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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
7
Mrs. Winona Thiel a two month bride and mayor's secretary received 49000 in one dollar bills from an armored car in Norwich Connecticut after winning first prize in a radio contest. Her husband Raymond a state highway surveyor expressed disbelief before seeing the money.
Hollywood reports Howard Hughes announced that RKO Radio Studios bought the half interest in Robert Mitchum's contract from David O. Selznick. Mitchum, recently released after 50 days in jail on narcotics charges, has completed one film for RKO and will begin another in August opposite Jane Russell.
Idaho conference of social work announces its annual meeting in Boise on June 8 and 9. Principal speaker will be Mrs. John Hayes of Twin Falls, national president of the U S congress of parents and teachers.
An ad promotes graduation gifts from Harrison's Jewelry at 114 South Main in Pocatello. It highlights sterling silver place settings from $11 and individual pieces from $2, plus watches selected by three generations of watchmakers.
Twenty two students at Bancroft's North Gem High School completed the driver education class led by DeWinn Anderson and funded through the Idaho Automobile Association. Recipients include Kareen Hatch, MarDean Lloyd, Earlene Jorgenson, Colleen Jacobson, Sarah Moser, Anna Marie Kessler, Margaret Shanklin, Suwanna Welch, Gayle Christenson, Harold Hebdon, Lee Crockett, Jerry Tols on, Richard Lloyd, Nolan Mecham, Paul Davids, Erla MacCall, Wanda Joy Lewis, Norrell Eliason, Kendal Hebdon, Max Jenkins, Stanley Johnson and Buckie Kessler.
Rep. James E. Van Zandt demanded a House investigation into Air Force purchases of B-36 bombers from a firm once directed by Defense Secretary Louis Johnson. He filed a resolution. Chairman Vinson urged Johnson to respond, while Senate Armed Services plans a probe and said they would act if needed.
Provo city commissioners voted unanimously to lift rent controls and await Governor Lee’s approval. If approved, Provo would be the first Utah city to end rent control as Lee travels to Washington for Truman highway safety talks.
Chinese embassy reports a police raid on Ottawa's Chinatown found only powdered snake gall bladder. Two dozen officers searched a 40 apartment block and made one arrest, George Lim, for unlawful possession of drugs. pills seized were Chinese remedies for upset stomachs and sunstroke, per the embassy.
In Long Beach and southwest Los Angeles County police hunt a woman described as a modern Lady Godiva. Witnesses report a 20 to 30 year old, about five foot five, with black shoulder length hair, seen briefly outside a car near Torrance and Redondo Beach on a hot day.
California holds more than half of the nation's Pacific coastline. The U S Senate once adjourned to attend races at Benning park in Washington D C.
Administration leaders publicly abandoned hope of passing President Truman's compulsory health insurance program this session of the 81st Congress. Senate Leader Lucas said no chance of action. he outlined a must program that sidelines other proposals. The fateful plan may force adjournment by July 31 and possibly stretch into August to finish major bills.
Rialto Theatre presents the Republics serial Dangers of the Canadian Mounted. Jim Bannon as Capt Chris Royal of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police displays courage and quick wit as the film pays tribute to the famed force.
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