Southern Governors Unite to Oppose Truman Civil Rights Plan
A Southern governors committee urged residents to defeat President Truman s civil rights program and any party leaders backing it. Gov J Strom Thurmond presented a report calling for state resolutions opposing the plan and pledging to back candidates who oppose federal civil rights laws. The document warned that enactment of Truman s proposals would depart from fundamental government principles and threaten state sovereignty.
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Townsfolk debate foster child with questionable family ties
A town story questions the adoption of a baby by a couple under gossip and legal scrutiny. The wife is alleged to be a man, the husband a respected figure, and neighbors wonder about the child's welfare and legal status. Readers are invited to share opinions on the issue.
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Driver To Face Charge In Idaho Falls Hit and Run
Everett Stoneberg of New Sweden will face criminal charges Monday after a hit and run death of 37 year old Vero H Johnson in Idaho Falls. A coroner's jury ruled Johnson's death was due to negligence but did not name the driver. Forest Perrin continued the investigation noting Stoneberg surrendered about 12 hours after the accident.
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Everett Stoneberg
New Sweden
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Bonneville County
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Forest Perrin
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No Extension For Idaho 1948 License Plates
Idaho law enforcement commissioner R C Lewis announced no extension to the March 31 deadline for buying 1948 motor vehicle license plates. Plates were manufactured at the Idaho penitentiary and delivered to county assessors. motorists must display both front and back plates.
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House Banking Group Passes Rent Control Bill
The House Banking Committee approved a bill to extend rent controls to March 31 1949 giving local boards power to set or remove ceilings with hearings. It differs from the Senate version which retains federal review and decontrol options. Local boards would not refer to Washington.
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Diphtheria Cases Rise in Idaho Prompt Immunization Push
Boise UP reports 39 diphtheria cases in Idaho since January 19 with one death. Nez Perce county records 27 cases, 21 in Lewiston, Canyon county 9 with eight in Nampa, plus single cases in Clearwater Jerome and Lewis counties. Dr Louis B. Thomas cites parental negligence and urges immediate immunization through family physicians.
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Crack Train Hits Gas Car in Portland Explosion
A Union Pacific passenger train collided with a gasoline truck near Portland injuring none. Flames rose over 100 feet as the 5100 gallon tanker exploded. the train crew escaped safely and damage was about $20,000. Tracks and bridge remained undamaged and service resumed within hours.
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Savings and Loan System Hits New 1947 High
The savings and loan system reached a record 11.52 billion dollars in 1947 in transactions to homeowners and builders. Figures were compiled by the U S Savings and Loan League.
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U.S. Savings and Loan League
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