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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1949

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Burglars Loot Ash Feed and Seed Co. in Night Theft

Police report burglars stole bench saws lathes and power tools from the Ash Feed and Seed Co. 633 Second overnight. They took 25 in cash and a blank check No 2332. Items listed include Briggs Stratton gasoline line Shopmaster bench band saw lathe drill press jig saw table saw cut off portable saw and a Thor thunder with built in motor. Authorities pursue several clues.

Ash Feed and Seed Co Evera Capital Briggs & Stratton

Quake Damage Estimate Reaches Fifteen Million

Seattle reports bricks loosening in downtown after a two minute quake. Eight people dead from collapsing structures and stress related events. Civil defense director Bryant cites $15 million in damages across eight western Washington cities with more reports expected.

Seattle Pacific Northwest Washington Charles W. Bryant Civil Defense Bryant

Catastrophe Hint From Idaho Atom Plant Speech

AEC Commissioner Sumner Pike warned at a Bowdoin club talk that minor catastrophes may occur in Idaho experiments. Officials said the remark referred to unknowns in high heat research and stressed safety measures to protect the public.

Idaho AEC Pocatello Tribune Ton—Atomic Energy Sumner T. Pike Bowdoin Club Commissoner Commts

Motel Guests Rob Cabin at El Rancho Motel

Blackfoot police report two travelers registered at the El Rancho Motel and a cabin camp stole furnishings. Mr and Mrs Henry Mitchell of Idaho Falls are named as suspects. items missing include blankets sheets towels drapes and a large wall mirror. The man described as 30 to 35, about 5 10, with dark combed hair and a light brown suit.

el Rancho Blackfoot Alma Marley Henry Mitchell Blaine St Idaho Falls

Idaho Delegation Urged to Defend Atomic Station Site

Hope for cure centers on little Bobby Winn a nine year old crippled boy from Green TriangleEncino California seeks treatment at Berry Foundation School funded by Tribune readers Idaho Society for Crippled Children and local citizens with a $150 down payment for braces transport and living expenses sponsor a benefit party at Shamrock Club April 20 with admission 150 per couple including tax proceeds aiding the Winn family in the long therapy effort.

Bobby’? Winn John Winn Green Triangle Encino Calif Berry Foundation Tribune Idaho Society For Crippled Children The U.P the Tribune Shamrock Club Bob Jackson

County Holds Inquest in Capell Death

An inquest opened this afternoon at Hall mortuary into the death of Irvin Capell 22 of 905 North Main who was killed at 7 35 am Thursday in a collision at Pole Line road and Cedar. The motorcycle he rode collided with a bus owned by Pocatello independent school district driven by Bernard Bengal 23. Witnesses include E V Cutler William Fitzen Albert Schmidtke and Bernard Bengal plus students at the bus stop. Police testimony cited the motorcycle traveling at a fast rate. Coroner Arthur W Hall led the proceeding with officers McKinnon Phelps Evans and Dr Hughart also testifying. Jurors listed include A M Johnson Al Zweigart Evelyn Trujillo Harry Thurston E E Campbell Dorothy Horrocks William Poll James Gregory Buelah Dixon Jay Jensen G A Bateman and Marcile F Porrey.

Hall Mortuary Irvin Capell North Main Pole Line Road Cedar Polo Line Road Pocatello Independent School District Bernard F. Bengal South Twelfth Idaho State College E. V. Cutler Frank McKinnon R. M. Phelps C. C. Evans Police Identification Bureau H. 4. Hughart A. M. Johnson al Zweigart Evelyn Trujillo Harry Thurston E. E. Campbell Dorothy Horrocks William Poll James Gregory Buelah Dixon Jay Jensen G. A. Bateman Marcile F Porrey

Idaho Lawmakers To Represent State at Hearing

Gov C A Robins said Idaho will be represented by its congressional delegation at a hearing before the Joint congressional atomic energy committee. The AEC has chosen a site near Arco for the plant while Montana backs Fort Peck reservoir site.

Boise C. A. Robins Idaho Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee Joint Committee AEC Arco Montana Fort Peck Reservoir Len McMahon D-Conn

Montana Delegation Presses for Idaho Site Change

Idaho Senator Glen Taylor reports the Montana delegation in Washington failed to impress the joint atomic energy committee in a hearing on the reactor plant location. He says Montana seeks to set aside the Idaho site, but Idaho will be allowed to testify if relocation is seriously considered.

The Tribune Idaho U. S Glen Taylor Montana Washington Atomic Energy Commission Joint Atomic Committee Joint Atomic Enery Committee McMahon Connecticut

Endurance Fliers Set Record on 1 000 Hour Goal

Dick Riedel and Bill Barris extended their endurance flight toward a 1,000 hour target aboard Sunkist Lady flying from Pullerton. They surpassed the 726 hour mark set in 1939 by Wes Carroll and Clyde Schlieper, with 2,000 spectators cheering at the field. Barris guided the plane to salute the crowd after reaching 727 hours.

Fulerton Calif Dick Riedel Bill Barris Wes Carroll Clyde Schileper Long Beach Riede Barris Pullerton Riedel Miami Carrol Schleper American Airlines Schlieper Air Operations Concern

National Magazine To Carry Story On Mrs Pinkerton

Pocatello dancing teacher Mrs Gladys Pinkerton was selected for a feature in the June Educators column of Stars of Tomorrow. Ruth Yoder assistant editor reports the Los Angeles published magazine plans to include a photo and article.

National Magazine Pocatello Stars of Tomorrow Ruth Yoder Gladys Pinkerton 405 S Los Angeles Calif

West Powers Take Lead In Cold War

Secretary of State Acheson said the cold war with Russia will last long and the western democracies must show unending diligence and courage. He noted the west has gained the initiative in the past 18 months and may speak with equal strength to critics, at a luncheon with Inter American Defense Organization delegates.

Washington Acheson Russia Council of the inter-American Defense Organization United States America

Vagrant Jailed For 30 Days In City Court

Ernest Looney aged 26 was jailed for 30 days by Police Judge Don Bistline after arrest by Detectives Nelson and Perkins on vagrancy charges. Looney could not explain his occupation or provide an address. Postal inspectors questioned him on a federal matter but found no involvement.

Ernest Looney Don Bistline Guy Nelson John Perkins Looney

Library to Offer Bargain Prices

Delinquent fines on library cards may be cleared at bargain prices, announced today by Paul W. Scott. The measure applies to all grade school students, with any fine halved if paid before month’s end.

Paul W. Scott

Spring sports gear sales via Tribune Classified Want-ad

Classified notice invites readers to sell last year's golf tennis fishing and baseball equipment with a Tribune Want-ad. Call 123 to have an ad taker word and place the ad for quick results. Phone 123.

Pocatello Tribune

Montanans Push For Fort Peck Site In Atomic Plant Debate

Montana officials led by Gov. Bonner and Rep. Mansfield pressed for Fort Peck Glasgow area as the site for a 500 million dollar atomic reactor testing station. The AEC favored Arco Idaho, with hearings next week to hear Idaho and Montana arguments and witnesses including engineers from Smith Hinchman and Grylls.

McMahon Detroit Smith, Hinchman and Grylls, Inc AEC Smith, Hinchman and Grylls Arco Idaho Fort Peck Atomic Energy Commission Carleton Shugg Hanford Wash Shugg Missouri River Missouri Mississippi Navy Proving Ground Atomic Agency Montana John W. Bonner Mike Mansfield James J. Flah

Adultery case nets jail for three in Idaho town

In Blackfoot Idaho a district court sentenced Melvin Wheeler to up to three years in state prison while Lora Wheeler and Kenneth B Hale received up to one year in Bingham county jail. Norma Snyder O 18 faced punishment with a plea of guilty to adultery. The four involved were linked to a winter long love nest exposed in court. Wheeler testified the arrangement began last October and involved Snyder and her 15 year old sister at his Riverside home. The court ordered Norma Snyder returned to parental custody with sentencing postponed.

Blackfoot Idaho Norma Snyder Preston Thatcher Melvin Wheeler Lora Wheeler Kenneth B. Hale Bingham County Robert Snyder Norma Desire Wheeler Thatcher Miss Snyder Riverside Hale Gerald Johnson Everett Goodwin Snyder Johnson

Gun Mount Explosion Kills Three Seamen Aboard Hollister

A gun mount explosion on the destroyer Hollister at Pearl Harbor yesterday killed three American seamen and wounded 11, two critically, on the deadly incident at sea.

Pearl Harbor Hollister

House Takes Easter Recess After Record 24 Billion Appropriations

Washington Democrats send to the Senate a $24.0 billion peacetime appropriations surge as House members depart for a 10 day Easter break. Senate stays to debate housing and long-range plans while leaders urge constituents support for labor, civil rights, and minimum wage goals.

Washington (P House Senate McCormack Massachusetts

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