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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1948
Page
3
Governor C A Robins urged county officials and state groups to attract small industries to Idaho to counter winter unemployment that rose from 1610 in Oct 1946 to 12021 in Jan 1947. Counties like Bannock and Power saw jumps from 29 to 436.
Western Airlines announces air transport pioneer C N Jimmy James as safety director in line with President Truman board of inquiry recommendations. James, a Springdale Iowa native, helped lay out the LA to Salt Lake City route in 1926 and has served as supervisory and administrative officer for the company. He will base his headquarters at Los Angeles Municipal Airport.
Earl Eugene Hanson 22 of Pocatello and Arda Christean 20 of Pocatello are granted a license alongside Harold T. Farnlund 22 of Pocatello and Margaret A. Hussey 23 of Pocatello.
Fifth District Judge Isaac Mc Dougal refers the case of Luther E. Clifford, plaintiff, against Lucille Clifford Murphy, defendant, to Sixth District Judge Guy Stevens in Blackfoot.
The board of county commissioners will sell 38 lots located south of East Denner in Pocatello near the over pits on January 19 in the commissioners' office at Bannock courthouse. Bids must be received before January 19. Interested parties should contact Mrs. Sarah Devaney in the county clerk's office for details.
Mr and Mrs Myrthen Halvor gon Rt 1 Blackfoot welcome a son weighing 7 4 pounds at Beck Hospital in Blackfoot. Mr and Mrs B R Baird of Blackfoot greet a daughter at Parsons Hospital in Blackfoot. Mr and Mrs Claude Taylor of Blackfoot announce a daughter at Parsons Hospital in Blackfoot. Mr and Mrs Calvin Jarmin of 1056 North Harrison Ave greet a daughter weighing 8 pounds at General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joe G Hackney living at Woolley Apartments welcome a daughter at General Hospital.
In a police court session, defendants include Jack L. Anderegg of 305 South Seventh and S. E. Williams with forfeited bonds of 5 dollars each. James McGill Jr. 18 and Wamie Chedehop pled guilty to intoxication with 15 dollar fines. Lawrence Study, Lucy Wilson 47, and Edward Trahan faced intoxication or defective lights charges with fines up to 25 dollars. George Horton 31 pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for 25 dollars. Edward Trahan’s case included a 2.50 bond forfeiture for defective lights.
Idaho Falls police seek Shirley Holm 16 described as 5 feet tall 120 pounds blonde wavy hair wearing a pink dress and brown coat. Last seen may be seeking work in Pocatello as soda fountain clerk or cafe waitress.
Stassen urged halting shipping of heavy machinery to Russia and warned against expanding federal land ownership. He favored West reclamation projects with local control, called for budget discipline and cutting civilian expenses, and said inflation could be checked with Republican action. He praised Taft Hartley law provisions and noted labor moving toward needed control. He leaves for Logan and Salt Lake City then returns Feb 17 to Lewiston with Idaho officials and party leaders attending.
Boise United States News reports the State School Reorganization committee approved consolidation proposals for Cassia Bear Lake Adams Bingham and Clark counties. Plans include Cassia as a single county unit with headquarters in Burley and Bear Lake Montpelier centers for districts. Other changes place class A and B districts in multiple counties. final approval requires voter votes.
Idaho State College skiers hire three color sound ski films Mount Bulyea Ski Pro's Holiday and Rhythm on Snow to show at 8 pm Wednesday in Frazier hall auditorium public admission small fee Scott D Lowe Lamar Alpette Ski club president Bannock county superintendent of schools returns from Boise after presenting reorganizaton plans An ISC extension class History of Russia offered starting Mon Jan 19 in room 111 science building with W A Watrous Continental Casualty Big Club convention in San Francisco Jan 15 17.
Idaho and Oregon officials reached a tentative agreement on truck licensing reciprocity but withheld announcement while the Idaho attorney general reviews its validity. The deal aligns with Oregon’s new ten mile tax on trucks and follows Idaho cancelling its prior pact. The Oregon delegation was led by George H. Flagg and William E. Healy.
The Rexburg bank fight moves to Atty. Gen. Smylie after District Judge Winstead dismisses First Security Bank of Idaho suit to block Yellowstone Bank. He cites irregularities in Rexburg charter and state actions, suggesting quo warranto or Supreme Court appeal. Yellowstone remains licensed pending further action.
The Bannock County Commissioners selected election registrars for all 44 precincts on Tuesday. Names will be announced next week. The 1948 primary is set for August 10 and the general election for November 2.
The state board of equalization explained how livestock tax rolls are equalized. A memo from the state tax commission, signed by T J Magpem, lists application fees for registered cattle sheep hogs and related stock and notes a 40 percent weight on average base prices from 1937 to 1941.
Six defendants faced federal court in Boise on Tuesday. Curtis Fulghum of Los Angeles faced a postponed case for interstate overcoat theft. Harry Yearnin of Boise received a suspended sentence for liquor sales to Indians. Emmett Flanigan of St George and William Smith of Muskogee were sentenced to 30 days and 10 months respectively, both suspended or served at McNeil Island. Paul Clements of Stanton and George Washington Marshal, alias Montgomery, of Stanton, had cases postponed on car theft charges under the Dyer Act.
Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot is scheduled for September 14 through 18. President Frank DeKay announced at a board meeting that the five day event will begin on a Tuesday and end on Saturday.
Caldwell appoints Boise detective Robert Flood to lead Caldwell police. Mayor Richard confirms the hiring and says Flood will resign his Boise post due to the move.
Kurt Singer, author and correspondent, will lecture at Idaho State College January 30 on Grave diggers of Democracy Both Right and Left. Sponsored by the Seekers club the talk is open to the public without charge in the Little Theatre of the students union.
Boise Idaho veterans enrolled under the G I Bill must notify the VA of any planned school changes to avoid delays in enrollment and subsistence payments. W O Lemon head of regional education division said notify for transfers to out of state schools to prepare supplemental certificates of eligibility and transfer case files.
R. J. Newell regional reclamation director will meet Thursday afternoon in Rupert with irrigation interests to discuss the compromise proposal in the American Falls reservoir water dispute. A Rupert area irrigation group protested the plan which would allow 28 Idaho canal companies to buy 75 percent of unallocated water under restraints. The water was originally set for development of new land in the Minidoka extension and the Michaud Flat near Pocatello.
Pocatello observes National Jaycee Week January 14 to 21 led by Gate City Jaycees president Lew Harrison. The U S Junior Chamber marks its 27th anniversary January 2 with over 1550 local groups. A distinguished service award will honor the community’s top young contributor at a January 21 presentation.
Boise Idaho United Press reports the State School Reorganization committee approved a $75,000 bond issue for Twin Falls city schools to buy ground for a new high school plant.
In the final month of 1947 Minnesota farm product prices stood at roughly three times their pre war level, marking a steep postwar rise in agricultural commodity values. This reflects a sharp rebound in farm income as markets adjusted after World War II.
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