Coast Freezing Deepens as Third Week Sets In
The Associated Press reports a widespread freezing outbreak as hundreds are stranded in the Rocky Mountain region and southern California endures its third week of cold. Temperatures reach 24 below at Milford Utah and 16 below at Provo. Idaho highways open but side roads remain closed. rotary plows clear deep snow. A Southern Pacific train evacuated stalled motorists near Lordsburg New Mexico amid a jammed town with hotels and tourist courts full.
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Twins Arrive After Death During Birth in Elgin
In Elgin Illinois two baby girls Lorraine Mae and Lois Mawrene were delivered by Caesarean section six minutes after their mother Marcella Larson died. Father Carlton Larson plans temporary care with his in laws near Rockford and then will move in with the Coss family. The twins, now Nourished in a hospital incubator, join 21 month old Gary.
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Lorraine Mae
Lois Mawrene
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Pigin National Watch Company
Power grid extends 24 hour critical operation period
Portland Pacific Northwest electric facilities entered a second 24 hour critical operation window. The region had previously used a voluntary dim mode during peak late afternoon load and shifted to a full day 24 hour status. Transmission operations faced ongoing strain as cars were washed and other demand persisted.
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Pacific Northwest
Eighty Mile Gale Strikes California and Missouri Flooding
A damaging eighty mile gale battered southern California with freezing temperatures and a forecasted colder night. In Missouri a twelve mile ice jam on the Missouri River near Atchison caused flooding ten miles of lowlands, prompting evacuation of over fifty families. Unseasonably mild weather persisted in the southeastern and Atlantic states.
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Freight cars derailed near Glenns Ferry causing river spill
A Union Pacific freight train derailed three miles west of Glenns Ferry at 10 25 p m Saturday night sending two coal cars and several empty boxcars off the track with one car entering the Snake River. Superintendent A Bybee said cause would be determined after an investigation. The City of Portland and another east bound train were delayed hours while the line was cleared.
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Warrant Issued for Soda Springs Man in Reckless Driving Case
Peace Justice Charles W Hyde issued a warrant for E Walter Largelleire Jr of Soda Springs on reckless driving charges. State Patrol officer M E Rountree alleged the suspect drove about 60 mph on Rt 30 five miles south of Pocatello, weaving through traffic on icy roads endangering others.
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Marshalls Arrive in GuAn Juan Puerto Rico for Vacation
Secretary of State and Mrs. George Marshall arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico for a several week vacation with the Marshall party staying at the local hotel and planning leisure trips to nearby sights.
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Racial Strife Spreads In South Africa
Violence grips South Africa as police clash with looters in Durban and Johannesburg. Over 100 killed in Durban street fighting after a native boy was injured, with 25,000 Indians fleeing. Officials vow 2,000 troops stay to restore order amid rapes, arson, and looting.
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Three Youths Held On Charge of Burglarizing Home
Wayne Sensenig 14 Lamar Morrison 14 and Freddie Moreno 13 were transferred from police court to juvenile court on burglary charges. They allegedly broke into Joseph Todd's home last December stealing a revolver 25 shells and two boxes of chocolates. Sensenig and Morrison reportedly returned the gun to the Todd porch on December 21 but the weapon was badly damaged and needs repair.
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Meet Mr. Truman Our President Cartoon Debut
The Tribune previews a four part cartoon biography with the first installment on life of President Truman ahead of his inauguration next Thursday. Readers are directed to page 6 for the feature.
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Nations mass troops for futile defense of Nanking
The Chinese government concentrates about 150000 troops along a 300 mile front to defend Nanking as Communist forces of more than 300000 prepare to descend toward the Yangtze river valley. Evacuation of Pengpu and Tientsin area retreats signal a weakened defensive posture.
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Weather Summary for Pocatello and Vicinity
The report notes total precipitation this month at 0.62 inches versus normal 0.68. Mean yesterday temperature 2 degrees, normal 22. Forecast for Pocatello and vicinity calls for mostly cloudy skies with light snow at times and slightly milder temperatures tonight and Tuesday. Low tonight 5 to 10, high Tuesday near 20.
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Pocatello
Commission Re-Employs Former Bannock County Crew
All employees of the Bannock county highway department who were laid off last week were put back to work Saturday, announced Chairman W. H. Pete Jensen. The commission will also hire clerical workers to assist County Surveyor Vic Havenor with water line tax refund applications.
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Pete” Jensen
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Truman Gets Salary Hike In Congress Action
Congress approved a pay raise for President Truman raising his salary from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars a year and increasing tax free expense allowance from 40 000 to 90 000. The vice president and the speaker see pay jumps from 20 000 to 30 000 with 10 000 tax free allowances.
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Truman asks Congress for permanent government reorganization power
President Truman urged Congress to grant permanent authority to reorganize the federal government to promote efficient and economical operation. He called for a comprehensive act with no exemptions and said reforms would take effect in 60 days unless rejected by both chambers. He also pressed for higher pay for executives to attract top qualification.
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Plane Missing After Crash in Scottish Mountains
An American Superfortress from the 301st bomb group based at Scampton England is reported missing and is believed to have crashed in the Scottish highlands with all 20 crew feared dead. The aircraft's home field is Smoky Hill Kansas.
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Three Local Groups To Aid Homeless Family
Three Pocatello organizations announced plans to assist Fred Monroe and his family after their two room home burned in a snow storm. The VFW Post in Pocatello and district commander John M. Dudenake said the group will organize to provide a new home and support for the destitute family, including five children, their mother, and a father.
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Rape claim on Southern Pacific train. two sailors freed
Opal Holmes of North Richland Wash reported an assault to a train crew and District Attorney Dayton Van Vactor said no arrests yet. Investigators will forward evidence to Lane County Oregon prosecutors while two sailors are released to continue to their San Diego post. The case echoes the 1943 murder in Lower 13 aboard the same train.
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Officers Seek Murderer In Snake River Body Find
Malheur County Sheriff John Effering described the body pulled from the Snake River Saturday as a man with four bullet wounds found by a Sugar company employee near a pumping plant. Autopsy could not determine how long the body had been in the water. the man, aged 40 to 60, weighed 140 to 150 pounds, stood five feet one inch, with a mustache and balding. He wore a denim jacket, gray trousers, black shoes, and a blue work shirt. Authorities seek the killer and identify the deceased.
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John Effering
Fatal Utah crash near county infirmary claims two drivers
Dale Tuttle aged 21 from Springville died from injuries after a Saturday night collision with a Pacific Intermountain Express truck driven by 25 year old Heath H. Cornette of Salt Lake City near the Utah county infirmary. Police say Tuttle appeared to turn left from the extreme right lane on the four lane highway.
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Relief Expenditures Hit Record in Bonneville County 1948
Idaho Falls report shows public assistance spending in Bonneville County reaching a new peak in 1948. Supervisor Sylvan Olson announced a total of 292,999 with 126,867 allocated to old age assistance.
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Idaho House considers repeal of slot machines and punch boards
The Idaho House introduces a bill to repeal the state's slot machine law, with Rep. Leo Murdock leading the measure and Gov. Robins urging swift action. The repeal would restore pre 1945 anti gambling sites and raise penalties to 500 dollars, authorizing seizure of equipment by peace officers.
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Idaho
State Affairs Committee
Leo D. Murdock
Bingham
C. A. Robins
Dispatch
United States
Utah's Sheep May Starve Heards in snow prompt rescue effort
A large rescue operation to save Utah sheep from starvation due to heavy snows was underway. Gov. Lee asked State Roads Commissioner Day to deploy all available equipment, with 30 feed trucks and a rotary snow plow leading the effort to reach 150,000 sheep in Millard County. Local agencies will coordinate with the forest service and other state departments statewide.
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Willard A. Day
J. Bracken Lee
Millard County
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Idaho Woman Heads to Washington for Inaugural Ceremonies
Mrs. Dean Seedall Idaho Democratic National committeewoman departed for Washington with her husband daughter and Mr and Mrs Blaine Wardle of St Anthony. She plans talks with party leaders on legislation affecting Idaho during the inauguration events.
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Dean Seedall
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