Draft Eisenhower movement gains steam in Pocatello politics
In Pocatello, E. P. Armstrong backs drafting Ike with Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr as running mate. Ancil Payne of Americans for Democratic Action hints ADA may support Eisenhower. A local labor leader says Eisenhower could save the Democratic party, amid Truman’s waning popularity and tensions with Russia. Voters are urged to consider presidents and the vice president. letters are requested. Deputy Earl Adkins denies political ambitions while James F. Condie files again for sheriff after a prior GOP bid.
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Eisenhower
Pocatello
E. P. Armstrong
South Fourth Ave
Ike
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Armstrong
Ancil Payne
Seattle
Northwest
Americans For Democratic Action
Payne
ADA
Democratic Party
MacArthur
G.l’s
Truman
Russia
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Taft
Dewey
Douglas
Stassen
Bricker
Vandenberg
Wallace
Freedom Train draws 23500 to Pocatello under bright sun
The Freedom Train visit to Pocatello drew an estimated 23 500 residents from southern and eastern Idaho who queued for hours to view priceless documents and exhibits. Police coverage was heavy with 200 volunteers assisting and the crowd described as the largest ever in Pocatello.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Exhibition Area
Pocatello High School
Lida Mae Bell
Marlene Wilson
American Falls Float in Freedom Train Parade Fails
American Falls residents built a George Washington float for Pocatello's Freedom Train parade led by Don Ringegi with contributors E. E. Jacobs Jack Grimmet R. L. Pierson Clinton Harwood Seth Taylor John Mehlhoff Robert Ewing and Art Kosanke. A Michaud Flats wind blasted the crepe paper float, forcing it to return to American Falls in pieces.
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American Falls
Pocatello
George Washington
Don Ringe
E. E. Jacobs
Jack Grimmet
R. L. Pierson
Clinton Harwood
Seth Taylor
John Mehlhoff
Robert Ewing
Art Kosanke
Michaud Flats
Air Force to Lead Strategic Air Warfare and US Air Defense
Defense Secretary James Forrestal announced that the air force will take primary responsibility for strategic air warfare and national air defense, with the navy assisting. The Key West agreement ends a Navy Air Force feud, granting the navy an 80 000 ton carrier and role in naval air operations while the air force gains long term funding priority for strategic bombing. The joint chiefs may call on the navy in emergencies, and other service roles are outlined, including amphibious warfare for the Marines and air defense dominance for the Air Force.
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Washington
James Forrestal
Air Force
U. S
Navy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Armed Forces
Key West
Fla
Forrestal
PAPR
Marine Corps
Marines
Army
United States
Aid Bill Seen Likely To Pass In House Vote
House Republican leaders predicted passage of the single package foreign aid bill next week by a wide margin with at least 70 to 100 votes against. The $6.205 billion measure aims to bolster Europe and China against communism, with passage expected by Wednesday and a conference to resolve differences with the Senate.
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Washington
House
Europe
China
Charles A. Eaton
House Foreign Affairs Com
Easter in Jerusalem Amid Armored Parade and Grenade Sale
Worshippers prayed at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Easter Sunday as an Arab boy sold American grenades for ten dollars nearby. Armed guards and merchants crowded the ancient city while armored cars and tanks rolled through the streets in the ongoing Arab-Jewish conflict.
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Jerusalem
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Baby Bass Tip Wins Weekly News Tip Award
Crowded conditions at St. Anthony's hospital lead to a claim that infant William Dallas Anthony was temporarily bedded in a wash basin. Nurse Elsie Katsilometes reported the tip to the Post and won the weekly $5 prize.
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St. Anthony’s Hospital
Elsie Katsilometes
William Dallas Anthony
Dallas Anthony
Boeing To Reopen Plant In Wichita After War
Boeing Airplane company says it will reactivate its Plant No. 2 in Wichita and employs 1,000 qualified engineers mechanics technicians and clerks within 30 days. The U S Air Force will take possession April 1 and all facilities are planned to be in operation within six months. During the war the plant employed about 30 000 workers building 1600 B 29s.
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Wichita
Kan
Boeing Airplane Company
U. S. Air Force
Eight Injured in Car Collision in Shoshone Idaho
Five youths and three others were hospitalized after a two car crash in Shoshone Idaho. Patients Edith Harrison Dale Pittman 17 Helen Pittman 14 Marvin Pittman 13 and Alice Wessell 13 of Dietrich injured with cuts and bruises. Ross Kelly 20 of Rockland was sent home with his father.
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Ida
Edith Harrison
Dale Pittman
Helen Pittman
Marvin Pittman
Alice Wessell
Dietrich
Ross Kelly
Rockland
Legal actions proceed over Batise and Blackrock incorporations
In Power county near Pocatello, Batise village incorporation faces trial after a memorandum decision denied motions by both sides. In Bannock county, appeal from Blackrock incorporation denial is set for hearing next Friday, with related demurrers and bond requirements ongoing.
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Pocatello
Batise
Power County
Isaac McDougall
Fifth District
Bannock
Blackrock
Fifth District Court
L. E B. Glennon
County Commissioners
Idaho
Frances McNichols
Frank Blazing
Tom Blazing
W. A. Richards
William Sheperth
Board of County Commissioners
McDougall
Blackrock Village
Order of
Bannock County Commissioners
Submarine sighted near major San Francisco naval base
A submarine sighting off the California coast near the Golden Gate drew Navy Scouting planes and Pan American World Airways pilots into a report claiming the sub may not belong to any nation west of the iron curtain. The Pan Am clipper crew reported the sighting and noted the craft submerged as they circled at 7000 feet.
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San Francisco
Navy
Golden Gate
Wasston Isa
Pan American World Airways
Honolulu
John L. Sullivan
Senate
Jack Myers
Pan American Clipper
Naval Air Transport
Myers
Calif
South Pacific
West Coast
Farallone Islands
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Bannock County
Adkins
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James F. Condie
GOP
Sam Hanson
N Story
Main Street
Mittee
Ani
American Labor Party
New York
Vito Marcatonio
Leo. Isacson
Joseph W Mar
Holy Land
Tip
Alvanley Johnston
Brotherhood of Engineers
Cleveland
Johnston
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Whitney
David B. Robertson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
William Hooper
Engineers
Arthur Glover
Boeing
California
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