Quick Act Of Youth Saves Baby
Carey UP reports John Green twelve rescues Kathleen Rhodes twenty month old from an irrigation canal by applying artificial respiration learned from the Boy Scout handbook. The baby, found adrift near the Green home, revived after Green’s rapid action and a physician credited him with saving the child’s life.
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Carey
John Green
Kathleen Rhodes
Green
Leslie Green
Keith Rhodes
Johnny
North Idaho teen killed in Craighmont wreck
Kenneth Lockridge age 16 of Craighton was killed when a pickup left the highway and overturned one mile south of Craighton. Dick Daily 16 suffered a broken right ankle while others in the truck escaped serious injury in the crash reported by the sheriff.
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Craighmont
Ida
Kenneth Lockridge
Craighnt
Here
Dick Daily
Logger Killed On Loading Job Near Waha
Lewiston Idaho report states James D. McCollum 36 of Clarkston Washington a Potlatch forest employee was fatally injured while loading logs near Waha A four man crew worked a loader when a log stuck and broke A piece struck McCollum in the back knocking him head first into another log
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Lewiston
Ida
James D. McCollum
Clarkston
Wash
Waha
McCollum
Legion Conclave Opens as Officials Arrive to Finalize Plans
WEISER UP Department officials and committeemen arrive to complete details for the state American Legion convention opening Saturday afternoon. The event runs through Wednesday with a Forty and Eight ceremonial meeting at 1 30 p.m. followed by the grand promenade banquet and parade of the 40 et 8 led by Caldwell Voiture. Committees meet on Sunday and the first general sessions of the Legion and auxiliary are set for Monday at 9 30 a.m.
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Weiser
American Legion
Caldwell
Legion and Auxiliary
Polio Funds Adequate and Outbreak Update Across States
Idaho reports adequate polio funds and nurse recruitment by the Red Cross as cases rise to 92 this year with 44 in July and five deaths. Twin Falls county forms a planning board for polio victim care. no epidemic there. New York foundation states national polio rate 35 percent higher than 1948 with 4 895 cases through July 16. Oklahoma shows sharp rise from 59 to 354 cases year over year.
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Boise
Idaho
Red Cross
Twin Falls
National Foundation For
Frankie’ Alworth
Twin Falls County
Alworth
New York
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Foundation
Oklahoma
AEC Seeks Bids On Truck Storage In Idaho Falls
The Atomic Energy Commission invited bids for storage and maintenance of about 20 trucks in the Idaho Falls area. Bids will be opened in Denver. AEC moved Idaho headquarters to the Rogers hotel annex with a new telephone switchboard installed.
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Idaho Falls
Atomic Energy Commission
Denver
Idaho
AEC
Rogers Hotel
News Notes From Rupert Special to the POST
Rupert police acting chief Curtis Edwards stands in during Osa Roy's absence while Roy and Sheriff Hawks attend a law enforcement school in Moscow. Pioneer day closures affect local firms and LDS wards plan picnics. Minidoka stake group hosts an old time program and dance at the tabernacle with free admission.
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Rupert—Curtis Edwards
Rupert City
Rupert
LDS
Minidoka Stake
The
Tabernacle
Vern Murray
Clarence Campbell
Rent Decontrol Sparks Local Debate Across Utah County
Salt Lake City voters scrapped rent controls drawing opposition and support from residents. Glen D Reese of the U S housing expeditor reported heavy correspondence as calls grew to extend decontrol to Midvale Sandy Bingham Magna and South Salt Lake. Governor Lee planned talks with labor leaders after the vote and pledged to follow municipal decontrol actions.
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Salt Lake City
Glen D. Reese
U. S
Reese
Tighe Woods
Midvale
Sandy
Bingham
Magna
South Salt Lake
J. Bracken Lee
Utah
Public health study flags Upper Snake sewage gaps
Idaho health officials report the Upper Snake River Valley, with about 192,000 residents, may produce sewage near 1.8 million person equivalents due to lacking full treatment. Primary plants exist at Rupert, Mountain Home, Alameda, Rigby and Ashton, with Meridian and Jerome overloaded by industrial waste.
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Boise
State Public Health Department
Snake River
Snake River Valley
Rupert
Mountain Home
Alameda
Rigby
Ashton
Meridian
Jerome
Funeral services held for Ralph P. Brown in Rupert
Funeral services were conducted at 2 30 p m Tuesday at the Rupert Christian church directed by the Rupert Masonic lodge and Rev John McClure. R D Armstrong sang a solo Carol Cunningham and Mrs William Squance accompanied by Mrs Alfred Ralls sang a duet. Pallbearers named Chet Valentine R M Seal George Barnard James Bell Clarence Bagnall and Gilbert Rutledge. Floral chairs were Mrs Valentine Mrs Ward Woolford Mrs Bell and Mrs Calvin Hawk. Burial followed at Rupert cemetery under Goodman mortuary direction.
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Rupert
Ralph P. Brown
Christian Church
Rupert Masonic Lodge
John McClure
R. D. Armstrong
Carol Cunningham
William Squance
Alfred Ralls
Chet Valentine
R. M. Seal
George Barnard
James Bell
Clarence Bagnall
Gilbert Rutledge
Devap System Tracks Spacecraft Position and Speed
An electrical system called devap can determine the position and speed of moving bodies in space such as aircraft or missiles. The device analyzes signals to locate and measure motion of objects in flight or orbital paths.
Farmers Worry Over Frost Threat to Wheat Crop
In eastern Bonneville county Idaho Falls farmers fear frost damage as temperatures fall to 87 degrees. They estimate wheat yields could drop about 20 percent due to unseasonal cold weather affecting the crop this week.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Bonneville County
Bonneville
Union Pacific extends Wyoming division to Ogden Utah
Union Pacific announces extension of the Wyoming division by 174 miles of main line between Green River Wyoming and Ogden Utah. Perry Lynch says the upgrade makes the Wyoming division the system’s longest double track, handling about 69 trains daily. Milk makes up more than 25 percent of annual American food consumption.
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Ger
Wyoming
Colorado
Denver
Greeley
Boulder
LaSalle
Cheyenne-Green River
Green River-Ogden
Wyoming Division
Park City
Echo
Utah
Saturday Radio Schedule Highlights Across Stations KEYY and KPST
A detailed listing of Saturday morning to late evening programs across KEYY 1240, KPST 1340, KSEI 930, and KEIO 1440. Entries include news summaries, music shows, talk segments, sports updates, and special features featuring hosts such as Bob Eberly, Eddy Howard, and Frank Merriwell, along with various orchestra and band programs.
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NBC
Idaho Farm
Fred Waring
Frank Merriwell
Smilin
Ed McConnell
Mary Lee Taylor
Martin
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Legion
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N. Main
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Walter Myers
Washington, D. C
Jack Trimming
Pocatello
Eastside
A. B. Bergeson
George Edwards
Casper
Curtis Edwards
Stephenson Music & Appliance
U.P
Ogden, Utah
IMN
Fae Crone
Mutual Orchestra
Bob Eberly
Kiwanis
Bob Poole
Bill Harrington
Preston Sellers
Utah Aggie
Mel Allen
Eddy Howard
Hawaii
Lombardo Land
USA
Chicago
Mutual
Mutual Reports
Keyy
KPST
Preston
University of Idaho
Navy Band
Furniture
Marsh Valley
Gem Valley
KSEI
Ksei-Fm
Eddy Duchin
NBC University Theatre
Dick Diamond
Grand Ole Opry
Vic Damone
Music of the Stars
Click Iruerts
Three Suns
Chanian
Rollint
Gem State
Tex Williams
KEIO
Sinc ‘Ec
Martin Agronsky
Music Makers
Eterna News
Johnny Olson
Hormel Girls Corps
Betsy Ross Kids Klub
Harry Wismer
Bovero
Junior Junction
Rex Koury
John Sanborn
Buzz Allen Playhouse
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