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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1948
Page
3
Moscow radio and Tass describe American forces in Austria as disorderly and dangerous. They allege assaults on Austrians, blackmail, rackets, and attempts at personal enrichment by officers, with branding of infected Austrian girls as a feared measure.
Ten year old Russell Stoddard reports a theft in the 200 block North Main Street. He said a about fourteen year old boy in a dirty ragged brown coat grabbed him and took a dollar from his pocket on Saturday.
Mayor Walter S. Gibbs and two Pitman councilmen L Preston Brooks and John F Alberts joined snow plow crews after 16 straight hours of work. They halted their rest to assist, showing readiness to pitch in when needed.
Minor United Nations powers press for a definite enforcement plan for a Palestine trusteeship before backing the U S proposal. They demand explicit big power action guarantees and a state department explanation of how enforcement would work, as the United Nations considers scrapping partition.
P C McVicker 59 of 725 West Lander Street died of a heart attack in a local hospital Sunday. He was foreman at Simplot Fertilizer plant in Poca tello for two years and a World War I veteran born January 1, 1889 in Ohio. Survivors include widow Mary E. McVicker and two step-sons LaVere J. Moffatt and Morrell K. Moffatt of Salt Lake City, plus brother Wilbert McVicker in South Dakota. Funeral arrangements by McHan Henderson Mortuary.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall told a Los Angeles audience that the United States must lead in the battle against tyranny and that democracy faces its biggest challenge yet. He warned communism will push to extreme lengths to thwart recovery and urged urgent action to secure Europe’s freedom and self government.
Vancouver police chase a clever counterfeiting method where a $20 note is split with its $1 reverse pasted to form a $40 bill. Detectives note the unusual technique and warn the public to be vigilant for altered currency in circulation.
Senator Taft charged President Truman with stirring war fervor and outlined a Republican program. He urged registration for active service only if Congress proves the army cannot sustain itself by voluntary enlistment. He called for a rewritten United Nations charter and strong international law to secure peace.
Idaho State College students vote today in their annual student body elections. Presidential candidates include William Folsom and Jack Bishop, both independents, challenging incumbent Howard Higgins. The Verity ticket led by Jay Olsen faces two independent groups with diverse slates including Vic Duke Elaine Savage and others.
In a major event, Pocatello prepares for a three mile parade with an estimated 25 000 attendees from eastern Idaho during the Freedom Train stop. The procession features bands from Montpelier Soda Springs Bancroft Downey Arimo Malad McCammon American Falls Rupert Burley Twin Falls Oakley Aberdeen Blackfoot Shelley Ririe Firth Ridg y Driggs and Idaho Falls. The train then moves to Boise for a March 29 display.
Eight people die when a private plane carrying George H. Armitage of Providence and others crashes in the Laurel Mountains enroute to the St Louis dog show. Police recover eight bodies and three chow dogs eight hours after the crash and transport them to a Stahistown funeral home.
Brockton Massachusetts report notes Harry Thibeault a 132 pound grocer has repelled would be robbers six times across 13 years. The resilient shopkeeper faced each attempt with calm restraint and quick action preserving his store and customers.
Joseph H Tolman 77 of 910 N Lincoln died at home after a short illness. Born January 3 1871 in Bountiful Utah he moved to Pocatello 42 years ago. He was an LDS church member and former stake high councilor, a building inspector, and a retired Union Pacific machinist after 50 years. He is survived by his widow and many children grandchildren and great grandchildren with funeral arrangements to be announced by Arthur W Hall.
A 1942 Buick Roadmaster belonging to R. J. Comstock of 655 South Seventh Ave was stolen Friday and recovered by the owner Sunday. The car, with Idaho license plates removed, had been driven about 800 miles before being found parked in the 500 block of South Seventh Ave.
Sidewalks in Meshed Persia are paved with old tombstones set face upward, creating a curious street feature reported in the local area. The practice draws attention for its unusual display of grave markers along pedestrian paths.
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