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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1949

Page

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Ford and UAW to Resume Parley Today in Detroit

Ford Motor Company and the CIO United Auto Workers agreed to meet at 2 p m today for first bargaining since a strike began at River Rouge and Lincoln Mercury plants. Ford urged negotiations on merits, while not accepting a mass workers meeting at Briggs Stadium.

Detroit Ford Motor Company CIO United Auto Workers Ford Henry Ford II UAW Walter P. Reuther Reuther River Rouge Briggs Stadium Ford Tractor Division Atlanta Dallas Los Angeles

Atom Panel Changes Announced

President Truman named Henry D. Smyth to the Atomic Energy Commission joining Gordon Dean as new members. Dr. Robert F. Bacher resigns after eight years, with Smyth succeeding him. John C. Franklin leaves Oak Ridge post. Carroll L. Wilson notes June effective date. Franklin to remain as consultant to the AEC.

Gordon Dean San Diego Cal Truman Robert F. Bacher Cornell University Bacher Smyth Princeton University Dean W. W. Wayback Des Moines Register and Tribune Commission Senate John C. Franklin Atomic Energy Commission Oak Ridge, Tenn Carroll L. Wilson Franklin Oak Ridge Transworld

UN panel backs Israel bid for 59th UN seat

The United Nations special political committee recommended that the General Assembly admit Israel as the 59th member of the world body.

Israel Lake Success N. Y United Nations Special Political Committee General Assembly Israel The World Organization

Aged sisters found starving amid riches in New Orleans cottage

In New Orleans a neighbor found two crippled, blind sisters aged 75 and 79 living in a dilapidated house with a starving canary. Police recovered $269 in cash, two bank books showing $1,900 and $200, and jewelry worth $4,000 to $5,000. The women spoke of help from a vegetable peddler while fearing theft. They had electricity cut off for years but paid rent and water bills.

New Orleans Margaret Ueberschlag Ann Clark Pascal Migliore Miss Ueberschlag Charity Hospital Clark Miss Euberschlag

Reds Drive To Cut Off Central China Forces

Reds push west along the Chekiang Kuangsi railway in a major move to encircle Gen Pai Chung Hsi 300000 strong central China army. They report capture of Tunghsiang near Nanchang threatening Pai's escape route while Chiang Kai Shek directs Shanghai defense.

Reds Central China Shanghai Chekiang-Kiangsi Pai Chung-Hsi Tunghsiang Nanchang Kiangsi Pai Hankow-Canton Shah Wei Anhwei Poyang Lake Yangtze River Changsha

Old Mystery Entering Spy Probe

The House Unamerican Activities committee planned to investigate the 12 year old missing persons case of Juliet Stuart Poyntz in New York City as part of its atom bomb spy probes. Paul Crouch, a Miami newspaperman, was subpoenaed to testify on May 24 about the Poyntz case and a separate claim that an unnamed scientist passed atomic secrets to Russia. Crouch may identify former Communists from his 17 years in the party while researching a Miami Daily News series.

Washington House Unamerican Activities Committee New York City Juliet Stuart Poyntz Paul Crouch Miami Fla Communist Party Poyntz Russia Crouch Miami Daily News International Labor Defense East River

Utah Rotarians Set For Conclave

Ogden Utah Local Rotary members worked Monday to arrange housing for what is expected to be the district conference record with dates May 15 to 17. Invited speakers include Past international president Tom Davis of Butte Montana and Dr Louis H Evans pastor of the Hollywood Presbyterian Church in California.

Ogden Utah Rotary International Tom Davis Butte Mont Louis H. Evans Hollywood Cal

Flight commemorates Atlantic crossing in Turtle tribute

The U S Navy plane Turtle arrived in Lisbon from Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn New York on a nonstop flight commemorating the 30th anniversary of the first Atlantic crossing by air.

Lisbon Portugal United States Navy Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn N. Y Atlantic Air

Rail Unions Delay Strike Call Says Talks May Continue

Cleveland, AP The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plans to delay the strike against 15 western railroads beyond the Wednesday legal date. Grand Chief Engineer James P. Shields said negotiations over using a second engineer on Diesel locomotives remain possible, with a national cooling off period ending in two days. Shields expects word from President Truman and says notice would still be given 10 days to two weeks if a strike occurs, or it could be delayed further. The union rejected the president's fact finding and left open the possibility of additional talks or a strike after the deadline.

Cleveland Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Western James P. Shields Shields Truman Union Stree Towsany Eaft

Group Challenges Federal Rent Control in New York Suit

A complaint filed in U S district court by the Federal Landlords Committee and Diamond Construction Co names Tighe E Woods as the defendant. They contest Congress authority over rents and call Woods formula for maximum rents retroactive and unconstitutional. The suit argues the housing act violates the ninth and tenth amendments and warns of financial chaos from discretionary power. Trial unlikely for over a year.

NEW York U. S. District Court Tighe E. Woods Woods Federal Landlords Committee, Inc New York State Diamond Construction Co., Inc New York City Truman Congress District Court

Food Shortage Tied to 29 Deaths at Fort Wayne Home

Indiana health board reports diet deficiencies at the Allen County home in Fort Wayne where 29 aged residents died over 35 days. Nutritionist Lelia C. Ogle cites scarce meat and vegetables, while doctor Noah Zehr blames politics for poor administration. Another official, J. W. Jackson, calls deaths largely coincidental with no epidemic, noting possible respiratory illness after an Easter outing.

Indianapolis Indiana Health Board Allen County Fort Wayne Lelia C. Ogle Noah Zehr Old People's Home J.W. Jackson State Health Board

Solons Refuse Trip to Germany

Senators Tom Connally and Arthur H. Vandenberg declined Secretary Acheson’s invitation to the four foreign ministers meeting on Germany. They chose to stay in Washington to push Senate approval of the North Atlantic pact and the arms for Europe program.

Washington Tom Connally Arthur H. Vandenberg Secretary of Dean G. Acheson Germany Senate

Injunction Filed Against Simplot Firm in Idaho Court

Federal judge Chase A. Clark granted a preliminary injunction against the J. R. Simplot Company in Boise. The order sets a $10,000 bond and bars selling encumbering or disposing of 100 shares of Columbia Metals Corp stock and two notes totaling $231,250, while prohibiting liquidation or dissolution of Columbia Metals Corp. The action restricts Simplot from further encumbrances on the company assets pending further proceedings.

Boise J. R. Simplot Company Federal District Court Chase A. Clark Clark Columbia Metals Corp J. R. Simplot Co

Changes In Police Ranks Made

A. L. Oliver city police chief announced a radio system upgrade at Pocatello. The old AM set is removed to add a dedicated radio operator for the evenings, handling the switchboard, dispatch, and traffic enforcement duties. The new operator will be funded by city county and state agencies to boost efficiency and relieve overworked sergeants. The station serves 41 mobile units and five land stations across Bannock, Bingham, Jefferson, Power Butte, Fremont, Caribou, Lake, and Franklin counties. Future statewide plans assign regional hubs to cover Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Wyoming links, but not for several months. The new position will likely come from existing staff.

A. L. Oliver Oliver Pocatello Bannock Bingham Jefferson Oor Butte Fremont Cariboear Lake Franklin Pocatello Radio Idaho Utah Twin Falls Burley Nevada Boise Oregon Coeur d’Alene Washington Montana Wyoming Pocatello Station

Princess Margaret to visit Pope Pius XII this afternoon

A Vatican source says Princess Margaret of Britain will visit Pope Pius XII this afternoon. The 19 year old daughter of King George VI, a defender of the Protestant faith, faces opposition from Protestant groups in Great Britain.

Rome Margaret Great Britain Pius XII Vatican George VI

Trains Set For Entry Into Berlin

Soviet commander Gen Vassily Chuikov announced the Berlin blockade would be lifted at midnight Thursday with 16 allied freight trains a day to bring in supplies. Rail canal and autobahn traffic to resume, with 10 000 tons moved by rail and airlift continuing to stockpile coal.

Berlin Vassily Chuikov Germany Chiukov Chuikov ADN Frankfurt Moscow New York

Idaho IAC to Hold Workmen’s Comp Hearings May 18

The Idaho Industrial Accident Commission announced hearings on workers compensation for May 18 to be held at Salmon. A two man panel from the IAC will conduct the sessions.

Boise State Industrial Accident Commission Salmon The IAC

In-Gate City Police Radio Planned Changes

New police leadership in In-Gate City appoints three officers and adds one new man. Guy Nelson reassigned as chief of detectives, R. M. Pugmire becomes captain, C. C. Evans promoted to lieutenant, with Charles Crump joining the force. Captain Frank McKinnon suspended due to past injury and seeking a medical pension. Inspector role abolished. salary funds redistributed, boosting pay about ten dollars monthly.

Pocatello A. L. Oliver Guy Nelson R. M. Pugmire C. C Oliver Frank McKinnon McKinnon

Truman Says Congress Has Too Many Byrds in It

President Truman urged Congress to move faster and said there are too many Byrds in Congress. Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia rejected a purge and defended his independence, while the House leader eyed an August 1 adjournment. The exchange came as lawmakers entered week nineteen with limited progress on housing and other bills.

Washington Truman Congress Harry F. Byrd Byrd House John W. McCormack Gilbert Harrison Los Angeles The American Veterans Committee Harrison Senate Virginia

Indian Girls Held for Assault in Pocatello Subway

Two Indian girls Cecelia Kal yon and Lena Johnson appeared before Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyd e Monday and were bound over to district court on charges of assault with attempt to commit robbery. They are held in Bannock county jail in lieu of $1,000 bond each. Police said the two attacked a Pocatello woman in the Center subway, knocked her down and attempted to take her purse.

Cecelia Kalyon Lena Johnson Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyde Banenock Pocatello

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