Presidential Special Train Crew Named for June 7
Union Pacific officials have not announced the full crew for the June 7 presidential special train. Conductor Oscar L. Moyes and brakemen Fred W. Brown Harry F. Napper, Elmer G. Hardy are named from local applicants based on long service. The fireman remains undecided.
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Union Pacific
President Truman
Here
Oscar L. Moyes
North Harrison Ave
Fred W. Brown
West Lander St
Harry F. Napper
South Main ‘St
Elmer G. Hardy
West Sublette
Moyes
Brown
Napper
Truman enjoys Navy day at Annapolis sports event
President Truman visited the U S Naval Academy aboard his yacht to watch Navy athletes compete as the Middies swept four crew races and dominated Cornell in baseball. He greeted sailors, attended lunch on the ship, and threw out ceremonial balls to start a full game.
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Annapolis
Navy
Truman
U.S. Naval Academy
Cornell
Army
Severn River
Naval Arm
Green Urges Third Round of Wage Boosts
AFL President William Green urged completing labor's drive for a third round of wage boosts to prevent depression and protect production and employment. He warned that stopping raises would lower living standards and buying power, risking economic collapse feared by Soviet Russia, and called for a return to higher production, wages, and falling prices.
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Washington
AFL
William Green
Soviet Russia
Green
Memorial Day Weekend Death Toll Soars Nationwide
The first day of the Memorial Day weekend saw at least 84 deaths from accidents across states including Illinois Michigan and California. The National Safety Council warned the three day toll could exceed 225 with traffic and fire fatalities, urging extra caution to curb losses.
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Illinois
Chicago
Michigan
California
National Safety Council
Four-Week Truce Sought in Palestine Conflict
United Nations Security Council urges Arabs and Jews to accept a four week cease fire in Palestine with a universal arms embargo. The British plan passed over the American backed Russian proposal to compel both sides to halt fighting or face UN penalties. The council set a seven p.m. Tuesday deadline for acceptance.
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Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations Security Council
Palestine
Middle East
Northwest flood causes massive damage and homelessness
Pacific Northwest floods driven by warm rains push water into the Columbia and Willamette rivers. Damage reaches about 30 million with 20 000 people left homeless as authorities mobilize the National Guard, militia, and Red Cross for relief. Rail lines and roads suffer washouts and closures amid emergency measures in Idaho Washington and Oregon.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Columbia
O. E. Walsh
Portland District Army Engineers
Washington
British Columbia
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Northwest
Weather Bureau
C. A. Robins
National Guard
Fraser Valley
Robins
Army Engineers
Red Cross
Lewiston
Bonner’s Ferry
Ida
Northern Pacific
Ellensberg
Wash
Great Northern
Washington State Patrol
Army
Deer Island
Gobel
Clatskanie
Great Northern Railroad
Monitor, Wash
Bonners Ferry
Stores Close In Pocatello For State Holiday
The Chamber of Commerce reports that Pocatello business establishments will be closed on Monday in observance of a state legal holiday.
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Pocatello
Chamber of Commerce
Arabs Close In On Israel
Three Arab armies converge on Israel as Iraqis push from the north, Trans-Jordan’s Arab Legion toward the east, and Egyptians advance toward Tel Aviv from the south. Lydda, Ramle, and Isdud report Arab gains as forces threaten the Tel Aviv–Jerusalem corridor and the vital Tel Aviv–Haifa highway.
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Israel
Lydda
Ramle
Tel Aviv
Egypt
Isdud
Tel Aviv-Jerusalem
Holy Y
Simple Tip Wins Weekly News Tip Prize
L. D. Tillman of 816 Twelfth Ave observed a car and a bus stuck with front wheels in a ditch at North Twelfth and Bridger Streets. He phoned the POST and received this week's five dollar tip prize for spotting the incident. Call 3530 to claim the editorial department tip prize.
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L. D. Tillman
Twelfth Ave
North Twelfth
Bridger St
Flood Hits Blackfoot Area Homes After Canal Break
In Blackfoot area a canal breach west of the city flooded Homer and Erwin Evans homes and surrounding fields. A 20 to 30 foot gap let water surge onto yards and into houses, with three acres of grain, pastures, and nearby fields submerged. Neighbors diked the main area. silt and floodwater damage reported.
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Erwin Evans
Haymer Evans
Homer Evans
Evans
Moreland
Meeting Advocates Early Push for Palisades Dam Plan
The Bannock Power Irrigation association urged an early meeting of water companies with plans to sell unallocated space in American Falls reservoir. The group aims to finalize actions for construction of the Palisades dam by Congress and holds executive members from American Falls and Elso.
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American Falls
Palisades Dam
Congress
Bannock-Power Irrigation Association
Corve
William Hess
Ward Meadows
J. P. Mahlhoff
E. E. Jacobs
H. C. Allen
Ford Roberts
Ea. Dufford
J. O. Cotant
W. C. Yes
S. E. Brady
Elso
Asson
American’ Falls
Minidoka North Side
Grich
Grup
Driver knocked from car in West Sublette street incident
Gust Reichardt of 745 North Main Street was thrown from his car after hitting a bump on West Sublette Street while traveling north on Arthur. A bystander from O P Skaggs store stopped the runaway vehicle. Reichardt sustained minor bruises and grease on lips, arm, and body.
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West Sublettes Street
Gust Reichardt
North Main Street
Arthur
Sublette
Reichardt
O. P. Skaggs
North Math
Memorial Day Rites Mark Parade and Services Across Bannock County
Memorial Day events in Bannock County begin with a 1 p.m. parade assembling at the Memorial Building under Jerome Worth. The route includes Center Street to the Fifth Avenue cemetery for ceremonies, with a Navy tribute at the Portneuf River, a firing squad, and taps. Churches and civic groups plan services, with Lieutenant Colonel W. R. Williams delivering the Mountain View cemetery address and a full program of music and readings across multiple locales.
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U.S
O. B. Parrott
Memorial Building
Jerome Worth
Santa Ana Camy No. 3
USWV
Center Street Bridge
Vwmelg
LMC Wel
Mivleitid
Willibow
Portneuf
Navy
Mark Shurtliff
American Legion
Center Street
Fifth Avenue
VEW
DAV
USWY
Color Guard
Detachment of Marines
W. R. Williams
Marine
Naval Ordnance Plant
Mountain View Cemetery
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John Putnam
Theo Branson
James Schoonover
Ingaard Neilson
Guy Gates
W. C. Specht
James Watts
First Congregational
Ed Cunningham
L.D.S
Albert E. Beasley
First Baptist Church
Leroy H. Walker
First@Methodist Church
R. #& Hook
Grace Lutheran Church
A. E. Albee
Trinity Episcopal Church
St. Anthony’s R. C
Francis L. Lobell
Edmund Cody
St. Josephi
R. C
Sill
Salvation Army
South Second Ave
McCammon
McCambl Ladies Auxiliary
Eugene Harris
Calvin Whiting
Soldier Boy
Leo Hansen
Vernon T. Harris
Harkness
Arimo
Alameda
Ruth Burns
Chrysler Plans No Price Hike In Cars
General Motors said no immediate price changes will follow an 11 cent hourly cost-of-living raise for 225 000 GM employees. President C E Wilson stated no car price increase is contemplated and costs are being reviewed to maintain this policy.
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Detroit
General Motors Corporation
C. E. Wilson
Golden Gate Bridge death identified as suicide
California highway patrols identify the man who jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge as Jay Darwin Bacon age 57. He was an assistant secretary in the executive offices of the Southern Pacific company in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
California
Golden Gate Bridge
Jay Darwin Bacon
Southern Pacific Company
Nation Honours War Dead With National Memorial Day Observances
Washington marks Memorial Day as President Truman proclaims a day of national prayer. Gravesites nationwide honor fallen service members while ceremonies abroad at Foy Belfield Martgràen Solers Castelfiorentino and Iwo Jima sites join U S military observances.
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Truman
United States
Arlington
Third Infantry
Defense
James Forrestal
Foy
Belgium
Martgraten
Holland
Solers
France
Castelfiorentino
Italy
Pacific
Mt. Surabachi
Iwo Jima
Thief Craves Chrome Strikes Pocatello Again
G B Geswaldi reports a thief stole three chrom hubcaps and rims from his Pontiac overnight. The item thefts follow odd county courthouse paving delays and an Aberdeen boat races scene with an amused crowd. ISC coeds seek trucks or lawn space for summer school dorms as buses and students move.
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G. B. Geswaldi
North
Eleventh Ave
Geswaldi
Weather outlook for today with light showers
The local weather bureau forecasts a cool day with light showers possible in the evening. High near 55 degrees, low around 40.
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U. S
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