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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1948

Page

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Grave flowers stolen then returned in Pocatello dispute

A funeral group in Pocatello reported a flower company worker removed grave flowers after a burial, placing them in a car. Relatives demanded the missing wreaths be returned. the wreaths were later replaced at the grave. The item notes the company’s West Side location denial and recounts local political analysis and predictions about Idaho GOP leadership after a Coeur d'Alene convention.

Rcal Pocatello

Labor talks loom as workers threaten broad strikes

Chicago talks stretch into a critical period with more than 150,000 railroad workers set to strike May 11 and 75,000 CIO automobile workers targeting Chrysler plants May 12. Briggs Manufacturing and other unions press for 30 cent pay raises, while several sectors including coal and steel seek wage boosts ahead of potential nationwide action.

Chicago Chrysler Motor Brotherhood Brotherhoods CIO Auto Chrysler Motor Co Chrysler Detroit Los Angeles Indiana Briggs Manufacturing Co Pigot Cous Cto Big Four CIO

Spud Unit Head Quits at Idaho Potato Growers

Farrell L. Hansen of Idaho Falls resigned Saturday as manager of the Idaho Potato Growers, Inc. He led the statewide cooperative for nine years and was succeeded by L. L. Branthoover, former Burley branch manager and assistant in charge of dehydration. Hansen plans to enter the automobile business and operates a farm west of Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls Farrell L. Hansen Idaho Potato Growers, Inc Hansen L. L. Branthoover Burley

Idaho Senator Nabbed For Breach Of Peace

Senator Glen Taylor running mate of Henry Wallace on the third party ticket was arrested in Birmingham after trying to force open a door marked negroes at a rally. He was booked on disorderly conduct, released on a ten dollar bond, and missed a radio broadcast. He said police treated him roughly and claimed they elbowed him off the porch as four detectives and a policeman led him away.

Lunderhead Coeur d’Alene Whitla Tom Heath Reilly Atkinson Gov. Robins Guv A. Bottifsen Perry Swisher Republican National Committee Birmingham Ala ULP Glen Taylor Henry Wallace Taylor Ida Web Hutch Wallace Seymour Linfield National Wallace Clubs Southern Negro Youth Conference Sinfield Truman W. W. Casey Casey Senator Idaho Glen H. Taylor Seoul Korea Cheju South Korea Ora Pyungni

Partly cloudy day with rising temperatures expected

The local weatherman reports a partly cloudy day with afternoon temperatures climbing toward a high near 55. Skies will remain cool tonight with a low around 30 and light frosts possible.

Pocatello News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents And Jaycee Call

Leo W. Girard recovered 1310 dollars in cash and notes after a late night loss, the Jaycees seek saved newspapers for a Moscow convention scrapbook, a license plate and wheel rim thefts are noted, a river area报警 incident prompts police pursuit, and C Bradbrook wins a Studebaker at Eagle lodge drawing with a new Mercury on order.

Leo W. Girard Pocatello

Troops Hit Five Villages in North Palestine

Haifa reports say Syrian and Lebanese forces attacked five north Palestine settlements including Dan Daphne Szold Ramatnatti and Lehavoth Habashar. Ramatnatti defense repelled the assault with heavy Arab losses. communications were down as battles continued in four villages. Source notes ambiguity over regular armies versus well trained irregulars.

Jerusalem Palestine Haifa Syria Lebanon Dan Daphne Szold Ramatnattaii Lehavoth Habashar Ravatnattai Haganah

Speed on Tip Will Win Coin

A reader, first of more than a dozen, won the Post's $5 news tip award for reporting a motorcycle automobile crash at Fourth and Halliday. Mrs Ad die Chase Gudmundson received the prize, with a $1 special award to Mrs Dorothy Garmire for tips about a litter of 13 puppies.

Fourth and Halliday Addie Chase Gudmundson East Halliday St POST Dorothy Garmire South Third Ave

Damage Suit Filed By Thiros Against Bangs in Pocatello

A $15,000 damage suit was filed in fifth district court by Gus Thiros against James C. Bangs for loss of business due to Bangs protests blocking a 1948 liquor by the drink license. Thiros seeks daily damages of 40 dollars and 10,000 dollars general damages, alleging Bangs interfered with license procurement and harmed Premises value. The case, assigned to Judge L. E. Glennon, centers on alleged wrongful acts and breach of contract regarding liquor licensing.

James C. Bangs Pocatello Fifth District Court Gus Thiros Rocket Lounge Thiros Bangs L. E. Glennon

Reds Parade Displays Strength Over Moscow Capping May Day

Military review in Moscow features Superfortress-type bombers and jet fighters as Marshal Bulganin hails power to keep peace. Stalin Molotov and Politburo figures observe from the Lenin mausoleum as the hour-long parade showcases armed forces and civilian workers.

MOSCO Red Square Lenin Moscow Nikolai A. Bulganin Josef Stalin V. M. Molotov Politbureau Lenin Mausoleum

Greek Minister Assassinated Triggers Martial Law in Athens

Greek Justice Minister Christos Ladas was killed by a grenade thrower in Athens. The government declared martial law in the Athens area to curb guerrilla terrorism and arrests were ordered without warrants. Police identified the attacker as 22 year old Austratios Moutsoyiannis, linked to the OPLA group.

Athens Christos Ladas Ladas Themistocles Sophoulis Liberal Party King Paul Austratios Moutsoyiannis OPLA

Girl Gains Freedom From Alleged Kidnapper

Rosemarie Ellis, 13, returned to Fairfield Idaho with her parents after an alleged kidnapping with Thomas Dial, 34, who remains at large. Dial is charged with kidnapping as authorities investigate her journey from Fairfield to Helena Montana and a stop at the Kerbie home.

Fairfield Ida Rosemarie Ellis Montana Thomas Dial John Hersch Kirbie Hersch Dial Rosemarie Kerbie Norman Ellis Gooding

Taft Offered $500 Bet on Stassen Victory

Compton, Cale report that U S Senator Robert Taft faced a bold wager after a political meeting. A salesman named Fischer and four neighbors offered $500 that Harold Stassen would win the GOP nomination, challenging Taft's claim about democracy and presidential prospects.

Compton Cale U. S Robert A. Taft Harold E. Stassen Rischer Fischer Franklin D. Roosevelt Taft Cleveland, O Stassen Repu

Tornado Flattened Bernice and Vinita Area

A violent northeastern Oklahoma tornado swept Vinita and Bernice causing multiple deaths and 20 to 50 injuries. Bernice suffered severe damage while Vinita reported full hospitals and extensive area disruption. Red Cross aid arrived and law enforcement mobilized, with the storm part of a wider wind event across Kansas and Missouri.

Vinita Okla Oklahoma State Highway Patrol O. B. Patterson Here Bernice Grand Lake Sam Love Red Cross Tulgd Miami Red Cross

Case Slated For Monday In Fifth District Court

The state of Idaho brings charges against Darrell J. Brown for theft of three fur coats a radio and a suit from Mr and Mrs James L Burns at 939 North Ninth Street on March 7 1948. District Judge Isaac McDougall will preside with Lloyd Haight representing Brown and Henry McQuade Bannock county prosecutor for the state.

Fifth District State of Idaho Darrell J. Brown James L. Burns North Ninth St Brown Lloyd

Pauline Starke Sherwood in Critical Condition After Sleeping Pills

Silent film star Pauline Starke Sherwood aged 47 was reported in critical condition from an apparent sleeping pills overdose. A doctor who treated her at Burbank emergency hospital then at St Vincent's hospital described the case as an overdose while police noted her mother, Edythe Ruth Starke, could not awaken her.

Hollywood Pauline Starke Sherwood Pauline Starke Burbank Emergency Hospital St. Vincent’s Hospital Edythe Ruth Starke

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