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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
1
Tentative hold on Pocatello’s large auditorium for Henry Wallace and Glen Taylor talks May 27. organizers weigh cancellations to accept Utah bookings and assess expected crowds. Debate also surfaces over admission charges as a fundraising method and the risk of a flop in Taylor’s hometown.
Roger D. Lapham former mayor of San Francisco was named head of the Economic Cooperation Administration special mission to China. He will supervise the 643 million dollar aid program there.
Two men robbed the Farmers State Bank of about $30 000 in Hamel Minnesota the first bank robbery there in 16 years Cashier C O Dorweiler said they emptied the till taking currency from one to hundred dollar bills Police scoured the area and the suspects fled in an old gray car The sheriff linked one suspect to Elmer A Starry 39 in a North Dakota killing investigation and described the second as an Indian associate
Eleven Downey residents sue in federal court for 50445 in damages over the death of Mary Alfretta Thomas Johnson in a three car crash 12 miles south of Pocatello. Defendant Lilian Gleason of Winnemucca Nev driver of one car is named. Plaintiffs say a May 1946 flat tire on a car driven by Donald Mitchell caused the sequence as Gleason s car and a truck with trailer collided in front of Mitchell s car. The trailer struck Johnson who was by the tire being fixed.
President Truman assigns Labor Adviser John R. Steelman to lead federal efforts to avert a nationwide railroad walkout. Steelman will convene unions and railroads for new peace talks after the mediation board reported failure of settlement. The deadline remains next Tuesday at 6 00 am and White House officials say a breakthrough is possible but no talks are confirmed.
Detroit police reported two private planes collided over Detroit City Airport last night, killing pilot Donald W. Baer and instructor Robert Friendheels, 25. The Vultee BT-13, owned by Joseph McKevitz, 55, also crashed in Forestlawn cemetery, fatally wounding its owner and seriously injuring passenger Ralph R. Hanneman, 27.
Hollywood police raided a hillside vice house behind the film colony arresting four and seizing a card index of patrons. Brenda Allen alias Marie Mitchell, 30, among the arrested, had 16 prior morals arrests. Det Sgt Charles Stoker led the raid and noted a classified index with motion picture radio and eastern executives.
The Senate indicated support to repeal federal taxes on oleomargarine by overring a committee ruling and sending the measure to the finance panel. A 47 to 30 vote backed moving the bill despite charges of butter lobby influence. President Truman is expected to sign if it reaches his desk.
Gov. C. A. Robins and five southern Idaho officials will reopen Craters of the Moon National Monument 17 miles west of Arco on May 23 for the 10th annual opening. Arco chamber leaders expect the largest crowd yet as scholars, mayors, and commerce presidents prepare talks and coffee is brewed at the entrance. Syringa and bitterpots bloom across the 80 square mile site, one of the largest monuments managed by the National Park Service.
Senate GOP leaders plan floor debate on the House passed $3.158 billion air force and navy plane bill by week’s end while delaying a decision on reviving the draft. The policy group discussed Rep. Leo Allen’s enlistment bonus plan as an alternative to conscription.
Cyril Roberts of Montpelier has been appointed a member of the state police. Police superintendent A P Bunderson announced the appointment on Wednesday. Roberts served 34 years in the army and has no prior police experience. He will go to Twin Falls for two weeks of training before a permanent station assignment.
Idaho Power Company announced that its registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the sale of 150 000 shares of common stock was effective Wednesday.
A 25 year old aerialist Jean Rockwell fell 30 feet from a flying trapeze during the Monte Carlo act at Barnum and Bailey Ringling Bros circus in Madison Square Garden. 19 000 spectators watched as she was rushed to Polyclinic hospital with a possible spinal or internal injury. Her partner Laura Mae Mackenzie blamed an improperly attached trapeze.
Ohio Republican primary returns show Taft edging Stassen 14 to 9 for the delegate tally plus 30 Taft delegates won, while neither candidate has enough support to clinch the nomination. Truman announces a cross country train tour starting June 3 with stops in Illinois Nebraska Washington Oregon California.
Boise police report the two surviving crash victims Edna May Jantz 12 Caldwell and Chesney Ayres 21 Boise were held at St Luke's hospital with critical injuries after a head on collision that killed six.
Gus Thiros rushes his wife to the hospital as two year old son maps cars by ear. A Simplot manager thanks Mayor Phillips for pool passes and public spirit. The life of Bill Hanson will be featured on KEYY. Postmaster Trim ming eyes three postmasters conventions in June and travel plans.
The U S weather bureau predicts increasing clouds today with possible showers later. Temperatures rise to around 70 degrees, with a low near 40. Yesterday’s high reached 61 and Tuesday night’s minimum was 28.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall and Warren R. Austin told the House foreign affairs committee that removing the big power veto would destroy the UN and widen east west rifts. They urged strengthening the body within its charter, regional alliances, and limited military aid rather than rewriting the charter. They warned unanimity among major powers is essential to lasting peace and anticipated Soviet veto of any charter changes.
Frances Korbelik confessed to shooting her father William Korbelik after he returned home drunk. He disappeared January 10 and was found in the basement storeroom. The 42 year old CIO Steelworkers official died during the attack. A murder warrant was issued as Frances faced the funeral. No bond.
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