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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1948
Page
1
A humorous column riffs on the beard as a symbol of pride, plus a venue feature about rodeo publicity stunts and fan letters to Steve Shepherd. It notes a complaint about announcers favoring the home team and recalls a hot letter about umpire bias amid lively, informal sports chatter.
Jewish troops in tanks and armored cars captured the large international airfield at Lydda in one hour on Saturday. Israeli warplanes struck Arab troop concentrations in Syria and southern Palestine. The government accepted a 10 day truce extension, but the Arabs rejected it as hostilities continued across the Holy Land.
Idaho junior chamber of commerce 583 board approved publishing a state bulletin edited by Wilson Chandler. Idaho Falls associate editors will be vice presidents from five districts: Jack Riplinger Coeur d Alene D I Martin Grangeville Elvin Sinnard Nampa Charles LHerrison Jerome Waynecker Pocatello.
Philadelphia dispatch reports strong momentum for Alben W Barkley as Democratic vice presidential choice with President Truman likely to be nominated on the first ballot. Leslie Biffle predicted Barkley would be the No 2 pick, favored by southern and border state Democrats and seen as boosting ticket strength against Dewey Warren.
Hollywood mourns Carole Landis as her funeral is held at Forest Lawn with Rex Harrison and wife present briefly. Fans crowd the hill in sweltering heat as the blonde actress is laid to rest amid sobs and tribute.
The Weather Man advises Pocatellans to run cold water in the tub to cool off and toss in soap and kids’ overalls for washing. Expect a sultry day with a 95 degree heat spike, evening thunder showers possible, and a high of 90 to 95 with a low of 55 to 60.
McNabb bought 40 tickets at Center St and Arthur Ave as mayor Phillips arrives in mock cuffs to kick off sales. July 16 18 mark the main events with Miss Pocatello Treva Hiatt Miss Frontier Le Rae Jacobs and Miss Idaho Shirley Whitehead traveling to Salt Lake City. War dance and frontier parade with 25 Fort Hall Indians band bolster a townwide celebration led by Governor Robins expected on opening night.
A bicycle accident Saturday around 8 p m left six year old Jimmy Meredith with a dislocated right elbow. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ira Meredith of 456 South Johnson and was taken to General hospital for treatment.
Queenie the collie, flown from Brooklyn to Long Beach, is recovering after reuniting with her 17-year-old master Ben Schneider. Veterinarians cite loneliness induced heart condition. the dog ate a hearty breakfast and shows small gains but remains weak and weighs 25 pounds less. Ben believes she will recover and recalls the tricks she knows.
The 29 year old actress Linda Landis lay in an ornate coffin carried by Cesar Romero Pat O'Brien and others as 1500 mourners filed past. Evangelical Orthodox Bishop Fred L Pynam led final rites at the Church of the Recessional noting she waited in the dressing room for her cue. The service drew about 600 inside and 700 outside with speakers including Van Johnson and Loui Wasson in attendance.
Chicago AP reports livestock and wholesale meat prices climbing to record levels as demand and buying power push costs higher. Hog cattle and beef prices hit new peaks with weekly livestock average at 35.61 per hundred pounds, while pork and other cuts rise modestly.
The article reports Idaho State College pharmacy student and disabled war veteran Jack Canter joining an Indian Sun Dance at Buffalo Lodge on a Friday night. Canter, known for studying Indian culture, has a college union exhibit and is noted as a skilled boxer.
Brig. Gen. S H Mitchell reports Montana national guardsmen spotted the wreckage of a twin engined national guard bomber 9000 feet up on a mountain about 40 miles east of Helena. The crash occurred last September 16.
Utah Power and Light officials announced a six year expansion plan to raise capacity by 70 percent with three new steam units and more transmission lines. The first unit of 44,000 kilowatts will start at Orem in 1950, with additional 60,000 kilowatt units planned for 1951 and 1953. Site choices hinge on water availability. projected regional gains include Salt Lake Ogden and Utah Idaho areas.
Recorder Anna Keefe kept the office open four hours past closing to serve late county office seekers. The filings include nine county candidates across roles from county recorder to probate judge, with several incumbents and a mix of party affiliations.
B. V. Newman a 55 year old Midvale cattleman was formally charged with first degree murder in the feud shooting of neighbor W. E. Wiggins 36. Newman was arraigned before Probate Judge O E Hailey. Sheriff Al Walters signed the complaint after two days of investigation. Preliminary exam set for Thursday at 10 a m.
Government forecasts of bumper corn and wheat crops push grain prices lower on the Chicago Board of Trade. Corn falls below $2 a bushel for the seventh straight day with wheat and other major grains easing in sympathy.
Two caravans of Veterans of Foreign Wars members left Pocatello to advertise the Frontier Days Rodeo starting Friday. Queens Treva Hiatt and La Rae Jacobs rode with the northbound caravan to Idaho Falls and towns en route. A second VFW caravan went south to Preston and nearby towns with posters and invitations.
Bert H. Miller a former attorney general and supreme court justice filed for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate in Boise on Saturday.
Funeral services for Frank J. Tierney age 64 former Idaho Statesman city editor will be held Monday at 10 a m in St Marys Cathedral Boise Rosary is set for Sunday at 8 p m at Schreiber and McCann chapel Burial will follow at Morris Hill cemetery Tierney died Wednesday in Oakland where he was night telegraph editor of the Oakland Post Enquirer He began newspaper work with the Denver Times in 1905 and later served as Statesman city editor active in Democratic politics and chaired the Oregon state central committee in 1938.
Boise report says the governor's potato industry coordinating committee will meet Tuesday to review a cooperative research project by the federal Bureau of Plant Industry and the University of Idaho Experiment Station. Lee Wagner chairs the committee. the aim is to develop Bussett-Burbank potatoes resistant to early dying and leaf roll and able to withstand machine harvesting.
Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas said he has not been and will not be a candidate for the Democratic presidential or vice presidential nominations. When pressed about a possible draft he declined to comment further and suggested readers draw their own conclusions. He traveled from LaGrande to Portland, but reaffirmed he would not quit the court for any nomination.
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