Radio Upgrade Rolls Out in Bingham County Sheriff Office
Special to the POST reports Ingham county sheriff department installs two way radio gear in courthouse and patrol car. A 50 watt transmitter links courthouse to the car up to 50 miles. a 30 watt unit and four walkie talkies extend field reach. Equipment ties local peace officers to the statewide network. Total cost around 1600 dollars with 400 paid by the state.
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Blackfoot
Bingham County
Ingham County
Johnson
Taverns Reluctant to Change Election Date
Winnebago County Schools Superintendent Paul S. Conklin refused tavern owners request to move a Saturday school district election. O. H. Hogan of the Tavernkeepers' Association noted bars rely on Saturday trade for profit. Illinois law requires taverns to close on election day.
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Rockford
Winnebago County
Paul S. Conklin
O. H. Hogan
Illinois
Conklin
Improved ice grip pers for shoes with steel teeth
An improved ice grip for shoes slips on or off quickly and stows in a vest pocket. It uses hardened rust proof steel elastic web bands and a heavy duty version features half inch teeth for traction.
Idaho Power plans Armstead to Salmon power line to Blackbird mine
Idaho Power president T. E. Roach announced a 90 mile high voltage transmission line from Armstead Montana to Salmon Idaho and to the Calera Mining company Blackbird mine. Work starts this summer with completion target September 1950 at an estimated 650000 dollars and 70 workers.
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Armstead
Montana
Salmon
Idaho
Blackbird
Calera Mining Company
T. E. Roach
Idaho Power Company
Roach
Ontana Power Company
Utah Power & Light Company
Jamboree Date Set for Blackfoot Sportsmen Event
The annual Sportsmen's Jamboree in Blackfoot is set for Saturday March 12 after a postponement due to storms. Ade Morrell, president of the Bingham County Sportsmen's Association, announced the 1949 jamboree will feature a boxing program and a parody radio show Fisherman For a Day. Thane McAllister retires as president and will introduce new officers for the coming year. Prizes include consolation awards for five losing anglers and later merchants’ prizes after a banquet in the high school gym.
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Blackfoot
Ade Morrell
Bingham County Sportsmen’s Association
Thane McAllister
Merchants of Blackfoot
Record Jobless Rise Against Strong February Labor
The February jobless total reached 3,221,000, a seven year high, while the labor force at a record February level 57,168,900. Officials say the rise reflects no panic and aligns with high overall employment. new industry layoffs have slowed.
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Washington
Bureau of Census
Robert C. Goodwin
U. S. Employment Service
Railway Trainmen Lodge Dance Set for March 17
Members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Lodge No 98 will hold their annual dance Thursday March 17 in the Grange Hall at Seventh and Sublette. Announcement comes from B of RT General Chairman E B Gayhart.
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Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Seventh and Sublette
B of RT General
B. Gayhart
First paid fire department founded in Cincinnati
A historical note records Cincinnati establishing the first paid fire department, marking a milestone in municipal services and urban safety. The event reflects early American urban modernization and the shift from volunteer systems to salaried city departments.
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Cincinnati
Japan Population Growth Poses Economic Dilemma Postwar
A postwar analysis cites Japan's 81 million on the four main islands with a 2.5 million birth rate last year, predicting 100 million in a decade. It notes tax support by the U.S. and debates over emigration, birth control, and the impact on trade and industry.
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Tokyo
Japan
Vermont
New Hampshire
Arizona
Wyoming
California
Pacific Ocean
Australia
China
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Russian
Siberia
Korea
Formosa
Manchuria
UN Security Council Backs Israel for Membership
The United Nations Security Council recommended Israel for UN membership with a 9 to 1 vote. Egypt opposed, Britain abstained as the body moved to admit Israel as the 59th member of the world organization.
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Lake Success
United Nations Security Council
Israel
Council
World Organization
Egypt
Great Britain
Rent Control Extensions Get House OK
The House Banking Committee approved a 15 month extension of rent controls amid disagreement over a longer two year extension. The panel vote was 23 to 2. Proposed violator penalties were limited to veteran priority cases.
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Washington
House Banking Committee
Brent Spence
Chinese premier under fire as parliament moves to resign
The legislative Yuan opened attacks on Premier Sun Fo amid pressure for his resignation. It favored Li Tsung jen and censured Sun Fo while debating the cabinet’s Canton move. The body called to restore Li Tsung Jen order and ease civil rights restrictions.
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Nanking
China
Legislative Yuan
Sun Fo
National Salvation Daily
Chiang Kai-Shek
Li Tsung-Jen
Bnt
Canton
Huang Yu-Jen
Wang Meng-Lien
Executive Yuan
Li Tsung
Beards Tax Under Peter the Great Reported
Peter the Great of Russia reportedly imposed a beard tax, noted by the Encyclopedia Britannica, as part of a broader program of modernization and state control over public appearance.
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Peter the Great
Russia
Three men named for honorary doctorates at Idaho
Moscow reports University of Idaho President J E Buchanan announced three men will receive honorary doctorates. H W Morrison of Boise heads Morrison Knudsen Co Inc a leading construction firm. John F MacLane of New York is senior partner at Simpson Thatcher and Bartlett and helped organize the university law school. Grover D Turnbow of Oakland is president of the International Dairy Association and UN adviser on world food conditions.
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Moscow
University of Idaho
J. E. Buchanan
H. W. Morrison
Boise
Morrison-Knudsen Co., Inc
John F. MacLane
New York
Simpson, Thatcher and Bartlett
Grover D. Turnbow
Oakland
Calif
International Dairy Association
United Nations
Boy Composes Potential Hit At Ten In Chicago
Ten year old Donald Teanski may become Tin Pan Alley’s youngest hit songwriter after The Chopin Music Co. accepted his tune Atomic Bomb Foxtrot and predicted it could be a hit. His 14 year old brother Zenon has already performed at Carnegie Hall and concentrates on serious pieces while Donald handles popular songs.
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Chicago
Donald Teanski
Tin Pan Alley
The
Chopin Music Co
Donald
Zenon
Carnegie Hall
Fain Sees Return As Athletics Open Spring Drills
Ferris Fain, Philadelphia Athletics first baseman, said his right knee feels perfect after two seasons of trouble and a 1947 spring training collapse followed by surgery. He impressed in workouts and predicted a successful season.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Ferris Fain
Philadelphia Athletics
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