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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1949

Page

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Tribune Subscription Race To Close Saturday At 2 PM

Amid fresh snow and blizzard conditions across the western range regions, the Tribune subscription drive nears its close. Subscriptions are collected at the Real Estate and Insurance Exchange, with final tally and prize awards by the panel led by Mayor George Phillips and two others at 8 30 p m.

Tribune Real Estate & Insurance Exchange West Center George Phillips E. Norman Vaughn George N. Green

Contestant List for Long Term Subscription Ballot

In the closing hours of the contest, voters are urged to support candidates with long term subscriptions. Contestants include Cady Teagians 1147, Al Brandt Blackfoot, Edna J. Currier 810 M, Riley Dixon 196 NR, Leo Farnes Blackfoot, Georgia Foreman 5059 W, Nora Grigore soc Meee, Jack E. Kobe 33 32, Dorothy Lewis 1467 3, H L Neider 58 33, Ronald Nielsen 2032, Jean Pellum 3460 W H A Peterson 1227 W OO 1160, Faye Regan 3497 M, John Walcott 1 R2, Connie Wiker 3323 R, Gordon Willes 1796 M, Charles Zweigart 1927.

CEN Cady Teagians al Brandt Blackfoot A. Hi. Craig Ois Edna J. Currier Riley Dixon Leo Farnes Georgia Foreman Nora Grigore Soc Jack E. Kobe Dorothy Lewis H. L. Neider Ronald Nielsen Jean Pellum H. A. Peterson Faye 8 Regan John Walcott Connie Wiker Gordon Willes Charles Zweigart

Weather Summary for Pocatello Area

Forecasts call for mostly fair and continuing cold conditions today and Saturday. Low temperatures 15 to 20 below zero and highs from 10 above to B.

Idaho Utah Pocatello

Police Report Conditions On Highways Today

Police radio bulletin lists Burley to Boise as new snow and slippery. Burley to Salt Lake reports new snow and one way traffic with plows operating. Burley to Pocatello open but slippery. Pocatello to Border on open road with two inches of new snow. Pocatello to Salt Lake via Preston open with new snow and very slippery. Pocatello to Salt Lake via Malad open with new snow and lead in spots. Pocatello West Yellowstone reports six to eight inches of new snow, road open but wind could close it.

Idaho Falls Pocatello Burley Gooding Boise Southcentral Idaho Utah Salt Lake Burley-Pocatello Border Wyo Preston West Yellowstone

Beasley Estate To Be Probated

The estate of Rev. Albert E. Beasley was placed in probate by his widow Ruth Beasley. Beasley served in the Baptist church here until he resigned to serve as chaplain with the armed forces. A plane crash in California while reporting for duty killed all aboard. Real and personal property totaled 7050 dollars.

Albert E. Beasley Willard Lund Ruth Beasley Baptist Church Armed Forces California Tie

Cold Weather Returns Shivering Pocatellans Endure Subzero Dip

Pocatello faced below zero readings for a 20th straight day as a 21 hour snow storm pushed total snow to 18 inches. Temperatures fell to 18 below and water service was interrupted for residents on North Main due to a 14 inch main break. City crews expected water to be restored by Saturday after repairs to the Hayden station area.

Pocatello Gate City North Main Hayden N. Main

State Calls Bids for Bingham and Franklin Road Jobs

Boise bid notice states the state bureau of highways will receive bids by Feb. 18 for three projects. Plans include a 381 foot bridge over the Snake River in Bingham County on the Pirth Goshen Shelley road, crushed rock stock piles near Preston on US 91 and US 30 north of Lava Hot Springs, and a crushed rock surface along 10.718 miles of the Moscow Bovill highway between Deary and Bovill.

Boise State Bureau of Highways Snake River Bingham County Preston U. S. 91 U.S. 30 Lava Hot Springs Moscow- Bovill Deary and Bovill

Crisis Nears In Rail Wage Dispute

Reported tensions mount in U S rail labor quarrel as a federal mediation board nears a presidental report on a threatened strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers against 15 western railroads. Negotiations with 16 non operating unions representing about 1,000,000 workers edge toward a crisis with possible presidential intervention to delay action.

Chicago Washington Truman Western Railroads Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Western Lines

Debate Meet Draws Five From Pocatello High School

Five junior and senior debaters from Pocatello High School travel to Boise for the annual Boise Statesman debate tournament today and Saturday. Charles Mc Devitt Leo Gill Tom Towers John Scoville and Cleo Pack Price compete with other state high schools.

Pocatello High School Boise Boise Statesman Charles McDevitt Leo Gill Tom Towers John Scoville Cleo Pack Price Frances Dotzour United Nations Tribune Union Pacific Depot

Rescue Efforts Falter After Shanghai Ship Collision

In darkness 600 plus aboard two Chinese vessels, the collier Kienyuan and the freighter Taiping, were lost after a collision 100 miles from Shanghai. The Australian destroyer Waramunga saved 35 survivors, including Taiping refugees, and landed them in Shanghai. The Taiping sank while trying to reach Chu Shan island. Kienyuan went down in five minutes.

Shanghai Waramunga Kienyuan Dumvuis BU LWU Bilpe Chu Shan Taiping Japan Chung Lien Ship Company Formosa

Crash Victims Improving After Two-Car Collision

No inquest had been set at noon Friday in the two car crash 13 0 miles north of Pocatello Idaho that killed John H Bourquin 47 of Grass Valley California and seriously injured an Idaho Falls couple Relatives of Bourquin were arriving to take the body to Dillon Montana for funeral services The Reed Scott couple remained hospitalized in Pocatello General with Mrs Scott improving after head injury and Mr Scott in good condition

Pocatello John H. Bourquin Gress Valley Calif Idaho Falls Bingham County H. R. Boice Mary Bourquin Grass Valley Douglas Bourquin Missoula Mont Lester Bourquin North Dakota Ben Davis Dillon Reed Scott Pocatello General Hospital Scott

Dog Loses Job After Missing Car Steals Itself

In San Pedro California George Cannon parked his car and left his keys and watchdog inside. On return he found the car missing and the dog sitting quietly on the curb awaiting the owner's return. Police were notified.

San Pedro Calif George Cannon

Storm Threatens Millions of Sheep and Cattle

A survey cites at least 2.5 million cattle and 2.8 million sheep stranded across western ranges facing starvation. Loss estimates are unavailable pending ground checks. Navajo Indians and remote Arizona herds endure severe snow and feed shortages.

Associated Press Salt Lake City National Wool Growers Association Wyoming Colorado Nevada Utah Rocky Mountain Nebraska Air Force Harold E. Johnson Indian Service Johnson Northwest Arizona

Blocked Gap Road Hidden Costs in County Budget

Bannock County faces a choice between a $500 fix to clear Garden Creek Gap Road or a $60 alternative. Rural carrier John V. England cannot access west from Arimo due to 10 foot drifts, forcing a 25 mile detour. County officials say keeping the road open is uncertain and the cheaper plan may not hold.

Bannock Garden Creek Gap Arimo John V. England Roy T. Hale Percy Havenor

Mine Pays Dividend in New York Mining Stock News

The Bunker Hill Sullivan Mining and Concentrating Co declares an extra 25 cent dividend and regular 25 cent quarterly dividend on common stock. Both payables are March 2 with record date February 7. Similar extras were paid in the two previous quarters.

New York Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining & Concentrating Company

Merrill Heads East for Chicago ABA Delegates Meeting

A. L. Merrill departs Saturday on the streamliner to Chicago to attend a House of Delegates meeting of the American Bar Association.

A. L. Merrill Chicago House of Delegates American Bar Association

Hawkes Quits Post to Run For Council

Ezra Hawkes resigns from the city civil service commission to seek a seat on the Pocatello city council. He outlines goals on water, sanitation, pollution, and recreation while stating no factional ties. Four candidates, including Hawkes, vie for two council posts. incumbents consider mayoral runs.

Hawkes Ezra Hawkes City Civil Service Commission The Tribune Pocatello Mr. Hawkes Civil Service Commissions Mms George R. Phillips Phillips C. A. Carmack al Tallberg George 8. Walker Harold C. Hi

Lincoln Day Banquet Set for Boise February 12

The Republican party will host its annual Lincoln Day Banquet in Boise on February 12. James W. Blaine, president of the Lincoln Day Banquet Association, announced that Dr. James Millar of Portland, a former Idaho educator, will be the speaker.

Boise Republican Party James W. Blaine James Millar Portland Idaho

Jerome Airport Faces $33 000 Renovation Cost

Jerome would need about 33 000 to resurface the airport to meet Civil Aeronautics Administration minimum standards. County officials cited engineer R F Hamilton of Pocatello as the source, with data from the CAA. The plan calls for a six inch gravel base with asphalt prime and double seal surfacing.

Jerome Civil Aeronautics Administration County Commission R. F. Hamilton Pocatello CAA

Idaho Senate Rushes Bill on Feeding Big Game

The Idaho Senate suspended rules to pass a $100,000 appropriation enabling the Fish and Game Department to use its own funds for emergency feeding of wild animals threatened by a harsh winter. The measure followed house passage earlier in the week amid debate on state agency powers.

Boise Idaho Senate Fish and Game Department House HL Grant Gardner R-Payette Gardner Social Service Public Assistance

Kulp Plans Report On State Water Committee

Mark R. Kulp state reclamation engineer and committee chairman says the water and stream utilization panel will present its report to Gov Robins this week. The document covers activities since 1947 and includes recommendations for the future. The final draft was approved at a yesterday meeting.

Boise Mark R. Kulp State Reclamation C. A. Robins

Bannock Commission Plans Fight Over Caribou Act

Bannock Commission led by W. H. Jensen vows to oppose any legislative move to split road equipment tied up by courts in the Bannock Caribou dispute. Jensen pressed Bannock lawmakers to reject a plan that would give Caribou about 49000 in Bannock road gear left in District 3 after secession. Caribou seeks a constitutional amendment to divide equipment and recover half of Bannock’s 50000 cash for a hospital unit approved by Bannock voters before annexation.

Bannock Caribou W. H Pete” Jensen Boise Grace Bancroft Caribou County

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Ely Nev Air Corps Bun Billings Seneeeer Burley Weer Denver Pocatellans Bingham Franklin Merrill G.O.P Ryan Sen. Meadows Public Health and Assistance Committee Whch William J. Ryan Dbannock University of Crime State Penitentiary Jay Merrill Twin Falls Glenn Brewer Custer Senate Ward Meadows Power Herman Welker R-Payeette Kulp Bannock Commission
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