Court Orders End of Sugar Ration
Washington district court found the historical use formula for sugar allotments illegal and ordered OPA to halt rationing to industrial users immediately. The decision, appealed by OPA, could threaten the entire sugar rationing program and force a new system under War Mobilization Act scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. Dickinson Letts
OPA
Letts
Carl Auerbach
Circuit Court of Appeals
Auerbach
Moberly Milk Products Company
Moberly
Secretary of Agriculture
Idaho Betting Bill Faces Doubt In Legislature
The Idaho House committee reported a pari mutuel betting bill to the floor without recommendation amid behind the scenes debate over dog racing, with sponsors aiming to revise the revenue provisions. The measure would tax five percent on horse bets and three percent on other animal races to fund a racing fund split between state and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roise
Idaho
Revenue and Taxation
Robert H. Mills
R.boise
House
Senate
Charles C. Gossett
Cancer Training School Opens in Idaho Falls
East Idaho Cancer Training school opened in the city building Idaho Falls with nearly 100 representatives from 14 counties attending closing sessions. The program stressed informing the public about cancer, making it a portable disease, and establishing consultation clinics. Cooperation with the American Cancer Society Medical Association and health departments in the war against cancer was urged. Additional schools are planned in Twin Falls Welser and Coeur d Alene on upcoming dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
East Idaho Cancer Training School
East Idaho
American Cancer Society
The
Medical Association
Departments of Public Health
Public Assistance
Twin Falls
Welser
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho House debates minimum teacher salary bill
The Idaho legislature considers a measure by Democratic lawmakers to raise school funding with a $500,000 appropriation to districts this year. The bill would set a minimum teacher salary of 1400 dollars per school year for elementary teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
House of Representatives
House
Howard O. Hechtner
D.-Nez Perce
Scientists Develop Pregnancy Tests at University of California
Berkeley researchers report a test to determine pregnancy within a day and estimate conception date with about five days accuracy. The method uses pitocin with a hormone destroying enzyme pitocinas e, measured weekly in pregnant women, and observes rat uterus contraction to indicate pregnancy.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of Calfornia Medical School
Ernest W. Page
Department of Obstetrics
California
Democrats Call For Space To Meet In Subdued Idaho Senate
In Boise Democratic Senate members, 14 of 44, seek a caucus room or any available telephone booth to hold meetings amid Republican control. Minority floor leader A R McCabe requests space as no caucus has yet taken place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Senate
A. R. McCabe
D-Renewah
McCabe
Five Day Cold Spell Expected Across Idaho And Nearby States
A five day forecast reports below normal temperatures in southern Idaho with light snow flurries possible later in the week. Snow flurries may extend into eastern Oregon while northern Idaho and eastern Washington stay dry. Local readings show a 12 degree low and 30 degree high with a 23 average. surrounding towns log varied highs and lows.
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Idaho
Associated Press
Oregon
Washington
Pocatellans
Mercury
Malad
Boise
Burley
Butte
Dubois
Idaho Falls
Salt Lake City
Train Wreck Kills Four in Walton Indiana
The Pennsylvania Railroad Union passenger train wreck near Walton Indiana killed four people two conductors and two passengers after a bale of fencing wire jammed a switch. Nearly twenty two witnesses including state police and railroad officials were summoned for Friday inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Stewart
Cass County
John R. Fisher
A. F. McIntyre
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fisher
Utah Senator Expands Push Against Closed Shop
Senator Rue L. Clegg of Salt Lake City outlined a bill to prohibit the closed shop during a Utah labor committee meeting. He told lawmakers the bill would be introduced in the senate soon amid tense arguments between labor leaders and business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Rue L. Clegg
Salt Lake
Clegg
Utah House
Senate
Labor Committees
House Seeks Study of Bureau Policy and International Bodies
The House Foreign Affairs Committee asked for sweeping powers to investigate American diplomatic policies and study international organizations the U S participates in. It coupled the request with a pledge of cooperation with the Democratic administration in formulating a bipartisan foreign policy. United Nations envoy Warren R Austin backed universal military training as the basis of national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Warren R. Austin
United States
United Nations
White House
Austin
Two Oppose Ball On Labor Checkoff Issue
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach and Senator Pepper oppose Senator Ball on outlawing the union dues checkoff. Schwellenbach backs a Truman-recommended labor problems study commission and questions new labor bills. Ball argues workers should control their wages while Pepper defends collective bargaining and dues deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Schwellenbach
Sen
Pepper
D.-Fla
Sen. Ball
R.-Minn
Senate Labor Committee
Truman
Congress
Ball, Taft
Ohio
Smith
N.J
Ball
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Former Pocatellan Dies at Salt Lake City
David E F Boam 64 died in Salt Lake City Sunday after an illness begun last July. Former Pocatello resident, he was district manager for International Harvester and later with Madsen Furniture in Salt Lake. Survivors include widow Marie, son Emerson, four brothers Milton Tyhee F W and R G of Idaho Falls and Cromwell of San Francisco. Funeral services set for Thursday in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David EF. Boam
Salt Lake City
Milton Boam
Tyhee
Mr. Boam
Pocatello
International Harvester Co
Madsen Furniture Co
Marie Boam
Emerson
Milton
F. W
R. G. Boam
Idaho Falls
Cromwell Boam
San Francisco
US accuses Poland of intimidation over expected Jan elections
The United States charged Poland with coercion and intimidation of Democratic elements and failing to hold free elections on January 19. Washington said it would not break relations, keeps Ambassador Bliss Lane and staff in Warsaw, and reserves its options while monitoring Poland’s provisional government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Poland
State Department
Marshall
Bliss Lane
Warsaw
Appeals Court Halts Ruling On OPA Case
Washington AP report says the court of appeals granted a stay on a district court ruling that OPA attorneys say could scrap the agency. Chief Justice L. Lawrence Groner announced the stay. Ming said no hearing on the appeal was set for Feb 7. Jerusalem AP reports two Britons abducted by an underground group were said to be released but police found no trace. A Tel Aviv source said Judge Ralph Windham was freed in Tel Aviv after a Monday kidnapping. Police hunted for H A S Collins the British banker abducted Sunday night and could not confirm the Jewish agency claim of his release in the Jerusalem area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Appeals
OPA
L. Lawrence Groner
William R. Ming
Ming
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Ralph Windham
District Court of
H. A. S. Collins
Jewish Agency
Collins
Boise Land Board to Review 10 Year Gold Lease
The Idaho land board voted to review a January lease for gold dredging on the Boise River. Leverett Davis, a Boise mining engineer, obtained the 10 year lease from Democratic state officials four days before their terms ended. Secretary of State Cy Price cited protests from water users and asked Attorney General Alshie for a ruling, who said he could not yet decide due to complex issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
State Land Board
Leverett Davis
J. D
Cy) Price
Price
Robert Alshie
Allshie
Land Board
North Idaho seeks to form new state with Eastern Washington
In Boise two Kootenai county representatives sponsor a house concurrent resolution to unite ten North Idaho counties with Eastern Washington to create a new state named Lincoln. They argue shared interests and distant development are hindered by two governments, though passage odds are considered slim.
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Boise
Kootenai
North Idaho
Washington
Idaho
Jesse Vetter
A. B. Lafferty
Lincoln
Lafferty
Vetter
Idaho Returns Primary Elections To August Second Tuesday
Boise AP reports Governor Robins signed a law moving Idaho primary elections back to the second Tuesday in August after wartime June voting. The 28th Idaho legislature stalled on slot machine legislation with no bills passed, while a Republican majority held a secret session on the issue and debated licensing versus banning devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
A. Robins
Idaho
House
Senate
Representatives
Crash Carries 11 to Death at Kirtland Field
An Army B 29 crash at Kirtland field near Albuquerque killed 11 crewmen. Captain Robert F. Bledsoe of El Paso was among the dead. one crewman survived after rescue by GI firefighters. Firefighters Hos pital attendants fought burns as they tried to save others. The plane, laden with secret equipment, crashed after engine trouble and sparked a fierce blaze.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Kirtland Field
Firemen Corp
Isabel Guzman
Laredo
Tex
Eldon C. Hawkins
Oxnard
Calif
Perry M. Hoisington
Kirtland
Robert F. Bledsoe
el Paso
Bledsoe
20Th Bomber Command
India
China
Japan
Murder Report From Fort Hall Area Near Pocatello
Police sheriff and FBI agents investigated a house near the Fort Hall Indian school after a neighbor found Nick Stratis, 50s, dead with severe head wounds. Stratis, a Greek American farmer, had lived alone on a government-leased farm. Official conduct pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Alma Marley
FBI
High Line Road
Fort Hall
Nick Strais
Stratis
Trucks Deteriorate At Ogden Field
Rep. Dawson says about 20 000 army trucks stored openly at Ogden arsenal Utah could deteriorate without action. He spoke with Maj. Gen. Hughes about funds to buy new equipment and asks the Appropriations Committee for a plan. He also inquires into disposition of captured Japanese cannon stored there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dawson
Utah
Ogden
E. 8
Hughes
Ordnance
Army
House Appropriations Committee
Japanese Carpenter Presents Sword to MacArthur
Elderly Japanese carpenter Ichiro Adachi, 60, attempted to present Gen. Douglas MacArthur with a petition wrapped around a wooden sword in front of headquarters. His scabbard was seized by MacArthur’s aides and Adachi was released with orders from MacArthur's staff. Adachi sought a government job for his college son to promote democracy and to punish the Yoshida cabinet and police chiefs. he said he did not intend to commit a crime. MacArthur gave the wooden weapon to his son Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Ichiro Adachi
Adachi
Japan
Yoshida
Burma Gains Freedom From British
Great Britain announced Burma would receive virtually immediate independence and an interim government to administer the dependency while a constitution is drafted. Prime Minister Atlee and Lord Pethick Lawrence outlined the plan in Parliament, with a white paper issued and a choice for Burma to remain in or sever ties with the Commonwealth. Churchill criticized the move, calling for early debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Burma
Texas
Atlee
Lord Pethick Lawrence
India
Commonwealth
Canada
Winston Churchill
Greater Lamb Output May Reduce Costs
W. C. Crew of the Denver Stockyard Co told the annual convention of the National Woolgrowers Association that lamb production must rise substantially to meet growing demand. He noted declines of more than six million head in six western states during wartime, while Pacific coast consumption reached about 3.75 million. Texas alone increased output by 4.5 million, preventing a severe shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. C. Crew
Denver Stockyard Company
Na Woolsrowers Association
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
California
Pacific
Texas
Reds Press Britain On World War II Alliance Pact
Tass the Soviet news agency urged Britain to honor the 1942 treaty of alliance with the USSR and criticized Britain's ties with the United States. It noted that Britain and the U S act almost as a military bloc and urged adherence to joint security and economic goals for Europe. It cited a Daily Worker London piece calling Soviet-British relations unsatisfactory and questioning the treaty's meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tass
Britain
Soviet Union
United States
Ussr
Georgi Zarubin
Forciine
Ernest Bevin
Stalin
Adde
Europe
Daily Worker of London
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Cancer Unit
Garssons
Freeman
Murray W. Garsson
Allen Krouse
U. S. Marshal’s
Henry Garsson
Joseph Freeman
Democrats
Utahn
Bureau
Soion
Pocatellan
Robins
Bulletins
North
Erwin Schwiebert
Canyon
Wallace B. Kelm
Kelm
Schwiebert
Keim
H. Grant Gardner
R-Payette
Gardner
Even Cornish Globaker
University of Oklahoma
Mobile
Alabam
Crash
Ogden Field
Arthur
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