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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1949

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Idaho bands to parade in district music fest finale

High school bands from 18 Idaho towns will join a parade at 4 p m to close the two day fifth district music festival. Participants will march from Main to Center to the courthouse with bands from McCammon Snake River Ordeen American Falls West Le Georgetown Downey Rockd Malad Blackfoot Preston tis Grace Montpelier Shelley Pocatello. The Pocatello cardinal team arrives from Fullerton Calif and a uniformed American Legion auxiliary will ride in new cars. The final will showcase 18 bands seven rich choruses three boys glee clubs four choirs 11 girls glee and one mixed chorus. Final results to be announced in Sunday’s Tribune.

Idaho R. F. Goranson Airman Fremont Main Trk Clark Arthur Thur Bonneville Bon Ne McCammon Snake River Ordeen American Falls Westle Georgetown Downey Rockd Malad Blackfoot Prestontis Grace Montpelier Shelley Pocatello Len Telles Del Pocatello ‘Dinal Fullerton Calif J1 Guard Goranson Tribune Berdeen Trumpetmerican Falls

Performers at Paris peace conference condemned

A state department statement released Friday criticized participants described as performers at a communist inspired peace conference in Paris. The statement accused them of aligning with a party line and attempting to mislead the public about support for the Union.

Ashington Paris

British Officers Save Communist From Angry Crowd

In Dartmouth Britain police rescued Harry Pollitt general secretary of the British Communist Party from a hostile crowd enraged by the shelling of four British ships by Chinese reds. Pollitt was dragged to safety after a rope and hanging suggestion were offered. The crowd then burned the red flag at the rally.

Dartmouth Eng Britain Harry Pollitt British Communist Party

ISC Students Survey Twin Falls For Reader Interest Study

Thirty five Idaho State College students traveled to Twin Falls to survey reader interest in the Twin Falls Times News. Sponsored by Stanford University journalism, they will be paid expenses plus seven dollars for participation in a one day effort.

Idaho State College Twin Falls Wallace Garets Stanford Mary Linda Hallant Garets Park Hotel

Alleged Drunken Driver Cited To Appear In Court

Ash Miller aged 56 of 506 North Main cited for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence after a collision with a tree at 1616 North Hayes. Other motorists cited for stopping violations include John Tolman Adrian Cracker and Loren Critchett plus Arrington. Carlos Medina charged with operating a vehicle without a muffler and George McPhie with driving against traffic on a one way street. Bob Gunter faces pending case of reckless driving tied to a April 16 collision with a Star cab.

Ash Miller North Main Miller North Hayes John O. Tolman RFD Monroe Arrington East Benton Loren Critchett East Lander Adrian B. Cracker Burbank Calif Carlos Medina North Fourth George McPhie Provo Bob Gunter William Crist Gunter

Lilienthal Outlines Atomic Energy Commission Aim

Atomic energy chief David Lilienthal said the commission’s goal is not merely to make weapons but to control fundamental forces shaping life and matter. Speaking at the University audience he added the work touches agriculture nutrition education international relations industry peace and war. The remarks were reported as part of a continuation on page five referencing Rep. Henry M. Jackson.

Attle EB. Lilienthal The Energy Commission University Ofington Willige Will Lilienthal U. S Henry M. Jackson

Witness recounts Malmedy massacre killings by German troops

Kenneth R. Ahrens of Erie Pennsylvania testifies before a Senate armed services subcommittee about the Malmedy massacre during the Christmas season 1944. He describes being shot in the back and playing dead before fleeing into the forest as German soldiers killed American prisoners. The trial involved seventy three troopers charged for the Malmedy killings in the Battle of the Bulge near Belgium.

Washington Kenneth R. Ahrens Erie Malmedy Ahrens Senate Armed Services Belgium

Voters Urged to Register by 9 Tonight in Two Cities

Voters in Pocatello and Alameda must register by 9 tonight for Tuesday's election. Voters who voted April 5 may be eligible to vote again. Registration sites include city offices in Pocatello and Alameda offices at 411 Washington and ward offices at 101 Wilson and 184 Park.

Pocatello and Alameda The Tribune Pocatello Bert Reese Alton M. Alexander Reese Alexander Washington May Sorenson Wilson Lula Rupp Park W. W. Halsey Grant L. Stowell George R. Phillips

Pocatello Area Weekend Forecast With Showers

Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with scattered afternoon showers. Slightly cooler Sunday. Saturday highs near 75, Saturday night lows near 45. Sunday highs 65 to 70.

Pocatello and

Area Well Suited For Plant Site, Johnston Reports

Arco Idaho area deemed well suited for atomic reactor testing station says plant manager Leonard E. Johnston after aerial survey. He notes no obvious barriers, but details and boundaries await further study. Idaho Falls officials and Greater Idaho Falls committee discuss plans and facilities.

Johnston Idato Falls Arca Idaho Leonard E. Johnston

Atomic reactor testing station eyed for eastern Idaho

Salt Lake City officials described the Arco, Idaho project as a major peacetime business opportunity. Gus P. Backman of the Salt Lake City chamber of commerce said contracts will be awarded by the atomic energy commission office to be set up in southeastern Idaho and most purchasing will occur in the region. Dan Kamphausen of Denver spoke to the sales executives at the meeting.

Salt Lake City Arco Idaho Gus P. Backman

Blast Injures Eleven at Skelly Oil Refinery Site

Eleven workers were injured in an explosion at the Skelly Oil refinery under construction in Eunice New Mexico. Morgan Monroe, editor of the News Sun in Hobbs, relayed that the blast happened while a gas line was being connected and the facility, valued at several million dollars, remains incomplete.

Eunice N. M Skelly Oil Company Morgan Monroe News-Sun Hobbs

Bomb plays role in world peace says Evans

In Salt Lake City Luther H. Evans head of the Library of Congress told 2000 delegates that the atomic bomb may be an important instrument for peace. He argued the bomb has prevented a Russian invasion of Europe and that even if the USSR learns to produce it, there can be no victory only destruction.

Salt Lake City International Association For Childhood Education Luther H. Evans Library of Congress Russia Europe Evans Ussr

Court Fixes Life Term For Murder

Caldwell Idaho a 38 year old woman Elizabeth Lacey also known as Lottie Ashdown pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment Judge Thomas E Buckner accepted her confession that she administered strychnine to Vivian Ashdown to end perceived troubles for her children The offender admitted purchasing poison in Salt Lake City in February and stockpiling more in Caldwell before poisoning occurred March 21 The victim died in his car two days after a second marriage ceremony and the defendant sought custody of her children aged 8 11 and 13 living with relatives in Homedale

Vivian Ashdown Homedale Ray Luckenza Lacey Salt Lake City Ashdown Caldwell

Crowley Appointed to Idaho State Board of Pharmacy

S. L. Crowley of Twin Falls has been named to the Idaho state board of pharmacy by Governor C. A. Robins. His term will run until June 30, 1950.

Boise S. L. Crowley Twin Falls State Board of Pharmacy C. A. Robins Crowley

Communists Reach Nanking as Nationalist Capital Flares

Red troops crossed the Yangtze and breached Nanking’s gates as officials and garrison fled. Looting spread through the city as foreigners and high officials escaped by air and road. Chiang Kai-shek and Li Tsung Jen reiterated a fight to the end amid the city’s collapse.

Nanking China Pukow Yangtze Ho Ying- China Chiang Kai-Shek Hangchow Li Tsung-Jen

Beet Growers Hire More Labor From Southwest

Eastern Idaho sugar beet plantings reach 7100 acres with hundreds more to sow. W J O Bryant Idaho manager of Utah Idaho Sugar reports another batch of American Mexican laborers boosting to 350 the number in the region. Workers scattered from Tyhee to St Anthony with major activity in Idaho Falls and Blackfoot districts. Expected shipments to eastern Idaho raised to 700 plus due to higher producer demand. Mexicans hailed from Texas New Mexico California and Arizona.

Idaho Falls Idaho W. J. O'Bryant Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Tyhee Pocatello St. Anthony Blackfoot O'Bryant Texas New Mexico California Arizona

Board relaxes installments rules for purchases

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday extended to 24 months the limit for completing installment payments and reduced the down payment to 10 percent for items excluding automobiles. The changes, effective April 27, mark a new relaxation after a prior two month period, replacing the former 21 month limit and 15 percent down. Furniture, radios, refrigerators, and other controlled items were exempted from new controls.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

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