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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1948

Page

2

US General Reaffirms Stay in Berlin for Unified Germany

Maj. Gen. George P. Hays, deputy American commander in chief, said U S forces will remain in Berlin until Germany is unified with Berlin as its capital. He rejected Russian ouster threats and stated the four power setup will not change, inviting Russians and French to join a bi zonal merger as Frankfurt decides economic matters.

M. S United Press Berlin George P. Hays United States Germany Hays Red Army Russia Taeglicher Rundschau Radio Moscow Tass Moscow Frankfurt

Fist Fights at Paris National Assembly Over Leader Vote

In Paris the national assembly erupted in fist fights after Edouard Herriot was re-elected president over Raoul Calas. Acting president Marcel Cachin adjourned until 3 pm amid chaos as deputies clashed and the lights were cut. Herriot won 317 to 174.

Paris National Assembly Edouard Herriot Assembly Raoul Calas Marcel Cachin Cachin Vincent Auriol Violette Maurice Violette Left Republican Union Pierre Herve Brittany Marcel Pommoeuf MRP Vosges Herriot Calas

Atomic energy plant forecast by end of 1949

Sumner T. Pike of the U S Atomic Energy Commission predicted that an atomic power plant could be in operation by the end of next year. He said initial output would be small and mainly to run pumps blowers and auxiliaries, with gradual use to supplement other sources.

NEW York Sumner T. Pike U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Pike Cooper Union Forum

Fire statistics echo hazard trends in the United States

The article notes that a fire breaks out every 38 seconds nationwide and a home catches fire every 144 minutes. It highlights ongoing fire safety concerns and implies widespread risk across communities.

United States

Slot machines not lottery say Idaho officials in test case

Idaho attorney general urges Supreme Court that slot machines are not a lottery under state constitution. Scott Smith of Homedale faces 200 dollar fine after conviction for operating unlicensed slots. Earlier ruling in a test case by Judge Sutphen had claimed slots were lottery, but the suit was dismissed before appeal.

Boise Idaho Attorney General Scott Smith Smith Supreme Court Homedale Owyhee

Reward Posted For Holdup Man

Three robberies by the same gunman at Colonial Airline offices in Manhattan prompted president Sigmund Janas to post a $1,000 reward for the killer of the next holdup man. The notice appeared on the door Tuesday.

New York Manhattan Colonial Airline Sigmund Janas

Five Years to Prepare for Atomic War Says Commission

President Truman's air commission warns of mass destruction from future atomic attack and sets Jan 1 1953 as the target date to field an air arm capable of defense. The report calls for boosting defense spending to 11.59 billion in 1948 and 13.2 billion in 1949 to build up the air force.

Charles Corddry United Press Washington President Truman Air. Pc. Commission White House Thomas K. Finletter New York

Eisenhower Move Gains The Republican nomination momentum

Washington reports say the Eisenhower for President movement accelerates as a slate of New Hampshire delegates is entered for the March 9 primary. Senator Tobey endorses Eisenhower, while Ike declines to comment, keeping the door open to a pre convention campaign for the nomination.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower New Hampshire Eisenhower Iice Charles W. Tobey N. H Tobey Ike Army

Veterans organize loan fund at Marietta College

Marietta Ohio veterans at Marietta College form a five member planning committee to manage a loan fund for emergencies. They premiere their first project a comedy titled The Great Hero.

Marietta, O Marietta College

David Niven To Wed Again

Screen star David Niven plans a quiet civil wedding to Mrs Hjordis Tersmeden in London. The couple, who met six weeks ago at a British studio, aim to marry at a South Kensington registry office before sailing Saturday on the Queen Elizabeth to the United States.

London David Niven Hjordis Tersmeden Niven Hollywood

Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Thursday in Power County Courthouse

American Falls farmer Albert Burgemeister of the local Farm Bureau announced a meeting to be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Power County courthouse.

American Falls Albert Burgemeister Farm Bureau Power County

Pilot lands crippled Northwest DC-4 at Minneapolis field

In near zero weather 34 passengers escaped harm as pilot Harold Kittleson 32 steered the crippled Northwest Airlines DC-4 to a safe landing after circling Wold-Chamberlain field for two and a half hours. Nose wheel failure forced an emergency approach with ground crews icing the runway for traction. Passengers described nerves, but all disembarked safely amid fire trucks and ambulances.

Minneapolis Wold-Chamberlain Field Northwest Airlines Harold Kittleson Chicago Kittleson Don Peterson Wilma Schwartz Lois Hanzal Richard Reinbold Dayton Robert Grace Rutland Joseph Schlup Cicero Ill

Sub Zero Wave Hits Midwest and East Snowbound

A frigid wave swept the Midwest and Northeast with heavy snow in New York and Pennsylvania. Four to eight inches forecast while northern Minnesota and Wisconsin plummet to 10 to 25 degrees below zero. Southern California enjoyed a warm spell with Los Angeles at 85 degrees.

Chicago Midwest Iowa Atlantic New York Pennsylvania New England Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan U. S. Weather Bureau Carolinas Minnesota Southern California Los Angeles

Petrillo May Call Strike Against Major Networks

Washington reports National Association of Broadcasters President Justin Miller warned that James Petrillo's American Federation of Musicians may strike next month as wage talks stall before January 30 contracts expire. Miller condemned Petrillo's power and said networks may resist union demands to hire a minimum musician quota. He predicted broadcasters will show a stiffer spine this time.

Washington Justin Miller National Association of Broadcasters James C. Petrillo American Federation of Musicians AFL House Labor Committee Miller Petrillo Musicians Union Samuel A. McConnell McConnell

Comet Tail They Do Not Penetrate Earth’s Atmosphere

The text notes that comet tails brushing Earth’s vicinity have occurred many times and, in each instance, the tail gases failed to penetrate our atmosphere, indicating no atmospheric danger from such events.

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