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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1949

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Coal Pickets Facing Guns In Western Pennsylvania

Non union coal miners returned to work with loaded firearms as violence flared in western Pennsylvania coal fields. Sheriff Hannold said he issued gun permits to non union workers to protect themselves and property as armed guards surrounded small open pit ops. State police feared the armament could spur further clashes.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania William Hannold Clarion County Hannold

Mercy airliner crash kills nurses in Argentina

Seven killed and 20 injured when an Argentine mercy airliner crashed near Castilla in Buenos Aires province. Most casualties were nurses returning from Ecuador earthquake relief work.

Buenos Aires Castilla Ecudor

Wrecked Plane Yields 13 Bodies

Thirteen charred bodies were recovered from the burned wreckage of a B-29 Superfortress that crashed and exploded in the Ouachita Mountains near Talihina Oklahoma. Air Force search and rescue planes concluded their work after the 13th body was found.

Talihina Okla Ouachita Mountains Air Force

Securities Company Loses Damage Suit

A 12 member jury returned findings for the defendants in a $600 damage suit brought by Southeastern Securities Co. against Marvin Christensen and Jess Palmer in fifth district court before Judge Preston Thatcher of Blackfoot. The case was a retrial ordered by the state supreme court after a prior non suit. The action began in 1944 over hogs sold by the defendants.

Southeastern Securities Co Marvin Christensen Jess Palmer Fifth District Preston Thatcher Blackfoot State Supreme Court

Attack Hearing Thursday for William Baldwin

Preliminary hearing for William Baldwin charged with raping a 14 year old girl will be held Thursday at 2 p m before Justice of the Peace Charles W Hyde in Lava Hot Springs.

William Baldwin Lava Hot Springs Pesce Charles W. Hyde

Westvaco Hosts Fort Hall Tribal Council Visit

Gilbert Miller announces Westvaco Chemical plant will host a Fort Hall Indian reservation tribal council meeting Wednesday. Officials will tour the plant with a luncheon and a preview of operations. About twenty five to thirty attendees expected.

Westvaco Indian Tribal Council Fort Hall Indian Reservation Westvaco Chemical Plant Gilbert Miller Miller

ISC Skit Night Prelims Tonight

Five finalist numbers for Homecoming Skit Night at Idaho State College will be chosen from organization acts at a closed preliminary contest tonight. Judges are Donald Lundberg and Mel Schubert.

Idaho State College Donald Lundberg Mel Schubert Frazier Hall W. W. Halsey Student Union

Court Upholds Aged Workers in GE Ruling

A Clevel and common pleas judge barred General Electric's electric vacuum cleaner division from firing workers by age. Judge A V Baumann enjoined 65 plus men and 60 plus women, citing the IAM contract protecting the elderly and noting no efficiency complaints or discipline clause cited.

Cleveland Common Pleas General Electric Co A. V. Baumann Fremont International Association of Machinists Ind Baumann Pole

TV makers urge cautious color expansion and more channels

The Radio Manufacturers Association urged the FCC to approve color TV gradually to protect current owners while expanding to 42 new UHF channels beyond the present 12. President Raymond C. Cosgrove argued for careful licensing to avoid high receiver costs and bugs, and for compatibility or adaptability of the system.

Radio Manufacturers Association Raymond C. Cosgrove Cincinnati U. S Cosgrove FCC Donald G. Fink Joint Technical Advisory Committee Fink Commission Oun

British Devaluation Sparks Partisan Clash in Commons

London reports show the Labor government proposing a 5 percent profits tax rise and a wage and income freeze as it defends devaluation from 4.03 to 2.80 dollars. Cripps argues only austerity and restrictions avert mass unemployment, while Churchill leads a cross party assault calling for an election vote of confidence.

London Exchequer Stafford Cripps House of Commons Cripps Liberal Party Labor Winston Churchill

Weather Outlook Mixed Skies With Showers Possible

Partly cloudy conditions continue today with scattered showers late day. Highs reach 75 to 85 degrees, with a low around 40 to 48. Tuesday sees a higher 85 degree high and a cool low near 38 with no precipitation.

Divorce Filed Over Cruelty After Band Leader Spends Evenings Listening to Recordings

Hollywood report states Mrs. Jane Dorsey, 38, seeks divorce from Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey on cruelty grounds citing his habit of idling after work listening to his band's recordings. The case highlights domestic strain linked to professional routine in entertainment life.

Hollywood Jane Dorsey Jimmy Dorsey

Tokyo Rose Jury Seeks Transcript as Deliberations Continue

The Tokyo Rose jury in San Francisco requested the complete transcript of Mrs Iva Toguri D Aquino s testimony on treason charges on the second day of deliberations The defendant a UCLA zoology graduate who broadcast from Tokyo in 1941 faced potential penalties up to death though prosecutors did not seek it The case hinges on her wartime radio program.

San Francisco Tokyo Rose Iva Toguri D’ Aquino UCLA

Atomic Step Up Talks On Atomic Program

The Congressional Atomic Energy Committee to hold secret talks with top officials and the joint chiefs of staff to decide if U S bomb production should rise. Chairman McMahon announces a revaluation of the program after Russia's atomic test. Senator Hicklenlooper claims material disappearances, denied by McMahon.

Washington Congressional Atomic Energy Committee Joint Chiefs of Staff Brien McMahon Conn Russia Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper GOP U. S Atomic Energy Commission McMahon

National Chamber Chief addressed Pocatello Jaycees dinner

Clifford Cooper, president of the national Junior Chamber of Commerce, urged the southeast Idaho Jaycees to push American industry and national welfare. More than 200 members from Rexburg, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Grace, Boise and Pocatello attended the event at Hotel Bannock with music by Keith Kendall and a postbanquet dance. Cooper spoke in a radio interview earlier and planned to spoke at Caldwell the next day.

America Clifford Cooper National Junior Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Idaho Eisenhower Cooper Pocatello Jaycee Wayne Tucker Lew Harrison Norman Berg Hugh Maguire Jaycettes Eddie Hartman Keith Kendall Pocatello Jaycee KEYY Caldwell

Who Said It Quote Sparks Classified Page Quiz

A classified page features a prompt asking readers to identify the author of the famous line “Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world.” The item invites readers to check answers on a companion feature.

Arm Aid Warning Rats on Pact Nations Defense Plans

House and Senate conferees agreed on a 1.314 billion foreign arms aid program and urged Atlantic Pact nations to speed up their common defense plans. They warned if democracies lag, military assistance could end in bitter discouragement. The measure moves to final approval before reaching President Truman.

House-Senate House Senate Tom Connally Tex Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Pay Hikes For Armed Forces And Postal Workers Passed

The House approved a $302 million military pay boost and a separate $150 to $450 yearly raise for postal employees. The military plan, first in 40 years, awaits Truman's signature after Senate approval. The postal raise costs about $183 million annually and moves to the Senate along with other civil service pay bills.

Washington House Senate White House Truman

Truman Defends Welfare State Critics In Democratic Address

President Truman urged public support for a welfare oriented program he tied to world peace. In a White House radio broadcast he dismissed opponents of the welfare state as out of step with constitutional ideals and urged unity in expanding housing education health and social security.

Washington Truman Times Democratic Party 81St Congress United States

Diesels Safety At Issue Threatens Nationwide Railroad Strike

David B. Robertson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen warned UP that 110,000 members may strike next month if railroads do not hire more men for diesel engines. A presidential board rejected adding an assistant fireman, urging bargaining instead. Union leaders plan formal action in Chicago on Oct 7 and expect a nationwide strike after Oct 18 if settlements fail.

Washington David B. Robertson Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enhinemen Robertson Fivemen’s Union Chicago

China Brands Russ At UN In Push For UN Action

China labeled the Soviet Union as an aggressor at the United Nations and urged action against Moscow. The U S backed Yugoslavia to block the Soviet bloc candidate for the Security Council, signaling sharp East West recriminations and dashing hopes for a peace assembly.

Oklahoma Stays Dry in Sixth Prohibition Vote Win

Oklahoma’s drys maintained a large lead over wets in the sixth prohibition election. Early returns from 3,021 of 3,721 precincts showed the drys leading 196,036 to 145, leaving 700 precincts to potentially change the outcome.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma John Bareleycorn

Idaho Power seeks 13 million first mortgage bonds

Washington filing shows Idaho Power Co. asked the Federal Power Commission for permission to issue 13 million dollars in first mortgage bonds. Proceeds would fund construction expansion and improvement of the utilities’ operating facilities.

Washington Federal Communications Commission Idaho Power Co Federal Power Commission

Sealed car broadcast over KEYY today

Don R Haynes of Ashland Oregon who has lived in his car for more than seven months will broadcast on KEYY today. He wagered 25 to 1 that he can stay in the car 14 months and with over six months left he appears confident of winning the $25 000 bet.

Don R.haynes Ashland Ore.d KEYY Haynes Pears

Screen Star Olivia de Havilland Becomes Mother

Hollywood Olivia de Havilland, bedridden for seven months to avoid affecting her pregnancy, gave birth Tuesday to an eight pound son. She is married to writer Marcus Goodrich.

Hollywood Olivia de Havilland Tuesday Marcus Goodrich

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