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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1948

Page

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Stassen Draws West Support In Gate City Visit

Harold E. Stassen spoke in Gate City outlining a vigorous West campaign. He urged early party leadership, praised Western support, and named plans to enter primaries in New Hampshire Wisconsin Nebraska and Arkansas. He backed universal military training and Marshall Plan administration with business-like handling. He also suggested two West cabinet posts and left interior appointment open to capable candidates.

Bob Vance Pocatello Post Pocatello Harold E. Stassen Minnesota William Halsey Whitman Hotel Stassen West Republican Party U.S New Hampshire Wisconsin Nebraska Arkansas Illinois Ohio Virginia Oregon South Dakota Interior Interior Post

Initiation Set at American Falls Thursday Evening

The Mouse will hold an initiation at 8 p.m. on Thursday in American Falls, inviting attendees to join the group and participate in the event.

American Falls

Pauley Says He Will Resign This Month Amid Stassen Blast

Edwin W. Pauley, under fire for commodity speculation, announced he expects to resign his government job this month. He accused Harold E. Stassen of fraud and said the GOP candidate is pushing a congressional probe to claim credit for his resignation.

West Henry Wallace Wallace Idaho Glen Taylor Stassen Union Pacific Whitman Edwin Pauley California Army Pauley Washington Edwin W. Pauley Harold E. Stassen

Epidemic Nausea Hits U. F. Region

A wave of epidemic nausea spreads in the San Francisco area, linked in some cases to mild influenza and the common cold. The illness is caused by an unidentified virus, with the Los Angeles known form called Virus X noted in context.

San Francisco Los Angeles

Weather Report Forecast Clear With Minor Temps

Weatherman forecasts clear conditions with little temperature change on Wednesday. High near 35. Tuesday high 32, low 11, no precipitation. Sunrise at 7 59, sunset at 5 19.

Okey

Pocatello Gate City Postings Highlights Local Happenings

Three minute after dinner talks replace long exams for Clark S. Carlile classes at Idaho State College. A state bonus discussion is planned for January 29 in Memorial hall with VFW Post 735 officials seeking views for and against. Buzz Holt, a blind pianist and tuner, returns home to Pocatello from Anchorage and declares a bright future here.

Whitman Hotel Idaho State College Idaho Memorial Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No Pocatello John Putnam Tom Smalley Bill Steed Clifton Wells Glen Peck VFW Gate City Buzz Holt

Caldwell Five Trips Boise 47-39 in overtime

Caldwell high school defeated Boise 47-39 after an even first three quarters, then pulled away in overtime. Keyes led Caldwell with two field goals while Martin added one and Smith sank two free throws sealing the win for Caldwell in the Big Six game.

Caldwell Boise Caldwell High School Lewis Keyes Dick Martin Joseph Smith

State OKs Bannock County School Consolidation Plans

Bannock county consolidation proposals won state approval from the state school reorganiza tion committee in Boise as the two day session closed Tuesday night. Approved for Bannock were class A districts at Pocatello and Morris Valley and a class B district for Banj ect to Franklin croft.

Bannock County Boise United Press Bannock Pocatello Portneuf Inkom Morris Valley McCammon Lava Hot Springs Downey Arimo Grace Thatcher Franklincroft

Mrs Neef Dies After Brief Illness in Pocatello Hospital

Mrs Johanna Emma Titius Neef, 80, mother of Mrs Frank T Briggs, died in a Pocatello hospital Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. She had been visiting at her daughter's home at 444 South Eleventh Ave since November.

Johanna Emma Titius Neef Frank T. Briggs Pocatello Hospital Neef South Eleventh Ave Nover

Meat Ration Talk Blamed On Politician

William B. Wright of Deeth Nevada told the American National Livestock Association meeting in Boise that meat rationing talk is politics aimed at impressing voters. He cited Anderson's statements supporting rationing and warned of tight 1948 supply as cattle numbers fall from 85 million in 1945 to 70 million now. Wright urged 1200 cattlemen to oppose rationing in fairness to the public.

Boise Ida William B. Wright Deeth Nev American National Livestock Association Clinton P. Anderson Wright Association Anderson

Bengals Sweep Adams State in Colossal Idaho State Win

Idaho State Bengals topped Adams State 56 to 45 in Alamosa Colorado to sweep the two game series. Center Ashley led Adams State with 21 points despite two sprained ankles and a cold. Richardson led Idaho State with 12 points as the Bengals raced to a 20 to 2 start.

Alamosa Colo Adams State Ashley Richardson Bengals

Idaho Teacher Outlook Still Bad

Boise, UP. Idaho teachers' salaries rose last year but remain insufficient to fill more than 75 percent of jobs with fully qualified instructors. John I. Hillman of the Idaho Education Association cites 1,114 of 4,485 public school teachers teaching with emergency permits, 24.8 percent.

Boise Idaho John I. Hillman Idaho Education Association Hillman

Gandhi Begins Fast Unto Death in Protest Crisis

Mohandas K. Gandhi started a fast until glorious death in New Delhi to protest Hindu Muslim enmity and press for peace between India and Pakistan. He demanded the cabinet secure immediate peace and warned that Deputy Premier Vallabhbhai Patel must halt incendiary statements.

New Delhi India Mohandas K. Gandhar Pakistan Gandhi Vallabhbhai Patel

Writ Served On Official In Rocket Lounge Test Case

Boise N UP Law enforcement commissioner R C Lewis was ordered to show cause why he should not issue a 1948 liquor license to Gus Thiros operator of the Rocket Lounge. Writ served in Basinock County District Court. Lewis declined comment until consulting Attorney General Smylie. Smylie in Pocatello to greet Harold Stassen. Thiros previously licensed last year but denied by city after property owner Bangs protested.

Senator Accuses Stassen of Hidden Market Information

The exchange centers on Harold Stassen and claims that Senate subcommittee disclosures fed him secret data on Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham’s cotton futures. Senator Green asserts the information was improperly shared, while Ferguson and Stassen defend the committee’s handling and Stassen’s profits.

Washington Theodore F. Green Senate Harold E. Stassen Wallace H. Graham Truman

Oregon State Beats Idaho 56 39 In Spokane Cage Clash

Oregon State regains the victory trail by defeating Idaho 56 to 39 in Moscow. Earlier Idaho stunned the Beavers 47 to 43 in the Pacific Coast Conference Northern division contest with a seesaw start before OSU pulled away. The Beavers led 28 12 at halftime.

Moscow Ida Oregon State Deean University of Idaho Idaho Beavers

Convict Dies In Escape Attempt At North Carolina Prison

In Raleigh North Carolina one inmate died from a broken neck after falling from the wall during an escape attempt. Elmer C. Turner 38 was killed while attempting to scale the red brick wall. Hosea Parker 32 was woundedly captured after climbing the wall and colliding with a prison employee.

Raleigh, N. C North Carolina Central Prison Hugh Wilson Elmer C. Turner Turner

Jury Rules Against Plaintiff in Pocatello Custody Case

A five district jury in Pocatello ruled against Mr. and Mrs. John Field in a custody dispute over two children. The panel found they did not humiliate Mrs. Field's mother Estella Stafford by detaining her in the county jail for more than an hour, ending the case after less than 20 minutes of deliberation. Judge L. E. Glennon presided.

John Field Chester Smith E. O. Henderson Charles Finck Vernon Mosher Gaylen Harris A. L. Hooper Joseph N. Holbrook Winnie Sherman Joseph G. Morrison Ellis Wilmore

General Kuter Declines C A B Chair Post

Maj. Gen. Laurence S. Kuter ruled himself out as possible chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board after the Senate armed services committee would not permit him to retain his Air Force rank and pay.

Washington Llp Laurence S. Kuter Civil Aeronautics Board Senate Armed Services Committee

Mother Kills Own Baby for Insurance in Alabama

In Birmingham, a 21-year-old mother strangled her three-year-old son with a diaper to collect $1000 in life insurance and settle debts. She planned a burglary scene to mislead police, then confessed stating lenders threatening garnishment prompted the act. The husband had borrowed $150 at 50 percent interest for six months.

Birmingham Ala Alec E. Fitzhugh Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co Daugher

Dying Crewmen Avert Fire After Plane Crashes Near DC

A twin engine Eastern Air Liner crashed on a Potomac bluff near Washington National airport. Five of nine aboard died. four survived including a Navy captain. Pilot and co-pilot perished after cutting engines to avert a fire. survivors treated in hospitals.

Washington (Up Eastern Air Washington National Airport Potomac River Houston Tex Boston Winston-Salem N. C National Airport Washington Treasure Cove W. A. Moorehead Clinton S.C S. M. Warner L. Brandt Biltmore Atlanta Cappell-MacDonald Co Dayton Ralph B. Samborn, Jr Bayonne N. J Paul Saltanis Long Island Lucien A Lucky) Moebus Maxwell Field Montgomery Ala Saratoga Martin Maple HI Princeton Eugene C. Stone Pensacola Fla Peter Philips Astoria N. Y Moebus

Also Mentioned on This Page

GOP Eft C. A. Robins Robins Mr. Stassen Logan Salt Lake City Utah Kenneth C. Royall U. F Clark S. Carlile Kiwanians Stanley Pugmire Anchorage Alaska Tip Adams State Homer Ferguson Mich Graham Harold Stassen Green White House Rhode Island Democrat Ferguson Sen. Green Subcommittee Elmer Thomas Okla Thomas Wilson Hosea Parker Alec Johnny Fitzhugh Johnny Perry Eastern Airlines Washington Control Samborn Potomac Civil’ Aeronautics Jane Schuman Marine Corps Philos
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