Idaho Power Names T. E. Roach Executive Vice President
T. E. Roach of Portland was named executive vice president and general manager of Idaho Power company by directors led by C. J. Strike who was reelected president. Roach has electric industry leadership dating to 1915 with roles at Northwestern Electric, National Electric Power, Washington Gas & Electric, and Northwestern Public Service, plus civic involvement.
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Portland
Northwestern Electric Company
Idaho Power Company
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Strike
Northwestern Public Service Company
Huron
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National Electric Power Company
New York
Washington Gas & Electric Company
Tacoma
Chamber of Commerce
Idaho Power Names Roach as Executive Vice President and Board Member
C. J. Strike, chairman of the committee for economic development, announced the company’s expansion and Roach will oversee operations as executive vice president. J. H. Rogers of Boise was elected vice president and reelected treasurer, with several other incumbents named to key posts. Directors include C. C. Anderson and J. G. Conley among Boise figures and out-of-area members. The company authorized filing for federal and state licenses to build a 140 000 kilowatt plant on the Snake River north of Huntington Oregon.
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J. H. Rogers
Boise
A. C. Inman
G. E. Barnard
E. A. Anderson
Idaho Power Company
C. C. Anderson
Inman
Rogers
H. L. Senger
J. R. Simplot
Nathan Sommer
Strike
J. G. Conley
Caldwell
Barney Glavin
Twin Falls
W. J. Lloyd
Nampa
A. L. Merrill
Pocatello
C. E. Palmer
Ontario
Ore
FE. T. Waters
Weiser
Federal Power Commission
Snake River
Huntington
Oregon
C. J. Strike
Electric firm to expand with 85,000 kilowatts under construction
The company reports kilowatt-hour use has tripled in ten years prompting a large expansion. 85,000 kilowatts of new generating capacity are under construction in Hagerman valley to serve eastern Oregon and Idaho. Construction is planned to begin this fall with the first unit expected by 1950.
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Hagerman Valley
Oregon
Idaho
Byrnes Named Counselor to Motion Picture Leaders
James F. Byrnes former secretary of state is chosen to guide film industry fate. Eric Johnston president of the Association of Motion Picture Producers says Byrnes will serve as counsel, remaining tied to a Washington law firm and spending much time in the capital. Salary terms were not disclosed.
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James F. Byrnes
Eric Johnston
Association of Motion Picture Producers
Byrnes
Washington
Johnston
Farnes Foods Buys Palace Market Site
Wally Farnes, noted Poca grocer, bought the Palace market building and will run Farnes Fine Foods in the same location. Merlin Farnes to head the new meat department with years in the trade. The store will feature modern meat equipment and a grand opening and get acquainted sale Saturday.
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Wally Farnes
Pocatello
Palace Market
Farnes Fine Foods
Merlin Farnes
Farnes
Blackfoot
Idaho Bar Backs Hyatt for State Supreme Court Vacancy
The Idaho Bar Association's third district recommends Lewiston attorney Paul W Hyatt as a qualified candidate for the state supreme court seat left vacant by the death of Justice James F Airshie. The southwestern Idaho region group met yesterday and sent a formal copy of its endorsement.
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Idaho Bar Association
Paul W Hyatt
Lewiston
Supreme Court
Hyatt
James F. Airshie
Idaho
Hyatt Named as Candidate for Idaho Supreme Court
A resolution recommends Hyatt to Governor Robins to fill the Idaho Supreme Court seat for the remaining six year term. Hyatt, a University of Idaho law school graduate, previously served as president of the Idaho State Bar association, and Airshie began the term last January.
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Hyatt
C. A. Robins
Airshie
Line Plans Flights To Scenic Area
Western Air Lines to start flying from Pocatello to Jackson Hole and West Yellowstone around June 16 if the Civil Aeronautics Board approves. Norman Kidd, district traffic manager, says 45 minute hops to Jackson and 80 minutes to West Yellowstone with daily non stop departures from Pocatello at 4 30 p m and arrivals in Jackson 5 15 p m and West Yellowstone 6 p m Return flights depart West Yellowstone 6 30 p m Jackson 7 15 p m and arrive in Pocatello 8 p m Flights to these vacation spots supplement two regular northbound services.
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First Western Air Lines
Pocatello
West Yellowstone
Jackson's Hole
Civil Aeronautics Board
Norman Kidd
Western Air Lines
Jackson
Park-bound flights extend to national parks region
Mr. Kidd noted travel expansions from Butte Great Falls and Lethbridge to Salt Lake Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He said the two southbound flights respond to many requests from Potah Cant citizens for service to national parks.
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Great Falls
Lethbridge
Salt Lake
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Kidd
Pocatellans
Wheeler Resigns from Senate Post in Montana
Former U S senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana resigns from his special post in Washington amid political shifts. Wheeler, a prominent figure in 1930s policy debates, steps down as details of his next move remain undisclosed.
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Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Senate war investigation counsel named to probe oil buys
The Senate War Investigation Committee selects counsel to handle probes into government oil purchases from the Arabian Gulf region. President Truman vetoed the initial authorization as excessive. a revised measure awaits his signature. Tribune Want Ads Bring Resty.
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Senate War Investigating Committee
Arabian Gulf
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