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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1949

Page

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Vandenberg Urges Solons To Carry On Funding

Senator Vandenberg declared the Marshall Plan has worked miracles in halting communism and urged the Senate to authorize a new 5.58 billion dollar European Recovery Fund for the next 15 months. He opposed Taft and Russell’s 10 percent cut proposal, arguing for continued support.

Vandenberg Solons Washington Senate Taft Ohio Russell D-Ga R-Mich Europe Senator Russell Dga

Police Help Non Striking Taxi Drivers Strike in New York

New York cab drivers walk out in a bitter city dispute leaving only 923 of 11 510 taxis in service by midday. Police arrested sixteen and sentenced four drivers to ten days in the workhouse while 18 faced charges from disorderly conduct to simple assault. Over 3 000 officers patrolled safety lanes to protect non striking drivers as the public grew nervous to ride.

New York Police Bureau of Operations New York City

Prominent Matron Receives Birthday Greetings

The Tribune extends birthday greetings to Mrs. Lyman Fargo of 709 N Garfield a social leader for 55 years who celebrated an anniversary yesterday Her husband founded the Blythe Fargo company now Fargo Wilson Wells They lived at 144 S Garfield before building their home at 709 N Garfield 24 years ago She has two daughters Mrs Chester Wells of Pocatello and Mrs Nelson Howard of San Francisco The Tribune joins her many friends in best wishes

the Tribune Lyman Fargo N. Garfield San Francisco Pocatello Fargo

Guernsey Heifer Sale Slated for Jerome Fair Grounds

Four 4-H and FFA Guernsey heifer sale in Jerome on April 2 features 25 top quality registered heifers from leading Idaho herds. Sale chairman George W. Cleveland of Gooding coordinates the event at the fair grounds.

Guernsey Idaho FFA Fairgrounds Jerome Sale George W. Cleveland Gooding

Money Pours In as Missing Banker Faces Fraud Probe

In New York a missing National City Bank assistant manager Richard H. Crowe 41 fled after a theft totaling 884 660 dollars. Money by mail to banks and friends has reached over 100 000 with more missing. FBI issued wanted notices nationwide under federal embezzlement laws.

New York Richard H. Crowe National City Bank Crowe South FBI

Bill Gives Congress Broad Powers to Veto Reorganization

A Senate executive expenditures committee approved a bill giving the President broad power to reorganize the government while making it easier for Congress to block such plans. The measure, rewriting a House-passed bill, would require dissent by both houses to kill any presidential reorganization proposal and would apply to the military establishment and six other departments.

Washington Truman Congress Senate Executive Expenditures Committee House Executive Department

Railway Day Set May 20 in Pocatello

The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Bureau announces Railway Day for May 20. J L Craig says plans include mall workers wearing railroad caps and a spike-driving ceremony with the mayor. A three member street-cleaning committee was named and bureau considers a $4 500 budget rise and ISC campus day May 6 activities.

Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Bureau Pocatello J. L. Craig Chamber Craig Bob Purrington Jack Terrell Perry Johnson Bureau ISC

Louis Weertz Wins ISC Talent Quest

Louis Weertz, a Des Moines youth and V-12 student, won first place at the Idaho State college talent quest in Frazier hall. He will represent ISC at the intermountain inter collegiate contest in Reno on April 23, competing against nine other students including Kiyo Morimoto Lenno Egan Bruce Coke Brian Mattishaw Norman Olsen and Julia Ward.

Louis Weertz Idaho State College Frazier Hall Des Moines Iowa ISC Reno Nev University of Nevada Weertz Kiyo Morimoto Lenno Egan Bruce Coke Brian Mattishaw Pocatello Norman Olsen Rupert Julia Ward Malad

Painters Seek Raise as Local Workers Idle

About 40 to 50 members of painters local No. 674 did not work on Friday seeking a 25 cent per hour raise from 1.75 to 2.00. Union official Claude Criss said the stoppage was not a strike and negotiations continued for a likely Monday agreement. Projects at Westello Simplot Westvaco and Ostler were affected. overall local has about 90 members.

Painters Local No. 674 Claude Criss Pocatello Criss Westello Simplot Westvaco Ostler

Key Witness Denies Aiding Revolution in Communist Trial

Louis F. Budenz, first government witness, denies writing articles calling for violent overthrow of the U.S. government while a Communist Party member. He also says he did not read Daily Worker pieces advocating such action from April 1945 to his 1945 renunciation in October. The trial charges 11 leaders with conspiring to advocate overthrow by force starting April 1, 1945. Budenz testified he once recommended John Williamson’s article, which cites Leninist history and the Soviet line.

New York U.S Louis F. Budenz Daily Worker Budenz The John Williamson Communist Party of the Soviet Union Bourgeoi

Four Idaho Towns Send 160 Students to Junior Music Festival

About 160 pupils from Soda Springs Blackfoot American Falls and Pocatello travel to Idaho State College for the annual junior music festival. Competitions begin at 9 am with piano categories then vocal and violin events at 10:30 am. Luncheon for judges and workers planned at Hotel Whitman.

Idaho Idaho State College Marshall Hook Soda Springs Blackfoot American Falls Pocatello Lewis and Clark Lewis Clark Whitman E. V. van Vieck Leland Newey Stirling Walker Theo Whittle Max Petty Jack Trimming A. H. Griffith

Pocatellan Takes First in State For Easter Poster

Barbara Christen sen of Pocatello won the statewide Easter seal poster design contest sponsored by the Idaho Society for Crippled Children and Adults. She receives a 25 prize for a gothic window background with fillies and two children. Second prize goes to Rosell Sohm of Burley and third to Joan Simpson of Lewiston. Honorable mentions go to Rolland Daley of Pocatello and Sharon Haws of Idaho Falls.

Boise Barbara Christensen Pocatello Idaho Society For Crippled Children Rosell Sohm Burley Joan Simpson Lewiston Rolland Daley Sharon Haws Idaho Falls

Blackfoot Hospital to Get $1 425 705 for Buildings

Boise reports Idaho State Institutions receive 3 489 554 for new construction with funds largely from the 30th legislature. Projects include Blackfoot State hospital south Orofino State hospital north and Nampa State school and colony with dormitories a heating plant and various expansions.

Blackfoot Hospital Boise Idaho Board of Examiners State Hospital South Blackfoot State Hospital Orofino Nampa

Butter Drops Round In House Battle

Washington action saw the House vote 287 to 89 to repeal the 63 year old federal taxes on oleomargarine. The bill would allow interstate shipments and require triangular yellow oleomargarine in public eating places and labeled as Oleomargarine. The measure moves to the Senate as backers press for free choice for housewives and dairy concerns claim harm to the dairy industry.

Washington House Senate

Pocatello Terminal Joins U P Idaho Division

The Pocatello terminal of the Union Pacific system becomes part of the Idaho division effective Friday April 1. Previously it was under the Utah division with headquarters in Salt Lake City. Reports say Mr. Hicks of Cheyenne will serve as general superintendent of the northwest district.

Pocatello Terminal Union Pacific System Idaho Division Utah Division Salt Lake City Hicks Cheyenne Pocatello Northwest District

Fort Hall Holds Large Indian Event for Interior Dept Anniversary

Fort Hall marked the Interior Department centennial with events attracting an estimated 1200 to 1500 attendees. Joe Youngren noted a record turnout of Indians at the agency celebration as white visitors observed the gathering.

Nellie Edma Fort Hall Interior Department Nellie Pocatello Tribune Bessie Judson Joe Youngren Re- Balia

Espionage Trial Delayed Two Weeks in New York Case

Val Gubitchev a United Nations employee and Judith Coplon a justice department worker face an espionage trial delayed by two weeks as Federal Judge Simon Rifkind orders postponement despite Gubitchev's "I am ready" claim.

New York Valentine A. Gubitchev United Nations Judith Coplon Justice Department Simon Rifkind

Allies Reject Red Charge Against Pact

Washington and London dismissed Moscow charges that the Atlantic pact is aggressive. Bevin called the treaty a bulwark of peace and urged would be aggressors to think twice. The U S State Department said the accord is strictly defensive and awaits a formal reply to Moscow.

Washington Russia Ernest Bevin U.S. State Department Kremlin State Department Soviet Union Department Moscow Bevin Chibere

Journalists Open Meet At ISC Idaho State College

Idaho State college hosts the second annual southern Idaho high school journalism convention with 150 students from 15 towns expected for an all day session. Attendees include Pocatel lo Twin Falls American Falls St. Anthony Dubois Hansen Mountain Home Castleford Burley Rexburg New Plymouth Areno Rupert Oxford Rockland. The schedule features registration at 9 30 a m general session pictures at 10 15 a m and talks on bureau chief problems yearbook makeup and layout and theme selection.

Idaho State College Southern Idaho High School Wallace Garets ISC Pocaetello Twin Falls American Falls St. Anthony Dubois Hansen Mountain Home Castleford Bursley Rexburg New Plymouth Arieno Rupert Oxford Rockland Perry Swisher Jim Gipson, Jr

Paralysis Victim Spends 13 Years Inside Iron Lung

MIAMI BEACH Fla Pred Snite Jr reports happiness despite 13 years in an iron lung marking his 13th anniversary yesterday He was paralyzed by infantile polio in 1936 in China after a year of readjustment he adapted He has crossed two oceans married and fathered three daughters while using the respirator.

Miami Beach Fla Snite, Jr Snite China

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