Aid To China Plan Queried
The Senate foreign relations committee asked Secretary Acheson to outline ideas to stop Communism in China before approving arms shipments to Europe. Fifty senators signed a round robin backing a 1.5 billion dollar aid package to Chinese nationalists, with Sen. McCarran signaling a showdown before Congress acts on the 2 billion dollar arms for Europe plan.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dean Acheson
China
Europe
Tom Connally
Tex
Acheson
U. S
Pat McCarran
Nev
Congress
North Atlantic
Aerial Weed Control Spreads in Southeastern Idaho
In southeastern Idaho the Wilson Flying service prepares to start spraying operations early April. H M Curley Wilson says farmers are already seeking service and will hold a free public demonstration to show weed control by air near the Pocatello area as weeds begin to grow. Wilson, an aviation pioneer, promotes aerial spray methods to replace ground applications.
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Idaho
Wilson Flying Service
H. M. “Curley
Wilson
Pocatello
Wilsém
Sacred Cow Belief Marks Hindu Diet Restrictions
A cultural note explains that Hindus consider the cow sacred and discussing its dissection for food would defile the tongue, reflecting strong dietary taboos and reverence for the animal.
Whitney Man Active at 90
Special to the POST Preston Thomas Wesley Beckstead of Whitney remains active at 90 with daily chores and a daily walk. Born 1859 in West Jordan Utah he moved to Whitney in 1886 and spent periods in Mapleton and Preston third ward. A lifelong farmer he harvested 460 to 2700 bushels yearly. He served as LDS missionary in California and southern states and led Sunday schools in three wards. now a Franklin stake high priest with five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Preston
Thomas Wesley Beckstead
Whitney
Franklin County
Mr. Beckstead
West Jordan
Utah
Mapleton
Beckstead
LDS Church
California
Franklin Stake
Hog cholera first found in America over a century ago
The statement notes that hog cholera appeared in the United States a little more than 100 years ago, marking an early occurrence in American livestock health history.
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America
Sign Thief Strikes Paris Street Signs
Paris police recovered bundles of stolen street signs hanging from a tree after two weeks of thefts. No suspect was found as investigators search the area for the culprit who has confused newcomers and residents alike.
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Paris
Government Power Projects Must Double Rates
A Senate subcommittee report declares 455 federal power projects underway or planned, costing over 13 billion dollars and adding 14,230 megawatts at about 850 dollars per kilowatt. It criticizes accounting, notes minimal taxes paid by federal hydro plants, and calls for liquidating the Southwestern Power Administration while warning private utilities face unfair competition.
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Washington — Fotal
Senate Subcommittee
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Crgareets S
FBI
Robert Lee
A. B. Roberts
W. H. Sigerson
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Boulder
TVA
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Kansas
Missouri
Court records reveal multiple traffic and theft incidents
A Hopkins of Idaho license was charged with offences against traffic and forfeited a sum. Clifford Mansfield, 41, faced speeding charges with related forfeiture. Adrian Gilardi, 58, charged with failing to stop and forfeited. Horace Hail of Burley cited for speeding and fined. Lee Heath reported a theft of a maroon left fender skirt from a 1947 Ford convertible. Zen Peterson reported a lost Harvel wristwatch between O P Skaggs and his Bridger apartment. Mrs. Gerald Elgas reported a stolen aluminum tricycle from her child and Ada Hopper lost a brown wallet with papers and $30 in a downtown lounge.
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Idaho
Clifford W. Mansfield
Adrian J. Gilardi
Failin G
Orace O. Hail
Burley
Volice
Lee Heath
Doser Mentor Courts
Pocatello
Zen Peterson
Apt. 6
Bridger Apartments
O. P. Skaggs
North Main Street
West Bridger St
Gerald Elgas
West Center &I
Angul Hopper
East Center
Russia Restates Antarctic Rights and Peter I Island Claim
Moscow radio broadcast Russia’s renewed rights claim to Antarctica and a possible claim on Peter I Island off Norway’s coast. The message follows Norway joining Atlantic Pact talks and declining a Russian treaty, citing Bellingshausen’s 1819-21 Antarctic expedition as the basis for Peters I Island sighting.
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London
Russia
Moscow Radio
Norway
Peter I
Moscow
Antarctic
Fabian Bellingshausen
Bellingshausen
Péter I Island
Peter
Superbomber risks and limits of jet escort at high altitudes
The air force tests reveal an altitude barrier limiting jet fighters against the B 36. Jets lose power at high altitude and cannot maneuver, forcing attacks from the tail. The B 36’s 50 cal guns and 20 mm cannon outrange and outmatch pursuing jets, assuming radar and guidance can position them.
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Capa
Eglin Air Force Base
Air Force
Meat Supply Remains Plentiful Despite Seasonal Dip
The American Meat Institute reported that meat supplies stay ample for U S diners as seasonal declines occur. Retail prices are about 20 percent below last summer peaks while wholesale prices in New York Chicago and San Francisco average 22 percent lower than last summer.
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Chicago
The
American Meat Institute
Institute
New York
San Francisco
Two More Talent Winners To Be Selected Wednesday
Pocatello's four weekly talent bouts culminate Wednesday at the Chief theatre with eight contestants. Winners advance to the Ogden regional finals on March 23, then a local finalist may reach Hollywood for the final round on March 30. Act lineup includes Kay Allred, Nancy Garrett, Kenneth Neilsson, Angela Panogoue, Bonnie Poulsen and John Read, Roundup Rounders, and Ross G. Waters. Sponsoring groups are The Pocatello POST, KSEI, L. E. Wood Co, and the Chief theatre. KSEI will broadcast the contest from the Chief at 6:30 p.m.
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Chief
Pocatello
Ogden
Grauman
Hollywood
John O. Denman
Kay Allred
Nancy Garrett
Ballet Top
Kenneth Neilsson
Angela Paniogue
Bonnie Poulsen
John Read
Ross G. Waters
The
Pocatello Post
KSEI
L. E. Wood Co
Chief Theatre
Army Instruction Lectures Slated in Idaho and Pocatello
Special instruction teams from 6th army headquarters will lecture and demonstrate new army techniques to National Guard units in Pocatello and Idaho Falls. The visits include March 17 5 and 26 May 13 and June dates, with Captain Lee R. Sumpter Jr. noting the program supports retirement credits and upgraded training.
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6Th Army
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Lee R. Sumpter Jr
Organized Reserve Corps
National Guard
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