Truman's Western Tour Breaks Non Political Image
Reporters note Truman abandons non political stance during Idaho visit with changes in seating for Gov Robins and Dan Cavanagh and a 25 minute Idaho delegation stop. An exchange over bow ties highlights informal mood as Westvaco chief Gil Miller finds housing in three hours for a summer move to Pocatello.
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Truman
Ketchum
Pocatello
Robins
Cavanagh
Idaho
Bob Summerfield
Twin Falls
Bob
United States
Westvaco
Gil Miller
Giant
Chemical Company
South Charleston
West Virginia
Fanning Declines Run for Idaho Governor
Idaho Falls mayor W. E. Fanning said he will not seek the governorship despite Democratic pressure. He cited lack of time due to his duties in Idaho Falls and rejected the Democratic test cases as a reason to consider a run. Dan Cavanaugh had reported statewide sentiment favoring Fanning's candidacy.
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Idaho Falls
W. E. Fanning
Idaho
Fanning
Dan Cavanaugh
Twin Falls
Senate Presses Draft Bill Through Overtime Fight
The Senate spent 13 hours in overtime hearings on the 19 through 25 draft bill and set a 3 p.m. EDT final vote. Debate included rejection of making Truman responsible for the draft, blocking universal military training, and opposing racial segregation for draftees.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
National Security Resources Board
Wayne L. Morse
Ore
Morse
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Henry A. Wallace
U.S
Taylor
Brien McMahon
Conn
McMahon
Musician Georges Bohin Fined in Paris Pigeon Incident
In Montmartre Paris police fined musician Georges Bohin for food lure and bat attack on pigeons. The incident occurred Wednesday in the bustling district as authorities cited violation of local game laws and animal protection rules.
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Paris
Georges Bohin
Montmartre
Two-Car Collision Injures Two Slightly
Arthur W Hall, 59, and Delbert Holbrook, 26, were involved in a minor crash at the Pole Line road and West Cedar Street. Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Abby Gudmanson were treated for shock and minor bruises at General hospital and released. No other injuries reported. Hall’s 1940 sedan sustained about 300 dollars damage and Holbrook’s 1936 sedan about 200 dollars.
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Pole Line Road
Arthur W. Hall
Abby Gudmansen
Cedar Street
Chrysler
Arthur Hall
Ford
Delbert Holbrook
Orville Bennett
Police Department
N. S. Fordyce
Sheriff's Office
Arthur W Hall
North
Lincoln Ave
Bob
Jack
Pole Line
Road
West Cedar Street
Abby Gudmanson
East Halliday Street
General Hospital
Arthur Richards
West Clark Street
Charles T. Golding
Fargo Apartments
Hall
Tyhee
Holbrook
Judge Rules On Blackrock Village Incorporation
In Idaho's Fifth District Court Judge Glennon issued a memorandum decision February ruling that too much intervening territory separated Blackrock from the Shamrock club area near Pocatello. Petitions filed February 3 by 132 alleged Blackrock residents challenged the incorporation. Landowners and residents protested the move as favoring the Shamrock night spot. initial county action denied incorporation, hearings reopened, and the dispute advanced to district court.
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Glennon
Pocatello
Blackrock
Shamrock Club
Labor Union Membership Rises to 14.28 Million in 1947
The National Bureau of Economic Research reports total U S and Canadian members of American labor unions reached 14 28 million in 1947, up 1 3234 million from the prior year, reflecting continued growth in organized labor.
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New York
National Bureau of Economic Research
Truman and GOP clash deepens in 80th Congress dispute
President Truman blasted the GOP led Congress from Spokane saying this is the worst Congress since the first. House Republican leader Halleck called Truman the poorest president since Washington as party feuding over adjournment heats up. Senate leaders voiced doubts about finishing must legislation by June 19 with conventions looming.
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Washington
T Mn
Spokane
Wash
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Halleck
Truman
George Washington
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Philadelphia
Martin
Local mortician in ambulance after Pole Line road crash
Arthur W. Hall of the Arthur W. Hall Mortuary was injured yesterday when involved in a car wreck on Pole Line road. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital amid sirens.
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Arthur W. Hall
Unlicensed Plumbing Fine and Park Bicycle Parade Report
A resident was fined 25 dollars for plumbing without a license in Alameda. A bicycle parade from Alameda to Ross Park was led by local police and LDS Fifth Ward members, with about 20 bicycles escorted by officers C. C. Dawson J. Earl Adkins and Carl Muir. Police note plate and license issues amid odd items found in pockets and a suitcase theft incident near Idaho Falls.
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Alameda
Ross Park
LDS Fifth Ward
Pocatello
C. C. Dawson
J. Earl Adkins
Carl Muir
P.S
Housing Unit Plan Moves Ahead in Gate City
Pocatello Industrial Housing committee moves forward with 400 low cost units. Harley Markham elected president. W. C. Carnes vice president. Robert Gallafent secretary. Frank Briggs treasurer. Board adds C. Ed Flandro Roland Smith Gallafent and Briggs. Plans target 30 to 45 days for specs and 90 to 120 days for first homes. Debenture pledges near 47,000 of 50,000 goal with Boise bank depositories chosen.
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Pocatello Industrial Housing Committee
Harley Markham
Gate City
W. C. Carnes
Robert Gallafent
Frank Briggs
C. Ed Flandro
Roland Smith
Gallafent
Briggs
Markham
O. R.baum
Carnes
Land Committee
Pocatello
Boise
Federal Housing Administration
House Passes Funds Bill Cutting Veterans and AEC Aid
The House approved a 5.8 billion dollar bill to fund the Veterans Administration the Atomic Energy Commission and four other agencies for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. The measure trims 48.15 million from AEC and 354.6 million from the VA, total cuts 504.57 million from Truman’s budget. The act orders VA leisure time courses ended July 1 and directs Defense Transportation to fold by Feb 28 1949 while War Assets Administration goes out of business by Aug 31.
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Washington
House
Veterans Administration, Atomic Energy Commission
Appropriations
Atomic Energy Commission
Veterans Administration
Truman
Senate
Office of Defense Transportation
Inter-State Commerce Commission
War Assets Administration
Weather outlook with wind and afternoon storms
The U S S weather bureau predicts wind and considerable cloudiness with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tomorrow. Highs today reach 85 to 90 degrees, 75 to 80 Friday, and tonight’s lows dip to 55 to 60 degrees.
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U. S&s
UN Prepares To Map Plan For Palestine Truce
UN announces a four week truce in Palestine starting Friday at 2 am EDT. Bernadotte and observers from the United States Sweden France and Belgium will supervise ports roads and shipping to prevent renewed fighting during the cease fire. Israel and Arab nations accept with reservations on immigration and Jewish aid in Jerusalem while fighting continues on several fronts including Nahariya and Jerusalem.
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United Press Night
Count Folke Bernadotte
United Nations
Palestine
Bernadotte
Cairo
United States
UN Security Council
Security Council
Iran
Russia
Israel
Jerusalem
Europe
Egypt
Nahariya
Haifa
Youngster Killed In Burley Traffic Crash
Four year old Marcella Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Williams of Burley, was killed when struck by a car in the business section. Police say driver Orel Bellville, 62, of Rupert Idaho, was not at fault as the child ran into a main intersection after leaving a movie with her sister.
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Burley
Marcella Williams
Frank Williams
W. W. Williams
Orel Bellville
Rupert
Idaho
Diana
Vandenberg Attacks ERP Bill Cuts in Senate Hearing
Senate President Arthur Vandenberg denounced the House choice to slash European Recovery Program funds as cynical and dangerous. He urged restoration of ERP and six other foreign aid projects, warning the cuts could imperil world peace and blunt U.S. foreign policy aims.
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Washington
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
House of Representatives
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Genres
Gu, Marshall
Paul
Vandenberg
Ex-Pocatello Man Recalls Vanport Flood Horror
Ex-Pocatello resident Jack Cronise writes his mother about the Vanport flood that devastated a city of about 18 000 residents. He details escaping rising water, the apartment afloat a mile from its origin, and near-miraculous salvages as the Columbia River crisis swelled across the Northwest. He notes his service as an aviation mechanic and the broader flood impact on Portland and the region.
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Vanport
Ore
Jack Cronise
Maude Cronise
West Carson
Cronise
St. Joseph’s School
Pocatello High School
ISC
Army Air Corps
Vanport City
National Guard
Cronises
Columbia
Portland
Union Station
Van
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Guy Shankles
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