham Robert E. Smylie Tax and Labor Secretary of State Idaho Wildlife Federation Fish and Game

Mauna Loa Eruption Feeds Lava Flows and Plane Disappearances

Volcanic activity on Hawaii's Mauna Loa intensified with lava pouring from a 3-mile fissure, forcing evacuations in Kona district as a Stinson plane with three aboard vanished in the smoke plume. A second lava stream headed toward Hilo while scientists warned of further eruptions as air and ground search teams.

Mauna Loa Kilauea Jaggar Hawaii Honolulu T. H Honaunau Kona Anthony Cambria South Kona Hookena Kealia McCandless Kiilae Koehea Hanainau Charles H. McMorris Hawaiian Sea Frontier Stinson Mauna Loas Thomas Jaggar Hilo

Weather Pocatello Snow Showers and Cold Wind

Snow showers this afternoon bring colder, windy conditions. High around 25 with a low near 10 above. Light rain and flurries arrive in spots, then partly cloudy Saturday with highs 25 to 35 and overnight 15 to 25. Snow spreads to the northwest by Saturday afternoon with warmer zones in the northwest. Temperatures vary across cities including Chicago Denver Las Vegas Los Angeles Seattle and Salt Lake City.

Pocatello Toni Fish Utah Biham Peer Tempera Chicago Denver Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Omaha Portland Salt Lake City la Francisco

College Play Makes Hit at Idaho State College

A Pocatello audience enjoyed The Admirable Crichton a four act comedy by Sir James Barrie presented by Idaho State College drama department at Frazier hall. Mel Schubert directed with professional air as scenery changes were shown during intermission. The cast, led by Dave Hubbaré, delivered one of the most enjoyable hits of the year.

Pocatello Crichton Drama Department Idaho State College Frazier Hall James Barrie Mel Schubert Dave Hubbaré Ava

Cancer Ends Life Of War Monger

Gen. Yoshijiro Umezu, 67, former chief of Japan's army general staff, died of cancer in Tokyo’s army hospital. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by an international military tribunal for conspiracy to wage aggressive war and signed Japan's surrender aboard the USS Missouri.

Tokyo Yoshijiro Umezu Japan International Military Tribunal Umezu International Court China Toshio Shiratori Rome

Couple Arrives From England After Snowbound Voyage

Mr and Mrs Mark Dunkerley arrived in Pocatello from Lancashire England after two days snowbound at Oma ha due to a train blockade. They visit Mrs A Y Satterfield at 495 Washington and plan to become permanent residents. The couple left England before Christmas and reached New York last Sunday. Mrs Dunkerley praised American weather and the kindness of local people while noting little of the city so far.

Mark Dunkerley Pocatello Lancashire England Omaha Mrs. Dunkerley A. Y. Satterfield Washington New York

Rail man dies in Cleveland head of Nickel Plate

John Wy sor Davin 56 president of the Nickel Plate railroad died early Friday after a long illness in Cleveland.

Cleveland John Wysor Davin The Nickel Plate Railroad

Beasley Rites Set For Chaplain Albert Beasley

The body of Chaplain Albert E. Beasley killed in a Colfax California C-47 crash arrived in Pocatello at 1 10 am escorted by Chaplain Major Davis. Funeral services are at 2 pm today at the Baptist church where he preached two and a half years. Burial Monday at 2 pm in Wilder Idaho after services in Pocatello.

Albert E. Beasley Colfax Calif Pocatello Major Davis Hamilton Field The Baptist Rch Beasley J.J. Frey Black‘foot Baptist Church McHan-Henderson Wilder Idaho the Baptist Church

Red-Haired Republican Rep backs anti gambling stance

Boise, Idaho. Rep Edith Miller Ada county Republican and Boise police court judge urged immediate action to prohibit gambling amid a brewing proposal by Rep Helen Miller to legalize open gambling. Miller argued for enforcement while Miller contended laws are unenforceable and slot machines fund city governments.

William B. Hatch Boise Idaho Edith Miller Ada Miss Miller Miller Helen Miller Elmore Miler Ada County

Jets fly from Chicago to New York at 640 mph

Two Lockheed F-80 C Shooting Stars of the Florida National Guard set an unofficial 711 mile record flying wing to wing from Chicago to New York in 1 hour 21 minutes 8 seconds. Pilots Lt Col William Haviland and Lt Harry Howell rode 30 000 to 40 000 feet near the speed of sound.

New York Chicago la Guardia Field Wwith Onks Raene Shooting Stars Florida National Guard William Haviland Harry B. Howell Imeson Airport Jacksonville A. Haviland Cleveland Allentown

Legion to push veterans bonus before 81st Congress

National Commander Perry Brown told a club group in Los Angeles that the American Legion will ask the 81st Congress for a veterans bonus. He outlined the push as a major party goal and urged public backing for the measure.

Los Angeles American Legion 81St Congress Perry Brown

Acheson Named Next Secretary of State in 1953

Dean Gooderham Acheson, 55, poised to become secretary of state January 20, is hailed as a leading architect of the United States cold war policy toward Russia. A Harvard-educated lawyer and longtime State Department official, he helped author the Marshall Plan framework and the Acheson-Lilienthal atomic energy report.

Washington Dean Gooderham Acheson America Russia Cleveland Miss United States State Department David E. Lilienthal Acheson Congress

Bowns Endorsed by Machinists in Pocatello Mayoral Bid

City Councilman James H. Bowns was endorsed for mayor by Machinists Local 198 announced by Harry Harvey. Bowns also received an earlier endorsement from Pipe Fitters Local on January 3. He has served on the city council for six years.

James H. Bowns Pocatello Harry Harvey Bowns

State Lands Largest Timber Sale In Idaho History

The Diamond Match Co paid 1 097 000 to Idaho for a cash timber sale on the East River middle fork area 15 miles north of Priest River. The company gains title to timber with 10 years to remove it. bid nearly double the appraised value of 526 000, with Idaho schools set to gain most from the proceeds.

Sandpoint Ida Diamond Match Co Idaho East River Priest River

Oak Ridge to Become Open City March 15

David E. Lilienthal AEC chairman announced Oak Ridge Tennessee will be an open city on March 15. He said plant areas will remain guarded but the rest of the town will be accessible to the public.

Oak Ridge Tenn David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission

George Allen Opposes Proposed Two Mill Recreation Levy

Bannock county assessor George W. Allen warned the Pocatello city council he would cut property evaluations if the two mill recreation levy goes forward. Mayor Phillips argued the plan would fund statewide recreation, while legal officials hinted Allen lacks authority to alter assessments and any change would depend on the Bannock County board.

Pocatello City Bannock County George W. Allen Allen George” Phillips Phillips Pocatello Courseil Poca Bannock County Board of Commissioners

Pilot Guides Lost Army Plane To Twin Falls Landing

United Airlines reported that a C-54 transport, lost with a bad propeller, was guided to an emergency landing at Twin Falls Idaho. Captain W C Birch of Seattle piloted from Twin Falls to locate the distressed craft and return to the field.

Chicago United Airlines Twin Falls Ida W. C. Birch Seattle

Governor Signs the Feed Bill to reimburse travel costs

Gov C A Robins signed the feed bill authorizing payments to state legislators for travel to the capital. The measure appropriates 146000 dollars for mileage at ten cents per mile each way plus ten cents per mile for the return trip and ten dollars per day for lodging and meals for each legislator.

ISB C. A. Robins

C-47 Vanishes Over Tacoma Area During Search

Search planes comb airspace east of Tacoma for a missing C-47 transport with three crew aboard. The aircraft bound for McChord AFB from Ogden Utah vanished after circling the area with low fuel and a failed compass and radio.

Tacoma Wash Here McChord Air Force Base Ogden Utah

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kanake Idaho Wool Willard D. Eberhart James Redman K-T Flying Service Frank Lee Lee and Chapson Industrial Equipment Co Civil Aeronautics Administration PBY Air Force Coast Guard Civil Air Patrol Albert LeRoy Walker First Methodist Church Elmer Adams Baptist Church McHan-Henderson Funeral Home United States Senate Harvard Law School Associates Covington, Burling, Rublee, Acheson and Shorb George Allen
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