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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

2

Woman Fined Over Melee in Driggs Case

Donna Butler, 23, was fined $25 for disturbing the peace after police arrested her in a Driggs hotel assault linked to a fatal stabbing of Jack Murry. Murry was stabbed in the back and transported to a hospital. Butler admitted no guilt but was found guilty, with the fine suspended if she leaves town immediately.

Donna Butler Jack Murry Driggs Pocatello Murry R. Don Bistline Bistline

Patches Make Money for Boston University Co-eds

Boston report notes aprons patched with dollar bills sent by Sargent School of Physical Education co-eds to their parents for patching. The proceeds exceed $100 as part of a drive toward a $1,000,000 building fund for the school.

Boston Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education

Premier seeks confidence vote on Italy Atlantic pact

In Rome premier Alcide de Gasperi asked parliament for a vote of confidence on Italian participation in the Atlantic pact after left wing deputies sparked a rowdy demonstration on the chamber floor. The 32 minute speech followed an all night uproar with chants and scuffles as police patrolled outside.

Rome Italy Alcide de Gasperi de Gasperi Garibaldi Chamber

Waiter sues British restaurant chain for alleged mistreatment

P. H. Ross filed a lawsuit claiming a tearoom employee denied him service after he asked for a second chocolate éclair. The case pursues damages against Britain's largest restaurant chain.

London P. H. Ross Today Britain

Wabash Strike Hopes Fade as Federal Panel Probes

In St Louis the walkout by 3500 Wabash operating employees showed no quick end. President Atkinson said operations could resume across the midwest once workers return. Four brotherhood leaders said they await headquarters guidance in Cleveland.

ST. Louis Wabash Railroad Arthur K. Atkinson Wabash Midwest Four Brotherhoods Cleveland

Indians Rally Against Vote Denial in New Mexico

In Albuquerque reservation leaders gathered for the annual conference of southwestern reservation superintendents to protest a state bill that would strip thousands of Indians of the right to vote. Gov Mabry had not indicated his action. The Indians called the measure unconstitutional citing a federal court ruling that New Mexico erred in denying tribal members the vote for not paying state property tax.

Albuquerque N. M Southwestern Reservations Thomas Mabry Federal District Court New Mexico

Leftist World Peace Conference Delegates Accepted

Washington reports the United States will allow five Iron Curtain countries to send official delegates to a leftist world peace conference at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Delegates from the Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Romania Poland and Yugoslavia were issued official visas chosen by their governments. The State Department warned against communist manipulation while justifying visas by America's devotion to freedom of information and speech.

Washington U. S Waldorf-Astoria New York State Department Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Romania Poland Yugoslavia

Officers Seize Loot as Pocatello Detectives Close Case

Pocatello Chief of Detectives Guy Nelson announced Wednesday the recovery of several articles of stolen loot. The investigation led to the seizure and custody of the items as authorities continue to track owners and suspects.

Pocatello Guy Nelson

Unusual Jury Chosen in Red Trial

A jury of five men and seven women led by Negro housewife Thelma Dial was chosen to try 11 American Communist leaders in New York on charges of conspiracy to advocate overthrow of the government. Judge Medina indicated the trial would proceed next Monday after weeks of defense challenges to the jury system. Foreman Mrs Thelma Dial and two other Negro jurors were selected.

New York Harold R. Medina Thelma Dial

Utah Suspects Admit Theft Across Four States

Utah officials notified Nelson that two men Eldon J. Hansen Tremonton and James Anglin Ogden were arrested and confessed to stealing goods and equipment from Pocatello and other southeastern Idaho communities. They also confessed to stealing from Montana Wyoming and Utah.

Utah Nelson Eldon J. Hansen Tremonton James Anglin Ogden Pocatello Idaho Montana Wyoming

Gumshoe Nickname Raised By Pittsburgh Detective

Pittsburgh detective John Stack admitted his associates call him gumshoe. He blamed a nail in his shoe for the discomfort and then found a wad of bubble gum stored in the boot, allegedly placed there by one of his three sons.

Pittsburgh John Stack Stack

Greyhound Names Depot Agent Here

John D. Young appointed as manager of the Pocatello depot by Greyhound officials. He previously served as ticket agent in Pocatello for six years, announced by O W Peterson, superintendent of the district.

John D. Young Greyhound Bus Pocatello O. W. Peterson Young

Nampa Delegation Attends Basketball Tournament

Tour guests include Mr. and Mrs. L. C. King, Miss Sally Robb and Miss Jeanette Tovey of Nampa. The two girls serve as yell leaders for Nampa High School while Dick King, son of the visitors, plays on the Nampa team. They will remain through Sunday.

F. G. Kleffner L. C. King Sally Robb Jeanette Tovey Nampa Nampa High School Dick King

Truman Silent On Reversals Plans Friday Press Conference

KEY WEST Florida President Truman stayed mum on reversals in congress but set a Friday 9 30 a m press conference on the Little White House lawn at the naval station. Today's vacation note said he topped staff on a two hour fishing trip aboard The Big Wheel catching two 16 inch fish a barracuda and a reap er with a hooked big one that got away.

Key West Fla Truman Congress White House Key West Naval Station

Worcester Aeronautic group gathers aboard airliner

Nearly 60 members of the Worcester chapter of the National Aeronautic Association met in flight aboard a commercial airliner en route from Worcester to Boston. The gathering produced no disturbance and proceeded smoothly with discussion and observation of in-flight operations.

AIR Worcester Mass The National Aeronautic Association Boston

Jaycees Explore Site of New Unit in Gate City

Three Gate City Jaycees officers Harold Read Wayne Tucker and Lew Harrison visited Grace on a Wednesday afternoon to gauge civic and business interest in forming a Junior Chamber of Commerce. On the return they stopped at Lava Hot Springs to present membership pins to Lava Jaycee officers and members.

Gate City Jaycees Harold Read Wayne Tucker Lew Harrison Grace Chamber of Commerce Lava Hot Springs Lava Jaycee

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