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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1948
Page
1
Dr. George Gallup, famed pollster, cautions that polls underestimated Truman and outlines key questions: voter turnout shifts, undecided voters, Wallace vote impact, and local candidates’ influence. He urges analysis of data to prevent repeat errors in future elections.
Idaho voters backed Democrats in a decisive general election with gains in two national posts and four electors. John S. Sanborn kept his House seat, Abe McGreggor Goff and Sen. Henry C. Dworshak fell, while Bert H. Miller defeated Dworshak for Senate. Dewey trailed Truman in president totals.
Tensions flare as Caribou county authorities seize road machines from Bancroft Grace shops after secession vote. Prosecutor Roy Dygert says the gear likely belongs to Caribou county, while Bannock sheriff Alma Marley accuses the action of being high handed. Equipment includes two large road patrols and two pickups.
Ben Conoway a 60 year old Pocatello well driller was lost for two nights in the Warm River area near Ashton. He wandered out of the woods and reached Pocatello Wednesday after missing a rendezvous with two hunters Sunday afternoon. The other hunters Bill Thorson and Herbert Hall left the area as rain fell, car trouble delayed Thorson, and Fremont county officials planned a search by posse.
Army engineers announced housing contracts are now offered to residents at the Pocatello Army Air Base. Until Portland headquarters issues word, locals may obtain the contracts but no forced moves can be enforced until further report arrives.
The weather forecast reports bright sunshine before Thanksgiving with a low near 20 degrees and a high around 45 amid snow flurries in the mountains. Tomorrow shows little change with a high near 46 and low 32, and rainfall totals rising to .91 inches for the month.
US voters weighed more than 175 statewide questions across states including Kansas California Washington and Oregon. Kansas backed liquor sales under state control while South Carolina moved to repeal its anti divorce ban. Colorado approved legalized racing and betting with other results pending.
New York reports a surprise Truman victory causes a sharp stock market drop, wiping out over 3 billion dollars in value. The session opened volatile with heavy trading, marking the worst decline in more than two years before a late rally and renewed hopes for a Republican administration in 1949.
Bannock county returns show 534 unofficial votes for prosecutor C M Jeffery as Henry McQuade leads for county attorney. Willard Lund is unopposed on the Republican ticket for probate judge amid county results. Republican balance shifts state races with House 35 to 24 and Senate Democrats 24 to 20. Sanborn defeated in state by Asael Lyman.
A 32 year old ex convict confessed to the double slaying of Gertrude Baumann and Raymond Smith near Eau Claire on Oct 23 24. Marshall Johnson a roofer with a police record admitted killing them after shooting Smith then Baumann while they were at a country club golf outing. He said he hunted with a .22 rifle in the area and provided no motive beyond wanting the girl. Johnson fled to Seattle after the killings and was arrested there following a statewide manhunt.
A Pocatello writer notes America was stunned by Pearl Harbor and Joe Louis upsets, then cheers as Harry S Truman retains the presidency. Democrats celebrate in Bannock County with leaders praising the result while Republicans show grim reactions and vow to support the choice.
President Truman defeats Dewey in a historic upset as returns from Tuesday show him leading and winning broad support. Dewey concedes at 11 14 am EST. Truman praises unity while celebrating a long Democratic hold on national power.
Thomas E. Dewey, defeated Republican candidate, refuses future bids and ends his political career at 46. He vows no more runs for president or NY governor, expresses pride in his campaign and urges American unity to back President Truman and world peace. He wrote a telegram offering congratulations and support.
Boise reports a somber Robins saying the majority rules as Republicans face a likely Democratic legislature in January. Attorney General Smylie urges unity and cooperation with the new balance of power to solve state issues.
Utah Governor Maw conceded the race as Republican J Bracken Lee led incumbent Herbert Maw by more than 23000 votes. Maw telegrammed congratulations and offered aid, while Lee’s home in Price received word of the victory.
A flash fire at the Piccardy apartments in Salt Lake City caused about 20 000 in damage Tuesday night. Residents fled the 39 units after manager Ethel Hicks alerted them. five units suffered serious damage and there were no injuries as the blaze started on the building’s lowest floor. Cause undetermined.
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