Frontier Rodeo Opens With Western Tourney At Bannock Fairgrounds
Visitors flock to Pocatello for the seventh annual Frontier rodeo opening Friday at Bannock county fairgrounds. Event features 100 cowboys, a $3,225 purse, parade, rodeo queens, and acts by announcer Jack Oakey and clowns Wilbur Plougher and Ken Boen. Beard contest and prizes highlighted as Days of 49 theme recalled.
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Treaty Violation Charged Over Yugoslav Currency in Trieste
The United States and Britain charged Yugoslavia with violating the Italian peace treaty by introducing Yugoslav currency into its zone of Trieste. Chiang Kai-shek said war is the only solution to China's Communist problem and would fight to victory. New York transit workers strike across all 21 lines, affecting about 925,000 daily riders. Britain cuts imports with dollar payments demanded. A forest fire in Bear valley, Boise National Forest, gains intensity as 55 more crews join the battle. Funerals held for Royal Dutch plane crash victims amid monsoon flooding in Bombay. John F. Miller named among candidates for new D.C. district judgeships. Subsidy bill urged to speed premium payments on lead and other strategic metals from marginal mines. Strato Freight, Inc. has its license suspended after a deadly Puerto Rico crash. Northwest ASCVA welcomes a referendum on the controversial reece Clayton Davidson says.
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Nazi defendant collapses in court after appeal claim
In Nuremberg Germany Friedrich Geyer a major Nazi offender faced a denazification court appeal he said May I drop dead if that charge is true A few minutes later he collapsed and died doctors citing a stroke in the courtroom
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Allen Hints At Surprises In Jury Probe
Bannock county assessor George Allen urged a grand jury investigation of county commissioners after receiving many calls from residents. He plans to meet county attorney Henry McQuade to pursue evidence, while commissioners welcomed an inquiry and suggested the assessor's office be examined as well. Allen cited differing assessments on similar buildings, noting Bistline’s city bus garage had its value cut from 1 per sq ft to 0.75 per sq ft, and urged uniform reductions if Bistline’s was lowered.
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Water Shortage Bites Holyhead Inns in Wales
In Holyhead Wales a severe drought on Anglesey prompts a sign reading no water please take soda with your whiskey. Local inns face scarce supplies and patrons adapt to the thirsty spell amid dry weather and scarce municipal flows.
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Florida Elks Win First in Ritual Prize
Fort Lauderdale lodge 1517 captured first in the Elks ritual contest with 95.57 points, winning $500. Greeley Colorado took second with 95.40 and Boise and Wallace Idaho teams failed to place. An All-America ritualistic team was named for excellence with Charles W. Gann, John W. Niemand, Joseph Haefeli, and William H. Strehle among honorees.
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Bartenders Settle Contract With Pocatello Dealers
Bartenders local 160 and the Pocatello Retail Liquor Dealers association reached a new contract after talks yesterday. The agreement raises pay from 10 to 12 per 8 hour shift and grants paid vacations after one and three years of service, plus seven holidays, including July 4 and Christmas.
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Brave Lad Learns Of Loss of Legs
Gary Archibald a 13 year old from Magna Utah learned he would never walk again after a boating accident at Fish Haven. Doctor R B Lindsay told him both legs had to be amputated. Gary faced the news with quiet acceptance saying it is okay and understands. He will be moved to the LDS hospital in Salt Lake City for specialist care.
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Funeral services for Joseph Stephen Morris in McCammon
Funeral services for Joseph Stephen Morris, 71, who died Tuesday, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the McCammon high school. Bishop Verl Hall of the McCammon LDS ward will officiate. Interment will be in Portage cemetery. Friends may call at the family home in McCammon from 5 this afternoon until service time. Arthur W. Hall mortuary is in charge.
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Rodeo Edition Sets Record for Pocatello Tribune
The Pocatello Tribune unveils its largest rodeo edition to date a $2 page special thanks to staff and advertisers. Readers urged to see rodeo events with 1200 more seats than last year ensuring no one is turned away.
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Insane Killer Clings to Lima Water Tower Endscene
Raymond Jutila, a criminal insane inmate at Lima State hospital, spent nearly 29 hours atop a 130 foot water tower. He demanded a telegram from Warren Ohio Police Chief William Johnson before coming down, then claimed thirst and headache as officials prepared a messenger.
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Bird To Hang Tomorrow Stay Refused
Justice Black refused to grant a stay of execution for Jake Bird convicted of the ax slaying of Mrs. Bertha Kludt in Tacoma Washington. Bird claimed coerced confession and lack of a full transcript. He was captured after a spree that included breaking into homes during the night.
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Leaders Attack President's Deficit Spending
In Prague the government says chambers of commerce have been liquidated as enemies of the working class. Frantisek Krajek, minister for internal trade, announced the last of these agrich had operated here for years and was closed down.
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Britain Uses Soldiers To Unload Ships
London reports the labor government mobilized 4500 troops to unload ships at strikebound London docks, with 3700 air force standby and 14289 idle workers. Parliament approved emergency powers by 412 to 4, effectively placing dock operations under martial law rules for a week, as Attlee vowed against communist influence and strike leaders.
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Cowboy-Civilian Drinking Boat Leads To Complaint
Police received a report from Kenneth Michum alleging a robbery at a local hotel after an incident in a tavern and a hotel room. Thos M Veil of Shanko Oregon claimed he was beaten by four cowboys in town for the rodeo and paid for a broken window but later urged the matter be dropped.
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FFA Meeting Set for Rodeo Grounds Tomorrow
The FFA plans to meet at the Rodeo Grounds at 7 ip tomorrow, inviting all high school members to attend.
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Truman rails at selfish interests over tax cuts and spending
President Truman attacked self seeking interests urging drastic cuts in federal spending and argued for expanded production to avoid a deeper slump. He faced criticism from Democrats and Republicans in congress while Sen Sparkman urged a balanced budget and GOP leaders warned of further deficit spending.
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Polio Cases Rise To 28 In Idaho
Idaho reports two new polio cases including a one year old girl in Boise and a 60 year old man. The state health department notes seventy six cases this year and a fatal outcome is recorded. the polio advisory committee meets tonight to discuss outbreak abatement.
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