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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1948

Page

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Ministers In Grave Mood At Paris Meet

Secretary of State George C. Marshall and the foreign ministers of Britain and France met in Paris amid a crisis atmosphere over the Berlin blockade. Western delegates considered appealing to the United Nations and issuing a white paper denouncing Russia. General Clay flew to Paris to bolster Marshall as the three allies sought a path through the Berlin standoff.

Paris George C. Marshall Great Britain France Russia Berlin United Nations Assembly Marshall Ernest Bevin Robert Schuman Foreign Office Quai D’orsay

Road Crash Kills 11 Youths Near La Porte Indiana

Eleven people die and six are injured in a head on collision between a small onion-picking truck and a large semi trailer five miles south of La Porte. Witnesses describe wreckage as looking like a bomb. The semi driver Robert Tweedie, 35, Logansport, is in critical condition with all injured in serious or critical condition.

LA Porte Ind Here Robert R. Green Knox Robert Tweedie Logansport Tweedie

Pocatellans Rally Help For Mrs X In Sorrow

Following Ian Hanson’s Off The Beat report, residents donate to Mrs X anonymously: $67 sent, a furniture debt receipt enclosed, and a washing machine offered. Funds cover illness and burial costs of her son with private acknowledgments.

Pocatellans Ian Hanson Post Sunday Morning

Jensen Chosen Vice President in Public Lands Group

Edwin J. Regan was re elected president of the Interstate Association of Public Lands at its two day Hotel Bannock meeting. W H Pete Jensen of Pocatello was elected vice president with Forrest Cooper of Lakeview Oregon as general counsel presiding in Regans absence. The group discussed congress bills on tax loss payments and a 1949 convention site.

Edwin J. Regan California Interstate Association of Public Lands Gem Bannock W. H Pete) Jensen Pocatello Forrest Cooper Lakeview Oregon Regan Lawrence Phipps the Dalles George R. Phillips Congress Idaho Union Montana Arizona Colorado Utah Washington C. J. Olsen U. S. Forest Service Ogden Association J. A. Cooper

Dewey Opens Campaign Voice Unity and Peace in Iowa

Governor Thomas E. Dewey launched his White House bid in Des Moines promising unity at home and world peace. He predicted victory and a new era with Republicans on January 20. He pledged to act with national interest first, staff an administration of capable reformers, pursue peace, and work with Congress in a unified government.

Des Moines Thomas Dewey White House Drake Fieldhouse Onr Congress Denver Truman Wall Street House of Representatives Senate

Idaho Sees 15000 Men Register for Draft

Boise report says nearly 15,000 Idaho youths registered in the first week of the national draft. State officer Annabel R. Woodmore notes next steps include induction centers at Pocatello and Boise opening Oct 1 and the office will receive instructions on physical examinations for draftees.

Idaho BOISE Annabel R. Woodmore Pocatello

Women Barflies National Problem Warns WCTU Leader

Mary B. Ervin of Columbus Ohio, vice president at large of the National Women's Christian Temperance Union, says women alcoholics and problem drinkers exceed 680000 since repeal. She cites a 1948 census report showing women made up 17.98 percent of alcoholics in mental hospitals in 1945 and blames alcohol industry campaigns for normalizing drinking at home.

Portland Mary B. Ervin Columbus National Women’s Christian Temperance Union Miss Ervin WCTU Census Bureau Miss Arvin

Army Cargo Moves Again On West Coast Docks

In a wartime suspension of activity under a military truce, CIO Longshoremen drew pickets and cargo loading for the army's Pacific outposts resumed on the West Coast. About 30 percent of west coast shipping is affected with backlogs in Stockton Oakland Los Angeles and Seattle as high priority military cargo moves despite the strike. The army by passed the strike by hiring independent stevedoring firms to move supplies.

San Francisco CIO West Coast Pacific Waterfront Employees Association Stockton Oakland Los Angeles Seattle WEA

U S Says No Rush to Leave Korea Until UN Talks

The United States told Russia that American troops will not leave Korea until the United Nations General Assembly can discuss the full problem. Washington dismissed Russia’s January 1 troop pullout as propaganda aimed at pressuring the UN meeting in Paris.

Washington United States Russia Korea United Nations State Department Radio Moscow Paris

Left Turn Leads to Three Vehicle Pileup in Idaho

Police report a green light left turn by Peter Ospital 59 arban farmer caused a three vehicle crash at Oak St. and Pocatello Ave. Two injured including Mary Lombardi 28 with a broken arm and her son Frederick 4. Ospital charged with reckless driving. The Lombardi car struck Ospital’s truck causing a rollover.

Oak and Pocatello Avenue Peter Ospital Arbon Ospital Oak Fred Lombari North Seventh Ave Lombardi Pocatello St. Anthony Hospital Arban Farmer Oak St Pocatello Ave Mary Lombardi Frederick Fred Sr

Threat Seen To US Envoy In Jerusalem

In Jerusalem a 24 hour US Marine and Jewish police guard surrounded the American consulate after reports that Jewish extremists planned to assassinate consul general John J. MacDonald. The Stern gang was outlawed by the Israeli cabinet, and 20 more suspects were seized and sent to a detention camp.

Jerusalem Palestine United States Marine John J. MacDonald MacDonald United Nations Truce Commission Stern Count Folke Bernadotte Andre P. Serot Tel Aviv Bernadotte Israel

Sam's Away From Off the Beat Column

Sam Han son absent from the POST editorial page as sinusitis keeps him from writing. For several days the Off the Beat column will not appear replaced by a daily message from Robert Ruark, a fellow POST star writer.

Sam Hanson POST Sam Robert Ruark The Galaxy of Star

Tragic Fort Hall Truck Backover Kills 4-Year-Old Eilene Breland

A truck backed over 4-year-old Eilene Marie Breland near Fort Hall killing her after a mother’s scream. Two men rode the truck, not seeing the child. Survivors include her parents Robert and Helen Breland and siblings. Funeral services pending at McHan Henderson.

Fort Hall Eilene Marie Breland Breland Eilene Randall Dexter Blackfoot Bingham County Sheriff's Office Robert Helen Bear Breland Cecil Robert Breland Alex Breland Rawlin N. D Bessie Judson Caliente California McHan-Henderson Funeral Home

Kenney Relieved as Air Forces Command Chief

Gen. George Churchill Kenney loses command of the strategic air command in a surprise shakeup. Lt. Gen. Curtis E. Lemay takes over in Europe and Gen. John K. Cannon will succeed Lemay at European command with Kenney to head the Air University at Maxwell AFB.

Washington George Churchill Kenney Air Force Strategic Air Command Curtis E. Lemay Air Force Headquarters Kenney Andrews Air Force Base Lemay U. S. Air Force Europe John K. Cannon Air Trainng Command Barksdale Air Force Base Shreveport Cannon Air University Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Ala

Legion Sets Concert Dates For Wertz Piano Recitals

The American Legion Wertz piano concert committee scheduled October 1, 6 and 8 for concerts. Louie Wertz, a V-12 student, will perform at reduced prices for college and high school students. October 6 tickets are 60 cents. other nights are 1.20 for adults. Tommy Terrell chairs post No. 4 committee with Blaine Gasser in advertising, Robert Flandro on ticket sales, and Mike Lutzker in public relations.

American Legion Wertz Louie Wertz Tommy Terrell Legion Post No. 4 Blaine Gasser Robert Flandro Mike Lutzker

Scout Court Of Honor Set For Pocatello Troop 17

About 30 members of Pocatello Boy Scout troop 17 will be honored at a court of honor tonight at Memorial hall at 7:30. Darrell McClure, son of Kenneth and Mrs. McClure of 340 South Hayes, will receive a palm for his Eagle badge. Legion post 4 sponsors urged all members parents and Legionnaires to attend.

Pocatello Boy Scout Troop 17 Memorial Hall Darrell McClure Kenneth McClure South Hayes Legion Post 4 Legionnaires

Rooney in Hospitalized For Throat Infection At Home

Film star Mickey Rooney is treated at home for a serious throat infection with an abscess and high fever. Dr Stanley Imerman says penicillin is being used and surgery may be required.

Hollywood Mickey Rooney Stanley Imerman Rooney

Lehman Dominates Cards In Russets Playoff Victory

Ken Lehman of the Idaho Falls Russets fired a one hitter against the Pocatello Cardinals, winning 4-0 in the Pioneer league semi final. Nat LeBlanc doubled for the lone Cardinal hit in the seventh. Curley allowed five Russets hits as Lehman’s 121 pitches sealed the win. The two clubs meet again Tuesday in Idaho Falls.

Ken Lehman Idaho Falls Russets Pocatello Cardinals Nat LeBlanc Curley Jim Curley Lehman Cardinals Curly Podtaello Bob Mahoney Jim Lamay

Lava Hot Springs VFW to Honor Edwin Bell in Return

Lava Hot Springs VFW post to oversee the return of Edwin O Bell Seaman first class 19 from Leyte Philippines where he was killed in action He will be buried Sept 25 at 2 pm in Lava Hot Springs cemetery Hall mortuary in charge Family includes his mother Willard D Bell and multiple siblings across several towns

Lava Hot Springs VFW Leyte Edwin O. Bell Philippines Hall Lava Vfw Seaman Bell Lava Willard D Alta Martindale Bell Farragut Naval Radio Madison Wisconsin S. S. Alco Pioneer P.I Dewaine Bell Green Rowsell

Four-jet B-45 crashes near Aspaugh killing two pilots

A four-jet B-45 experimental bomber from Muroc AFB exploded in flight near Aspaugh California and fell in a flooded grain field. Sheriff Ben Gurr said two badly burned men were recovered after the wreckage cooled. Pilot George W. Krebs 30 formerly of Kansas City and co-pilot Nicholas T. Pickard 31 of Manhattan Beach died.

Aspaugh Cal Muroc Air Force Base Here Tulare Ben Gurr Los Angeles North American Aviation George W. Krebs Kansas City Krebs U. S Nicholas T. Pickard Manhattan Beach Pickard RAF Kathleen

Crash Victim In Bad Shape In Idaho Incident

Clara Jaynes age 22 sister of He ber Jaynes 21 killed in early Sunday crash near Pocatello remains in poor condition at General hospital. She suffered basal and frontal skull fractures. William Batchell from Murray also died. Anne Morris 26 sister of Jaynes is in good condition at St. Anthony's hospital with cuts and bruises. Bob Watts driver of the car is in fair shape at a Salt Lake hospital with lacerations and possible internal injuries.

Clara Jaynes Heber Jaynes Salt Lake Pocatello General Hospital Miss Jaynes William Batchell Murray Anne Morris Jaynes St. Anthony's Hospital Bob Watts Salt Lake Hospital

PBY Rescues Greek Sailors in Strait of Belle Isle

A coast guard PBY flying boat rescued eight badly burned Greek crewmen from the freighter Orion after it ran aground and exploded in the Strait of Belle Isle near Newfoundland. The rescue occurred as the aircraft, based at Argentia, landed on the burning ship and evacuated the injured before returning to Argentia.

New York Monday Reed Orion Strait Belle Isle Newfoundand Argentia Nild Lockwood

Hoover Improves at Home as Pneumonia Heals

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover, ill with bronchial pneumonia, has shown a very heartening improvement, agency officials reported Monday.

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Aragzel Xog Ydaq Auypuig HV Og Buyysti Smen Duiop W. H. Jensen Public Land Group Tom Dewey Iowa U.S Loraine Reese South Fourth Ave George Lonchar James Akers Ft. Hall Girl Kenny Air Forces Scout Court of West Independence Republican Party Robert Taft Taft GOP Republican Congress Statehouse Colorado Springs Pueblo Canon City Salt Lake City Lava Hero Lawrence Phillips Jr Springfield Mass Earl Warren Jeffery Sacramento PBY
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