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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1948

Page

3

Idaho Gets Record Fish Tank Truck

The largest fish truck ever built for Idaho was finished and delivered to the State Fish and Game Department in Boise. At 21 feet long and 2,000 gallon capacity, it will move large loads of trout between hatcheries, easing distribution and supporting Hagerman's northwest hatchery base.

Idaho State Fish and Game Department Boise United Press Hagerman McCal Payette Lakes James C. Simpson Simpson Fish and Game Department Northwest

Book Of The Month Club Faces Charge

The Federal Trade Commission accused six book publishers including Book of The Month Club of falsely offering free dividends or bonus books. The complaint targets use of terms like free and bonus as misleading. The action follows a six months old commission ruling restricting such words if strings are attached.

Washington The Federal Trade Commission Saturday Night Book-of Commission

Cows Killed by Lightning and Chickens by Fox in Va Pasture

In Manteo Virginia H C Glover reported two of his best cows dead in the pasture from lightning. Earlier that morning Mrs Glover found 20 baby chicks and three hens dead, victims of a fox.

Manteo H. C. Glover

Sugar affects fruit sweetness when cooked or added later

When sugar is added to fruit, more sugar is needed if the sugar is cooked with the fruit than if it is added after the cooking is completed.

New Idaho Driver License System Confounds Applicants

Record shows many applicants misread the new system based on birth dates. Deputy W L Wright explains rules as 605 motorist applicants and 121 chauffeur licenses issued in June, with 568 over licenses and 124 chauffeurs in May, while some drivers still lack valid licenses or permit renewals.

Idaho Anna Keefe W. L. Wright Wright Bannock County

Candidacy Sparks Debate Over County Schools Post

Republican Milton Hartvigsen announces candidacy for Bannock County schools superintendent prompting debate over making the post non political. Scott D. Lowe notes legislative moves to require appointment by a non partisan board and higher salary with a master’s degree. The current superintendent declines to confirm run, saying the goal is a top Idaho school system.

Milton F. Hartvigsen Scott D. Lowe Hopper Lowe Hartvigsen Grace Idaho Bannock County

Indians Prepare To Open Sun Dance At Buffalo Lodge

Braves of the Bannock Shoshone tribes begin the annual 72 hour Sun Dance at Buffalo Lodge 342 miles southwest of Fort Hall. July 9 marks the start with sunstreaks, a center pole, rootless roofless enclosure, and fasting until rites end. A trio of dances follows at Gibson Eagle Lodge and Bannock Creek Lodge.

Fort Hall Indian Reservation Sunste Buffalo Lodge Fort Hall Indian Agency Gibson Eagle Lodge Blackfoot Bannock Creek Lodge

Summer well child clinics set for third Tuesday

Swanson hall at Idaho State College will host well child clinics on the third Tuesday each month from 9 to 11 a m Dr Keith Pearson leads the sessions. Local families travellers and visitors are listed with several making trips for July Fourth holiday activities and Yellowstone trips.

Swanson Hall Idaho State College Keith Pearson

Livestock Prices Rise as Market Faces Holiday Break

Chicago markets report higher receipts and firm to steady prices across cattle hogs and sheep amid seasonal inactivity. Total shipments reached 23 700 cattle 2 300 calves 5 000 sheep 40 500 hogs with weekly losses and a market peak for good to choice steers at 38 00 and lambs at 29 50. Corn futures surged on Saturday amid expectations of a lower harvest and long Independence Day holiday.

Chicago Chicago Pens Board of Trade

Pocatello Builds New Police FM Transmitter atop Chinks Peak

Police sergeant A L Oliver reports progress on Pocatello’s new police FM transmitter on Chinks Peak with completion planned mid August. Motorola engineers will survey Tuesday, Idaho Power completes power lines, and a 60 foot tower will go up on a windless day.

A. L. Oliver Pocatello Police Chink’s Peak Motorola Radio Idaho Power Engin Oliver Gate City

Brothers in Crash Listed in Satisfactory Condition

Jack and Robert Fleming, injured in an automobile accident near Pebble, are reported in satisfactory condition at Pocatello General Hospital. The brothers, who were injured when their car overturned several times, suffered a fractured back and a fractured neck respectively.

Pebble Jack Robert Fleming Pocatello General Hospital Robert

Denver case operator fined for illegal slot machines

A Denver case operator was fined for possession of illegal slot machines. The operator said they were not for gambling, claiming they were kept to aid saving.

Denver Harry Shibata

Work On Route Is Planned In Idaho Highway Work

Final plans and bids are set for three Idaho highways. Bids open July 13 for the Blackfoot Pocatello Yellowstone highway widening to 24 feet with three foot shoulders over 15.5 miles. Repairs also planned on Spirit Lake highway in Kootenai, a four mile section north of Idaho Falls, and a three mile Worley west road in Kootenai. Island Park road from Bear Gulch to Last Chance includes 15 miles resurfacing.

Idaho Kootenai Bingham Bannock C. A. Kelly Blackfoot-Pocatello Yellowstone Highway Kelly Spirit Lake Idaho Falls Kootenai County State Line Island Park Country Bear Gulch Last Chance

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