Crematory Flames Mark Scrapping Of Condemned Train Cars In Pocatello Yard
Union Pacific crematory in Pocatello operates burning condemned cars, overseen by G W Hardwick and E L Neeley. About 30 old cars scrapped this year with steel frames and wheels salvaged for reuse. most box cars find farm uses, cattle cars burned, and passenger cars rarely condemned. Scrapping requires approval from Omaha. typical car life is 40 to 50 years, with 1,500 cars scrapped in seven to eight years of crematory operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mendy
Union Pacific
G. W. Hardwick
E. L. Neeley
Neeley
Union Pacific Railroad
Hardwick
Omaha
Yellowstone Highway
Halliwell Park
Girls State Opens in Moscow With 128 Attendees
Syringa Girls State sponsored by Idaho American Legion auxiliary begins in Moscow with 128 high school juniors from 70 Idaho schools. Mrs Duella Harland of Lewiston leads the six day event to teach government processes voting and citizenship as participants form five districts and three counties with two political groups. Miss Connie Cameron will preside as governor elect until after elections when a new governor is inaugurated. A curious ancient horned animal named amblypod is mentioned as a vanished earth creature in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idah
Syringa
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Idaho
Duella Harland
Lewiston
Idaho
Freedom and Justice Parties
Connie Cameron
St. Anthony
Unidentified worker cuts into condemned car for scrap
A unidentified UP worker uses an acetylene torch to sever heavy metal components of a condemned car. An electro magnetic crane then lifts slabs for removal and conversion into scrap.
Cherry shipments in Emmett nearly double 1948
Emmett area growers report shipments of cherries this year will be nearly double those of 1948. George Yost, an Emmett grower and shipper, announced the figures last night as the annual cherry festival was set for Emmett on the 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett
Ida
George Yost
Goon Squad Charge Stirs Honolulu Labor Tensions
An official of a right wing faction alleged that a left wing goon squad beat him and two others as 10 pickets attacked in a cafe during breakfast. Maldonado said he would file charges and warned of more bloodshed if he proceeds with plan to join a woman’s picket line. He and a companion were treated at Emergency hospital. The goon squad was said to be led by Henry Schmidt, a longshore leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. H
CIO
Pare Ayet
Joseph Maldonado
Maritime Democratic Committee
Eugene Kennedy
Solomon Rogers
Evan Hao
Maldonado
Henry Schmidt
Hitler's Luxurious Yacht Grille Docking in New York
The Grille, Hitler and Eva Braun’s famed luxury yacht, arrives in New York. At 476 feet and 3873 tons it features diesel power, wheelless steering, a vast suite for Hitler and a blue room for Eva Braun, plus 22 cabins and a 50-seat dining saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adolph Hitler
Eva Braun
President Truman
Williamsburg
George Arida
Gilbraltar
Hitler
Fuhrer
Health powers urge Stibnite water and sewer upgrades
Idaho public health officials in Boise recommend improvements to drinking water and sewage facilities in Stibnite after six polio cases in three months. Dr. Madeline Donnelly, head of crippled children's division, says two patients were brought to Boise for treatment and that the situation is under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOISE
Idaho Public Health Department
Stibnite
Madeline Donnelly
Crippled Children’s Division
Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eeor
Mendy
Pocatello Yard
Dade County
Fla
Cro Malemi
E. C. Neeley
Vienna
Doeskin
THURS
Miracle
Utah
Sunkist
Jar
Lippy Tall
Woodbury Facial
Slett
N. Y
Eva
Doenitz
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!