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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
1
Boise voices urge Governor Robins to address Southeastern Idaho road conditions and public works. Residents pledge letters, tours and publicity to press for a solid program to improve dangerous roads and boost tourism. A Pocatello resident also complains about garbage collection and litter concerns.
More than 200 CIO ILWU members demonstrated outside the Seattle high school stadium during President Truman’s address. They carried placards opposing injunctions and yellow dog contracts, demanding no injunctions against maritime unions. ILWU regional director Bill Gettings said the protest aimed to secure a meeting with the president after failing to gain audience in weeks.
The National Labor Relations Board filed a formal complaint of unfair labor practices against Boeing and its president William M. Allen. The action cites charges filed by the Aero Mechanics Union on April 30, with a hearing set for June 21 in Seattle.
Lewis B. Schwellenbach, first postwar labor secretary, died at Walter Reed hospital after a heart illness. He served as a senator and judge, took office July 1, 1945, amid peak labor management clashes, and was lauded by President Truman and labor leaders. Funeral plans include services at the National Cathedral and Seattle burial.
A three car collision occurred on the 600 block of Main Street near the Motor Center at 1110 last night causing about 75 dollars damage to each vehicle. William E. Cothran 27 of 1536 North Garfield Ave drove a 1947 Chevrolet slowing to avoid a strike. Leon Hemenway 47 of 298 Park Avenue forced a rear end collision with the Chevrolet in a 1934 Buick. Marion T. Carriger 22 Route 1 South crashed a 1937 Ford Sedan into the Buick. The driver who caused the crash did not stop.
United Nations mediated four week truce begins with both sides frozen at 2 a.m. EDT positions. Israel and seven Arab states issue orders to halt. Tel Aviv and Arab capitals report distrust of observance and fair conduct. Arab league secretary general Azzam Pasha warns of possible cancellation if Jews fail to show good faith.
A California state assembly committee examined a ranch run by Henry C. Newsom, accused of teaching free love amid tenants who testified his lessons on "The Science of Characteristics" affected their minds. Newsom denied hypnotism and framed the 20-acre site as a low-cost housing project with rent structured for families. The committee found no evidence of free love but noted unusual living arrangements and questions about the operation.
A Pocatello Postings column hints at a censored dispatch about a Bill Taylor from Grangeville who allegedly learned Gov Robins duties. It notes a dull Fairfield California police court, a St Marys College student freed on 500 dollar bond for an obscene letter mailed with a traffic payment, and ends with a cautionary moral about writing to a woman judge.
A Washington to New York passenger train named the Diplomat derailed near Laurel Maryland. Four cars left the track on a curve killing a dining car steward and wounding at least 38. The wreckage was partially struck by a speeding train on adjacent rails. Rail spreading blamed. 100 yards of track torn up as two Pullmans fell into an embankment.
President Truman in Seattle assails private power lobby hindering flood control and western development. He praises Labor Secretary Schwellenbach and urges public action against opposition as he tours the West. A crowd of CIO Longshoremen and warehousemen greeted him at Memorial Stadium before a large but not full audience.
Weather outlook predicts a slight drop in heat of about three degrees. Friday brings partly cloudy skies with a few thundershowers over the mountains, somewhat cooler conditions. Highs near 80 to 85, lows around 50 Friday night.
Melt fat in a top boiler, stir in 4 tablespoons milk, cook 20 minutes until thick with no starchy taste. Add salt pepper celery salt garlic lemon juice and grated cheese, melt. Fold in flaked salmon. Ezra Armstrong Robin in McCammon Monday for tractor repair. Mrs Preston fractured arm at home near McCammon Monday. Dr Nelson of Downey attending. Minor auto accident near McCammon Sunday involving A J Lewis and Herman Cottle, damage slight. Mrs Elmer Martin Mrs Ennis Martin and Mrs Eric Olson visited Pocatello Monday.
LAKE SUCCESS N Y UP The United States opposed Russia in the UN Security Council over including Soviet officers on the Palestine armistice watchdog. American Delegate Philip C Jessup said mediator Folke Bernadotte was within authority to choose observers only from the UN three nation truce commission and Sweden.
Senator Taft's campaign manager Rep Clarence Brown said Taft could win the Republican presidential nomination on four to seven ballots at the Philadelphia convention. He forecast 109 delegates with 548 needed, contending Taft might reach 312 votes on the first ballot if those tallied were cast then.
Richland Washington officials requested 100000 sandbags from the army as a 45 mph gale rips the Columbia River and tears at dike bags protecting the city. McChord Field planes fly 13 trips from Boeing Field Seattle to load bags while atomic energy workers say the plutonium unit is not in immediate danger.
Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough extended a no strike order to prevent a nationwide rail walkout. The new order lasts at least five days pending final injunction decisions. Unions prepared to issue a walkout if the order expires.
Thomas E. Dewey blasted President Truman as leading the poorest administration in history while Harold E. Stassen called the claim that Congress is the second worst unjustified and unstatesmanlike. Senator Robert Taft was poised to reply in a 15 minute NBC radio address.
The Senate passed a peace time draft by 78 to 10 sending a bill to the House. It would call 200,000 plus men ages 19 to 25 into uniform within a year, with a two year service requirement for those 19 to 25 and possible exemptions for veterans and key groups. The bill includes draft industry powers and sets registration for 18 to 25, with 18 year olds exempt unless they join training first. The House aims to act before June 19 adjournment, while differences with the Senate remain on universal military training.
The Taft-Ellender-Wagner plan clears the banking committee by a 14 to 13 vote with support from three Republicans. The bill blends Senate public housing and slum clearance features into Wolcott’s measure and heads toward rules committee approval before a House floor vote. Wolcott plans to press for rule clearance and potential amendments to drop debated provisions.
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