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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1949
Page
15
Unclear prospects for the atomic reactor plant cast doubt on Arco area futures. Residents face an unsettled outlook as officials weigh location and timelines amid tentative prospects and lingering questions.
The 500 million plan to develop Arco spurs hope and worry among Emil F. Larson the district school superintendent and Harry P. Pierson the high school principal The project faces funding gaps potential overcrowding and a long ramp up with 6000 workers at peak plus 2000 after completion The town anticipates new residents airports and business activity amid a serene farming fishing life.
Early travel to Arco relied on horse and wagon with trails visible across lava fields. A Tri-Weekly railroad spur from Blackfoot to Mackay and a highway through Arco linking to Mackay, Chalice, Salmon, and beyond are planned. An air strip under construction will serve government and private planes while officials discuss a better highway to the plant site and a new spur line to Arco. The town expects growth as these projects materialize.
Labor disputes in the auto industry hint at the coming contract battles as wage talks loom. UAW seeks pension of 100 dollars monthly for older workers and full industry funding, plus health and cost of living adjustments. Ford workers threaten a strike at River Rouge, while observers note cooled action before talks begin. UAW reports 44 million dollars in coffers to sustain negotiations.
Real estate speculation rose briefly as the atomic plant near Arco was announced but locals cooled expectations. Land trades rose from 350 to 750 dollars in a day while shopkeepers held to existing stores. Residents anticipate at least a year before housing strains appear and the town plans a cautious, steady growth.
Leonard E. Johnston of the atomic energy commission told southeastern Idaho stockmen the Arco area grazing rights would be protected. He met with stockmen and land officials in Boise and said few problems are anticipated as about 25 000 sheep and 10 000 cattle graze near the 173 000 acre navy proving grounds to be included in the Arco site. Two years to reach grazing agreements were noted, with follow up meetings planned. State officials welcomed test wells to determine local water supply.
The United States does not hold endless wealth or magic power. Senator Tom Connally of Texas serves as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, signaling cautious U.S. diplomacy ahead.
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