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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1948
Page
2
PARCELL Okla A shooting in Purman Wilson law office left Jake Miller dead and set off a murder charge against Wilson intended by his brother Ray Wilson who would not prosecute. Purman Wilson claimed self defense while Mrs Miller called it cold blooded murder.
Jack Shoemaker elected president of the Blackfoot Junior Chamber of Commerce with Stanley Exeter named vice president.
Southern Idaho gears up for a Freedom Train parade starting at 2 p.m. at the county courthouse with at least 31 bands from cities across southeastern Idaho. High schools and other organizations join the procession, plus floats from civic groups, as a color 8 by 10 inch train picture is distributed to junior high students via the Pocatello chamber of commerce with a message on American principles.
During hatching season wild turkeys hiss like snakes to deter disturbers from eggs, a protective behavior observed by observers and noted in wildlife reports. The hiss acts as a warning cue, signaling potential danger to intruders and helping safeguard nests and future flocks. The behavior is part of turkeys’ natural defense repertoire.
The wolf spider, an inch long, often carries its young on its back until they can fend for themselves. A brood may number as many as 125.
Following a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace P. D. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Don Fedder and Audrey Haskell were bound over for trial in district court on a liquor charge from a raid on the Bingham club. Trials set for May. Witnesses included Arthur G. Jameson, Boise liquor enforcement officer, Deputy Sheriff Jones, and W. F. Wooten.
U S lawmakers split on whether President Truman will veto the $4.8 billion income tax cut bill. They anticipate Truman sending the measure back to Congress within a week with arguments that revenues should not fall while defense spending rises. Despite Defense Secretary Forrestal seeking a $3 billion military boost, they doubt it will stop an override of the veto.
East College All-Stars outscored the West 12-0 in the final period to win 58 47 at Madison Square Garden before 16 425 spectators. Key players included Lionel Malamed Odis Spears Bill Gabor and Adolph Schayes aiding the East in securing their second victory in three years and raising funds for the Fresh Air Fund.
The Friday night dance moves from the First ward L D S recreation hall to the Fifth ward recreation hall.
Doyle Nelson of Nampa high school won the state future former public speaking contest by unanimous decision. Gene Kelley of Shelley took second and Everett Headrick placed third. Other participants included LeRoy Anderson Rexburg David One Burley and Ace Waldron. Nelson earns a $100 trip to the Western states regional contest on May 3 in Salt Lake City. Winner advances to the November 15 finals in Kansas City.
Excelsior Minnesota UP D Bruce Johnstone built a new home straddling the Hennepin Carver county line. Assessors from each county split the house and its contents for tax purposes so each taxes only on his side of the line. He approves the arrangement as wife’s furniture shifting idea works in practice.
Richard E. Fincke of Washington testified that the state department and the FBI approved last year a sale by his firm of surplus aircraft engines and parts to the Soviet Union valued at 340000 dollars.
In Boston a 23 year old air force veteran Harold J Benedict Jr. died after an hour long shootout with 50 police officers. Tear gas forced him into a bathroom where he fatally shot himself after summoning police with a call to come and get me I am wanted for murder. His family blamed government neglect for his mental state and death.
In Greece near Athens, about 600 guerrillas encircled in the Pieria mountains mutinied and killed their leaders to enable surrender. A government communique cited 40 more killed and 126 surrendered or captured, with 11 rebel bodies found near the former headquarters and 84 captured.
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