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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1949
Page
1
West Pocatello residents allege severe street potholes and a problematic open sewer near Cottonwood and Riverside. They cite health hazards for children at Runeuf Park and urge permanent street construction beyond temporary grading.
In Washington Congress presses for David E. Lilienthal to resign as AEC chairman amid new probes. Reports say unidentified "scientist X" and two supervisors tied to alleged A bomb secrets will be subpoenaed, with secrecy requested until served. Brien McMahon promises action after Argonne uranium discrepancy inquiry.
A 59-year-old Salt Lake City man was found dead Monday in the bathtub of his downtown hotel room. Police awaited autopsy results to determine the exact cause, though preliminary investigation indicated death.
Paul D. Loscalzo 52 of 935 East Carter Street died Monday after a two month illness. A graduate of Idaho State college Pharmacy class of 1949 and veteran of World Wars I and II, he passed the Idaho state board exam in February and had just returned from a veteran’s hospital in Portland. Survived by his widow Eleanor H. Stewart and a half brother Horace Losealzo. funeral by Downard's Mortuary.
Union spokes men and employers announce a settlement of a Boise laundry workers strike that began June 14, 1947. A secret ballot will decide if the union becomes the bargaining agent with most plants already agreeing to terms.
The preliminary hearing for Carl Hall owner of the 30 Club and Ruth Mirabella waitress was postponed by Probate Judge Charles Hartley in American Falls. Hartley cited defense counsel's commitment in another court in Pocatello as the reason for the delay.
Federal Judge Chase A. Clark dismissed the $100000 breach of promise suit by Lillie Jensen of Ontario Oregon against Michael Barclay of Blackfoot. The action was dismissed without prejudice with costs to Jensen after a defense motion challenging jurisdiction.
Twenty members of the St Anthony Hospital Guild voted at their regular meeting Monday to hold another fall fiesta next autumn. Plans will be set at the June meeting. Hostesses were Mrs J A Scoville Mrs O F Call and Mrs Bailey.
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks members attend a labor education conference in Pocatello at the Bannock hotel every evening through Wednesday from 7 to 9. Leon M. Erickson of Portland Ore western representative of the grand lodge leads discussions on union relations member rights and organizing tactics. More than 1100 members in the central district under W R Wade participate with headquarters in Pocatello.
Bannock county commissioners accepted Bryan & Co.'s low bid of 3314.60 for insurance on 43 pieces of mobile equipment, with bids about 2500 lower than rivals like the Bistline agency. The meeting released a letter from L J Peterson of the state health department noting a June 6 coordination meeting with state and federal officials to raise funds for Bannock County Hospital construction. Commissioners had earlier contacted Senators Taylor and Miller in Washington, who advised coordinating through Peterson and Boise officials.
General Motors slashed prices on all cars and trucks by 10 to 40 dollars, repeating a February cut that sparked a broader industry trend. The move, aimed at passing wage-scale savings to buyers, follows a CIO UAW contract and includes a one cent per hour wage cut for June to August for hourly workers.
Dwain James Dunn 15, son of James W. Dunn of 121 W Young, died suddenly Sunday likely from a heart attack. Born March 14 1934 at Rigby Idaho he was a Pocatello high freshman and class senior candidate active in football basketball track Boys Council and honor roll with a 10 average. Survivors include his father and stepmother Mrs James W Dunn mother Mrs Stanley Butler Idaho Falls one brother Robert Dunn Idaho Falls and grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Russell Rigby. Announced by Arthur W Hall mortuary.
County and city officials plus Idaho State College representatives met to plan water and sewer lines for a new Bannock County Hospital on the east bench. The seven block water system would cost about 10000 dollars and could serve a college gym and future residential areas with minimal extra cost. Construction is slated to begin after June 15 as water is required at the start of building.
Extra state highway crews have been assigned to Southeastern Idaho to repair frost damage on highways. Officials say 65 maintenance teams statewide are delayed by wet ground but progress depends on dry conditions. New projects and right of way negotiations are under way, though area construction may not start for several weeks.
Stephen S. Ruppert, 42, of Soda Springs, pleaded guilty to violating the white slave act and was sentenced by U. S. District Judge Chase A. Clark to two and a half years in federal prison. He transported a woman from Pocatello to San Fernando Calif on November 17 1948 for immoral purposes. He will be sent to McNeil Island penitentiary within days and is held in Power county jail American Falls. The article also notes Claude David Secord 18 American Falls pleaded guilty to transporting a stolen auto from Salt Lake City to American Falls March 13 1949 and received one year probation. Roy T. McMahon 50 Pocatello pleaded not guilty to forging a U S interior department check at Fort Hall October 31 1947 with trial set for June 8.
A coroner's jury ruled the death of Bush Marshall a inevitable accident after he was struck by Robert Cook. Marshall 60 Fort Hall Indian died from head injuries and a leg fracture after being hit on North Fifth Avenue. Cook 21 was cleared of negligence.
Mayor W. W. Halsey announced that the city will issue official permits to churches allowing workers to use parking meters without extra payments. The program targets church officials and workers in zones surrounding several houses of worship during weekdays.
Detroit UP reports the CIO United Auto Workers offered to arbitrate the manpower distribution issue in the 18 day Ford Motor Company strike. The move surprised as Ford and UAW had repeatedly rejected arbitration on the speedup dispute affecting 106,000 workers nationwide. Walter Reuther led the UAW in announcing the proposal.
Farmers across Bannock county and southeastern Idaho cheered yesterday as rainfall improved moisture for upcoming fall wheat and boosted range conditions, according to reports to county commissioners.
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