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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
1
The French National Assembly approved the Atlantic Pact by 398 to 187 in a preliminary vote after five days of debate that included fistfights on the floor. Informed sources said the United States would soon be asked to arm 20 French divisions, with opposition largely Communist.
The Senate rules committee voted to dismiss contests against Kilgore Kerr Johnson and Ferguson after finding election irregularities by both parties. It said no wrongdoing by the four senators was proven and sent the case to the full Senate for action.
Tampa, Florida. Ward Cornelius, father of John Lane's bride, shot and killed Rev. John Lane 31, after confronting him in downtown Tampa. Lane had eloped with Cornelius's daughter Ann, a 15 year old high school sophomore, married in Ashburn, Georgia. Lane, newly divorced, had been doing YMCA work. Cornelius was arrested an hour later and told police “Is the guy dead?” and "Thank God."
Ford Motor Co. calls a $251,100,000 damage suit by inventor Harry Ferguson a publicity stunt. In an amended federal filing Ford asks for dismissal while Ferguson alleges breach of agreements with the late Henry Ford over royalties for Ferguson tractor patents.
The Idaho American Legion crowned Harry R. Harn of Dubois as state commander at Weiser. Harn, 54, WWI veteran, succeeds Jack McQuade of Moscow. The convention approved education watchfulness against subversive activity in Idaho schools and elected a slate including A. W. Berger Bonners Ferry as vice commander and Rev. W. F. Buchanan Weiser as chaplain.
Gardo Italy UP reports Winston Churchill swam in blue trunks and a brown straw hat after ensuring photographers were kept away. He then climbed a mountainside to paint, quipping keep them off and asking what they think he is a prima donna or Hollywood star.
President Truman promised Congress advance notice before sharing atomic bomb secrets with Britain and Canada. Secretary Acheson outlined plans for talks with Britain and Canada, with no changes in existing arrangements until Congress is consulted. The meeting also included Defense Secretary Johnson as part of the administration stance.
Sen. Joseph C. O Mahoney says there will be another attempt to restore 25 million in cash atomic funds cut by the house. He will push the effort as the senate decides on appropriations amendments to the independent offices bill. Brien McMahon and Lilienthal warn the house reduction would force less funding for materials and could hurt the atomic weapons program.
Cartoonist Al Clapp depicts Li'l Abner in rooftop antics and humorous scenarios. The panels feature exaggerated stunts and playful chaos that reflect the comic strip's whimsical tone.
A week long conservation education conference began at Idaho State College under Ralph R. Wilson. Dr George Stewart spoke on water shed and range conservation in the Intermountain region using color slides. Kenneth B Platt followed on land use planning for range conservation.
Leonard E. Johnston, area director for AEC operations at Arco, will speak before the Rotary club Thursday. He joined atomic energy work in 1944 at Oak Ridge as a construction officer with the army corps of engineers, later helping electromagnetic plant projects and serving as assistant chief. In 1946 he became manager of the Schenectady area office at Knolls atomic power lab, and the Johnston family now lives in Idaho Falls with their two children.
U.S. and Mexico expected to sign a migrant labor treaty Friday to cover about 35 000 Mexican farm workers sent to U S harvest fields. Negotiators agree on nearly all points with only one minor dispute remaining over hiring point locations near the border or inland central Mexico.
Eleanor Roosevelt defends her right to speak on public matters in a letter made public in New York. She rejects charges of anti Catholic bias and reiterates opposition to mixing religion with public education while maintaining she has no prejudice. Public figures Lehman and Karuch defend her amid the dispute.
A 46 year old laborer Arthur Tousignant a cement company employee fell four stories from the outside of a downtown Detroit business building during a rainstorm on Wednesday. Doctors at Receiving hospital said he probably will recover with possible internal injuries a broken left arm and a concussion.
Gov. C. A. Robison announced the appointment of William L. Robison a Boise plumbing contractor as state labor commissioner. He will take office August 15, as the new department of labor and the post were created by the recent legislature. The AFL plumber’s union member since 1920 will oversee workplace safety mediation and secret collective bargaining elections.
The House approved 1.5 million dollars for the Agriculture Department to combat grasshoppers threatening ripening western crops. The decision falls short of the 3.5 million dollars requested by the President, with lawmakers citing doubts about spending and urging state responsibility in the pest war.
Twenty unskilled workers at the Union Pacific locomotive repair shops here were laid off last Saturday as an economy measure. The total affected systemwide reaches about 400 in various shops. Officials could not confirm permanency or further layoff plans. Omaha headquarters reported 220 laid off and Idaho with 40.
Warden L. E. Clapp warned that Boise's rapidly expanding east end has brought houses very close to the Idaho state prison. He cautioned that an escapee could seek sanctuary in nearby residences within minutes, prompting consideration of relocation.
Two highway accidents near American Falls left two people dead and eight injured Thursday night. Betty Perry of Rockland died in a curve north of Rockland while Opal Hoffman and Vernon Haggart along with others were hospitalized for shock and injuries after a second crash three miles west on Highway 30 involving a pickup and a car with a trailer.
Byron Price acting secretary general of the United Nations told LAKE SUCCESS that the UN is not answerable to any government for its internal activities and sought a U.S. official statement rebutting Senate charges that the secretariat is packed with communists. He cited a witness known as Number 8 accusing Secretary General Trygve Lie of terrorizing the UN by filling ranks with communists.
The DeHavilland Comet, the world’s first jet powered airliner, flew its maiden trial in Hatfield England reaching eight thousand feet. The milestone marks a major advance in aviation history.
Vice President Barkley returns the $5.57 billion foreign aid bill to the Appropriations Committee after a Senate clash over adding new legislation to the measure. Senators McClellan and others argued the bill exceeds proper appropriation scope. The chamber also cut the second ECA installment by 10 percent and approved a reduced total for Western Europe aid.
Morrison Knudsen Co Inc reports six month net earnings of 1 987 230 55 after tax, up from 1 881 130 06 a year earlier, and a 106 100 increase in pre tax earnings. Backlog of domestic contracts was larger on June 30 than at year start.
The Agriculture Department raised butter support by three cents a pound and kept cheese prices steady effective immediately. It set a wholesale support price of 31.75 cents per pound for Grade A American cheddar, higher than recent market prices, but officials denied it would raise retail prices.
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