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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1949

Page

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Forty Bodies Of Plane Crash Found In Bombay Hills

Rain drenched the Ghatkopar Hill area as 40 of 45 people killed in the Royal Dutch Constellation crash near Bombay were recovered. Thirteen victims were American correspondents including Fred Selvig of the Denver Post. Searchers faced monsoon conditions while five bodies remained missing and a Dutch embassy coroner’s inquest was delayed.

Bombay India Ghatkopar Royal Dutch KLM Fred Selvig Denver Post J. A. Koks New Delhi Constellation U. S Lou Henderson Attow Netherlands Holland Mor

Woman Killed as Bus Convoy Crashes in Yellowstone

Mrs Predrich Bettenmeyer 52 of Meriden Conn died and 10 others were hurt in a series of bus accidents in Yellowstone Park near Old Faithful as a car struck the first bus and an oil tanker crashed into another, trapping Bettenmeyer and her son Carl 18 under the wreckage.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Predrich W. Betteneger Meriden Conn Old Faithful Geyser

Widow Sues Union Pacific for 75646 over Tragedy

Boise Idaho a Shoshone county widow Ethel Van Etten filed a federal suit seeking 75646 in damages from Union Pacific over her husband death in a tractor train collision at Enaville crossing on December 16 1947.

Boise Shoshone County Union Pacific Railroad Federal District Court District Court of Ethel van Etten Enaville

Embalmers Exams Set in Boise This July

The state embalm ing board will meet in Boise to conduct examinations on July 19. Mrs Estella S Mulliner director of occupational licenses announced today.

Boise State Estella S. Mulliner

Reclamation program pared by Senate appropriations panel

The Senate appropriations committee approved the year’s largest reclamation plan, totaling $590,685,911 for interior department funds, but removed several key public power projects from the reclamation bureau list. Included cuts: Central Valley west side transmission lines and steam plant, Kerr-Anaconda line in Montana, two lines for the Colorado Big Thompson project, and other power lines.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Interior Department Senate Reclamation Bureau House Central Valley “West Side Kerr-Anaconda Montana Colorado Big Thompson Colorado

Local Youth Loses Arm At Work

Tommy Williams an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs T H Williams of 1615 North Second Wendell Idaho lost his left arm in an industrial accident while greasing a belt on a western construction company project. The amputation was four inches above the elbow and he plans to return to Gate City in about ten days and to resume construction work when able.

Pocatello Tommy Williams T. 8 Williams North Second Western Construction Company Wendell Gate City

Calm Orderly Saves 230 in Hospital Fire

An orderly and nurses evacuated 230 of 250 patients from Deaconess hospital Evansville after a fire on the fourth floor surgery. The 20 left behind were in an unaffected section. The orderly Frank Swallow and fireman Alvis Dill were overcome but revived. Fire Chief praised the staff for a beautiful job. Thirty nine were removed from obstetrics.

Evansville Ind Deaconess Hospital Frank Swallow Rockport Alvis Dill Clarence Bassemeier

Seattle Firm to Build 50 New Brick Rental Homes Here

Lew Hykes of Hykes McAbee Construction Co announces 50 brick duplex rental units planned for Highland Park west bench area behind Westello development. Each two bedroom unit will rent about 75 dollars monthly with full basement and oil burner. no rental restrictions for families. Two floor plans and multiple exterior options offered.

Seattle Lew Hykes Hykes-McAbee Construction Co Wash Highland Park West Bench Westello Addi

Senate committee funds listed for multiple Western projects

The committee allocates house figures to a range of projects across Idaho Montana Washington Utah Wyoming and Washington. Notable items include Hungry Horse Montana 23 786 250 Columbia Basin Washington 70 034 390 and Provo River Utah 4 542 600 with varying house figures. Some entries show reduced or zero authorizations.

Senate Committee House Montana

Government power program may rely on private utilities

A House-Senate committee signals willingness to let private utilities wheel government power to preferred customers. Interior Department agencies are ordered to report by January 1, 1950 on progress negotiating contracts with utilities. If private arrangements fail, funds for public power distribution facilities may be considered again.

Anderson Ranch Idaho Southwestern Power Administration Interior Department House Senate

Boise Band Secures Second at Elks Conclave

The Boise Idaho band took second place at the 85th national convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Cleveland. The Botse chorus also earned second in the glee club competition.

Boise Band Cleveland Boise, Idaho Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Botse

First President of Eire Dies

Dublin reports the death of Dr. Douglas Hyde 88 first president of Eire. A scholar and poet he was chosen by acclamation and took office June 25 1938.

Dublin Ireland Douglas Hyde Eire Hyde

Morrison Knudsen Leader to Speak at Moon Luncheon

Harry W. Morrison of Boise president of Morrison Knudsen will speak at a moon luncheon in the Hotel Bannock July 21. He will discuss the operations of the general contracting firm and lead a public tour of the $4,000,000 Westvaco electric furnace projects west of the city. Gilbert Miller oversees the tour.

Harry W. Morrison Boise The Morrison-Knudsen Company J. L. Craig Chamber Bannock

Boy 13 In Utah Boat Accident Still Unaware Of Amputations

Magna Utah resident Gary Archibald, age 13, injured in a Fish Haven boating accident, remains in very good condition. Doctors have not yet told him of the loss of both legs. the news will be delayed until he is stronger for the disclosure.

Boy Montpelier Gary Archibald Magna Utah Fish Haven R. B. Lindsay

Grand Jury Request Probed Over County Assessor Actions

Attorney F M Bistline calls for a grand jury investigation into county commissioners amid a tax dispute over apartment building assessments. The statement details disagreements over unit size, comparisons to Belvedere and other properties, and questions the accuracy of Mr Allen's square foot calculations and last year figures. The note cites hearing participation by Junius Larsen Alfred Taylor and commissioners as evidence of alleged misappraisal practices.

F. M. Bistline the Tribune County Commission Allen South Harrison Avenue Junius Larsen Alfred Taylor Idaho State College South Harrison Larsen Mr. Taylor Belvedere Wooley Fargo Hale Pocatello House Merrill

Three Teenagers Jailed for Firecracker Incident

Three teen ages 13 16 and 17 were jailed this morning by Alameda police officer Clifford C Hansen after they exploded firecrackers at 4 am in Alameda. They were transported to Bannock county jail on disturbing the peace charges. Sheriff Alma Marley said he is weighing action against the store that sold the fireworks.

Alameda Clifford C. Hansen

Be s suspension lifted for Salt Lake Bees pitcher Dick Larner

Pioneer League President Jack P Halliwell announced the lifting of Dick Larner's 10 day suspension after he pledged to avoid further trouble. The top Bees pitcher can play in the Billings Sal Lake City series opening tonight as Salt Lake trails the Mustangs by 64 games.

Pioneer League Jack P. Halliwell Dick Larner Salt Lake City Bees Halliwell Larner Bee Chucker Toop Billings Lamer Bees Mustangs

Petty Offenders Flood City Police Court Docket

Albert Robison 54 pleaded riot guilty to disturbing the peace after a claim by Mary Francis Hale of being struck and knife drawn. George Luker 60 faced reckless driving, not guilty plea, trial set for Thursday after a 12:50 p m citation for a Center and Third collision. Richard Hackworth 25 operated east on Center. headlight, tire and fender damaged. Sunny Sloan 64 fined 100 dollars for vagrancy with suspension upon leaving city. Matty L. Milton also charged not guilty. Clyde R. Thomson 536 Lovejoy forfeited 10 dollar bond for speeding in Center street subway at 48 mph. Cleophas Doster 547 N Fourth fined 5 for running stop sign. F Didlot forfeited bond for failing to stop light. William Heinemann charged intoxication fined 15 dollars.

Albert Robison Mary Francis Hale George Luker Washington Luker Thid Richard G. Hackworth East Center Sunny Sloan Matty L. Milton Clyde R. Thomson Lovejoy Center Street Cleophas Doster F. Didlot William Heinemann

Murray to Call Steel Strike

The CIO United Steelworkers accepted a 60 day presidential proposal to avert a strike. Union President Philip Murray said a strike would be called for midnight Friday, July 15, against companies declining Truman's plan, likely including U S Steel Corp Republic Steel Corp and Bethlehem Steel Corp.

Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers Philip Murray Truman Murray U. S. Steel Corp Republic Steel Corp Bethlehem Steel Corp

Truman Set For Radio Talk Tonight

President Truman plans a national radio and television address from the White House to urge calm about the economy and defend fiscal policy. He will elaborate on his midyear economic report, discuss scrapping a proposed tax hike, and outline an 11 point program to boost production and employment.

Washington Truman Congress White House

Eagles Launch Contest at Lodge Meeting

The Eagles lodge announces a new contest at a Thursday 8:30 p.m. meeting in James Shoppe's Eagles home. Valuable prizes will be awarded each session but only to members present. Names added to a prize box at each meeting increase a member's chances.

Eagles Lodge Eagles James Shoppe Shoppe

Seminarian Visits Uncle in Pocatello

J Kendall Murphy of Bridgeport Connecticut visiting his uncle Rt Rev Msgr Edmund R Cody pastor of St Joseph's in Pocatello. They depart for a motor trip to Sam Valley Yellowstone and Jackson national parks. Kendall, a Fairfield prep graduate, plans to enter Dunkirk junior seminary in September and heads to Denver Friday night. Monsignor Cody leaves Monday for Bridgeport to visit relatives.

J. Kendall Murphy Bridgeport Denver Monsignor Cody

Tax assessor calls for grand jury in Bannock County dispute

Perry County assessor George Allen urged a grand jury probe of the Bannock County commissioners over 1949 tax assessments in Pocatello. He cites large increases for Petersen's Furniture Fargo's store Touraine building and others, while three Bistline properties were reduced. He requests cancelations and public support for equitable taxes.

Pocatello

Weather Update for Idaho Regions

Today's forecast covers Northern Southwestern and Southeastern Idaho. Highs range from 86 to 06 with tonight’s lows 55 to 65. Expect warm conditions across the region today and tomorrow followed by cooler evening temperatures Thursday.

Idaho

American Falls Council Faces Pocatello Annexation Debate

The City of Pocatello moved to annex its two airports in Power County to block a possible American Falls bid to absorb two adjacent night clubs, the Thirty and the Last Frontier. One club operator opposed annexation earlier. Last Frontier is government owned. Officials questioned legality of the maneuver.

Pocatello Power County the Tribune

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U.P Ross Park Pierre Pulling Charles Hoyt Lila Kurtz Edith Harrop Carl W. McIntosh ISC Shirley Ball Jeannette Cleare By Morris Cleavenger Tion Mr. Hykes Columbia Basin Boise Anderson Ranch Boise Payette Division Lewiston Minidoka Project Palisades Ogden River Provo River Yakima Rota Division Kendrick Wyoming Riverton Power Shoshone Wildwood M-K Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce Nicholas Fft Pocatello Tribune Greater Pocatello Grand Jury Bistline Kiwanis J. Hugh Jackson Graduate School of Business Stanford University Kiwanis International Atlantic City N. J Clutter Police Court Pear County George Allen Petersen Fargo’s Touraine S. M. Nizeon S. M. Nixon PF. E. MacKenzie Bistline’s, Inc FP. M. Bistline Bistline’s Hardward and Lumber Co East Center Street Halliday and Harrison Bistline City Bus Bannock County Board of County Commissioners Mark Manley Manley American Falls
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