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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
1
The Philadelphia GOP weighs its nomination amid talk of war presidents and a possible dark horse. Speculation centers on Dewey Taft Stassen as leaders, with Eisenhower eyed if a draft reshapes the field and a party shift could decide the next president.
In Boise the Keenan case returns to the Idaho Supreme Court with a written brief before oral arguments. Keenan contends the 1944 four year term amendment is invalid while the state defends its validity. The core issue is the amendment’s submission and the omission of the state auditor from the enrolled text.
The Supreme Court is to decide today on the constitutionality of the Taft Hartley act ban on political spending by labor unions, matching a CIO challenge. Eight justices remain for the session as the term ends, with possible fall rulings on union affidavits for officers and pre use of the labor board financial disclosures.
State police say a tornado hit the eastern edge of Ashland injuring several people and destroying three homes. Trees were uprooted, telephone lines were toppled, and many windows were shattered.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration tower at Pocatello municipal airport shows strong gains in efficiency and safety with 4000 to 8220 landings and takeoffs supervised in late April and May. Six operators staff three 8 hour shifts, using radio, light signals, and a magnetic runway sign system to guide arrivals and departures.
Congress passed a compromise farm bill to take effect January 1 1950 with price supports kept high for one year and modified later. It shifts to a lower support system and modern parity, aiming to reduce consumer prices by lowering farm price floors.
Two dynamite blasts ripped Cairo's old Jewish quarter early Sunday killing and injuring dozens. Police reported 25 bodies found with up to 40 feared. 80 injured brought from rubble as rescue squads worked amid riots and debris.
Pocatello records a lighthearted scene as Bill Beaver and Opal Marshall, recently married, are seen at a downtown cafe where frosting decorates their car with phrases like Just Married and New Couple. Police later pursue a man described as stout after he fled Center street with friends, joking he was too fast to catch.
A 2400 word Republican platform committee approves a concise policy with a strong internationalist line and a robust civil rights plank. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge says the platform is among the shortest in GOP history and set for full committee review and national convention adoption. The civil rights section pushes anti poll tax, anti lynching laws, and end to racial discrimination in employment and the armed services.
James Chastain won over 75 dollars in prizes in a KEYY quiz at the VFW Jubilee. He correctly answered the 1914 VFW organization date, September 14 to 17, to claim a dresser set and other merchandise. Additional winners included Mrs. James Hanna and Dr. Ralph Bradbrook of Ogden among others.
Former Democratic national chairman James A. Farley mingled with Republican delegates at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel during a Communion breakfast. He teased reporters about Dewey prospects, predicted a Dewey nomination or a Vandenberg VP option, and backed Truman for the Democratic ticket in July.
Philadelphia report shows Dewey leading the GOP field for the presidential nomination with Taft and Stassen strong contenders. A convention deadlock appears possible if no candidate reaches 548 votes, with Vandenberg as a potential compromise if needed. Dewey seeks continuous convention work until nomination. Taft and Stassen push for liberal programs and broader support as Edge backs Stassen.
Dr. L. D. Anderson of Boise was elected president of the Idaho Osteopathic Association at a joint two day convention with Utah held at Hotel Bannock. Idaho officers include Dr. B. A. Gemeiner of Nampa as vice president and Dr. C. K. Cudmore of Boise as secretary treasurer. Utah officers are Dr. Wilford G. Hale of Logan president, Dr. Earl Waters of Salt Lake vice president, and Dr. Alice E. Houghton of Salt Lake secretary.
Chamber of Commerce meeting at city hall led by Fielding Harris discussed tentative plans for a membership drive. Twelve members attended and received new membership and business house cards.
Clarence Herbert Gabriel a 31 year old Salt Lake City salesman was arrested in Pocatello last night 21 minutes after an alarm broadcast for him as a suspect in a hit and run three miles north of Blackfoot Detectives John Perkins and George Hadley made the arrest Randall Dexter of the state police returned Gabriel to Blackfoot Gabriel is accused of striking another car and leaving the scene
James L. Herzog of 507 East Dunn street reported a burglary at his residence last night while his family was away. Entry was gained by prying off a screen and the incident was reported to Pocatello police at 9 18 p m.
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