Ride With a Traffic Cop Convinces Us Righteous Motorists Get Every Break
In Pocatello reporter rides with Officer Jack Bates to see traffic enforcement firsthand. Bates describes red light violations, the difficulty of proving guilt, and the dangers of speeding on Fifth Avenue and Pole Line Road. He notes most accidents occur at commute times and recalls issuing tickets to violators who argue their innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Harvey
Jack L. Bates
Pocatello Police
Pocatello
Second Ave
E. Center St
Bates
Fifth Ave
Gener
Flip Flops and a 1949 Ercoupe Flight Test
The columnist tests a 1949 Ercoupe at Hayfield Airport near Pocatello with instructor Herb Marks Jr. The aircraft features no rudder pedals and a bubble canopy. The test notes a quiet cabin and easy cross wind takeoff despite the unusual controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Marks, Jr
Hayfield
Pocatello
George Lowers
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Herb
The Ercoupe Makes Flying Feel Like Driving
Test pilots describe the Ercoupe as a comfortable, easy to fly aircraft with no rudder coordination required. The plane features negative lift stability and can weather strong ground winds without turning over, making it appealing to farmers and new pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard T. Craig
Hayfield Airport
Lowers
Craig
Malad Girl Mary Sue Tovey Named May Queen
Malad student Mary Sue Tovey, daughter of Morgan W. and Mrs. Tovey, has been chosen May Queen at the University of Idaho. She will reign over the May Day festival and Mother's Day weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sue Tovey
Morgan W. Tovey
University of Idaho
Miss Tovey
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Guil
South Fifth Ave
Pole Line
Horace
Immelman
Police
Westinghouse Laundry
Westinghouse
T¢ Westinghouse
ABC Nehwenk
T. Leland Newey
Mgr
Second & Center
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