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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1948

Page

2

Army Rule To Continue In Germany

Washington reports President Truman reversed plans to hand over occupation in Germany to civilians. Gen. Lucius D. Clay remains military governor as U S forces in Europe continue control amid tense Soviet pressures and Western Allied dispute over Berlin.

Germany Washington IUP White House Lucius D. Clay U. S Europe Truman Charles G. Ross United States State Department Department Reich Clay Berlin

He Learns All About Safety The Hard Way

Paul Jones of the National Safety Council fractured an arm after judging a contest on preventing icy sidewalks. He slipped on ice and broke his arm in two places while there.

Paul Jones National Safety Council Chicago Jones

First Security Banks Announce Giant Merger

Ogden AP reports a planned merger to create the largest banking unit in the northwest between the Missouri River and the Pacific. The First Security association will consolidate Utah banks under First Security Bank of Utah NA with meetings set for April 26 on approval.

OGDEN First Security Corporation Northwest States Missouri River Pacific Coast Utah Idaho First Security Bank of National Association

Alcoholics Anonymous letter urges help and sobriety

A readable note from Alcoholics Anonymous argues against stigma and urges community support. It notes 75 percent sobriety success for committed members, explains AA’s nondues structure, and emphasizes shared experience from ex drunks. The letter asks readers to consider its message and provides contact details in the Pocatello Post.

Man Plans to Marry His Mother-in-Law After Annulment

In Los Angeles Jose Negrete 41 a steel worker plans to wed his mother-in-law Petra Negrete 22 after an annulment of his marriage. He said she never intended to keep her vows while her mother Catalina Ruiz 39 had wanted him as a husband.

Los Angeles Jose Negrete Negrete Petra Negrete Catalina Ruiz

Truman Chances Hit Again

Washington report notes a renewed challenge to President Truman as civil rights policies and Palestine reversal spark unrest. Senator Lister Hill shifts to anti Truman delegate stance while Dixie Democrats seek broader support and potential Eisenhower nomination.

Washington Truman Isne Partition Palestine Lister Hill Ala New York Mr. Truman Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower Dixie South Eisenhower

Jews Reject U S Proposal to End Trusteeship

In Tel Aviv the provisional Jewish government rejected the U S plan and moved toward a permanent Jewish state. The government would assume control when the British mandate ends on May 15, while Hadassah seeks U S diplomatic help to safeguard its hospitals and institutions in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv amid Arab attacks.

Jerusalem Palestine United States Tel Aviv United Nations Jewish Agency Hadassah American Jewish Women’s Organization United

Atom Smasher Plans Boosted to 350 Million eV

Pittsburgh report says Carnegie Institute of Technology will build a million-dollar atom smasher at Saxonburg PA. Dr Edward C Cruetz notes the cyclotron magnet design raises output from 250 million to 350 million electron volts. Construction and the L shaped building should finish early 1960.

Pittsburgh Carnegie Institute of Technology Saxonburg Edward C. Cruetz Tech

Drunkenness Fines Reported in Blackfoot

Blackfoot residents John Lane Minnie Watson and James Paradanley faced drunk and disorderly charges. Lane and Paradanley were each fined $15 while Watson paid $10 with the fine suspended pending future conduct.

Blackfoot John Lane Minnie Watson James Paradanley

Cooley Orchestra To Play for Friday Night Dance

Spade Cooley and his Westerners will perform for a Friday night dance in the ballroom. Cooley, famed as the King of the Westerns, hails from California where his orchestra has engaged in recordings and motion picture work.

Spade Cooley Cooley King of the California

German POW escapees dwindling after war

Fort Devens Massachusetts officials report that only about 12 to 14 of more than 3,000 German prisoners of war who escaped in the United States during the war remain at large.

Fort Devens Mass America

Masai Desert Village After Death In Kenya Colony

Masai tribes of Kenya Colony abandon a village immediately following a death. The act reflects traditional practices observed in East Africa during colonial administration.

Kenya Colony East Africa

Madeleine Carroll Set For Play On Broadway

Madeleine Carroll, star of An Innocent Affair, is set for the Broadway play Goodbye My Fancy by Fay Kanin. Orson Welles Macbeth news. Clark Gable in New York for Command Decision previews. Helen Hayes celebrates 20th wedding anniversary with Charlie MacArthur in Bermuda plans. Gloria Swanson to replace Ilka Chase in There Goes the Bride. Ellen Corby lands roles in The Long Denial and Blood on the Moon. Joan Fontaine projects include Letters from an Unknown Woman and The Emperor Waltz. Others: L. K. Sidney Metro VP and Hazel Mooney 35th wedding anniversary. baby expected for Lee Wilde. Wally Beery paternity settlement anticipated.

Madeleine Carroll Garson Kanin Fay Madeleine Hollywood Henri Lavorel Herbert Yates Orson Welles Welles Orson Clark Gable New York Paul Kelly Command Gable Kelly Clark Angel Metro Helen Hayes Bermuda Charlie MacArthur L. K. Sidney Metro Hazel Mooney Sidney Hippodrome George Sidney Ralph Blaines Ralph Lee Wilde Wilde Twins Wally Beery Bill Dozier Mr. Blanding Hand Potter Joan Fontaine Jimmy Stewart Joan Bing Crosby Vienna Gloria Swanson Ilka Chase Ilka RKO Broadway Frank Fay Harvey Galveston Diana Barrymore Ingrid Bergman Thomas G. Rice Galveston News Dick Leahy City Hall Toledo

Story Book Murders Disappear in Boston

Boston detectives say passion replaces planning in murders once orchestrated, noting that early 1900s crafted killings now give way to impulse driven crimes. Detectives Wilson and Monahan of the homicide squad cite armed robberies and sex crimes as common contexts with quick resolutions.

Boston Frank G. Wilson Raymond A. L. Monahan Wilson and Monahan

War widow wins Bedford home for $15 at tax sale

Donna Blevins, a five child war widow, bought her north Bedford home for $15 at a delinquent tax auction. County officials highlighted her status and income as they allowed the bid to proceed, and the sale was finalized to the widow.

Bedford, Ind Bedford

Oklahoma couple receive 32 passenger bus as wedding gift

A friend gave Mr. and Mrs. William J. Safford a 32 passenger bus for their wedding. The newly married couple, University of Oklahoma freshmen, plan to convert the vehicle into a home on wheels.

Norman, Okla William J. Safford University of Oklahoma

Broadway gossip and celebrity quips spark a busy column

Earl Wilson riffs on fake direct from Broadway companies and a string of showbiz tales. Jersey Joe Walcott eyes Louis rematch while stars like Joan of Lorraine and Diana Barrymore draw attention. A playful mix of wit, gossip, and cultural moments from midtown to Broadway.

Jersey Joe Walcott N. Y Police Gazette Office Joe Louis Walcott Champ Ella Raines Elizabeth Hart Wilkes-Barre Women's Wear

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