Powerful U S S Roanoke to enter service at Philadelphia
The $30,000,000 U S S Roanoke, touted as the world's most powerful light cruiser, will be commissioned at the Philadelphia naval base. Launched in 1947, the 17,000-ton ship carries 12 six inch guns, 10 three inch guns, and six twin 20 mm mounts with a designed speed of 33 knots. It will be crewed by 51 officers and 922 enlisted men, likely under Captain J D Kelsey of Silver Spring Maryland.
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Philadelphia
Roanoke
Philadelphia Naval Base
J. D. Kelsey
Silver Springs
Idle Auto Plants Put Nearly 30,000 Out of Work
Detroit reports almost 30,000 auto workers idled by frame shortages at Chrysler plants and a model changeover at Packard Motor Car Co. Chrysler says 24,000 will be recalled when Midland Steel Products resumes parts flow after a strike. Packard plans recall for 4,500 of 11,500 workers on April 11.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
Packard Motor Car Co
Midland Steel Products Co
Packard
Governor Finds Hospital Better After Visit
Idaho governor C A Robins toured the state hospital south of Blackfoot and reported improvements in the dormitory and farm facilities. He stressed the need for new construction funded by the legislature and pledged to push it as conditions allow.
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Boise
C. A. Robins
State Hospital, South
Blackfoot
Govex
Theft Wave Reported In Pocatello Area
Pocatello police note a minor theft wave with several autos and items reported stolen. Marvin Gale of Blackfoot reports a 1941 two tone green Buick stolen Monday. Mrs. Dean Collins reports a green 1939 Plymouth sedan stolen. An L and L delivery ice truck driver George Poppleton reports loss. Frank Roscoe reports a Cushman scooter with license M-630 stolen. A baby buggy was taken from Mrs. Vern Mason’s hallway at 542 East Center Street.
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Pocatello
Marvin Gale
Blackfoot
Dean Collins
Portneuf Park
George Poppleton
Frank Roscoe
Greenwood Ave
Easter Fashion Parade Planned in Malad
Malad Jay C. Ettes sponsor an Easter fashion parade at the Star theater at 8 p.m. on April 7. Local business firms will model clothing and proceeds go to crippled children's funds. Committee includes Mrs. Roland Evans Mrs. Marion Hansen Mrs. Jack O. Jones Mrs. Keith Evans Mrs. Kleal Price and Mrs. T. D. Jones.
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Jay C. Ettes
Star Theater
Crippled Children’s Funds
Roland Evans
Marion Hansen
Jack O. Jones
Keith Evans
Kleal Price
T. D. Jones
Beery Accused: Actress Alleges Bribe to Drop Suit
Hollywood AP Wallace Beery is named in a bribery allegation by Gloria Schumm 32 who says Beery pressured her to drop a lawsuit claiming he is the father of her child Johan 14 months old. She says lawyers coerced signing documents yielding 12542.59 after costs. Hearing set for April 4 may delay the original trial.
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Hollywood
Wallace Beery
Gloria Schumm
Beery
Johan
Strike Called Off In Chicago Conductor Labor Action
A planned strike by Imana conductors in Chicago has been suspended until further notice. An official of the Order of Pullman Conductors announced the halt late yesterday.
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Chicago
Imana
Pullman
Court docket set for April hearings in Bannock County
Fifth district Judge Isaac Mc Dougall schedules April 11 to 22 for seven criminal and twenty civil hearings. State prosecutes all criminal cases with Bannock County Attorney Henry McQuade. civil matters handled by various Pocatello lawyers.
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Isaac McDougall
Bannock County
Henry McQuade
Pocatello
Ford Predicts Auto Price Cut
Cambridge report cites Henry Ford II predicting possible price reductions on 1949 autos as material costs ease. He says buyers could avoid unwanted extras and dealers may face slimmer margins, benefiting consumers.
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Ford
Cambridge, Mass
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
Fort
Mayor to Receive Good Government Award on April 7
The annual Good Government Award of Pocatello Jaycees will be presented to Mayor George R. Phillips on Thursday night April 7 at the Jaycee banquet in the Hotel Whitman. Harold Read said Phillips will be submitted to national Jaycee judges as a candidate for the national Good Government Award. Jaycees John Read and Lew Harrison are arranging the fete.
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Pocatello
Credit company hearing set for April 22
Commercial Credit company and William Morrison with Pauline R. Sando listed for a court matter on April 22 at 10 a.m. involving the Egos Credit company.
Educational Meet Closes In Pacific Northwest
Over 300 delegates from Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington concluded the fourth annual Pacific Northwest educational conference at ISC. Mrs Violet B Butler noted wide turnout and two absentees. Dr Carl W McIntosh called the meeting desirable for Idaho Oregon and Washington educators to see regional reach. A youth panel urged better cooperation among agencies and communities to drive statewide improvement.
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ISC
Violet B. Butler
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Butler
Northwest Association
Carl W. McIntosh
Northwest
C. O. Fitzwater
D. C
Canada to ship cheese to Britain for 1949 total
The agricultural department announced Canada will receive about 15 million dollars for cheese exported to Britain during 1949.
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Ottawa
Canada
Britain
Agricultural Department
German Merci Train Like Freight Car Tour Planned
A German merci train of 48 freight cars will depart for the United States, organized by Fritz von Woedtke. The three week western Germany tour will collect state pride products excluding food. Items include Bavarian chinaware Hessian leather goods Munich beer Rhine wine and more with each car tied to a state.
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Frankfurt
U.S
Fritz von Woedtke
Germany
Munich
Krefeld
Bielfield Textiles
Solingen
Baden
Jilt Charged Woman Sues Over Breach of Promise
Lillian Jensen files a $50 000 breach of promise suit in Blackfoot court against Michael Barclay claiming he promised to marry her and caused shame when he abruptly wed another woman. She says she sold her car for trousseau clothes and cites Barclay's assets at no less than $350 000.
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Anna Keefe
Michael
Mike” Barclay
Blackfoot
Lillian Jensen
Miss Jensen
Barclay
Trousseau
Chamber Secretary Returns Thursday
J L Craig Jr chamber secretary will return to Pocatello from Boise where he attended the Western States Council of Chamber of Commerce executives. Boise conclave has focused on criticism of the administration rate Columbia Valley Authority.
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Pocatello
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Craig, Jr
Gate City
Boise
Western States Council of Chamber of Commerce
Columbia Valley
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Wallace Wilson
Southeast Securities
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Aetsie Inc
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