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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1949
Page
2
President Truman opened sessions of a World Bank and IMF joint meeting urging removal of barriers to expand world trade for peace and prosperity. Delegates from 48 nations heard warnings that currencies may need devaluation and were urged to reform tariffs and tariffs.
Garrett Freightlines president Clarence A. Garrett opened a two day session at the Bannock Hotel with 30 station managers from California Oregon Nevada Montana Utah and Idaho. He reported 1949 revenues near 6 500 000 and 12 000 000 vehicle miles with payroll around 3 150 000 and outlined safety maintenance and service improvements plus new Berkeley terminal facilities and upgrades for Pocatello.
The article notes the Sabre jet used by Cunningham and Odom suffered extensive damage after near 600 mph runs in Cleveland. The outboard elevator halves were missing and fuselage skin buckled as experts question safety. Air Force advised avoiding future races. Franklin of Cleveland races was informed.
County trustees announce Edwin DeKay of Pocatello zone 1 George Pidcock of Inkom zone 3 and James Abbott of Swan Lake zone 5 as elected school aides to Bannock County Board The organization meeting is set for September 21 at the courthouse.
The State Fair features a larger midway and upgraded lighting with expanded grandstands. Mayor Merrill C Boyle and other officials welcomed visitors as Tuesday’s program included horse pulling contests, vaudeville acts, and the Liebrand Brothers circus. Today's schedule lists senior dress revue, horse shows, race program, and the State Fair Revue of 1949 at 8 p.m.
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