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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1948
Page
1
Readers defend a same sex couple raising a child, compare legal ties, and criticize a town’s gossip culture. They urge fair treatment, caution media sensationalism, and emphasize community values of support and nonjudgment.
Washington Republicans backed the senate tax cut plan lowering income taxes by 4.8 million, asserting the measure is veto-proof. They said the house will likely accept the senate figure and override a presidential veto with broad support in both chambers. President Truman is expected to veto the bill.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall says the United States abandoned plans to partition Palestine, calling it the wisest course after unsuccessful talks among five powers. He said the decision followed consultations showing the UN Security Council would not pass a partition resolution.
Loret a Young upset the year in cinema winning the best actress Oscar for The Farmer's Daughter at Shrine Auditorium. Ronald Colman earned best actor for A Double Life. Gentleman's Agreement named best picture.
The vernal equinox arrived Saturday at 7 57 a m and despite the calendar declaring spring the weather man notes 18 mph gusts. Temperatures ranged from a high of 35 to a low of 19 with 0 10 inch precipitation. Birds fled from the cold and mocked the season while residents hope for warmer days ahead.
Bob Anderson, four years Chief Theater manager, transfer to Butte prompts questions on seeing Gone With The Wind. Wanted a farm job for a 15 year old ward awaiting contact with Sheriff Earl Aukus. Bobby Leisy, 15 months, hospitalized for virus pneumonia. set to go home cured with minor ailment and nurses praised by supervisor Mrs. Carl Muir.
The 82nd meeting of the allied control council ended with the Russians walking out after western allies refused to include the Soviet Union in plans for governing western Germany. Observers call it a sensational move in the war of nerves as tempers flared during the two hour session. The walkout marks the first time the council was broken up by a party leaving.
Darrel Potter, 36, of Lava Hot Springs, suffered serious injuries when a horse he rode reared and fell backward onto him. Hospital attendants reported internal injuries below the waist and Potter remained in serious condition.
After severe storms raked the Midwest and East, 44 people died and more than 700 were injured across 11 states. Illinois reported 27 dead and over 400 injured as towns were leveled. Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Michigan reported additional fatalities amid floods, ice jams, and high winds.
E. L. Neeley master mechanic of the Union Pacific at Pocatello was elected president of the Y M C A to succeed A. R. Nelson who was transferred to Los Angeles. Officers reelected included A. L. Merrill and D. C. Brown as vice presidents, E Rip Gledhill recording secretary, and E. Norman Vaughn treasurer.
About 100 Malta high school students active in a Thursday strike demand the resignation of Supt J H Lesselyong and Coach B W Lodge. The board set next Saturday for an open meeting and will use the intervening spring vacation as a cooling off period. The faculty backed the administrator in a Thursday night meeting.
Senate committees pressed the administration for a clear point at which the United States would enter a war to halt Soviet aggression. Chairman Stytesiah and ranking member Bridges demanded answers from Marshall and Forrestal ahead of universal military training, the draft, and European Recovery Program funding. A closed session on the China aid program was also scheduled. Bridges warned the situation is critical and no firm presidential guidance has been received.
Idaho members of the Daughters of the American Revolution endorsed universal military training at their 36th annual convention. A committee, appointed by Idaho regent Mrs. Samuel C. Skillern, will choose the 1949 convention city. final decision postponed due to housing and other factors after Saturday afternoon selections. Mrs. Van Court Carwithen urged preparedness as essential to peace.
Naomi Hummel of Route 1 South wins the Post weekly five dollar award for the best local news tip. Readers are urged to phone 3530 with tips on stories such as crashes fires rescues or human interest items like Blackie the mascot.
The United States Britain and France urged returning Trieste to Italy before Italy's April 18 elections, arguing Yugoslavia has taken control of the area. They warned Russia and pressed for a revised peace treaty, aiming to bolster anti-communist forces in Italy and influence the east west struggle.
Coast Guard headquarters said two California fliers missing since March 3 were found Saturday in Pedrogoso village about 210 miles south of San Diego. They are fit to travel and safe.
Provo canyon roads blocked by two large snow slides near Bridal Veil Falls and Ferguson Gulch. Raymond R. Stewart, trapped momentarily between slides, reported a car may be buried under the Bridal Veil slide though no missing person was recorded. Authorities monitored the situation with no confirmed rescue.
California Polytechnic College scientists disclose a new antidote named Rootin for radiation from atom bombs. Farm Bureau officials including Vonnt Ellsworth indicate an official announcement is forthcoming, noting Rootin was developed at Cal Poly with state farm bureau support.
Rosy forecasts from reliable communist sources say the Big Three plan to return Trieste to Italy could boost Alcide De Gasperi's chances in the April 18 vote. In Rome and other cities, papers call the development an electoral bombshell while observers note the move aims to sway Catholic and Democratic voters.
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