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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1948

Page

2

Idaho Educators Hear Call for Federal School Aid and Amendments

Idaho state superintendent Alton B. Jones urged federal support to raise teachers salaries and replace crowded outdated school buildings. He noted Idaho ranks 31st in average teacher pay and backed constitutional amendments to make county and state superintendent posts appointive. The Idaho Education Association seeks full funding and Ballot measures appear Nov 2 with support from the state Board of Education. Mrs. Ira Gorton Sprague spoke for UN education efforts.

BOISE Alton B. Jones Jones Idaho Idaho Education ,Association IEA State Board of Education Ira Gorton Sprague Education Association For the United Nations United Nations

Soldier George M Stocking rites set in Malad October

Obituary for George Morgan Stocking born August 28 1925 in Malad son of G A and Nellie Morgan Stocking. A Marine of the First Marine Division he was killed October 4 1944 on Peleliu island. Rites scheduled October 21 at 2 p m at Malad cemetery with LDS church affiliations.

George M. Stocking George Morgan Stocking Peleliu Island First Marine Division Stocking Malad G. A Nellie Morgan Stocking LDS Church

U S Atomic Energy Plans Two Uranium Ore Plants

The U S Atomic Energy Commission announced two new uranium ore processing plants to be run for the government by the Vanadium Corporation of America. One plant will be in Durango Colorado and the other in the White Canyon district southeast of Utah. Both are slated to begin operation next year and mark a further expansion in locating domestic ore sources.

Washington U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Durango Colo White Canyon Utah Vanadium Corporation of America Commission

Direct weekly flights planned New York to Buenos Aires

New air service planned direct weekly flights will be operated soon between New York and Buenos Aires in both directions by Argentine Airlines.

NEW Air Service New York Mareuri Ted Buenos Aires

Rupert Sets Election On Swim Pool Question

A special bond election will be held in Rupert on a $60,000 park and swimming pool measure. Voters will cast ballots at civic building or courthouse places between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. A two thirds vote is required to pass. No registration needed. voters sign an elector’s statement. Site selection after the election, with a committee from local groups endorsing the pool park project and funds.

Rupert F. St Court House Henry Breazeal

Man Returns 33-Year-Old Library Book in Marion

In Marion Indiana a man returned a book borrowed from the public library over 33 years ago found hidden in a local furniture store. The library calculated the overdue fine at 264 dollars and 34 cents for the original borrower whose loan date was March 3 915.

Marion Ind Marion Public Library Rniture

Weather boosts Bannock crops amid large incomes and holiday cheer

The poem lauds near perfect Bannock County weather lifting eight million dollars for farmers, fueling a Merry Christmas in Southeast Idaho. It contrasts growing wealth with housing shortages, veterans in trailers, and a mock critique of political missteps before ending with a defiant homefront image and closing lines.

Bannock Idaho ISC Colorado Bengals Main Street

Newsman Witness Of Huey Long Death Dies in Train Collision

I I Femrite former United Press correspondent and sole reporter to witness Huey Long's death was killed today in New Iberia Louisiana. Edward Ebersole a radio engineer also died when their car was struck by a fast passenger train at 4 12 a m. Femrite aged 50 had led radio station KANE and UP bureau in New Iberia for two years.

New Iberia I. I. Femrite United Press Huey P Kingfish) Long Edward Ebersole Femrité KANE Ebersole Femrile United Press Bureau New Crders Huey Long Ot I’o Lena Long

IOOF and Rebekah Lodges Arrive for Five Day Grand Assembly

More than 1200 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs arrive in Pocatello for the 66th annual IOOF grand lodge and related sessions. The five day event opens Sunday at 3 PM with decorum ceremonies at Pocatello High School gym. Banquets and services are planned at local venues with officers Hanson and Pomeroy leading arrangements.

State Odd Fellow Rebekah Lodges Pocatello Grand Lodge Rebekah Assembly Department’ ‘Council Patriarchs Militant Department Association of Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militant Odd Fellows Rebekahs

Market Trends Show Irregular Trading Across Commodities

United Press reports stocks, bonds, and curb stocks moving irregularly in moderate trading. Silver holds at 77.14 cents, wheat futures rise, soybeans dip, and cattle hogs and sheep stay active. Chicago grain mixed with CCC purchases and government buys supporting wheat and lard. livestock and produce markets show varied shifts across regions including Ogden and Omaha.

United Press U. S New York Chicago Board of Trade Commodity Credit Corp CCC Minneapolis Kansas City Winnipeg

Births and permits roll from area hospitals and builders

General Hospital announces the birth of a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Harding Teuscher at 219 Rooseavelt. St. Anthony's Hospital records a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stallsmith of 38 Portneuf Park and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Sixta of 730 North Fourth. Building permits issued include remodeling by J. D. Brown on South Sixth for 1200 dollars and a new garage for George W. Johnson at 1005 North Garfield for 200 dollars. Police Court entries list Jack Lamberton of Blackfoot fined five dollars for an illegal left turn, Pearl H. Ellsworth of Rexburg fined two dollars and fifty cents for blocking a driveway, and Hugh C. Fitzgerald of 1540 North Second Ave fined ten dollars (suspended) for operating with improper license plates.

Births General Hospital Harding Teuscher Rooseavelt St. Anthony’s Hospital Harold Stallsmith Portneuf Park Genaro Sixta North Fourth J. D. Brown South Sixth George W. Johnson North Garfield Jack Lamberton Blackfoot Pearl H. Ellsworth Rexburg Hugh C. Fitzgerald North Second Ave

Scottie Saves Family From Five-Story Fire

A pet Scotch terrier named George awoke Mrs. John W. Cutler and six others including her son daughter in law daughter and son in law and a maid in time to escape a night fire that engulfed the five story house in New York.

Scottie New York George John W. Cutler

Oldest Dawn Redwoods Grow at Berkeley From Chinese Seeds

Dawn redwoods, among the oldest living things, are growing in UC Berkeley greenhouses from seeds cultivated by Chinese botanists. University scientists say they will be ready for outdoor transplantation soon.

San Francisco University of California Berkley

Utah Governor Maw Defends Liquor Letter in Utah Campaign

Utah Governor Herbert Maw says his letter on liquor policy aims to reveal the open state issue. He argues strong state enforcement prevents dives and crime, and that his opponent would weaken enforcement if elected, prompting broad distribution of letters to voters.

Salt Lake City Utah Herbert B. Maw Maw Underworld

Pamela Lamphere Undergoes Successful Major Operation

Pamela Lamphere, born with a rare bladder malformation, was operated on successfully Thursday at Cook County Hospital. Dr. Karl A. Meyer led the procedure, the second of three major operations hoped to save her life. Parents Fred Lamphere and Irene Lamphere had debated the surgery before reconciling.

Chicago Pamela Lamphere Pamela Karl A. Meyer Cook County Hospital Meyer Fred Irene

Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun Declared Legally Dead

A German denazification court ruled Adolf Hitler a major offender and Eva Braun a Nazi profiteer but confirmed both are dead. The decision led to confiscation of their remaining property, boosting the treasury by about 200000 marks, including the Ober Salzburg estate and a Munich house worth substantial sums.

Munich Germany Adolf Hitler Eva Braun Hitler Eva Obersalzberg

Idaho Firm Declares Stock Dividends

Boise reports Idaho Power Company board declares 45 cents a share dividend on 700000 common shares and 45 cents on 135000 four percent preferred shares.

BOISE Idaho Power Company

Taylor and Wallace Plan Campaign Meetings in Chicago

Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho, Progressive vice presidential candidate, moved to Chicago to confer with running mate Henry A. Wallace on campaign plans. He spoke last night at Memorial Auditorium to about 1,000, condemning Wall Street influence as driving U.S. foreign policy and the cold war.

Gary Ind Glen H. Taylor Progressive Party Chicago Henry A. Wallace Taylor Idaho Memorial Auditorium Russia Wall Street Franco Spain Forrestal Dulles Draper Wall

Power Man Still Missing In Idaho Search Continues

State police and Power county sheriff William Hoehnen pursue Max Streis singer fifty two year old bachelor missing from his home for days. Aerial search over Aberdeen American Falls Blackfoot and Idaho Falls yields no results. Investigators examine Streissinger property roadside ditches lava beds and possible hiding places. Post reporter Jack Harvey aided by a plane from Wilsons Flying Service over American Falls reservoir with no success. A lava beds search west of the Streiflinger ranch planned for Saturday. Frank Leppert 26 sought by Caldwell on embezzlement charges was taken to Caldwell Friday but clues remain.

Power County William Hoehnen Max Streissinger Aberdeen American Falls Blackfoot Idaho Falls Streissinger POST Jack Harvey Wilson’s Flying Service Streiflinger Ranch Frank Leppert Caldwell Streiflinger

Meteorite Overshadows Utah as It Shines Brightly

The Utah meteorite fall astonished residents and prompted calls to local airports about fires. Professor Junius J. Hayes of the University of Utah described the sighting as a stray from a meteor shower expected in the state. In Elsinore, Mrs. Lee Whiting reported seeing the vast glow and clear outlines of houses from miles away.

Salt Lake City Utah Junius J. Hayes University of Utah Astronomy Department Arizona Hayes Elsinore Here Lee Whiting

Gooding Plans Air Show and Celebration

Gooding will sponsor a military and civilian air show Sunday to celebrate $35,000 in airport improvements. Mayor J. W. Miller said fighter planes from the 190th squadron of the Idaho National Guard will perform high speed runs simulated machine gun strafing and aerobatics. Sgt. John Hennessey will perform parachute jumping.

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