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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1948

Page

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Four Americans Missing In Soviet Zone Near Berlin

Four Americans disappeared for over 12 hours after leaving Berlin in two cars toward western Germany. Soviet officials had no information on their fate while U S authorities seek confirmation from Soviet authorities. Joyriders among six soldiers earlier surrendered in the Russian sector were named as Lu cier Sands Newcomb Constantione Dwyer with one unnamed.

Berlin Germany Heikdoere Helmstedt U. S Richard D. Lucier Gladstone Mich John A. Sands Irvington N. J Harold W. Newcomb Jamaica Plains Boston Mass Albert Constantione Mountainside Donald G. Dwyer Central Falls R. I

Texas Race To Johnson Declared Victory In Primary

Dallas report states Lyndon B. Johnson, U S representative from Austin, captured the Democratic Senate nomination after the Texas election bureau acknowledged no further county tallies unless a major shift occurs. Final return shows Johnson with a 162 vote edge over Stevenson with a long runoff saga ending last week.

Dallas Tex Texas Election Bureau Lyndon Johnson U. S Austin Johnson Senate W. Lee O’daniel Coke R Stevenson Stevenson Friy

Daredevil Plunges Niagara Whirlpool in Barrel

William Hill Jr. rode a 1,000 pound steel plated barrel through Niagara Gorge and the whirlpool for a second time. About 75,000 spectators watched as his brothers towed him free after the craft became caught and spun in the churning water. The run began off the Canadian shore a mile below the falls and lasted over five hours in the whirlpool after the five minute rapids pass.

Niagara Falls Hill Bob Hill

Mrs Ida E Calph Dies In Local Hospital

Mrs Ida E Calph, 59, of 330 South Johnson Ave., died in a local hospital at 11 last night. Survived by husband Ethan P Calph district manager of Main States Tel and T, son Louis Pierre Calph of Me K Auto, and sister Ethel Ore of Pocatello.

Pocatello Ida KE. Calph South Johnson Ave Ethan P. Calph Main States Tel T. Aison Louis Pierre Calph Me. K .Auto Ethelore

Rent Director Warns Of Frightful Rent Black Market

Washington rent chief Tighe E. Woods says a potentially very bad black market in rents may exist and launches a new campaign. He plans talks with regional rent chiefs in San Francisco and with compliance officials at each regional office.

Washington Tighe E. Woods Woods San Francisco

Idaho Democrats Elect Brennan Leader At Platform Conference

Idaho Democrats chose Ed Brennan of Pocatello as state chairman at a Boise platform convention that condemned the Progressive party and favored reforms in the highway system juvenile delinquency laws public aid workers compensation and official salaries. Brennan warned funds are scarce with under two months until the general election as party officials plan fundraising and organization.

Boise Idaho Democrats Progressive Party Ed Brennan Pocatello Epee Dan J. Cavanagh Twin Falls la Vinope Grace Post Nampa H. B. Clark Resolutions Committee Progressivea Emma Alexander Simons William Armstrong Benewah Philp Ryan Shoshone Ralph Shawyer Jerome County Idaho Democratic State Brennan Democratic Party Idaho Democratic Party

House Group To Inspect Idaho Irrigation Projects

The House Interior Department Appropriations Subcommittee plans a Monday flight tour over 1,500,000 acres of southern Idaho irrigated land. They will inspect the Boise Owyhee and Black Canyon reclamation projects guided by William E Walsh. Members include Rep Ben F Jensen and others from Oklahoma Pa and Tenn with Idaho officials invited aboard.

Idaho Falls House Interior Department Appropriations Idaho Boise, Owyhee Black Canyon William E. Walsh Idaho Reclamation Association Ben F. Jensen Towa Congress George B. Schwabe Okla Ivor D. Senton Albert Gore Tenn Oar R. J. Newell Boise Bureau of Reclamation Interior William’ E. Warne C. A. Robins

Funeral Planned for Car Victim in Paul Ida FiveYearOld Larry Neiwert

Five year old Larry Neiwert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Neiwert, Paul, was killed when struck by a car driven by Clifford Brown Heyburn. State police said the accident occurred about a mile east of Paul as the boy crossed the road. Brown is a rural mail carrier. Funeral services were being arranged locally.

Paul Ida Larry Neiwert Clifford Brown Heyburn Reuben Neiwert Brown Here

Mitchum Leeds Decline Grand Jury Appearance

Hollywood. Movie star Robert Mitchum and actress Lila Leeds have declined to testify before a grand jury about charges against them. Their lawyers said they need time to review the case before they appear, with a Tuesday invitation pending.

Hollywood Robert Mitchum Lila Leeds Mitchum Miss Leeds Cade

Water pipe geyser delights kids in Bremer area

A Bremer water line burst when youths playing ball snapped a pipe, creating a geyser that thrilled children and troubled residents while prompting work by city water department staff until repairs were finished Saturday evening per Bannock sheriff's office report.

City Water Department Bannock Sheriff's Office

Cards Win over Idaho Falls at Highland Park 2–1

The Pocatello Cardinals edged Idaho Falls 2–1 at Highland Park to tighten their hold on second place. Ralph Beard pitched a masterful game for the Cardinals, earning his 11th win in 18 starts while limiting the Russets to seven hits. Al Neil, Nat LeBlanc, and Ned Sheehan delivered the decisive 9th-inning runs.

Pocatello Cardinals Twin Falls Idaho Falls Highland Park Ralph Beard Russets al Neil Seit Nat LeBlance Neil Ned Sheehan Beard Carl Musten Ken Lehman Musten Earl Priester Dom Barczewski Earl Silverthorne Ray Lewins Clyde West Jim Stanton Stanton

Thief Rips Pocket At Dearborn Hotel

A man attacked H. H. Tate at the Dearborn hotel tearing the hip pocket from his trousers and stealing 21.50 from a brown billfold. Tate described the assailant as 25 years old, 5 ft 3 in, 135 pounds, wearing blue bib overalls. Clarence Hoskins said he paid the suspect’s rent while seeking cash before leaving town.

H. H. Tate Dearborn Tate Johnson Clarence Hoskins

Local Midget Car Driver William Barns Near Death

William Barns a 30 year old midget racer from Pocatello was reported in critical condition after a crash at a Boise race Saturday night. Authorities cited severe head injuries from the vehicle turning sideways near the finish of the Australian pursuit and being struck by a car driven by Cliff Heath of Boise. Heath escaped injury after his car overturned.

Boise William Barns Pocatello Barns L.L Cliff) Heath Heath

Many Prizes At Big Fair In Blackfoot Parade

Special to the POST Blackfoot announces a gala parade to open the Eastern Idaho State Fair on Sept 14 at 11 am. Orlan W Clark says prizes abound across saddle horse divisions and youth categories with entries invited through the chamber of commerce secretary. Floats by local groups are being organized by the Blackfoot Lions Club and Warren Hoit, contact at Black's Clothing store, to showcase community entries.

Blackfoot Orlan W. Clark Chamber of Commerce Blackfoot Lions Club Warren Hoit Hoit Black's Clothing Blackfoot Jaycees

Pilot Misses World Record at 670 MPH Flight

Maj. Richard L. Johnson flew an F 86 to an air force estimate of 670 MPH over a 1.86 mile course but failed to file an official world record after a camera jammed on one of four required passes. The event at Cleveland was delayed pending film review at Wright Patterson.

Cleveland Richard L. Johnson Air Force Colt Marion E. Carl Federation Aeronautique International Sporting Aviation Johnson Cooperstown N. D Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton

Oil Strike Triggers Emergency Gasoline Rationing

California CIO oil workers walkout halts refineries of nine major companies affecting fuel supplies. State and oil industry officials plan emergency allocations as negotiations appear unlikely until after Labor Day.

San Francisco California Cio

Truman Begins Campaign Swing Among Labor Union Leaders

President Truman, in a fighting mood, travels aboard the Truman train through Pennsylvania toward Michigan for a Labor Day push among AFL CIO leaders. He meets labor officials at Harrisburg and Altoona, vows to repeal Taft Hartley, and plans five Michigan speeches plus one Ohio address broadcast from Detroit's Cadillac Square. He returns to the White House Tuesday noon.

Truman Pennsylvania Michigan Harrisburg Philip Mathews AFL CIO Ohio Mr. Truman Altoona Charles G. Ross Congress Margaret Detroit Cadillac Square Michigan Democratic Organization White House

Pocatello Minister Ed Cunningham to Leave for California

Rev. Ed Cunningham Congregational minister of Pocatello will resign effective November 1 to accept a ministry in Santa Cruz California. He has led since Palm Sunday 1944 and will move with his wife Peggy and two children to the Santa Cruz parsonage after Dr H S Mahood’s tenure.

Ed Cunningham ISC Santa Cruz Calif San Francisco Cunningham Peggy Jerry Connie H. S. Mahood Mahood California Pocatello Palm Sunday Rev. Cunningham California Post la Verne College Pacific School of Religion Berkeley Olympia, Wash Oakland Portland Ore Weiser Gate City Community Chest Idaho State Symphony Orchestra Community Concert Association Tenday Council of Boy Scouts Y’s

Forced Landing Closes Atlantic Flight in Nova Scotia

An American Airlines DC-4 with 32 aboard was forced to land at Dartmouth airport Nova Scotia on Sunday. The emergency landing prompted response from local authorities and the airline said no injuries were reported.

Halifax N. S American Airlines Dartmouth

Pedestrians Cause Three Accidents On Sunday

Three early Sunday crashes involve pedestrians. Four year old Tommy Meyers ran into a car driven by S J Tauscher near Cherry Springs and was treated at St Anthony hospital in good condition. An unidentified hitchhiker near American Falls caused Loren Turner to crash his car. no injuries were reported. Dorene Burlingame, seven, darted into Loyd Robinson’s path and suffered minor abrasions. she was treated at St Anthony hospital. Witnesses noted Dorene fled from her brother as he restrained her. The Burlingames from Whitehead Montana are visiting Miles Burlingames of North Main Street.

Tommy Meyers S. J. Tauscher North Arthur Ave Tauscher Cherry Springs Young Meyers St. Anthony Hospital American Falls Loren Turner Turner Dorene Burlingame Loyd K. Robinson West Greeley St Dorene Jackie John J. Burlingame Whitehead, Mont Miles A. Burlingames North Main St

French Mother Delivers Quadruplets in Versailles

In Versailles and nearby Celle Saint Cloud a factory worker's wife, Mrs. Paul Dore, gave birth to quadruplets on Sunday, two boys and two girls. Doctors called the birth normal and without incident and all babies and mother were reported doing well.

Versailles France Celle Saint Cloud Paul Dore

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