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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1948
Page
1
Idaho debates road funding and governance as Gov Robins pushes non political reform for highway planning. Proposals include graduated auto licensing tax, state sales tax, and licensing gambling alongside a push for a city manager in Pocatello led by Mayor George Phillips.
DETROIT UP The CIO United Auto Workers threatened to call 225 000 General Motors workers out to join 75 000 Chrysler strikers unless a contract is signed before May 28 The six day Chrysler walkout included violence as state police were dispatched and pickets blocked plant gates with windows shattered and trolley lines cut The UAW GM contract expired April 28 and was extended 30 days T A Johnstone said 75 to 80 percent of GM locals had voted for a strike and Gov Sigler ordered state police into the Highland Park plant
About 300 boys are expected to attend the fifth annual boys state encampment in Boise June 6 to 12. The event is sponsored by the American Legion and far exceeds last year’s registration.
President Truman announced that a Pacific task force completed three atomic tests at Eniwetok Atoll. The White House said the weapons were improved and demonstrated substantial progress, with details to be released by Lt. Gen. Hull's team.
Mrs Ed Stewart of Rt 2 North was treated in fair condition at St Anthonys Mercy hospital after she walked into the side of a moving car. The accident occurred as she crossed US 91 near her home after alighting from a bus. Driver Willard Bowen 655 South Sixth Ave said he saw her and tried to avoid her but could not.
Russia followed the United States by recognizing the state of Israel. Foreign Minister Viacheslav Molotov announced the action in a letter to Moshe Shertok, released by Moscow radio, one day after Shertok proclaimed the Jewish state and sought recognition.
Stalin declares Wallace open letter the most important document for international peace and says a peaceful settlement between USSR and United States is possible and necessary. He praises Wallace proposals while noting some points could be improved.
In Pocatello and Idaho State College news, Minnie Burnham misplaces then redeems her lost dog after a Sunday classified ad. Idaho State College approves a cleanup campaign with emergency classrooms named for counties and tribes. Ed Haroldsen becomes Idaho manager of United Press in Boise. A pelican sighting near American Falls Lake, a political visit by Ben Johnson, and a dramatic Sunday rescue add local color.
About 300 local residents and visitors attended the Bannock Hotel debut Monday night in the ballroom and Pioneer room. Manager W. W. Shields noted the improvements as cocktails and a complimentary buffet were offered. The remodel cost about $150,000 for the coffee shop lounge barber and beauty shops plus a new cocktail lounge and steam cleaning of the cp.
Winter meat prices in Pocatello show little change since the 62 day strike by CIO packinghouse workers disrupted national output. Local shops report steaks at 85 to 89 cents, chickens 39 to 60 cents, pork 35 to 59 cents, with nationwide hikes noted but unclear how much the strike influenced local prices. In Chicago Minnesota Governor Youngdahl met federal mediators to pursue an end to violence in the CIO packinghouse strike.
Twin Falls highways committee members and state chamber directors will meet to discuss a campaign to remove the state department from politics. They plan a statewide drive to secure an initiative vote on the issue for the next general election.
A 27 year old Ypsilanti housewife, Mrs Maxine Saint, ran off with 37 year old Maynard Ferguson who posed as an engineer. Police say Ferguson cashed 2300 dollars in fake checks during two weeks of supposed romance and they were nabbed in a department store while buying goods with bad checks. Ferguson admitted the crime and was arrested. Saint returned home with her husband.
Egyptian air force hit Tel Aviv port area docks oil tanks refineries and damaged airdrome installations. Six grounded planes were destroyed at Tel Aviv airport. Arab forces reported advancing near Jerusalem with Jewish armored cars and ammunition seized as Jews seek to break toward Jerusalem.
Fire prevention in City Creek Recreation Area discussed in mayor's office. Planned improvements include picnic tables and toilets. A full-time fire guard will patrol the area with fire breaks awaiting landowner approval. Attendees included Mayor George R. Phillips and officials from forest service, fish and game, BLM, soil conservation, and city parks.
Governor Rob bins received a letter from the Magistrat of Greater Berlin thanking Idaho residents for food contributions to the Christmas Ship. The note credited Northwest goods with aiding feed for elderly and needy, 17,000 female workers, apprentices, and others including disabled and jobless persons.
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