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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

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Yugoslavia Breaks with Soviets in UN Balloting Move

In New York Yugoslavia rejects Soviet bloc line at the UN opening of the General Assembly Balloting for president is secret with Clementis favored by Russia and its allies An independent Yugoslavia signals a shift amid Cominform tensions Chinese delegation hints at UN charges against Russia over aid to Chinese Communists The steel and mining strikes threaten broader industrial paralysis here as wage talks stall and mediation continues.

Flushing, N Yugoslavia United Nations General Assembly Mod Sh Havara Marcel Dallot Carlos P. Romulo Philippines Vladimir Clementis Belgrade Cominform New York World's Fair Norman J. O. Makin Herbert V. Evatt Russia Ukraine Poland Czechoslovakia Clementis

Four Groups Enter Candidates For ISC Homecoming Queen Idaho State College

Four men's dorms sponsor candidates for ISC Homecoming Queen election on Friday Sept 30. The campus events include skit night coronation pep rally and a parade with the ISC Colorado College game while Glenn Henry’s band plays at the homecoming dance. Awards total 15 for best welcome sign and float. runner-up floats receive 10 and 5. Lancers and Players club lead halftime activities with college marching band and Cadettes performing.

Idaho State College Frazier Hall Glenn Henry Henry Lancers Players Club College Marching Band

Labor unrest and devaluation rock Western Europe

Labor federations in Britain France and Italy pressed for wage increases as devaluation spread after Britain cut the pound. The Netherlands and Indonesian guilder were devalued 30 percent while Belgium eyed further cuts. Poland Iran and Turkey pledged to hold their currencies steady amid adjusted exchange rates.

London Europe Britain France Italy Netherlands Poland Iran Turkey

Reich Wants Lands Back

Bonn reports West Germany's first postwar government sworn in with Chancellor Adenauer pledging to press for the return of Eastern German territories ceded to Poland. In a lengthy inaugural address he強 criticized Soviet Russia over how German POWs were handled, citing 1.5 to 2 million missing prisoners.

Bonn Germany Adolf Hitler Konrad Adenauer Poland Adenauer Soviet Russia

Stocks Tumble On N Y Exchange Prompted By Labor Picture

New York stocks fell sharply in trading after labor concerns dominated sentiment. Over 2 million workers faced strikes as selling intensified in the opening hours, wiping about 1.5 billion dollars in market value and pushing the industrial average down 3.38 points.

New York

Indictment Returned in Peekskill Riot Case

Six youths including Joseph Lillis 25 son of Peekskill police chief were indicted Tuesday over the September 4 riot at Paul Robesons concert near Peekskill New York.

Whith Plains N. Y Joseph Lillis Peekskill, N. Y Paul Robeson Peekskill

Blue Veteran Charles L. Chappel Dies at 102 in Long Beach

Charles L. Chappel 102 a rugged veteran and former national GAR commander candidate died at Naval Hospital Long Beach after his ambulance brought him from home. The longtime Blue was famed for his spirited mayhem and devotion to veterans groups.

Long Beach Calif Blue Charles L. Chappel GAR Naval Hospital

Friday Big Day At High School

Pocatello high school students prepared for the Red and Blue Day celebration with a queen coronation and float and costume contests. An assembly at 10 45 a m will crown the queen and award prizes, followed by a 1 15 p m parade through the city to the Idaho State College Spud Bowl stadium for Pocatello versus Boise in the Big Six conference opener.

Pocatello High School

Polio Victim Pushes 2450 Miles to New York

William C. Lebow a 43 year old Clovis New Mexico hotel clerk who is half paralyzed arrived in New York in the wheelchair he pushed himself 2450 miles in 201 days from March 4. He said he left home to prove polio victims can get around in a wheelchair using only arm power.

New York New Mexico William C. Lebow Clovis, N. M

Burley Divorce Granted Over Desertion in 1910

In Grand Rapids Michigan Mrs. Josephine Burley was granted a divorce from James Burley on grounds of desertion. The couple separated after December 1910 when the husband left and did not return.

Grand Rapids, Mich Josephine Burley James

Idaho Mayors Prepare for Municipal League Convention

Mayor W. W. Halsey and councilmen plan for the Idaho Municipal League meeting in Pocatello. Leaders host a three day event at Hotel Bannock with speakers including Carl H. Chatter Myrtle Burdett Earl Glade L. J. Peerson and Carl W. McIntosh. Registration opens Thursday at 10 a.m. and new officers will be elected Saturday.

W. W. Halsey Jack Halliwell Ray J. Davis James Hopper C. A. Carmack Idaho Municipal League Pocatello Idaho League Bannock Carl H. Chatter American Municipal Association Myrtle Burdett Shoshone Earl J. Glade Salt Lake City L. J. Peerson Boise Idaho Department of Public Health Carl W. McIntosh Idaho State College League Board

Delay Start On Highway Realignment In Pocatello District

Construction of a six mile stretch of U S Highway 91 191 in the Pocatello district is temporarily delayed awaiting equipment. Carl E Nelson Construction Co of Logan Utah carries the project with C A Kelley as district state highway engineer expecting to start this week and place temporary surfacing before winter. The project costs 221738 dollars and runs 120 working days with widening and resurfacing within a 150 foot right of way through north Pocatello.

Carl E. Nelson Construction Co Logan Utah C. A. Kelley Kelley Pocatello District Pocatello

U S Concludes Case Against Tokyo Rose

In San Francisco the government closed its treason case against Mrs Iva Toguri Tok yo Rose d Aquino asserting she broadcast inflammatory statements to GIs in the South Pacific. Defense summation then began and the six man six woman jury is expected to start deliberations Friday.

San Francisco Iva Toguri Tokyo Rose d’Aquino South Pacific

Vandenberg Urges Passage of Arms Aid Bill

Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg urges approval of the 1.314 billion arms aid bill as peace insurance against Communist aggression. He says aiding non Communist Europe boosts U.S. defense and treaty obligations. The House has approved. Senate leaders plan a night session to push final passage by Thursday.

Washington Arthur H. Vandenberg Mich United States Europe House Senate

Robins Governor to Speak at Hayden Lake Young Republicans Meet

Idaho Governor C A Robins will headline a regional conference of Young Republican leaders at Hayden Lake on October 1 and 2, with attendees from across the region.

Hayden Lake C. A. Robins Idaho

Idaho Baptists Hear Leaders Warn Of Diminishing Youth

The 55th annual East Idaho Baptist Association session in Pocatello heard Rev. Clifford J. Young warn that Idaho is losing its young leaders as students leave for colleges and trade schools. New officers were elected for 1950, including John H. Whitsell as moderator and Evelyn Wing as secretary.

Clifford J. Young Salt Lake City East Idaho Baptist Association Pocatello First John H. Whitsell Pocatello Charles Shipp Idaho Falls Evelyn Wing Stuart Davis Dubois Elmer C. Adams J. E. Dollar United States George Orchard Young C. C. Rit

Club Membership Sales Progressing at Pocatello Country Club

James Franklin reports strong early interest in the new Pocatello Golf and Country Club with 50 memberships sold. Fifty memberships were sold from 69 contacted, while many others remain undecided rather than rejected.

Country Club Mel Deaton Pocatello Golf and Country Club James Franklin Deaton Franklin

Trial Opens For $50 000 Damage Suit In Auto Motorcycle Crash

Oral Garth Howell, 18, filed a $50 000 general damages and $565 medical bill claim after a October crash on U S Highway 30 north of the city. Howell alleges a broken leg and head and body injuries. the leg now crooked due to improper healing. Jury of 12 selected. Walter H. Anderson for Howell. Ben Peterson for Earl Ellis, auto dealer.

Oral Garth Howell Fifth District Isaac McDougall Howells Earl Ellis Howell Walter H. Anderson Ellis Ben Peterson

Whittier P-TA Opens Year With Record Crowd

A record crowd of 150 parents attended the Whittier P-TA meeting as Jim Leese introduced Louis Dunn now principal at Whittier and teachers. Ina Wilson led community singing. Miss Tombs first grade room won for most parents present. refreshments served by officers.

Whittier P-Ta Jim Leese Louis Dunn Ina Wilson Tombs

Indian 19 Year Old's Body Recovered From Portneuf River

Police recovered the body of 19 year old Charlie Reed of Wild Cat Trading Post Gallup New Mexico from the Portneuf River near Putnam Street. Coroner Hall estimated the body had been in water 10 to 14 days with no signs of foul play. Three Greyhound baggage checks with clothes and personal effects tied to Sept 10 arrival were found in his wallet. Detectives Black and Hadley led the investigation. Reed had worked as a track worker for Union Pacific near Buford Wyoming.

Portneuf Putnam St Charlie Reed Wild Cat Trading Post Gallup N. M John McCullough St. Arthur Ave Arthur W. Hall Greyhound Station Union Pacific Railroad Buford Wyo Y. D. Black Glenn Hadley

National Newspaper Week Observance Noted in Idaho

Idaho Governor C A Robins urged residents to honor National Newspaper Week set for Oct 18. The 98 daily and weekly Idaho newspapers will join in a slogan stating Freedom goes where the newspaper goes.

Denver mother confesses in baby death case

Betty Salazer of Denver admitted losing her temper and violently striking her three month old son Clarence, who died shortly after. A coroner's jury ruled the death resulted from beating and blows inflicted by the mother.

Denver Betty Salazer Clarence

Navy ordnance plant jobs surge as 500 workers face discharge

Idaho State Employment Service and Mayor Halsey’s council rush job matching for Naval Ordnance Plant workers facing discharge by Nov 1. 14 machinists sought for Union Pacific shops 30 laborers for Pacific Fruit Express 10 for the U P roundhouse. Cox notes 34 classifications with active applicants. efforts to retool the plant include possible government use or sale to private industry.

Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant Idaho State Employment Service Union Pacific Railroad Pacific Fruit. Express U. P. Roundhouse Webb Cox ISES W. W. Halsey Special Employment Council Cox Ordnance Plant Glen H. Taylor John R. Steelman Department of Defense General Services Administration Steelman

Noronic Toll Rises To 130

The Noronic fire disaster death toll climbed to 130 with 56 identified. Coroner Herbert Lansborough reported 51 people still unaccounted for. Red Cross urged unreported passengers to contact authorities. Canadian Steamship Lines said the luxury liner was a total loss and would be scrapped.

Toronto Herbert Lansborough Red Cross Canadian Steamship Lines

Civil Rights Action Set To Move In Senate This Year

The Truman administration plans Senate action on a significant civil rights bill this year possibly fair employment practices legislation. Liberal Democrats led by Sen. Humphrey pressed for action after civil rights groups urged reform, while the Dixie bloc likely vows a tough filibuster.

Washington Senate J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina Truman Hubert H. Humphrey Minn Congress

Emond Services To Be Thursday Requiem Mass For Wilfred Emond

Requiem Mass for Wilfred M. Emond 21 of 176 Wayne Ave will be held 9 a m Thursday at St. Anthony's Church. He died Monday from injuries in a truck collision near Shelly while driving a National Biscuit Co. truck. Burial at Mountain View Cemetery under Downard Mortuary direction. Rosary at 8 p m today in the funeral chapel. Survived by family members listed in notice.

St. Anthony's Church Wilfred M. Emond Wayne Ave Shelly Emond National Biscuit Co William Watson Idaho Falls J. F. McGowan Mountain View Cemetery Downard Mortuary Pocastello, High Idaho State College

Boy Breaks Leg In Gym Practice

Norman Christiansen 17 son of Mr and Mrs Norman Christiansen of 131 Rosewood Avenue was treated at Pocatello General Hospital Tuesday afternoon for a broken leg suffered during gym practice.

Norman Christiansen Rosewood Ave Pocatello General Hospital

Lie Detector Pioneer Dr Leonardo Keeler Dies

Dr Leonardo Keeler 46 a leading figure in lie detector development dies Tuesday in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. His work helped advance modern detection methods and he was a prominent figure in the field.

Sturgeon Bay Wis Leonardo Keeler

Actor Richard Dix Dies in Hollywood at 54

Hollywood mourns Richard Dix a long time star of American films died Tuesday at age 54 from a chronic heart ailment. Dix known for his virile screen presence bridged silent and sound eras and left a lasting mark on midcentury cinema.

Hollywood Square Richard Dix

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