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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1948

Page

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Wyoming Wins Over Fighting ISC Grid

Idaho State College fought hard at the Wyoming home stadium, leading 13-7 at halftime before Wyoming pulled away. Tailback Talboon scored three touchdowns and added a passing score as Wyoming won decisively with strong defense and reserves contributing.

Wyoming ISC Idaho Jim Parris Jim Blake Eddie Talboon Cowboys Idaho State College Wyoming Cowboys Gem State John Vesser Pete Richardson Jake LaRue Earl Pond Bob Hilliard Jim Blakes Larry Gale Colorado College Bengals Coloradoans Sam Maynard Claude Holmes Nip Nielson Jim Pollock Gordy Hall Harry Dickson Bill Guido Ron Anderson Murray Rudd John Walker Elmer Rucker Ted Krein Jerry Bellow Ed Samira Jim Parker Cecil Flint Ray Saras Leno Seppi George Johnson Jay Paris Poll Oakey al Kirlin Art Lefore Jim Galloway Parr Sainsbury

Bridges and Bosses Exchange Words in Coast Strike Standstill

San Francisco reports the Waterfront Employers association and CIO longshore chief Harry Bridges exchanged mimeographed broadsides as the six week west coast maritime strike shows no sign of easing. Bridges urges owners to stop stalling and face the court over charges of communism and sabotage. WEA president Frank P. Fossie counters Bridges has shown intent to scuttle the union.

San Francisco Waterfront Employers Association CIO Longshore Harry Bridges West Coast Bridges WEA Frank P. Fossie

Defense Plans Before Ministers Discussed by Six Leaders

Defense plans for the western European union involving five nations will be discussed by seven prime ministers and three other top Commonwealth representatives at a conference in London. The centerpiece will be Viscount Montgomery outlining the military setup if war comes.

London Western European Union British Commonwealth Viscount Field Marshal Montgomery

U S Moves to End UN Ban on Franco Envoy Approval

Secretary of State George C. Marshall said the United States believes the UN ban on accrediting ambassadors to Franco Spain is no longer justified. He disclosed for the first time that the government favors modifying the December 12 1946 UN resolution.

Washington George C. Marshall United States United Nations Spain Marshall

Let’s Have Those Hot News Calls in Pocatello

Local newspaper urges readers to send in hot news tips amid a quiet week. Managing editor pleads for authentic stories from readers including histories of old buildings or fish tales. Five dollar prize offered for the best tip of the week.

The POST Pocatello

Weather to Stay Warm and Dry Through Monday

The Boise weather bureau reports the past few days of warm clear weather should continue at least through Monday. Warm dry air has not raised forest fire risk in high regions but may increase fires in lowlands. Snow drives deer and elk to lower territories, and hunters face higher forest fire potential in valleys.

Boise U. S. Weather Bureau

Weekend Forecast Promises Mild, Sunny Skies

The high Saturday reached 75 with a low of 37, and Sunday’s forecast calls for 70 to 75 with a 35 to 40 low. No changes in weather expected over the weekend with continued warmth, while Monday brings increasing cloudiness but stable temperatures.

Churchill warns of new war risk over Russian threat

In a speech to Conservative delegates in Wales Winston Churchill warned the world faces a possible third war if the United States destroys its atomic stockpile. He urged keeping atomic weapons, pressed for firm Western action against Russia, and criticized UN as ineffectual while urging Berlin measures and unity against Soviet expansion.

Llandudno Wales Winston Churchill United States Europe Churchill Russia Berlin Moscow United Nations

Truman drops plan to send Vinson to Moscow

President Truman after emergency talks with Secretary of State Marshall says he will not send Chief Justice Vinson on a peace mission to the Kremlin. He cited concern over the atomic issue and the need to avoid unilateral actions that could worsen misunderstandings. The decision followed discussions in Washington after Vinson was briefly proposed.

Washington Truman George C. Marshall Moscow Fred M. Vinson Kremlin Marshall United Nations Paris Mr. Truman White House Vinson United States

Wallace Attacks Truman and Dewey in Tacoma Speech

Henry A. Wallace compared President Truman and Governor Thomas E. Dewey to Adolf Hitler, accusing them of hypocrisy and deceit in a Tacoma public meeting ending his Washington campaign tour as Progressive candidate.

Tacoma Wash Henry A. Wallace Truman Thomas E. Dewey Adolph Hitler Nazifuehrer Wallace Progressive Party Dewey Washington

Union Leaders Order Calm On California Oil Strike

International CIO leaders told San Francisco police to curb violence tied to the oil strike and to strictly abide by restraining orders. In telegrams to local union officers, International President O A Knight cited numerous contempt of court citations stemming from alleged violations.

San Francisco CIO California International O. A. Knight

Hay Burns It Ain t Hay Lad Sparks Fire Near Home

Scotty Hatch, south of the city, was eating supper when neighbors alerted him that his haystack was on fire. About 15 families helped with water buckets hoses and advice, saving two thirds of the stack. Cause undetermined. the hay barn was not insured.

Scotty Hatch City Hatch Shay

Pocatellans Fined $900 for Bighorn Shooting

Three Pocatello men, Donal L. Cole Voyd Zundel and Dwight Zundel, were fined $300 each after conviction on charges of shooting bighorn sheep. They were arrested by conservation officers Boyd Thietten and D. G. Wright with three bighorns on the east fork of the Salmon river.

BOISE Pocatello T. B. Murray Donal L. Cole Voyd Zundel Dwight Zundel Justice of the Peace Harry S. Waters Challis Boyd Thietten D. G. Wright The Department Salmon River

Dewey to Speak on Labor Policy in Pittsburgh

Governor Thomas E. Dewey announced a major labor policy speech in Pittsburgh Monday night as part of an eight day nine state campaign swing through the middle west. The trip targets Missouri where his Democratic opponent President Truman is based.

Albany N. Y Thomas E. Dewey Pittsburgh Middle West Missouri President Truman

Missouri Upsets Vaunted Walker

Missouri smashed SMU 20 to 14 in Columbia before 30 392 partisan fans. Doak Walker’s fame didn’t stop the surprise upset ending SMU’s 15 game unbeaten streak.

Columbia Missouri Southern Methodist University SMU Doak Walker Mages

Union panel plans life term for John L. Lewis at $50,000

A committee at the United Mine Workers 40th convention proposed a life term salary of $50,000 a year for union president John L. Lewis, doubling his current stipend.

Cincinnati United Mine Workers John L. Lewis

Burglars Steal 3000 From Giordano Waste Material Co

In Camden New Jersey burglars broke into the Giordano Waste Material Co offices Saturday night and took about 3000 dollars from a safe. A watchdog that usually guards the office was reportedly missing or distracted.

Fido Camden N. J Giordano Waste Material Co Missy

Girl Nabbed With 2 Boys In Auto Theft

Dixie White, 12, implicated with two 15 year old boys in car thefts near Mountain Home. She claimed elopement with Buddy Ed Smith and Larry Smith from Oregon reform school and said the trio wrecked a stolen car on Dulley mountain. FBI and local officers pursued the suspects. Dixie faced possible return home or reform school.

Mountain Home Dixie White Baker Dre Federal Bureau of Investigation Elmore Arthur A. Stevens Chris Hendricks Oregon Reform School Buddy Ed Smith Larry Smith Dixie Jenny Baines Dulley Mountain Unity Ore FBI Stevens Oregon Raleigh Smith Smith Hendricks

One Pound Nine Ounce Baby Survives Startling Odds

A one pound nine ounce premature infant born to Mrs. Lester Hall in Whittier California on Thursday showed signs of recovery after doctors said there was little hope. He was placed in an incubator and given oxygen every two hours and fed plasma and glucose. Physicians later declared the child appears stronger and is likely to pull through.

Long Beach Calif Lester Hall Whittier

France Torn By Red Riots Troops Used

Premier Henri Queuille declared the communist led strike movement an insurrection and ordered troops into eastern France as violence and stopages surged. Tear gas sparked clashes at Nancy while ministers returned from vacations to map a crackdown and defend constitutional order.

Paris France Henri Queuille Queuille Nancy

Jingle Contest Open To Southeast Idaho School Students

Chest Drive headquarters in Pocatello launches a jingle contest for all Southeast Idaho students from Lincoln grade school to Idaho State College. Entries must mention the community chest or Red Feather campaign and run Oct 11 to Oct 21 with judging by Lloyd Haight George Hargraves and Low Raeime.

Chest Drive Community Chest Pocatello Idaho Lincoln’s Idaho State College Red Feather YMCA Pocatello Community Chest Pocatello Post Pocatello Tribune Lloyd Haight George Hargraves Low Raeime

Indians Take 2 1 Win as Gromek Shines in World Series

Steve Gromek pitched the Cleveland Indians to a 2 1 victory over the Boston Braves in game three, drawing a World Series crowd of 81 897 at Cleveland’s lakefront stadium. Larry Doby and Marvin Rickert homered for the Braves’ lone runs. Lou Boudreau’s early double and a disputed call by umpire Bill Stewart fueled a tense, pivotal win that puts Cleveland one win from the title as Feller prepared to pitch Sunday.

Cleveland Steve Gromek Cleveland Indians Boston Braves Big Lake Front Municipal Stadium Big Steve Bob Feller Bob Lemon Gene Bearden Feller Indians Steve Johnny Sain Gromek Sain Larry Doby Marvin Rickert Rickert Lou Boudreau Dale Mitchell Samn Doby Boudreau Mitchell Bill Stewart Stewart Wigwam Lemon Bearden

Stern Gang Breaks Jail For Coffee Break In Jaffa

About 200 Stern gang members overpowered guards at Jaffa jail and walked out for coffee or a swim. Most returned, but the army blocked exits and captured some who tried to escape. A prisoner spokesman said they did not intend to escape.

Tel Aviv Israel Jaffa

Idaho parties urged to speak at Boise voters meeting

Democratic Republican and Progressive candidates for senator and First district congressman were invited to speak at a Boise Women Voters meeting on October 26. The event aims to discuss issues and rally support ahead of the election.

Boise Idaho Democratic Republican Progressive Ppll Boise of Woman Voters

Warren Speaks to Iowa Voters in Dewey Campaign Plea

Governor Earl Warren urged Iowa voters to elect a Republican Congress and give Governor Thomas E. Dewey the tools to work with. He spoke to about 5000 people at Waterloo City Park amid his vice presidential campaign swing.

Waterloo Iowa Earl Warren California Warren Thomas E. Dewey

Machines Tearing Into Beet Crop

Beet harvesting in Bingham county shifted into high gear with 51 machines actively stripping sugar beet roots. Sugar company officials said half the harvest will be done by machines to curb the labor shortage and minimize worker needs.

Bingham County Sugar Company

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