Nomination Unanimously Approved Acheson For State
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Dean Acheson’s nomination as Secretary of State in a unanimous vote. The hearing touched on communism, with Acheson calling it economically fatal to freedom and human rights while pledging to rid the State Department of disloyal elements.
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Acheson
Senate UK
Roger D. Greene
Washington
Dean Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
D-Tex
Russia
State Department
Pay Increase at Naval Ordnance Plant Voided
Thirty six machinists electricians and helpers at the naval ordnance plant faced a refund demand after Washington ruled pay increases granted on March 17 1947 were erroneously authorized and all overpayments must be refunded. Amounts range from 40 to 250 dollars per man. Navy regulations issued March 17 1947 require cancellations of increases after that date. Management seeks 5 weekly dollars recap with employees proposing 2 50. A conference is set for next Monday.
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Naval Ordnance Plant
Navy Department
Washington
the Tribune
Potato Shipments Delayed by Car Shortage in Idaho
Idaho potato shipments were slowed by a refrigerator car shortage. Shippers faced a deficit of 207 cars, with 317 cars sent from the state Friday, 71 short of loading needs. Union Pacific officials linked the shortage to last week’s storm-caused rail tieup in Wyoming and Idaho.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Union Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
Man With $1275 in Pocket Arrested for Tiny Theft
In Baltimore a 69 year old man was arrested after stealing a 10 cent loaf of rye bread while carrying 1275 dollars. Magistrate Cadden questioned the large sum on him and the defendant said burial expenses.
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Baltimore
James R. Cadden
Frank Johnson
Officials Nab Man With Load of 247 Ducks
U.S. customs officials detained an Eloy resident crossing the border from Mexico to Arizona with 247 ducks exceeding the legal limit of 10. The incident was reported Friday in Nogales, Arizona.
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U.S
Mexico
Arizona
End Nears in Tribune Subscription Race with Prizes
The Tribune contest narrows as two cars and four cash prizes await winners. Districts One and Two race to boost subscriptions through Booster Week and final push before the January 26 deadline. Contestants rally supporters and new subscribers to gain credits for the prizes at the Chief Theater stage.
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Tribune
Pocatello
the Tribune
Eleanor Roosevelt Defies Soviets Clashes At UN
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, chair of the UN human rights commission, said she will not compromise again to gain Soviet support. She noted Soviet attacks feel like weakness and urged release of G I brides, with most appeals ignored except one acknowledgement.
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Washington
Eleanor Roosevelt
United Nations
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Soviet Union
Police group seeks felony designation for car prowling
The Southwestern Idaho Peace Officers Association urges classifying car prowling as a felony. Idaho Falls Police Chief C A Carlson and Pocatello detective Guy Neilson supported the measure, noting car thefts occur mainly at night and are worse than shoplifting.
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Idaho Falls
Southwestern
Idaho Peace Officers’ Association
C. A. Carlson
Guy Neilson
Pocatello
Carlson
Rail unions threaten walkout risk ahead of peace talks
Chicago dispatch notes 1,000,000 rail workers could strike Monday but signs point to no immediate walkout. Negotiations under the railway labor act have progressed, with a 30 day presidential fact finding period ending Monday and a recess until Tuesday. The White House board recommends a seven cent raise retroactive to Oct 1 and a 40 hour week beginning Sept 1.
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Chicago
Truman
White House
Britain Signs Trade Pact With Poland in Five Year Deal
Britain and Poland signed a billion dollar five year trade pact in Warsaw. Each side commits to at least 130 million pounds in goods with potential to reach 150 million pounds. Reginald J W Stacy, chairman of the British trade mission, called the agreement a model for future negotiations with eastern Europe.
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Warsaw
Poland
Britain
Russia
Reginald J. W. Stacy
ISC Adopts New Registration Plan at Idaho State College
Idaho State college introduces a streamlined pre-registration system to shorten lines. Registrar Miss Anna B Capellan says the plan extends the first semester method, with students filling forms checked by advisers and returned to the registrar before paying fees. Senior registration occurred Thursday and Friday with juniors and others scheduled by class. the aim is a faster, easier process for all.
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Idaho State College
Anna B. Capellan
Miss Capellan
U S Junior Chamber Names 10 Outstanding Men of 1948
The United States junior chamber of commerce named ten outstanding young men of 1948. Winners were chosen by a 13‑member panel including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harold E. Staessen. Recipients include Frank P. Zeidler, mayor of Milwaukee, and Sidney B. McMath, Arkansas governor, cited for public service achievements.
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U.S
Junior Chamber
Tulsa
Okla
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pres. Dwight D. Fisenhower
Columbia University
Harold E. Staessen
University of Pennsylvania
Father Of 20 Celebrates 20th Child In Tennessee
In Byrdstown Tennessee Jesse W Rich Jr presents cigars as his family grows to twenty children. He and his wife aged 52 and 46 welcomed a son named Colin Keily born on December 8. The Riches reside in Boom community and include ten boys and ten girls with one set of twins Jane and Jean.
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Byrdstown
Tenn.p
Jesse W. Rich, Jr
Rich
Colin Keily
Dan
Jane
Jean
Trains Seen as Safety Menace by Railway Union
In Pocatello officers of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen meet to deter diesel freight trains as long as 150 cars. E B Gayhart notes that extra length doubles trains and causes injuries from rough handling due to slack. He cites blocked crossings and fines for conductors as additional safety concerns.
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Utah
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
C. H. Pizer
Pocatello
A. G. Fergus
Salt Lake City
H. C. Beckett
Ogden
E. B. Gayhart
J. W. Pauls
Glenns Ferry
J. W. Cochran
I. R. Pepper
Nampa
W. T. Chadwick
Brotherhood of Railway
Gauhart
Snowstorm Leaves Idaho Roads Icy and Sparse Traffic
A Friday night snowstorm dumped 24 inches by 10 p.m. with six inches already in the airport area. District highway officials said highways to Pocatello remained passable but in poor shape. State police warned drivers on the Blackfoot to Pocatello route to use chains and limited travel to one way between Idaho Falls and Pocatello.
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Weather Bureau
C. A. Kelly
Pocatello
Blackfoot
Hauck to Speak on Teen Club Plans in Pocatello
Pete Hauck will outline plans to establish a Teen age club in Pocatello during a KEYY broadcast at 4:30. Jim Martin hosts the program as master of ceremonies and Chick Garrison, KEYY’s youngest announcer, will perform a piano solo.
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Pete Hauck
Pocatello
KEYY
Jim Martin
Chick Garrison
Auction of 125 pound lamb nets 125 dollars for charity
The Tribune corrects an error stating the lamb auction for the March of Dimes raised one dollar per pound rather than one cent. The 125 pound lamb sold for 125 dollars, the total contribution for the pollo fund.
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March of Dimes” Fund
Used Cars Wanted Ad Makes Quick Auto Results
In the Classifieds the Autos Wanted column offers quick results for buyers seeking used cars. If you don’t see the car you want, place a classified ad to attract sellers and speedily locate the right vehicle.
No Arms to Neutral Nations, U S Says
The United States announced neutral states will receive no arms or defense supplies, saying there are insufficient weapons to aid nations not part of collective defense. Officials cited Russian obstruction of the UN and outlined eligible countries in Europe and Latin America for potential future arrangements.
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John Scali
Washington
United States
Michael McDermott
State Department
Department
United Nations
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Canada
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Portugal
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Norway
Denmark
Egypt Bound Bomber Seized By U S Authorities
Newark New Jersey authorities seized a B 25 bomber at Teterboro airport on Friday. The plane with a crew of four British subjects was believed headed illegally for Egypt and was listed as owned by Leonard la Bella of New Rochelle New York. The four crew members were taken into custody and will testify before a federal grand jury.
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N. J
Egypt
Teterboro Airport
A. BE. Mocdarelli
Leonard la Bella
New Rochelle
N. Y
Modarelli
Army Buys Argentina Beef At Half Price
The U S Army announced it purchased five million pounds of beef from Argentina for overseas troops at 50 percent under U S costs. The deal was authorized under the 1949 appropriations act.
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U.S. Army
Argentina
Washington
US. Army
Army
Commissioners lay off staff disrupt county surveyor’s workload
Surveyor W. P. Havener in Bannock County faces a mounting backlog after 21 staffers were dismissed by commissioners. He must prepare fuel refund forms due by January 27 and handle county road dispute with Caribou County while hundreds of miles of Arimo Road remain snowbound without highway crews.
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Bannock County Commissioners
Havener
Havenor
Grace
Bancroft
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