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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1948
Page
1
Editorial calls all readers to support the St Anthony expansion drive with donations and volunteer work. Cites small pledges from local residents and stresses the program’s benefit to the Cat country community health.
Aeries of four airplane disasters across the Atlantic and Europe may have claimed up to 73 lives. A British airliner en route Azores to Bermuda is missing, with 29 or 32 aboard. A U S B 17 crashed near Marseille killing most aboard, survivor Angelo La Salle identified. Ground teams found wreckage of a second missing transport. a third plane with five crew and 15 passengers also reported.
The weatherman says fair conditions in Pocatello with little temperature change. Expect a high between 30 and 35 degrees. yesterday’s high reached 35 degrees.
Bruce Garrison of the Salt Lake division told Zellerbach Paper salesmen in Pocatello that shortages would persist in several paper lines through the coming year. A dinner was served at the Shanghai cafe on Thursday evening as part of the meeting.
Stinging cold engulfed the northeast causing heavy drain on fuel supplies and crippling industry. Temperatures in New York Pennsylvania and New England fell toward sub zero levels as a cold front from Hudson Bay pushed the mercury below zero, with Utica at minus 22 degrees.
Pocatello reports free cones to mark the Wyz-Way market opening at 4138 North Main. The feature draws crowds as residents recall past pranks and odd happenings around town. Mayors and civic groups report pool fund donations including $1000 from Elks and smaller gifts from several local organizations.
William Alva Carte Jr admitted to police that he profitably trafficked in stolen automobiles, earning about 35000 dollars in 15 months by selling cars for thrill. He was arrested at the Indiana state capitol with a mutilated car motor number and turned over to FBI agents. He described buying high price makes in St Louis Chicago and Louisville and selling them in Mexico, after altering serial numbers. Detectives say Carte targeted expensive models and kept tools to stamp numbers. a suitcase of stamping tools was found in his car along with seven hundred dollars on his person and 35000 dollars reportedly in Louisville banks.
Britain said it will defend the entire Palestine area under its mandate until rule ends and will not permit immediate formation of a Jewish militia. Sir Alexander Cadogan told the UN Palestine Commission that security requires delaying any militia until Britain relinquishes control around May 15.
Idaho may establish parole and probation forest and road camps using war surplus buildings on penitentiary lands. Atty. Robert E. Smylie told a judges conference that camps could support blister rust control and fire fighting with inmate trustees earning funds for release. Church governor Robins urged uniformity in applying new 1947 parole laws.
Donald T. Paxton, 36, was released from Bonneville county jail after District Judge C. J. Taylor signed a writ of habeas corpus. Paxton had been held on the 1945 murder of 24 year old Mary Norris, following his arrest and a purported confession in California.
Massachusetts Governor Bradford seized the Everett gas plant to prevent a strike that would cut service to about 1.5 million Boston residents. An injunction barred workers from concerted work stoppages while Brig. Gen. Ralph G. Boyd was appointed to run the plant under state control.
Malad the Indians played well but fell short 36 to 27 against Pocatello in a fast game. Pocatello lost Satterfield late on fouls, hindering their scoring punch while Malad pressured throughout. The preliminary game was salvaged despite the setback.
The House continued debate on the $6.5 billion tax cut as Democrats work on a unified substitute for Monday’s vote. Truman’s $40 per person credit has fallen out of favor, with plans favoring retained excess profits taxes and a $200 rise in personal exemptions. Harold Knutson and GOP leaders push the split income plan to win minority votes and overcome a veto.
A Union Pacific City of San Francisco derailed 28 miles west of North Platte Nebraska injuring 18 people none seriously. A broken wheel on the diesel unit caused the 15 car wreck. Several passengers including Sophie Celletti suffered serious injuries.
The Allied Civic Forces vow to protest incorporation of a 12 acre Batise area five miles west of Poca tello Idaho. Officer R C Lewis notes a liquor license exists for the Last Frontier night club and the 30 club has not applied for a license. Unofficial word says Sapphire Club may be sold to Henry Hopkins of Rock Springs Wyoming with takeover planned Monday.
Bozeman Montana police held four men after Idaho authorities said they robbed a St Anthony filling station and stole a car in Idaho Falls. Names given were John R. Davis James F Sanders Jr E L Bellong and Joseph A Paglianante. A loaded gun was found in the automobile and authorities awaited word from Idaho.
The Idaho highway department opened bids to oil 6.8 miles of Jefferson county road and gravel 8.9 miles in Lemhi Fremont and Teton counties. Barnhart & Wheeler of Pocatello submitted the low bid for Ashton Tetonia road work and for a new 220 foot bridge, with other bids from Pickett & Nelson of Idaho Falls and Burns Construction Co.
India mourns Mahatma Gandhi after his assassination as riots erupt in Bombay with six killed and 26 wounded. Nehru declares a day of mourning in New Delhi while crowds gather at Gandhi’s villa and across the dominion amid fears of renewed religious violence and political crisis.
Mayor George R. Phillips named an airport manager's advisory committee to help resolve long running disputes over airport operations in Pocatello. Members nominated by airport manager Wallace B. Wilson include F. R. MacKenzie of the 15th Bomb Squadron at Pocatello Army Air Base, Mrs. Gayle C. Evans, Dr. Forrest H. Howard, Neil Chase, Jack McConnell, and A. M. Wilson, with ties to local aviation groups and flying services.
Detectives from the Pocatello police department were investigating two burglaries late Friday night with pistols believed stolen. Ten guns were taken from Modern Shoe and Sporting Goods at 320 West Center Street as detectives Evans and Perkins checked losses at Glenns Motor and Sports Center at 346 North Main Street.
The Mahatma remains unforgotten among Indians as followers believe his soul merged with the universal deity after death. Brahmanism holds Gandhi achieved full divine mastery, leaving no intermediate state, while less perfect souls await reunion. Some expect possible reincarnation in another body, perhaps of a great man.
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