Council May Hike Pay of Rookie Cops
Pocatello council debates higher starting salaries for police and fire recruits to attract applicants. Councilman James H Bowns urges raising rookie police pay from 215 to 235 monthly and 255 after eight weeks, boosting 1949 budgets. notes civil service limits and consideration of one day off weekly. Mayor and council plan to consult city attorney and report next session.
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Council
Pocatello
James H. Bowns
Bowns
George R. Phillips
Officer Accused of Wearing Two Pairs of Trousers
Traffic officer Lloyd A. Webster, known for his sharp dress, claims he wears only one pair of pants while patrolling. He stopped at Troy-Parisian Cleaners to pick up pressed trousers and was accused of taking an extra pair. The missing garment was traced to Dr Forrest Howard who had entered the shop and collected the officer’s trousers.
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Lloyd A. Webster
Lacy
Troy-Parisian Cleaners
Webster
Dr. Forrest
Howard
Ofr
Mr. Webster
Pante
City Approves 30 Day Cut in Taxicab Rates
City council accepts a 30 day trial waiving enforcement of a new ordinance while three Pocatello taxicab firms test reduced fares. Rates drop to 35 cents for major routes and 15 to 85 cents for longer trips with one to four passengers. After 30 days the council may amend or repeal the ordinance to balance drivers and riders.
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Pocatello
Fred E. Tydeman
Pierce Avenue
Humboldt Street
Greeley Street
Alameda
Pocatello Heights
Westvaco
Nixon Tract Street To Be Renamed Galloway
Samuel M. Nixon 84, owner of the Gordon apartments, urged the city council to rename Nixon Tract street within the city limits. He cited its former tag syphillis street and suggested Galloway street for dignity. Council approved the change and authorized parking in front of the Gordon apartments.
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Galloway
Samuel M. Nixon
Gordon
Nixon Tract
Syphillis
Galloway Street
Nixon
Gondon Apartments
Weather Summary for Pocatello Area
Light snow tonight in Pocatello and vicinity ending Saturday afternoon. Low tonight ten above. High Saturday twenty. Mean temperature yesterday was normal at twenty two degrees. Sunset today is 5 28 and sunrise tomorrow at 7 55. Precipitation this month totals six tenths of an inch, below the normal eight and five tenths.
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Pocatello
Bitter cold grips northern plains and Rocky Mountains
The article reports subzero temperatures across the Dakotas, Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, and Minnesota. Malad City Idaho woke to minus 29, with other readings including Bozeman 36 below, Philip 32 below, and Bismarck 31 below, while Boise stayed above zero at 10 above due to a nearby cloud bank.
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Big Piney
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Lander
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Burley
Gooding
Boise
Provo
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Delta
Green River
Ogden
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Bozeman
Mont
Philip
Bismarck
N. D
Havre
Mobridge
Scottsbluff
Nebr
Sheridan
Douglas
Alexandria
Minn
Goodland
Kans
Jerome Plans Armory Utility Building Sale of Lots to State
City officials reveal sale of 10 lots to the state for construction of Jerome's first national guard armory unit. The initial unit will be a utility building to house guard equipment.
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Jerome
National Guard
Idaho House approves Snake river pact and drunken driving tests
The Idaho House passed a ten member Snake river water distribution commission bill with Wyoming talks and federal ratification needed. A blood test for drunken drivers drew criticism as unfair but passed 31 to 18. the repeal of public assistance recovery provisions was approved 38 to 20.
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Boise
Snake River
House
Senate
Wyoming
Idaho
Federal
Congress
William J. Ryan
Bannock
Ryan
Edith Miller
Ada
Nora L. Davis
D-Gem
H. Grant Gardner
R-Payette
Idaho House Advances Constitutional Convention and Miscellaneous Bills
Idaho lawmakers moved a proposal for a constitutional convention to a second reading, with voters to decide at the next general election. The House also advanced a slot machine repeal bill, defense guard authority, oleomargarine license cuts, tax refunds to cities, mandatory auto plates by January 31, and an insurance code revision. Senate actions included a code revision for reciprocal exchanges and three measures sent to Gov. Robins, including Indian voting rights and firearms purchases.
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Boise
Idaho
House of Representatives
Hamer Budge
Ada
Howard Hechtner
Nez Perce
R. H. Young, Jr
Canyon
Budge
Hechtner
State Affairs Committee
House
Elvon Hampton
Latah
Tom Bell
Minidoka
Senate
Gov
Scott Chosen Winner of Jaycee Award
Paul W. Scott city librarian for four years received the 1948 outstanding young man award from the Pocatello Jaycees at a stag banquet in the Grange hall. Dr Rufus Lyman spoke on Chance and Life. Wayne Tucker presented the recognition key.
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Paul W. Scott
Pocatello
Grange Hall
Rufus Lyman
Idaho State College
Banyard
Scott
Jaycees
Wayne Tucker
Jaycee Stag
Dr. Lyman
Pink Elephant Appears in Idaho Statehouse During DUI Bill
A pink toy elephant appeared on the desk of Rep. Edith Miller in Boise during debate on a bill to require blood tests for drunken drivers. A rabbit had appeared last week on Rep. Leo Murdock’s desk during a Jackrabbit eradication bill discussion.
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Boise
House of Representatives
Edith Miller
Ada
Leo Murdock
Bingham
Miss Miller
Murdock
Statehouse
Local Jaycee Leaders Honored at Pocatello Event
Harold Read received a recognition certificate for outstanding services as head of the local Jaycee group. Awards celebrated five members for 1948 efforts, including Keep Idaho Green, Christmas activities, and I Speak for Democracy. Local radio stations also honored for assistance.
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Harold Read
Howard Higgins
Jaycee
John Banyard
Oren Fisher
Idaho
Lawrence Crowley
Bull Reed
Clyde Eggleston
Bill Hall
Bill Reynolds
Norman Berg
Lew Harrison
Howard Hayden
Eddie Hartman
Hal Meyers
Phil Durst
Read
Jaycee College
LDS Leader In Hospital In California
George Albert Smith president of the Latter-Day Saints church is hospitalized in Los Angeles with a minor stomach disorder described as satisfactory by his secretary. The 79 year old leader, visiting from Salt Lake City, plans temple construction with work expected to begin in 60 to 90 days.
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Los Angeles
George Albert Smith
Latter-Day Saints Church
California
Plows Battle Snowdrifts Across Idaho Highways
Lt. J. F. Bedingfield reports state highways open but fragile as heavy winds and snow persist. Crews fought all day near Massacre Rocks west of American Falls to remove drifts. several routes remain slippery or blocked including Hazelton to Jerome and roads into Salmon. Routes east to Border and West Yellowstone are open with caution.
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J. F. Bedingfield
State Police
Idaho
Massacre Rocks
American Falls
Chiang Kai shek steps down briefly and heads south
Chiang Kai shek handed over presidential duties to Vice President Li Tsung-jen and flew south to rest. Officials say Li will act for the president during his absence while Chiang visits Fenghua, Chekiang, before the Chinese New Year. The move is seen as a step toward peace talks amid civil war, with Li likely to lead negotiations if authority is secured.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai Shek
Li Tsung-jen
Chiang
Fenghua
Chekiang
Madame Chiang
Whe le
United States
Reda
China
Cook Catches Shoplifter Fleeing Store
Mack James Jones, 51, described as a vagrant, faced two charges after allegedly trying to steal a $43 electric drill from Montgomery Ward and stabbing a store executive. He was fined $100 for vagrancy, sentenced to 30 days, and set for arraignment on second degree burglary.
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Mack James Jones
Montgomery Ward
Jones
Wallace J. Cook
Charles W. Hyde
Cook
North Main
Guy Nelson
Wyoming Sheriff Seeks Extradition in Forgery Case
Sheriff Alma Marley’s deputies nabbed Martin Petrena on a New York bus and he waived extradition to Wyoming after a Buffalo, Wyoming forgery warrant named him. Petrena allegedly passed a $50 check forged to clerk Vincent N. Klinkhammer on Jan. 17, signed by Peter Molino. The arrest followed a tip describing the suspect as having a “big, long nose.”
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Alma Marley
Wyoming
Buffalo
Wyo
Martin Petrena
Vincent N. Klinkhammer
Peter Molino
Petreno
Marley
Suspect Held for Franklin County Authorities
Gean Francis Harris, 21, was held here today on a local warrant. He is wanted by Franklin county authorities on a charge described by local officers.
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Burley
Gean Francis Harris
Franklin County
Cattle Prices Dip from Record Highs
Chicago reports a sharp pullback in livestock prices from record highs last year as hogs and cattle fall. Hogs peak at 31.85 per 100 pounds last August, now around 21.50. cattle steers average 23.75 per hundred pounds vs. 36.85 last July. Experts cite market glut and rising supply with 30 to 60 days needed to clear it.
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Chicago
Midwest
Agriculture Department
Mark Pickell
Corn Belt Livestock Feeders Association
Pickell
Trayis Live Stock Co Inc for Pocatello with 50000 capital
Boise filing shows Trayis Live Stock Company of Pocatello incorporated by Gust Trayis Angelo Trayis and Sam H Trayis with capital stock of 50000. Incorporators are all listed from Pocatelio.
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