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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1949

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Idaho Adaption Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk Reform Aims

Special to The Tribune Boise Idaho. An act modernizing the states adoption laws was sent to Governor A Robins for approval. Prepared by Bill Child of the public assistance department the bill calls for a one year probationary period and supervised placement by trained staff. It requires parental consent for legitimate and older children and seals adoption records. If approved it will go to the legislature for action.

the Tribune Boise Idaho A. Robins Bill Child State Public Assistance Department Pocatello Tribune Child Department of Public Assistance Peta Department of Public Childs

Tyrone Power to Wed in Rome Friday January 27

Friends of movie star Tyrone Power and Linda Christian announce they will marry in a Rome church on Thursday January 27.

Tyrone Power Rome Linda Christian

North China Government Falls Apart Amid Dispersal Talks

Nanking remains capital if Chiang Kai-shek stays. Foreign offices prepare word that the government may disperse for safety while embassies likely stay. Peiping encircled by Red Army far north of Yangtze braces for fall. ministries and foreign office likely move southward to Canton.

Nanking China Foreign Office Chiang Kai-shek Peiping Fu Tso-Yi Yangtze Canton Yangtze River

Pocatello Chamber Sets 1949 Budget and Eight Power Goals

The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce elected committee chairmen and outlined an eight point program for 1949. Plans include an economic survey, developing the industrial district, expanding wholesale and retail trade, agricultural services, aviation base development, and highway improvements. The annual budget was set at 26000 with about 15000 for administration.

Chamber of Commerce Bannock Pocatello Pocatello Army Air Base Palisades -Dam-Michaud Flats R. D. Gallafant Organisation Affaire Frank T. Briggs W. C. Carnes Harold Ory J. Gilbert Miller H. B. Markham Commercial Activitie F. G. Thompson W. J. Wilson John R. Terrell J. L. Wursten Charles Ward A. Dufford W. W. Shields Stenley Day A. Burton Idelandro Col. M. A Goodfellow Dol. Hilliard C. Johnson J. O. Anderson

Tribune's H C L Contest Pays Cash for Letters

Tribune readers have until midnight Wednesday to send letters on how to reduce high living costs. Write up to 200 words and postmark by January 19 to H C L Contest Pocatello Tribune. Best letter wins five dollars, next five receive one dollar each. All published next Sunday.

Tribune H.C L. Contest Pocatello Tribune the Tribune

Reds Protest Presence of Police Guard

The second day of the trial of 12 top communist leaders opened with overruled defense objections to police around the U S courthouse in New York. Judge Medina said precautions were proper as 400 officers guarded the proceedings amid claims of armed force intimidation. William Z. Foster was absent due to a heart ailment.

New York U.S Seige Harold R. Medina Communist Party Frank Fristensky Louis F. McCabe Philadelphia Lower Manhattan Medina William Z. Foster

Assessors Begin Study to Set Idaho Property Rates

Boise Idaho county assessors and the State Tax Commission start a three day meeting to study and set uniform assessment policies. They heard oil industry representatives and farmers on tax problems as they plan uniform assessments for different property types today and tomorrow.

Boise (P Idaho County State Tax Commission Tax Commission

Auto Dealers Present Safety Award in Idaho

Col. R. L. Fry of Poca tello presented a $650 fellowship to Lt. Arthur E. Perkins of Twin Falls for the spring course in traffic police administration at Northwestern University Traffic Institute Evans ton Illinois. Perkins is one of 16 state police officers to receive fellowships from the Automotive Safety Foundation. The award supports training for modern traffic control planning and police training courses.

C. A. Robins Arthur E. Perkins R. L. Fry Pocatello Perkins Governor Robins Charles Lewis Robins A. P. Bunderson Col. Fry Boise Col Northwestern University Traffic Institute Evanston, Ill Twin Falls Idaho State Police Fry Idaho Inter-Industry Highway Safety Committee Idaho Automobile Dealers Association Highway Patrol Automotive Safety Foundation Institute

Cattle Rustling Fears Spur Bannock County Meeting

Six cattlemen spoke to Bannock County commissioners detailing increased rustling losses totaling 3 17 cattle killed or missing in the past month. They urged deputized range riders, but officials warned of cost and equity issues, noting limited enforcement power amid past lenient bailouts.

Bannock County Ogden Utah Cials Alma Marley Marley Jim Abbott Swan Lake Mink Creek Garden Creek Hawkins Buckskin

Utah and Idaho Governors Bet on Traffic Safety

Utah Governor J Bracken Lee accepts Idaho Governor C A Robins challenge to a 1949 traffic safety contest. Robins bets a sack of Idaho potatoes that Idaho motorists will post fewer accidents. Lee hopes Utah drivers will help him win and reduce crashes in the coming year.

Utah J. Bracken Lee Robins Idaho Lee

Thirty-Two Britons Stranded in San Francisco Seek NZ Travel

In San Francisco thirty-two British citizens stranded en route to New Zealand face months of unpaid lodging and meals as flights to NZ and Australia show full bookings into April. A travel agency covers hotel and meals while they await a charter permit from the Civil Aeronautics board. The group, with little money, walks the city as relief efforts from the British Consulate and local colony are organized.

San Francisco New Zealand England George E. Dunn Australia Civil Aeronautics Board Charles Edgar A. J. le da Mare

Bannock Caribou dispute set for trial here

Bannock county asks the district court to clarify title to about 49000 dollars worth of road equipment seized by Caribou County after Bannock’s District 3 seceded on November 2. The hearing before Judge C. J. Taylor in Idaho Falls will feature Bannock County Attorney Henry McQuade and O. R. Baum against Caribou County’s attorney Dygert. The case arises from equipment left behind in Grace and Bancroft and centers on which county lawfully owns property found in a seceded area.

Bannock County Caribou County Bannock District 3 C. J. Taylor Idaho Falls Henry McQuade O. R. Baum Dygert Caribou Grace Bancroft Baum Taylor

Senate votes against exemption for inaugural tickets

The senate rejected a House bill to exempt inaugural parade and ball tickets from federal amusement taxes by a 47 to 44 vote, an upset to the administration. In Idaho, heavy snow blocks Stanley basin roads and 15 miles of the Spar Canyon route. District Judge C. J. Taylor of Idaho Falls was recommended for state supreme court by the Idaho State Bar. The Interior Department pledged aid to stormstruck western stockmen. Colorado patrol says missing Granby pilot William Harrison was found near Vernal, Utah, with injuries not yet known.

Washington Senate Boise Stanley Basin Idaho State Bureau of Highways Spar Canyon Clayton U. S. 93 C. J. Taylor Idaho Falls Idaho State Bar Association Supreme Court Denver Colorado Civil Air Patrol William Harrison Granby Cole Vernal Utah

Death of Heir at Tallahassee Ignites Mystery

In Tallahassee a pistol death of Grenville Baker 21 in a wreck on his mother's plantation prompts sheriff to send the murder weapon and casts of suspects hands to FBI for testing. A coroner’s jury terms the death as caused by a pistol held by unknown parties. The scene drew notable visitors including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor two years ago.

Tallahassee Fla.p Grenville Baker Frank Stoutamire New York FBI Washington Baker Horseshoe Stoutamire George F. Baker, Jr Duke Duchess of Windsor

Idaho Legislature Passes Indian Voting Rights and Firearm Bills

The Idaho House approved a constitutional amendment granting Native Americans voting rights and eligibility for public office and juries, with Senate approval pending and ratification at the 1950 election. Other measures include firearm penalties and expanded labor and compensation bills.

Money Mad Boston People Once Threw Dollars Away

In 29 School Street Boston crowds once surged for Charles Ponzi as he promoted a 45 day cash windfall. Police fought to control the line while money filled drawers and wastebaskets. By the time of his crash only a lone traffic cop remained, with no line for papers outside his former riot-strewn hub.

Boston School Street Charles Ponzi City Hall Parker House King's Chapel Ponzi

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