Steelman Leads Drive to Shore Up Economy and Jobs
President Truman’s aide John R. Steelman marshals 20 government departments to target regions with high unemployment. He emphasizes rapid spending and acts as a coordinating eyes and ears for the president. Steelman, a 49 year old Arkansas born former professor, will direct the effort while remaining acting chairman of the National Security Resources Board.
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Washington
Truman
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Alabama College
National Security Resources
Ten Idahoans die in violent deaths last week survey shows
Ten people in Idaho died violently in the past week according to an Associated Press tally. The deaths included Frank Palick a 42 year old florist in Coeur d Alene from an explosion at a summer home, Louise Walters a 10 year old who drowned in the Salmon river, Janet Henrickson a three year old killed near a yard, Oliver Roberts 21 found in the Salmon River possibly the driver or passenger, Carl Falk 37 killed in a Caldwell area two car crash, Harold Rhoades a mill worker killed by a falling board, Louis Petty 34 a mine worker and William McCoy a Parma farmer who died of gunshot wounds, and Mrs Evelyn Ray 28 a forest service guard who died from inhaling exhaust fumes.
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Idaho
Frank F. Palick
Coeur d
Janette Henrickson
Pencer
Amily
Oliver Roberts
Iggins
Carl Elmer Falk
Ontario
Caldwell
Harold V. Rhoades
McCall
Louis Petty
Wake Miner
William Harrison McCoy
Parma Farmer
Mrsah Evelyn Ray
Forest Service
Idaho City
Record crowds at Bannock County rodeo largest in 1949 history
A crowd of about 15 200 attended the three day Bannock County fairground rodeo last weekend, making it perhaps the largest in the world for 1949. Officials and spectators hailed the event as one of the most successful since its 1942 start, with Grant winning a $75 prize in the Sunday evening show.
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Pocatello
Potatoes Face Sharp Cut in Farm Price Support
The National Potato Council warns farm price support for potatoes may fall to about 45 million dollars this year, after last year’s 225 million. Decreased acreage and lower parity prices to 60 percent reduce benefits, though yields per acre remain high.
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Washington
National Potato Council
Wife Drives Off With Man's False Teeth
Daniel F. Lafoon of Richmond Virginia reported to Plymouth police that his wife, age 54, drove away in his car from Bourbon with his clothes money and his false teeth. He said they were traveling from Richmond toward Wisconsin and he was most worried about his teeth.
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Plymouth
Ind
Daniel F. Lafoon
Richmond
Bourbon
Wisconsin
Haigh Claims Insanity in Nine Murders and Blood Drunk Confession
In court Englander John George Haigh denies murder but pleads insanity after admitting to killing nine people including Mrs Olive Durand-Deacon, 69, and drinking their blood. Prosecutor Sir David Maxwell-Pyke presents his client’s police statement detailing murders and disposal in acid.
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Haigh
William Donald McSwann
London
Paint Fires Blaze at Local Homes On Wyeth and Bonneville
Fire officials blamed two new paint cans for a Sunday blaze at 1006 E Wyeth the kitchen destroyed by 5 24 pm. The cans on the back porch reportedly worsened by spontaneous combustion. Firefighters later responded to a second fire at 1035 E Bonneville in a Bartoschek incinerator.
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John Droden
E. Wyeth
A. A. Girard
Alice Bartoschek
East
Bonneville
Priests Defy Reds To Desert Beran
Communist leaders in Italy and France urge coexistence of communism and Catholicism despite the Vatican excommunication decree. In Czechoslovakia priests resist orders to desert Archbishop Beran. Vatican warns excommunication for aiding communism. Togliatti claims excommunication cannot end communism while Thorez promotes continued Catholic Communist unity on politics and labor.
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Italy
France
Vatican
Czechoslovakia
Josef Beran
Pius XII
Palmiro Togliatti
Rome
Togliatti
Maurice Thorez
Grenoble
Kiwanis Club Picnic Draws 207 at Ross Park
The Kiwanis family picnic at Ross Park attracted about 207 attendees, including 95 children. Key organizers were Guy Neilson, Bing Hong, Harold Hoge, Arthur Scott, and Golden Jensen, with L W Davis leading a ball team to a big win over Dr John Wurster's squad. Prizes came from Marvin Milkes and Roy Lieberman. music was via Spencer Ford.
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Kiwanis Club
Ross Park
Guy Neilson
Bing Hong
Harold Hoge
Arthur Scott
Golden Jensen
L. W. Davis
John Wurster
Marvin Milkes
Pocatello Cardinals
Roy Lieberman
Rialto Theater
Spencer Ford
Neilson
Seward Dunn
Hoge and
Hong
Bill Velton
Mike Lutzker
Ollie Roche
Welton
Betty Johnsmeyer
E. H. Johnsmeyer
Gary Ford
Convict Dies In Arco Jail Blaze
Warren Rex Allen 21 died in Arco Idaho jail fire after being locked there on parole violation. Authorities said he violated parole by drinking and was later found unconscious as flames spread from his cell. He had been serving a first degree burglary sentence at the penitentiary since January 14.
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Arco
Idaho
Warren Rex Allen
L. E. Clapp
Boise
Allen
H. C. Smith
Smith
Herman Fails
Parole and Probation Division
Naval Depot
Desert
Victor
Two Brothers and Woman Held in Love Triangle Slaying
In Crookston Minnesota two brothers aged 21 and 19 and Mrs. Cerl Baglien are held on first degree murder charges for the slaying of the woman's husband. County Attorney F H Stadsvold said arraignment is pending.
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Crookston, Minn
Atty
F. H. Stadsvold
Egil Kjella
Martin
Cerl Baglien
Egil
Field Day at Aberdeen Station for Eight Counties
Farmers attend Tuesday field day at Aberdeen branch experiment station for Bannock Franklin Oneida Bear Lake Caribou Blaine Camas and Lincoln counties. Two tours run 9 30 to 10 00 and 10 30 to 11 00. Staff will discuss fertilizer rate studies on oats beets and potatoes. First comprehensive rate study at the station.
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Aberdeen Branch
Homecoming for Miss Trilby Anderson After European Tour
Miss Trilby Anderson returns to Belvedere apartments Sunday from a trip to England Scotland Holland France Switzerland and Italy. She is accompanied by Miss Bertha Atkin and Mrs Mary Smith. Miss Atkin stops en route in Michigan to visit relatives.
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Trilby Anderson
Belvedere Apartments
England
Scotland
Holland
France
Switzerland
Italy
Bertha Atkin
Mary Smith
Miss Atkin
Michigan
Laundry romance ends in Sacramento wedding
Bertha Gardner aged 42 and Louis Schull aged 63 found romance in a Sacramento laundry. They married yesterday in the laundry, held a reception there, and returned to work in the same laundry today.
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Sacramento
Calif
Bertha Gardner
Louis Schull
Boise Blaze Destroys Baxter Foundry Site
A major Boise foundry and its main shop were destroyed by a fire that sent flames over 300 feet high. Plant superintendent Charles Bohna collapsed but was listed in satisfactory condition. Firefighters, volunteers, and rural crews contained the blaze with spectators obstructing efforts. cause remains unknown.
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Boise
Baxter Foundry
Charles O. Bohna
St. Luke's Hospital
Farm wage dips to 146 dollars monthly in Idaho
Boise report shows average monthly wages for Idaho farm workers with board and room down about nine dollars from last year to 146 dollars this year. The daily rate with board and room stands near 7.90 dollars, while the hourly rate without board and room edged up two cents.
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Boise
Idaho
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
FBI To Hold Police School In Pocatello Aug 12
For the third year the FBI and Idaho State College will host a police training course in Pocatello for Idaho law officers. The one week session begins Monday August 8 with a more advanced program. Participation urged for officers who completed prior courses.
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FBI
Pocatello
Idaho
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Idaho State College
W. G. Bannister
Butte
Bannister
Sleepy Driver Drives Off Curve Near McCammon
Four people escaped injury when a 1941 four door sedan left highway 30 three miles east of McCammon. The driver, Set Clarence A Blain 22 from Olney Illinois, fell asleep at about 45 mph and the car struck boulders over 175 feet. Blain's wife a pregnant mother and their two year old daughter were treated. Gilbert 29 of Great Falls Montana hitchhiked and was cut on the chin. Blain planned to continue to Fort Lewis by train. his wife to be released later today after seven stitches.
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McCammon
Clarence A. Blain
Fort Lewis
Wash
Olney
Ill
Blain
Clair
Set
Gilbert
Great Falls
Mont
Bannock County
Earl Cutler
Cutler
Lava Hot Springs
Pocatello Golfers Host Idaho Falls Visitors
Pocatello golfers welcomed 23 Idaho Falls visitors with a 15-14 win and a seven course steak dinner for 75. Tournament Chairman Bob Dickman praised the event as a great success. Barney Goldberg and Charles Gibson led the entertainment and the visitors reported a grand time. The Idaho Falls players were treated royally from morning until departure.
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Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Bob Dickman
Dickman
Barney Goldberg
Charles Gibson
Bitter Battle Looms Over Red Spending
Republican leaders sharpen their attack on President Truman for running a government in the red amid an economic downturn. Senator Brewster says the issue could influence the 1950 elections while Senator McGrath argues Republican talk of deep cuts risks hurting recovery. Southern Democrats George and Byrd criticize Truman plans as risky.
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Washington
Truman
Sen. Brewster
Maine
George
Georgia
Byrd
Virginia
Attlee Takes Helm In Money Crisis
In London Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced he will lead Britain through its economic crisis while Sir Stafford Cripps is on sick leave. Cripps plans to travel to Switzerland for colitis treatment, with Attlee promising Cripps can resume his duties next month. Attlee will head the treasury aided by Harold Wilson and Hugh Gallahill as he carries on Cripps's policy.
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London
Clement Attlee
Britain
Stafford Cripps
Stafford
Switzerland
Antony Eden
Attlee
Cripps
Treasury
Harold Wilson
Board of Trade
Hush Gallahill
Fuel and Power
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