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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1948

Page

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Farmers Rush For Protection In Grain Slump

Government reports high cost of living and rising farm price protection loans as bumper crops push demand for loans. USDA notes large wheat and corn under loan and forecasts future grain volumes, while milk prices face scrutiny amid city price actions and meat price drops in California.

Chicago Labor Department Agriculture Department Agricultural Department New York William O’dwyer San Mateo Calif OPA Department of Labor Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation

United Nations votes defeat Soviet attempts on seven items

The UN General Assembly rejected seven Soviet backed items amid a tense session focused on Russia's conduct in foreign affairs. Ambassador Vishinsky to speak Saturday as Washington and London weigh next steps after Marshall's Berlin warnings.

Paris United Nations Assembly Russia U. S George C. Mareshall Ernest Bevin Berlin Andrei Y. Vishinsky Marshall Jacob Malik Yugoslavia Malik Korea Little Assembly Vishinsky United States

Four Pocatello youths enlist in navy training

Three Pocatellans enlist this week in the navy. Keith A. Jenks, Lawrence R. Randall, and Ralph L. Reynolds, with addresses listed, join Elred M. Teeples of Lava Hot Springs. All four depart to San Diego for eleven weeks of training.

Pocatello Navy Keith A. Jenks J. G. Jenks Wagner St Lawrence R. Randall H. L. Randall Randolph St Ralph L. Reynolds M. Reynolds Elred M. Teeples M. W. Teeples Lava Hot Springs San Diego

Prisoner Waives Extradition Here

Harry J. LeRoy held in Bannock county jail on grand theft charges waived extradition Friday. He will be taken to Oakland California when officers arrive. Embezzlement of 1500 dollars from an employee in his insurance business was the charge.

Harry J. LeRoy Bannock County Oakland Calif

Weekend Forecast Sees Showers and Mild Temps

The forecast calls for a mostly cloudy Saturday with occasional showers. Friday’s high reached 58 with a low of 37, while Saturday’s expected highs are around 47 and lows near 30 to 35.

ISC Student Registration Tops 1600

Registration at ISC surged to 1603 students on registrar Anna Capellen's books, not counting Friday registrants. Last semester's figure ran about 150 below Friday's record, with early September estimates around 1600 to 1800. Lines were long on Monday delaying late fees. Friday and Saturday were set aside for normal sign ups.

ISC Anna B. Capellen Miss Capellen

Illinois Rebuffs Wallace Electors

Illinois Supreme Court refused to permit a mandamus filing to place Henry A. Wallace and Glen Taylor on the state ballot. The court had already barred all Progressive candidates from the ballot except local Cook County candidates, prompting a federal court challenge.

Chicago Progressive Party Illinois Supreme Court Springfield High Court Henry A. Wallace Glen Taylor Supreme Court State Election Commission Cook County

Dewey Attacks Truman in Hollywood on Communism Propaganda

Governor Thomas E. Dewey accused President Truman of aiding world communism by feeding their propaganda mill in a Hollywood Bowl speech. He said the Truman administration spreads false propaganda and contributes to communist influence through several actions.

LOS Angeles Thomas E. Dewey Truman Hollywood Bowl

Judge chides draft evader in wartime conscience row

An 18 year old New York man, Stuart Perkoff, the first peacetime draft violator, was admonished by Judge Conger who urged him to rethink his stance as a conscientious objector. Perkoff surrendered to the FBI after failing to register. The judge said the country may be in peril and that the boy should not presume to decide the nation's fate.

New York Stuart Perkoff FBI Conger

Farmers Union rolls out plan to curb monopolies

The National Farmers Union presents a detailed economic program to President Truman and congressional leaders. It urges a $15 billion revolving fund to spur new capital investment and prevent recurring boom and bust cycles in the economy.

Washington National Farmers Union Truman Congressional Big Farm Organization

Lad Finds Way Home After Ride In Real Police Car

Seven year old Michael Barrett Jr. got lost after boarding the wrong bus on Friday. State Police Lt J F Bedingfield and officer Al Nogo helped him reach his Polo Line road home after a police car ride.

Lad Michael Barrett Jr Polo Line Mike J. F. Bedingfield State Police al Nogo St. Joseph's School

Snow Forecast For Pocatello Area In Weekend Weather

Weatherman predicts snow on hills around Pocatello with a rain turning to snow before dawn and melting as temperatures rise. Saturday to be cloudy and colder with showers. Friday's high 58, low 37. Saturday expected 30 to 35 low and 47 high. Last year’s similar day showed 82/45.

Pocatello

Charges Pressed In Minor Crash Involving Teen Driver

A minor crash at Fifth and Halliday streets led to a reckless driving charge against Floyd R. Hansen 17 of 1426 East Center St. He allegedly pulled from the right lane to turn left striking Irene E. Groceia 35 of Route 1 South. Hansen to appear in police court at 9 30 Saturday morning.

Floyd R. Hansen East Center St Fifth Halliday Streets Hansen Irene E. Groceia Route 1 South

No inquest planned in James S. Kelly death crash

Coroner Arthur W. Hall said no inquest is planned into the car train crash that killed James S. Kelly on Maple street and Yellowstone highway. He stated the facts are clear and the case will likely stand on record unless new information emerges.

James S. Kelly Maple Street Yellowstone Highway Arthur W. Hall Kelly

Pocatellan Finds Mother After 42 Year Search

Pocatello resident Blanche Alice Goldsberry Wood, 1304 South Sixth, reunites with her Los Angeles mother Alice Fuller after a 55 year family quest. The case traces divorce in 1891 Colorado, adoptions in Kansas and Colorado, and returns with 10 children and multiple grandchildren. Eugene Holmes of El Monte identified the father’s death and connections.

Pocatello Blanche Alice Goldsberry Wood South Sixth St Alice Fuller Los Angeles Nebraska Blanche Alice Kansas Lena Marie Colorado Blanche Marie Mrs. Wood Registrar of Voters Air Base Harry Carahoff The Pocatello Police Orce

Truman Campaigns in Arizona Denounces Republican Cuts

President Truman campaigned through Arizona on Friday night accusing Republicans of applying the meat axe to irrigation appropriations. He arrived at dusk in Yuma and spoke to a large trackside crowd from the rear platform of his special train, delivering off the cuff remarks without a major speech planned.

Truman Arizona Yuma

Spy Hearings End

The House un American activities committee cancelled public hearings on atomic espionage citing security risks from witnesses. It will release a complete report with all pertinent facts and excerpts from testimony taken in secret sessions.

Washington House un-American Activities Committee

Idaho C of C Holds Southeastern Meet at Bannock

More than 100 chamber of commerce members from southeastern Idaho gathered in Pocatello at the Bannock hotel for a noon luncheon and round table to harmonize views on state and national affairs. Notables included H A Elcock Earl Murphy J E Graham A H Harris Cy Davis Aden Hyde W W Thomas Vaughn Greaves Joe Cushman I H Harris Charles Whittaker Jay Van Avery E E Jacobs Marguerite Neuswanger Al Barrett Col M P Goodfellow led the discussion with Murphy guiding the state program.

Chambers of Commerce Idaho H. A. Elcock Twin Falls Idaho Chamber of Commerce Earl Murphy State Chamber J. E. Graham A. H. Harris Rexburg Cy Davis Aden Hyde Idaho Falls W. W. Thomas Malad Vaughn Greaves Joe Cushman Preston I. H. Harris Burley Charles Whittaker Jay van Avery Rupert E. E. Jacobs American Falls Marguerite Neuswanger al Barrett Blackfoot Col M. P. Goodfellow Pocatello

Seventeen Navy Hoyors win safe driving awards

Seventeen Naval Ordnance plant employees in Pocatello receive safety awards for at least one year without accidents. Captain W C Specht announces the ceremony next Monday at 11 a.m. and P B Nibecker of the Office of Industrial Relations extends congratulations.

Naval Ordnance Plant W. C. Specht Office of Industrial Relations P. B. Nibecker OIR

Lost billfold reported by Keith McBride

Keith McBride of 628 South Arthur Ave. reports losing a brown billfold containing valuable papers and cards including a high school activity card a registration card and a hunting and fishing license.

Keith McBride South Arthur Ave

Navy Beechcraft Found Alive After 12 Days Missing

A U S Navy C-45 Beechcraft vanished in northern Manitoba for 12 days and was found by Royal Canadian Air Force near an unmapped lake 240 miles northwest of The Pas. All five aboard survived, with rescuers directing survival signals and planning medical drops as rugged terrain hindered landings.

Winnipeg Man Manitoba Wilds Royal Canadian Air Force Pas Lake Canso RCAF

Peron accuses Griffith of plotting revolt in Argentina

President Juan D. Peron charged former U. S. embassy cultural attaché John Griffith with directing plans for a revolt that would target Peron and Eva Peron. He alleged Griffith acted after diplomatic immunity and claimed foreign interests funded the assassination plot. he blamed opposition deputies as involved or aware.

Buenos. Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron John F. Griffith U. S Eva Uruguay Peron Grifth Griffith Chamber of Deputies

Final elk hunt permits issued for Swan Valley area

The Idaho Fish and Game Department announced the last drawing for 1948 big game permits will be Oct 1. One hundred elk hunting permits for the Swan Valley Heise region across Bonneville Teton Jefferson and Madison counties will be issued after a public drawing. The hunt dates are November 26 to 30.

Boise Fish and Game Department Swan Valley-Heise Bonneville Teton Jefferson Madison R. E. Hoffman Game Department

Heavy Rains Delay Cowboy Pocatello Playoff Schedule

Rain in Twin Falls postpones the Cowboy Pocatello playoff tilt to Saturday night with games set for Sunday in Pocatello at two and Sunday night at eight. Jim Curley will start for Pocatello against Dick Myers of the Cowboys. Box-seat holders can pick up tickets at Halliwell park Sunday. others may call Marvin Milkes at 3294 to reserve.

Twin Falls Marvin Milkes

Victim Clara Jaynes Improves After Auto Crash

Clara Jaynes 22 remains in hospital with injuries from a Sunday auto accident. Attendants report she is slightly improved and conscious at times as her parents visited Friday during a lucid moment.

Clara Jaynes

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