Pocatello rail shops to boost jobs and reduce smoke
Union Pacific plans big diesel freight yard and passenger equipment shops south of Pocatello near a 3 million dollar hump yard. The changes should increase local rail employment, shift activity south of town, and may spur trucking and warehouse growth while the city debates local politics and police grievance reforms.
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Pocatello
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Pocatello Railroad
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Rains Slow Hunt For Missing Plane
Heavy rains and snow halted the aerial search for a C-47 transport missing after a failed blind landing near Portland Oregon. Eight crew and passengers were aboard the aircraft, with rescue planes limited by weather while a burned parachute flare found in Troutdale sparked renewed pursuit.
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Troutdale
George J. Schatz
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Ex-Soldier Wal lis Pleads Guilty in Los Alamos Photos Case
Ernest Wallis, 34, pleaded guilty to removing photographs of atomic bomb tests from army files at Los Alamos New Mexico. Federal Judge John P. Barnes delayed sentencing to April 22 to allow probation officers to review his plea for probation.
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Ernest Wallis
Army
Los Alamos
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Folsom Named ISC Student Body Leader
Bill Folsom of Twin Falls a 27 year old junior in physical education was elected Idaho State College student body president after a campaign run with help from his wife and young daughter He pledged to boost student participation back the athletic department and support a new field house with expanded sports He lives at 77 Campus Drive Veterans Village and works part time as a bartender at Bob's Top Hat Lounge.
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Twin Falls
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Gate City Faces Coal Strike Pressure and Mediation
Washington mediators urged President Lincoln Lewis to push miners to resume work while proposing a three member fact finding panel on the pension dispute. If rejected, Taft Hartley emergency provisions may be invoked. In Pocatello coal dealers report shrinking stocks and voluntary rationing as weather could extend the strike.
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United Mine Workers
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Charles A. O'Neil
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Trumar
Pocatello
J. O. Anderson
Western Coal
Jack Stirling
Stirling, Coal Co
ISC
Warren D. Wardy
Hardy Lumber and Coal Co
Robins Warns of Third Party Threat in 1948 Race
Boise Governor C A Robins warns Ada county Republican women that the Wallace Taylor third party is dangerous and could reshape national politics by 1952. He cites Canwell report on communism and urges Republicans to unite against perceived subversive forces influencing government and education.
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C. A. Robins
Ada County
Glen H. Taylor
United States Senate
Idaho
Henry Wallace
Yugoslavia Signals Trieste Standoff With Italy Tradeoff
Yugoslavia suggested restoring Trieste to Italy if Italy yields the Italian Goriza area in return. Belgrade accused Western powers of political manipulation while Rome thanked allies for the Trieste restoration proposal. Yugoslav army patrols clashed with police in the Anglo American zone near Draga Saint Elia. one police officer was badly wounded.
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Stanoje Simic
Trieste
Italy
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Simic
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France
Rome
Carlo Sforza
United States
Russia
United Nations Security Council
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Draga Saint Elia
Alemán Calls for Fraternity at Latin Workers Congress
President Miguel Alemán inaugurated the third continental congress of the Latin American federation of workers calling for fraternity and understanding amid a threatening world situation. He described the period as an interval between wars.
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Mexico City
Miguel Aleman
Latin American Federation of Workers
Weather outlook with clouds and possible precipitation
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain or snow. Highs range from 42 to 48 degrees and lows from 28 to 34, with Wednesday seeing continued cloud cover and occasional rain or snow and a high near 39. Previous Monday reached 52 with a low of 31 and trace precipitation.
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House Covers Huge Aid Bill For China and Europe
The House sent a $6.205 billion military and economic aid package to the floor covering Europe and China with a pledge to vote by April 1 after 15 hours of debate. The plan funds ERP at $5.3 billion, Greece and Turkey aid at $275 million, China aid at $570 million, and $60 million for UNICEF. Senate actions on related China and Greek Turkish projects require House-Senate compromise.
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Turkey
United Nations Children’s Relief Fund
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Russians widen boycott of German Allied Control Council
Soviet Union boycotts six committee meetings and cancels five more, threatening to withdraw from the four power council overseeing occupied Germany. Observers see it as a move to scrap the 1944 Lot agreement and push Western forces from Berlin, while Gen. Clay reiterates United States troops will remain in Berlin.
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United States
Archduke Otto Claims Russia Aims for World Conquest
Archduke Otto of Austria told the Pocatello Knife and Fork Club audience that Russia seeks world conquest. He cited Premier Stalin’s writings and recalled predicting Czech takeover last year. Otto, on a U.S. tour, expected further California dates. club president George N. Green praised the visit and planned another meeting. Otto was honored at a noon luncheon with the club’s board.
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WAL
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Kerr predicts Democratic victory faces nominee question
Former Oklahoma governor Robert S. Kerr, linked as a possible Truman running mate, forecast a Democratic win but warned the nominee’s name remains the $64 question.
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Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Truman
Pocatello Postings Seeks Farm Work for 15-Year-Old
Local deputy Earl Adkins reports inquiries about finding a farm job for a 15-year-old boy who is currently employed but eager to work on a farm. Adkins urges contacts at his office and requests leads or available positions. The item includes stray notes about local incidents and a lighthearted nod to civic reading.
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Earl
H. L. Fawson
Freedom
Washington
Russia
Hiroshima
Overriding Truman Veto Seen As Tax Bill Passes Senate
The Senate, 78 to 11, approves a GOP tax bill and signals likely override of President Truman's veto. House support remains strong. bill would cut $4.8 billion, exclude 7.4 million low income filers, and grant relief to all taxpayers effective Jan. 1. Senate support includes shifts by key Democratic and Republican senators alike.
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Scott W. Lucas
Illinois
Spessard L. Holland
Fla
Wayne L. Morse
Von
William Langer
N. D
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White House
Truman
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Eugene D. Millikin
Colo
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Police Break Auto Prowling Flurry in City
Police announce a city wide auto prowling crackdown with two juveniles arrested by Det. Guy Nelson. The youths admit guilt in several cases and loot including four cameras tools a flashlight and camping utensils is held at the station. Officers say many prowls occurred in residential areas and bicycles were used. Police urge owners to identify stolen items.
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Pocatello
Guy Nelson
Nelson
Det
Occupation Money Change Hits Global Markets
The army abruptly revalued occupation currency worldwide to curb black markets. Early reports from Frankfurt describe troops being awakened at 4 a.m. as the new system took effect.
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Germany
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