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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
2
Police Captain Frank McKinnon urged courteous telephone handling in weekly briefing. He reported no recent reports of discourteous traffic officers since the courtesy campaign began, but noted some desk sergeants were lax. He urged clear information and efficiency in accident reports and detective assistance.
A bill introduced in the Idaho House requests 149 000 dollars for a heating plant at Idaho State College in Pocatello, plus 107 000 dollars for the State University in Moscow and 54 000 dollars for heating facilities at the State Hospital North in Orofino.
President Truman in his budget message rejects a World War II veterans bonus and announces a major cutback in the veterans hospital program canceling 24 projects. He requests 5.5 billion for veterans benefits, down 1.3 billion from this year, while stressing adequate hospital space for service-connected and other veterans. VA officials defend the cut as saving about 290 million while noting no denied care.
The CIO urged Congress to shift about 8 billion dollars in tax bills from low and middle income groups to corporations and wealthy individuals. It called the change drastic but argued that lower taxes for wage earners and higher taxes for the rich would secure full employment and a healthy postwar America. The proposals appear in a 32 page pamphlet titled a federal tax program to promote full employment.
White House Press Secretary Charles G. Ross denied claims Truman would accept Defense Secretary James Forrestal's resignation this week. He declined to speculate on a future replacement and noted cabinet members usually resign at term end as courtesy for possible reshuffles.
Three new Bannock county officers and eight re-elected took oaths Monday. W. H. Jensen swore in as board chairman, with Anna Keefe swearing in the clerk. New superintendent H. L. Fawson joined individually, and the roster lists Hale, Aljets, Havenor, Chandler, Hyde, McQuade, Berg, Marley, Hal and others serving as county officials and officers.
A Nez Perce delegation led by Joseph Blackeagle from Lapwai pressed the Idaho Fish and Game commission on treaty guaranteed fishing and hunting rights. Attorney E C Davis Owen J Gould and Harry Wheeler joined as they argued rights were being abrogated and tribal heritage overlooked. The commission will confer with the attorney general before any commitments, noting the issue has not been fully ruled by the U S Supreme Court.
Doris Miller, 20, a former Pocatello High student, was sworn in at the local recruiting office as Idaho’s first girl to join the WACs under peacetime enlistment. A Holy Name academy Spokane graduate, she plans medical corps service after basic training to further her education.
Martha Emily Taylor 81 died Monday at her daughter’s home 428 East Lovejoy after a short illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Down ard mortuary. Born August 27 1867 in Moniteau County Missouri she lived in Missouri moved to Nevada then Pocatello in 1942. Survived by son Albert Campbell and granddaughter Bonnie Lee Blyme.
Lawrence Lambert was elected chief of the Bing ham county mounted sheriff's posse Thursday evening, succeeding Orlan Clark in the post.
Pocatello traffic officers investigated five minor automobile accidents Monday morning attributing them to slippery roads and intersections. No injuries were reported. Details include collisions involving drivers Christian Norgaard and Isaac Casanoca at Greeley and Harrison, Jones and Ward on North Harrison and Hayes, Betty Harris and Glen Phillips on North Main, Vernal Hunt and Richard Ward, and Vance Burrup and Robert Cauthron with damages ranging from minor to about 500 dollars.
Domingo Rangel charged with first degree murder in the death of Carlos Peru pleads not guilty before District Judge L E Glennon. Jury trial set for February 1 with defense attorney Louis Racine and county prosecutor Henry McQuade leading the state case.
NEA reports federal prisoners trial group therapy modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous. Prisoners discuss personal factors behind crimes, aided by directors like James V. Bennett. Early figures show admissions of temptation in auto theft, with potential for broader crime prevention.
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