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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
1
A couple takes a long weekend off to rest then tackles home chores including a leaking kitchen faucet. After replacing washers and buying a new faucet, a failed install leaves the fixture pointing at the wall and the narrator curses the stubborn plumbing before deciding to hire a plumber.
North Dakota voters head to the polls to resolve a GOP feud between the Republican Committee led by Governor Randahl and Congressman Lemke and rival nonpartisan league allied groups. No Senate or Democratic contests. Seven measures include a soldier’s bonus and anti closed shop bills.
Republican presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey and running mate Governor Earl Warren will discuss strategy today at Dewey's Quaker Hill farm. Warren will travel from New York City with family. they may appear together only in major events and plan to campaign vigorously in border states. Dewey reviews farm business, mortgage near paid off, and Mrs. Dewey recovers from a cold. Warren to Albany for state business then potential return to Pawling for rest.
Mrs. John Morris was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Pocatello American Legion Post No. 4 at Memorial Hall. New officers include Mrs. John Black as first vice president, Miss Betty Burton as second, secretary Mrs. H. A. Burton, treasurer Mrs. Jerry Brink, historian Mrs. Don Bailey, and other members of the executive. Installation is planned for July 26 to select delegates for the state convention August 16 to 18 in Couer d Alene. Plans for the July 12 annual picnic at A. T. Sahlberg residence were noted, with two baritone solos by Douglas Neilson. Delegates Claire McQuillen, Virginia Rhodes, and Rhea Hansen discussed Girls State.
Ada county sheriff Don Headrick said two of three prisoners escaped from the main cell by sawing through a half inch metal wall and climbing to a catwalk. The fugitives are Robert Pratt and Arthur L. Driskell both 30, awaiting trial on robbery kidnapping and burglary charges. The third escapee, Robert V. Thompson, 37, was captured in south Boise for forgery. Hugh Wood stayed in jail. Pratt and Driskell were believed to be in a 1948 Ford sedan stolen from Hammond used car lot.
The forecast calls for fair and warm conditions in Pocatello and surrounding areas on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs range from 85 to 95 degrees with Tuesday night lows from 52 to 56. Monday peaks at 82 with a 56 degree low and zero precipitation expected.
Wayne Pritchard, 29, of KIHO, moved into a department store display window in Sioux Falls planning a one week stay. He aims to broadcast a two hour daily show from the window as shoppers watch. His wife will move into a temporary room, while offers from two elderly women for longer housing await his return in October.
A group of Pocatello Post Carriers toured Yellowstone National Park after delivering Saturday papers. They dined with Gene Lavenders in West Yellowstone, saw Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, then enjoyed a movie and overnight stay. The next day included breakfast, a bear sighting, fishing, and a swim before returning home with 15 tired but happy boys led by carrier honorees Bill Cook and others.
In Jefferson county flood damage from the Snake river now estimated between 200000 and 250000 dollars. Farmers fear the river will cut a new channel isolating about 3000 acres of irrigable land and seek immediate aid.
Governor Robins to return from Philadelphia to finalize Idaho Selective Service preparations with Brig. Gen. John Walsh. About 25 000 Idaho youths aged 19 to 25 will be registered, with 75 to 80 men expected in the initial draft call under deferments for certain categories.
William Lasley of 211 North Hayes Ave is one of the judges who selected the rodeo queens for the Frontier Rodeo celebration and is visiting friends in Grace Idaho.
The May cost of living hits an all time high with meat at peak prices and no relief expected before September. Fresh vegetables have declined in areas due to seasonal shipments while long term trends point to a slow rise in most food prices through November. Rent and coal costs rise amid wage gains, with steel and aluminum prices moving higher. Wheat gains, feed grains down, furniture prices steady but wholesale costs stay high. Retail margins shrink as demand weakens.
Bonneville County Sheriff Dean F Wilkie and Deputy Jeff Jefferson Monday left for Jefferson City Missouri to return Frank Harvey 32 for trial on charges of obtaining an automobile under false pretenses Harvey is in a Jefferson City hospital recovering from a gun shot wound suffered during an escape attempt The hospital physician said Harvey was to be released Monday afternoon Harvey waived extradition from Missouri to Idaho He was recently charged with passing a bad check for an automobile and may face further charges on other bad checks
Senator J Howard McGrath Democratic national chairman says no draft Eisenhower movement will surface at the Philadelphia convention. He expects Truman to win on the first ballot and notes Truman has no campaign trip planned beyond accepting the nomination in Philadelphia. The vice presidential question remains unsettled with various possibilities under consideration. McGrath dismisses Clare Boothe Luce suggestion of Eleanor Roosevelt as a running mate.
A powerful earthquake and ensuing tidal waves devastated Fukui City and three Honshu prefectures causing extensive destruction. Japanese authorities estimate thousands dead or homeless with Fukui at the epicenter as relief units arrive and communications slowly resume.
Hollywood star Jane Wyman seeks divorce from Ronald Reagan citing constant fights over professional movie politics. The couple, once-called perfect, split after eight years of marriage and will share child support of 500 dollars monthly plus 25 thousand dollars in insurance policy benefits for Maureen and Michael.
Fire department records show Gate City leads this month with seventeen dwellings valued at 131000 and total applications at 171945. May’s total eclipsed this, aided by the Simplot housing project, while a 100 family project was estimated at 710000. Remodeling accounts for 17 dwellings at 19394 and other remodeling and small projects include seven business remodels 12550 two new business houses 7000 garages 2000 and moving 22
Widows planning to claim tax exemptions must file with the board of county commissioners promptly. Commissioner Clegg Raymond McCammon said Monday was the official deadline, but the board will try to accommodate those who apply before July 12.
Mariruth Ford an 18 year old aspiring actress won the Wheeling beauty contest risking excommunication as Bishop Swint had ruled beauty contests immoral and indecent. She advances to Miss West Virginia and could compete for Miss America in Atlantic City.
New York dispatch says a Pan American Airways pilot sighted a moving object on a raft about 150 miles northwest of Bermuda on Monday. The report notes the sighting was made by the pilot during a routine flight and details the position in the Atlantic.
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