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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1949

Page

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Stranger Poses New Mystery in Norris Murder Case

Norris bound over to district court on first-degree murder charge for the highway death of Naomi Norris near American Falls. Defense argues charges are unjust. prosecutor notes reasonable grounds for crime. new testimony places another man in events surrounding Mrs Norris' death.

American Falls Carlyle Norris Twin Falls Naomi Power County Bistline Norris

Czar Quarrel May Split Coal Industry

John L. Lewis signals a strategy to divide and conquer in wage talks as a plan to appoint a coal industry czar faces opposition from southern operators. The week long protest by 380,000 miners includes picket lines and sporadic violence in West Virginia and Alabama.

Pittsburgh John L. Lewis Lewis

Oldest Idaho Town Plans 89th Franklin Anniversary

Franklin Idaho prepares a two day celebration led by Governor C A Robins to mark the 89th anniversary of Franklin the first permanent white settlement in Idaho The program includes boxing events dancing and a morning speech by Robins and Lagrand Richards president bishop of the LDS church The settlement date is June 15 1860 by Mormon colonizers.

Franklin C. A. Robins Idaho Robinns Lagrand Richards The Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) Church

Police Court News Shows Light Docket and Fines

The police court docket had no traffic cases. Hallie Watson and Albert Walker each pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined 15 dollars. Karley Mitchell, 27, was fined 25 dollars on vagrancy. Karley allegedly was floated away and returned. William A. Christenson, 20, was taken from carnival grounds into Idaho Falls custody on a felony rape warrant.

Hallie Watson Albert Walker Karley Mitchell Pace William A. Christenson

Weather forecast notes cooling with light breeze

The weatherman says temperatures are gradually falling today with a light breeze. The high reaches 79 degrees, down from 82 a year ago, and no rain is expected today or tomorrow.

Police Recover Car Used by Hospital Escapees

Pocatello police report the 7:07 a.m. recovery of a Buick with Utah plate B-4894 used by two escapees Lloyd Treseder and Wayne Hobson from a Utah mental hospital. They are wanted in Logan. the car was abandoned in the 400 block of East Center. Treseder is described as a 46-year-old dope addict, with his father to reclaim the vehicle.

Pocatello Utah Lloyd Treseder Wayne Hobson Utah Mental Hospital Logan Preston Harry Carahoff East Center Ogden Treseder Carahoff

Germans to Continue Strike In Ballot of Six to One

Western Berlin railway workers vote six to one to continue the strike rather than yield to a Communist threat of reprisals. The 24 day old walkout has become a de facto little blockade of Berlin as the union releases the ballot result on a compromise proposal.

Berlin

Four-Power Plan Try To End Russian Rail Strike

Approximately 14,000 railway workers, led by anti-communist unions, vote on continuing a strike against the Russian controlled railway system. The plan endorsed by the United States and the other three occupying powers Britain France and Russia was rejected by the workers after soviet licensed newspapers threatened reprisals. The ballot could end the stoppage if three fourths approve.

United States Britain France Russia

Cafe Owner Arrested in Drunken Driving Case

Ted Wood a Blackfoot cafe operator was jailed in Bannock County after Lt J F Bedingfield arrested him in Chubbuck at 1055 p m Monday on a charge of driving while intoxicated He was to be arraigned in justice court today.

Ted Wood Blackfoot Cafe Bannock County J. F. Bedingfield Chubbuck Wood Justice Court

Caribou Heads Coming to Meet Commissioners

Bannock county commissioners said they were asked to meet with Caribou county officials this afternoon. The reason was not known but presumed to concern the recent secession of parts of Bannock to Caribou.

Bannock Caribou

Lewiston Voters Reelect Gustafson in Landslide Win

In Lewiston Idaho incumbent Mayor Archie Gustafson defeated challenger J B West by 2318 to 754. West, a real estate dealer and father of 10, had campaigned to transform Lewiston into a second Reno Nevada.

Lewiston Ida J. B West Archie Gustafson Seedman Rene Nevada

Hubby Receives Odd Gift On 25th Anniversary

Mrs Naomi Gustin filed for divorce on their silver wedding anniversary presenting her husband with a suit for divorce and a writ of injunction. The writ bars him from disposing of the home or harassing the seven children, four of whom are minors, citing habitual intemperance. The couple wed in Moscow on June 14 1924.

Moscow Naomi Gustin

Tax deadline set for June 20 in Bannock County

Bannock County Treasurer Mrs Laura Berg announced that June 20 is the deadline to pay the second installment of general taxes without penalty. The notice emphasizes timely payment to avoid extra charges and preserves tax collection.

Laura Berg Bannock County

Pocatello Navy plant earns third safety award

Rear Admiral Wf. H. Good presented the third safety award to Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant workers. Captain W. C. Specht accepted on behalf of the plant as officials and Marines looked on. Admiral Good toured the plant with Specht and Col. W. R. Williams after the ceremony.

Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant H. H. Good 13Th Naval District Seattle Secretary of Navy John L. Sullivan W. C. Specht W. P. McCarthy Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant Wf. H. Good Admiral Good Navy Captain Specht Col W. R. Williams

Famed Leader To Speak At DAV Meet

Vivian Corbly national adjutant will be the principal speaker at the 7 p.m. banquet Saturday June 18 at Moose hall during the 16th Idaho department convention of the Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary. The convention opens June 16 at 10 a.m. in Moose hall in Pocatello with Mayor W. W. Halsey welcoming delegates. Department officers attending include Frank Sekin Boise department commander James B. Pearce Pocatello chief of staff Wallace Sullivan Pocatello department historian Carlton Van Inwegen Pocatello chaplain Clarice Wolters department commander of the auxiliary Hazel Sullivan Pocatello sergeant at arms Edith Pearce Pocatello patriotic instructor Edwin W. Mann commander of Pocatello chapter No. 3 and Edith Pearce commander of the auxiliary.

Vivian Corbly Cincinnati National Adjutant Moose Hall Anual Tdaho Department Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary Pocatello Carlton F. van Inwegen Ralph Garrett W. W. Halsey Frank Sekin Boise James B. Pearce Wallace & Sullivan Carlton van Inwegen

Businessman Aris Wesley Leach Dies After Brief Illness

Aris Wesley Leach of 256 South Eleventh Avenue, a long time Pocatello businessman and vice president of Block's Inc., died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in Kentucky, he moved to Pocatello in 1917, married Edythe Buie in 1929, and is survived by his wife, a son Wesley Buie Leach, a brother, two sisters, and several relatives. Funeral services are arranged by McHan Henderson Funeral Home.

Aris Wesley Leach South Eleventh Avenue Pocatello Mr. Leach Kentucky Thomas FE Sarah Mulligan Leach Missouri State College Salt Lake City Block's Inc Edythe Buie Utah Wesley Buie Leach Thomas Leach Enid Oklahoma Tom E Roberts Casper Wye Lottie Crowley Wichita Kan B. P. O Elks Keystone Lodge A. F A. M McHan-Henderson Funeral Home

Idaho School Heads to Meet Here

Annual conference of Idaho county superintendents of public instruction opens here Thursday and runs through June 21 at Idaho State College. State Superintendent Alton B. Jones will preside. speakers include Grant Stowell and George N. Green. No sessions Saturday or Sunday. panel on "Administration of Idaho Schools" Monday.

Idaho County Superintendents of Public Instruction Alton B. Jones Grant Stowell Idaho State Trustees Association George N. Green Idaho Education Association Idaho State College

Two-Car Crash Downtown Injures Woman

A two car collision at Center and Main injured Mrs. Walter Nicholes of Challis who was taken to General hospital at 12 20 p m Monday. Howard Bernhagen 40 of 957 East Lander drove south on Main and Walter Nicholes 25 of Challis drove west on Center. Bernhagen stopped for a red light then pulled into the intersection as Nicholes neared it. Mrs Nicholes remained under observation with no injuries but shaken. Vehicle damage included left headlight bumper and hood on Bernhagen car and right rear fender rear door and front door on Nicholes sedan. A second collision on North Second involved Winona Nestor 18 and Charles Robinson 49. damage to both vehicles noted.

Walter 8. Nicholas U.S Forest Service Challis General Hospital Center Main Howard A. Bernhagen East Lander Walter S. Nicholes Bernhagen Nicholes H. MH. Hughart Winona F

Weather Forecast for Pocatello and Vicinity

Clear to day and Wednesday with little temperature change. Low tonight around 50 and high tomorrow near 80.

Pocatello and Pocatello High Busa Sos Butte Aeeereee Chicago

Sheriff arrests driver after two crashes in one evening

Vern L. Chapman 51 of 717 North Arthur Avenue was arrested for reckless driving after two consecutive accidents on U S 91 near Wellerville and Mink Creek Road. No injuries were reported, minor damage noted. Chapman was booked at 6:30 p m and released at 6:40 p m.

Vernon L. Chapman North Arthur Avenue Bannock Gene Pardini Chapman Justice of the Peace Charles W. Hyd

Infant Smith Dies in Local Hospital

Arlene Smith infant daughter of Mr and Mrs K L Mangan Smith Rt 1 south died shortly after birth Monday at a local hospital Graveside services will be held at 10 am Wednesday with Bishop Homer Satterfield of the 12th ward LDS church officiating Survivors include three brothers Rodeney Kay Val La Mar and Thale Albert all of Pocatello Paternal grandmother is Mrs Alice Smith of Salt Lake City and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Francis Mangan Funeral services are under the direction of Hall mortuary

Arlene Smith K. L. Mangan Smith Rt. 1 South Homer Satterfield 12Th Ward LDS Church Rodeney Kay Val la Mar Thale Albert Pocatello Alice Smith Salt Like City Francis Mangan Hall Mortuary

Mayor Urges Safe Sane Fourth of July

Mayor W. W. Halsey urged Pocatellans to join the national safety council in its campaign for a safe Fourth of July weekend. He called for a concerted effort to keep the holiday accident toll down and to make the celebration accident free for all residents.

W. W. Halsey Pocatellans National Safety Council Pocatello Halsey

Freight Train Tumbles Into Washout Near Farmers Branch

In Dallas area floods and storms kill at least ten with many missing. A Frisco freight train plunged into a washout near Farmers Branch after ten inches of rain in northeast Dallas County. Multiple deaths reported including a boy in Denton County and a Dallas child. two trainmen later found safe. Weather warnings and tornado sighting noted as heavy rains continue.

Garland Dallas Duck Creek Gateland Dallas County Farmers Branch Denton Texas Fort Worth Missouri Pacific Air Force U.S. Weather Bureau Denton County Dalias

Expert Urges One Way Street Trial

Seattle traffic expert J. W. Arch Bollong urged a 60 to 90 day one way street trial in Pocatello noting commercial districts benefit from easier parking and higher foot traffic. He said coast cities show businesses gain and many trials become permanent. Polls Downtown intersections counted under his direction to address Gate City traffic concerns.

Seattle J. W. Arch Bollong Bollong North Main Coast Cities Poccatello Pocatello Pos Lisemen

Theft Reported From Municipal Swimming Pool

Ruth Howell of 741 N Thirteenth told police Monday afternoon several items were stolen from her at the municipal swimming pool including a wrist watch. Her brother James Howell saw a girl on a bus near Ross park wearing a scarf and watch matching the description. The girl is said to live near Portneuf park.

Ruth Howell Miss Howell James Howell Ross Park Portneuf Park

Mrs Berg's sister Ruth Lewis visits from Salt Lake City

Mrs Ruth Lewis of Salt Lake City left this morning to spend several days with relatives in Oakley after visiting in Pocatello. She is accompanied by her daughter Lasrel Webb. They will return here soon.

Laura Berg Bannock Comery Ruth Lewis Salt Lake City Oakley Pocatello Mia Daugh Las Rel Webb

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Northern Westrn Southern U.S New York Times United Mine Workers the Times West Virginia Alabama Cafe Hubby DAV M. I. Higgins National Council On Physiotherapy J. Calli Rigby Pardini Theo Turner U.S. 91 Wellerville James Reed Paxton Reed Auto George L. Smith Mink Creek Elkhorn Ranch Nortman Fordyce Smith Wisiting Mrs. Berg
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