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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

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Gov Dewey Arrives in Pocatello for Indian Welcome

Presidential candidate Governor Dewey visits Pocatello at noon with an elaborate program including an Indian headdress presentation by Ralph and Julia Dixie of Fort Hall and moccasins for Mrs. Dewey by Belma Truchot. A rear platform address follows in Gate City.

Dewey Pocatello Post Republican Party Ae Rines Acces Pocatello New York B. T. Russell POST Ralph and Julia Dixie Fort Hall Belma Truchot Bannock County Womer Republicans Paul Crane Bannock Young Republicans Bannock Gop Roy L. Driller Gate City Montana Idaho Falls Salt Lake City LDS Tabernacle

Witness Claims CIO Union Run by 450 Communists

A House labor subcommittee recessed an investigation into the CIO United Electrical Workers after a witness testified that about 450 Communists and fellow travelers controlled the union. The charge came from Joseph B. Matthews, former investigator for the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

Washington House CIO United Electrical Workers Joseph B. Matthews House On American Activities Committee

Dewey Warns Iron Curtain Dictators in Campaign Address

Governor Dewey in Great Falls warns that no dictator or trigger happy militarist can exploit U S political campaigns. He urges unity against totalitarian methods and vows a stronger peace effort after January. He notes a Salt Lake City policy speech to focus on foreign policy and peace.

Grent Falls Mont Thomas A. Dewey Russia GOP Dewey U.S Mormon Tabernacle Salt Lake City Great Falls Paris Iron Curtain Republican Party

Governor designates Newspaper Week and Idaho Parent-Teacher Month

Idaho Governor C A Robins urged observance of the ninth annual Newspaper Week starting Oct 18 and named October as Idaho Parent-Teacher Month. He cited Idaho’s 13 daily and 82 weekly newspapers as guardians of the citizen’s right to know.

Boise C. A. Robins Idaho

Food price declines predicted by grocery chiefs

In Chicago on Wednesday leaders from two major chains predicted continued price drops through year end. National Tea president H V McNamara cited grain harvests as driving a steady decline, while Jewel Tea president Franklin Landing noted a general downward trend in food costs. The Dun and Bradstreet index showed wholesale prices easing with butter hitting the year’s lows. meat prices varied as hog prices stayed mostly steady or eased in corn belt markets.

Chicago H. V. McNamara National Tea Stores Milwaukee Franklin Landing Jewel Tea Co Landing Dun & Bradstreet New York

Anita Colby Quits Job and Starts Colby, Inc

Blond Anita Colby, a famed magazine cover girl and Hollywood executive, resigns from Paramount effective December 1 to launch Colby, Inc. in Los Angeles and New York. The venture is backed by an unidentified New York financial house. Colby previously served as a consultant to David O. Selznick.

Hollywood Anita Colby Colby, Inc Los Angeles New York Paramount Studio Para“the Face David O. Selznick

Window theft hits Molinelli Jewelry store

Nineteen watches valued as popular makes were taken when a window was smashed at Molinelli Jewelry between 4 and 5 30 am Wednesday. The haul included 17 men’s wrist watches one man’s pocket watch and one ladies wrist watch. Police had no trace by Wednesday night but had ruled out several suspects.

Molinelli

Twin Falls officer bound for trial on extortion charge

Twin Falls probate court bound over former officer Orville A Reinoehl to district court on an extortion case alleging a $1000 payoff. Evidence showed cafe owner O A Rambo testified he paid the money under threat of revoking slot licenses. Deputy Pete Rountree detailed Reinoehl arrest and remarks.

Boise Twin Falls Orville A. Reinoehl O. A. Rambo Reinoehl Oehl Rambo Rountree Reineel

Pocatello Firm Submits Tentative Hospital Plans to Blackfoot Officers

Paradice and Hunter of Pocatello submitted 35 bed hospital plans for Bingham County to Blackfoot officials and medical leaders. The two story design is favored over a one story, with expansion to 50 beds possible. Federal aid totals 535,500 with 177,500 government share. 59,166.66 available immediately.

Blackfoot Bingham County Hospital Paradice and Hunter Pocatello County Hospital Association Poplar Street M. B. Tuohy Ftwo Tuohy Bingham County Hospital Association Paul de Mordant Louis Felt Ranfred Christiansen W. P. Judge Robert M. Kerr, Jr Medical Association Kerr Vernon L. Harris Department of Public Health Charles Vanderwood L. R. Clegg Neil F. Boyle James R. Ryan Earl Miller Chamber of Commerce L. R. Thomas James Ryan Red Cross H. C. McGonagle American Legion Frank Brock The Elks Agnes Just Reid Presto W. H. England Moreland Eddie Turpin Thomas S. W. Quisenbury Pingree MacInnes Miller Isabella Peterson Frank Paradice Ray Hunter

Gunman Kills Ex-Convict Then Targets Wife in Cleveland

In Cleveland a gunman in a sport jacket fired six bullets into 30 year old Sam Jerry Monachino, an ex convict, killing him. He then shot at Monachino’s pregnant wife as she screamed, paused after firing three times, and fled in a nearby sedan.

Cleveland Sam Jerry Monachino

U S Declares Evidence Lacking On Russian Atomic Spies

The Department of Justice said on Wednesday it has no evidence to prosecute the three men and a woman named by the House Un American Activities Committee as Russian atomic spies.

Washington Justice Department House UN- American Activities Committee

Idaho Nurse Exam Dates Announced

Idaho State Nurse Examining Board will meet in Boise on October 4 5 and 6 to consider license applications by reciprocity or examination. The state nurse exam is set for October 25 26 in Boise Lewiston and Pocatello according to Estella Mulliner director of occupational licenses.

Dewey C. A. Robins Idaho Henry C. Dworshak John Sanborn Ezra B. Hinshaw Ezra Whitla Gate City Miller GOP Blackfoot C. C. Cox Bingham County Elmer Williams Leo Murdock Oscar Packham Joe Stewart Eunice Vanetta Montpelier A. E. Thiel R. J.rich Jess McClellan Paris Sherman Lowe Bear Lake Republican Central Committee Preston Alvin Cutler Franklin County Tom Heath Soda Springs Arthur Kelly Caribou Milton Horsley Mel Brown Edgar Largilliere George Boof Pocatello Todd Cahill Bannock County Central Committee BOISE Idaho State Nurse Examining Board Estella S. Mulliner Louision

Westello Units to Begin Construction in Pocatello

16 Westello housing units in the West Bench subdivision will start today under the Pocatello Industrial Housing group led by Harley P. Markham. The plan aims to ease the local housing shortage with additional units planned for fall. Some homes may be ready by Christmas with more slated for spring and summer construction. Cedric Allen reports sewers and utilities are in place and streets ready for surfacing.

Westello The Pocatello Industrial Housing Group Harley P. Markham Gate City Pocatello West Bench Markham Cedric Allen

Wallace asserts racial reform in South at unsegregated Houston rally

Henry A. Wallace, Progressive party candidate for president, told more than 3500 at a Houston auditorium that racial discrimination can be routed in the South. He faced eggs, tomatoes, and boos but in Dallas and Houston tours faced different receptions during a southeastern campaign swing.

Houston Texas Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party South Wallace Dallas

Georgia Opens Ballots to All Parties in Senate Action

Georgia Senate votes to let all parties appear on the ballot while not mandating that presidential electors vote for the statewide popular winner. The measure, supported by States Rights Democrats, would place them on Georgia’s general election ballot, leaving the Truman slate unaltered and no guaranteed reflection of a Georgia popular victory in electoral votes.

Atlanta Senate Georgia House Mr. Truman

Fire devastates granary near Osuchow. 22 dead, 30 hurt

In Osuchow near Warsaw a blaze swept a granary as the local fire brigade attempted to douse it. Twenty two people were killed and thirty were seriously injured in the incident.

Warsaw Poland Osuchow

Ralph Bradford to Speak at Gate City C of C Banquet

Ralph Bradford national executive vice president and principal speaker at the Gate City chamber fall banquet will discuss travels through Europe and the Americas. J L Ledge Craig invites members to bring their wives as the event emphasizes business leaders' duty to community welfare and national safety.

Gate City C Ralph Bradford Bradford Europe South Central America J. L. “Ledge” Craig Chamber

College Homecoming Plans Highlight Weekend Events

Homecoming activities include a bonfire on Red Hill and a Spud bowl pep rally. The I burn on Oct 15 accompanies the bonfire and queen coronation. A parade, varsity and junior games, and a dance cap the weekend with a Sunday breakfast and alumni meeting.

Red Hill Frazier Hall Jayvees Hill Field Xi Theta Tau Kiyo Morimoto Marge Christian Lois Booth Miss Morimoto Bob Detweiler Dale Lincoln Jack Bill Adamson Jim Campbell Cadettes

Annual Meet Brings District Five Together

More than a thousand Idaho public school teachers gather in Pocatello for the Idaho Education Association Fifth District meeting at Pocatello High School. The two day program runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with musical selections, addresses by Robert Montgomery and state leaders, sectional meetings for elementary to senior high groups, and a public evening program.

Idaho Pocatello Idaho Education Association Robert Montgomery University of Texas Pocatello High School R. Barlow D. W. Martin George N. Green Alice Wade Idanah Knudson State Department Alton B. Jones IEA J. M. Booth Don M. Dafoe Carl Nielsen Moselle Geddes Homer Williams Montpelier High School Wesley Baker

Mitchum Pleads To Narcotic Count

Hollywood actor Robert Mitchum pleaded innocent to a narcotic charge and set his trial for November 22. Co defendants starlet Lila Leeds and Robin Ford also scheduled for the same date. Dancer Vickie Evans seeks dismissal with a hearing set for October 7.

Hollywood Robert Mitchum Thomas L. Ambrose Lila Leeds Robin Ford Mitchum Miss Leeds Vickie Evans

Idaho Convicts Present Frolics At Prison Sunday

A 32 inmate cast at Idaho's state penitentiary will stage the Harvest Moon Frolics on Sunday. Warden Louis Clapp announced a preview Saturday for a group led by Governor C A Robins. Rev Lee Backman directs as part of rehabilitation. a master of ceremonies will link comedy, tap dancing, musical solos, and the prison band.

Idaho Boise State Penitentiary Louis Clapp C. A. Robins

Hospital Case Up Today In Highest Court

The Bannock county hospital dispute returns to the Idaho supreme court at 2 p m for the final fall session. Ralph Harrison and others seek to block selling 1 009 000 in bonds for a new hospital on the Pocatello East Bench, with related receiving stations planned at Grace and Downey.

Bannock County Hospital Idaho Supreme Court Ralph Harrison David E. Revoir Horace Jenkins Ammon Hatch Lester Hansen East Bannock County Pocatello East Bench Grace and Downey

Truman Presses Farm Policy Charge in Oklahoma Tour

President Truman spoke in Oklahoma during a 12 stop campaign tour denouncing Republican farm policy as half baked. In Tulsa he sparred with Rep. George A. Dondero over public power, accusing Republicans of shifting dam control to private monopolies. He urged support for price supports rural electrification and reclamation projects.

Truman Oklahoma Tulsa George A. Dondero Mich House Public Works Committee Dondero Muskogee Wales

U S plants open to union organizers

The U S Atomic Energy Commission opened all its plants to union organization while banning communist dominated unions. It named blacklists United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America and United Public Workers of America. The CIO unions protested.

Washington U. S. Atomic Energy Commission United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America United Public Workers of America CIO Electrical

Pocatello Post Circulation Near Seven Thousand

The Pocatello Post reports rising paid subscribers from 5,318 on July 30 to 6,170 on August 30 and 6,971 today. The paper notes the growth toward the 7,000 mark as a favorable result of monthly counts.

Pocatello Post

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