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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1949

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Frontier Rodeo Parade Kicks Off Pocatello Event 1946

Parade chair Lou Haller lists 1:30 start for Frontier Rodeo Parade with Drill Master T. R. Colombe and assistants. Highlights include Magna Drum and Bugle Corps, four Mexican caballeros, Indian dress from Fort Hall, and Days of 49 floats. Magna group features 40 teens, Lan Rodeo champs with national recalls. Roy Lindley notes pony rides free 6:30–7:30 nightly, with 13 Shetland ponies.

Lou Haller Magna Utah Rexburg Downey Rockland O. R. Baum Fort Hall Reservation Lan Rodeo Association Roy Lindley

Frontier Rodeo opens Seventh Annual event in Pocatello

Pocatello launches the Seventh Annual Frontier Rodeo at Bannock County Fairgrounds with the Days of 49 parade at 1 30 p m and rodeo performances Friday through Sunday at 8 30 p m. The show, dating to 1943, honors early Western entertainment with stock from Earl Hutchison and top cowboys, aiming for a bigger run than prior years.

Pocatello Bannock County Fairgrounds T. B. LeBailly The Frontier Rodeo Association Earl Hutchison Hutch R. C Bob) Hillman Pocatello Riding Club W. W Bill) Shields Bannock Hotel Shields

54 New Houses To Be Started Here

Oregon Homes announced 54 two bedroom houses to be started in early August on the James Bean property south of the Naval Ordnance plant and east of Brennan Cahoon addition. Homes will sell for 6500 to 7000 dollars and be ready for occupancy mid October. All will be eligible for FHA low payments with Bist Line agency handling sales.

Oregon Homes James Bean Naval Ordnance Plant Brennan-Cahoon Bistline Agency

Heart Baby Dies In Utah

Little Carole Ingram, 10 months old, died in her sleep at her mother’s Wendover, Utah home after an enlarged heart attack. She had just returned home from Dee hospital in Ogden and had been fundraising for a lifesaving operation. Over $200 was raised, funds to be given to a heart disease research foundation in Carole’s name. Burial planned in Pocatello.

Little Carole Ingram Wendover Utah Dora Hughes Carole Ogden Dee Hospital Golda Yearsley Pocatello Little Carole Gerald Ingram Hughes Ingram Air Forces South Pocatello

Mayors Endorse Industrial Zoning for New Pocatello Land

Mayor W W Halsey on Thursday expressed strong support for zoning the newly annexed Power county land near Pocatello as an industrial belt. He cited distance from residences and potential to attract industry despite high real estate costs, noting most zoning would cover the old main airport with some Phillips Field areas also industrial. Temporary housing may be allowed at the airport.

W.W. Halsey Pocatello Power County Uable Phillips Field Halsey

Top U S Officials Hold Secret Atomic Energy Session

President Truman met for about three hours with cabinet military and congressional leaders in a top secret Blair House session on atomic energy. Participants included Dean Acheson Louis Johnson Dwight Eisenhower and Millard Tydings who refused to reveal details while others predicted no statement that night.

Washington Truman Dean Acheson Louis Johnson Dwight .D. Eisenhower Blair House Millard E. Tydings Senate Armed Services Committee Alben W. Barkley Brien McMahon Conn Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee

American Falls mayor opposes annexing Pocatello airports

Dr. N H Farrell of American Falls says the city has never considered annexing Pocatello airports or clubs and believes such moves are illegal. He adds American Falls supports removing Pocatello from Power County and questions whether the U S government can legally transfer large land blocks to Pocatello.

American Falls Pocatello N. H. Farrell Power 30 Club Frontier Club Shamrock Club Greet Triangle Club

Assessor withdraws probe into Bannock County tax lands

Bannock County Assessor George Allen announced he would drop his grand jury investigation into the county sale and handling of delinquent tax properties from 1936 to 1940. Allen cited personal disqualification and workload as his reasons, noting a countywide revaluation program now underway.

Bannock George Allen Allen Pocatello F. M. Bistline Bannock County

Health Aide Urges Heat Safety With Do Nots

Dr. M B Sherrard of Bannock County Health Unit lists hot weather precautions. Do not let children play with dogs in summer due to bites risk. Do not allow swimming in unchlorinated water. Avoid perishable foods like chicken potato salad and cream pies unless fresh or refrigerated.

M. B. Sherrard Bannock County Sherrard

Bomb blasts disrupt Nehru speech in Calcutta riot

In Calcutta one person died and at least fifty were injured as a bomb exploded near a crowd gathered to hear Indian Premier Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru remained unhurt and continued his address as police and communists were involved in the unrest.

Calcutta India Jawaharlal Nehru

Tax claim data cited in Hill Bros dispute over assessments

William S. Hill of The Hi Bros Gem State Auto Co criticizes F M Bistline for comparing city bus garage building to The Hill Bros building on St Arthur Ave Hill notes the bus garage built 1945 while his building dates 1925 and claims differences in heating and structure affecting valuation He urges fact checking and potential adjustment of square foot assessments to reflect true value and share of taxes in Bannock County Idaho.

William S. Hill Hi Bros Gem State Auto Co F. M. Bistline Hill Bros St. Arthur Ave Bistline George Allen Bannock Bannock Motor Hill

U S Steel asks new board setup as strike orders loom

Pittsburgh report states U S Steel and four independents threaten a nationwide steel strike after asking President Truman to modify his 60 day peace plan. CIO United Steelworkers threat cites possible 350 000 plus workers joining the stoppage as key plants stay open only for now.

U.S. Steel Pittsburgh U.S. Steel Corp Truman United Steel Workers CSO Philip Murray White House U.S. Cio United Steelworkers U. S. Steel CIO United Steelworkers Murray Bell Weather

Truman Names Steelman To Lead Anti Low Mood Program

President Truman designated Dr. John R. Steelman to direct a 20 member coordinating group to channel federal buying and construction into regions hardest hit by unemployment. He stressed the plan does not seek higher spending but a shift of existing funds to revive weakened areas. Republicans warned the move could bring national ruin if budget cuts continue.

U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel Benjamin F. Fairless Washington Truman John R. Steelman Nation Robert A. Taft Ohio Harry F. Byrd Mr. Truman

Heat Dip: Pocatello Sees Cooler Year So Far

The local weather bureau notes cooler conditions this year than last. Through July 1, precipitation stands at .08 inches versus .01 a year ago, with daily highs around 94 degrees and nightly lows near 45, while last year’s peak reached 95 on July 10.

Pocatello

Children Hurt In Car Collision Injures Two Kids

Two children Karen and Jerry Facer aged six and three were hurt in a two car crash at N Main and W Carson. They were taken to General Hospital for minor cuts and bruises after riding in a pickup with parents Keith and Mrs. Facer of Route 1 North. Barney T. McCormack aged 26 of 130 Portheuf Park drove north on Main.

N. Main W. Carson Karen Jerry Facer General Hospital Keith W. Facer Barney T.mccormack Portheuf Park Main Facer Carson

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Frontier Rodeo G.L LeBailly Army Air Base Ray Swanson International Rodeo Association Rodeo Cowboys’ Association Fair Grounds Bruce H. Bauer I. S. Stenerson L. E Edwards U.S Sam Rayburn David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Health Aide U. S. Steel Corp Bethlehem Steel Youngstown Sheet& Tube Co Youngstown, C Inland Steel Co Chicago Inland Youngstown USW International Jones & Laughlin Wheeling Steel Wheeling, W. Va Portsmouth Steel Co Portsmouth, Ohio Colorado Fuel ,and Iron Co Steelman
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