Local School Relief Bill Passes House
The House approved 324 to 48 a bill authorizing six million dollars for school districts in national defense areas. It targets 144 districts in 31 states, with Pocatello Independent School District set to receive sixty eight thousand dollars. Senator Dworshak and Rep. Goff backed the bill, while Rep. Buck opposed as giveaway legislation.
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House
Senate
Rep. Landis
R-Ind
Pocatello Independent School District
George N. Green
Washington, D. C
L. C. Johnson
Pocatello
Green
Henry Dworshak
Sanborn and
Goff
Super Stand Opens In 100 Block North Garfield
A new root beer stand by Grant Stowell will open Friday or Saturday in the 100 block North Garfield. The building features modern equipment with entry from Garfield street and exit through the alley between Garfield and Hayes.
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Grant Stowell
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State to Pay Flood Claims for Agencies Only
Idaho will not pay individual flood damage claims from the state. the governor's office confirms. The state plans to cover flood disaster claims for schools, highway districts and other governmental agencies, with certification and submission through the county commissioners. If the $100,000 fund is insufficient, extra funds may be requested through the budget director and board of examiners.
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M. D. Hart
Sandpoint
Idaho
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Neilson
Board of Examiners
Army Engineers
Mark R. Kulp
State Reclamation Engineer
Counties Complete School Mergers
Kenneth F. Dean said a district near Shelley voted 95 to 7 for the merger, finishing Bingham county’s plan reorganizing into five class A districts centered on Shelley Blackfoot Moreland Aberdeen and Firth. Latah county completed its reorganization with two class A districts around Moscow and Potlatch and class B districts at Genesee Kendrick Juliaetta and Troy Deary Bovill area.
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Kenneth F. Dean
Shelley
Bingham County
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Firth
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Troy-Deary-Bovill
Postal Hikes May Aid Half Million
Washington plans to raise pay for postal workers by 450 annually affecting 475000 staff. Civil Service workers outside the postal service may face a 360 annual hike, with Senate opposition possible. House Rules committee discussed offsetting postal raises with higher rates including air mail, bulk mail, special delivery, and notes in a bid to fund the increases.
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House Civil Service and Post Office Committee
Reckless Drivers Fined in Police Court Session
In police court Tuesday Edward Steed of Portneuf park was found guilty of reckless driving and fined 100 dollars for a collision with a scooter ridden by 15 year old Junior Shultz at Main and Sherman. Co defendant Herman Neil Cottam was fined 25 dollars for reckless driving and Eugene Pollard 5 dollars for running a traffic signal. multiple defendants were fined or bonded on intoxication charges, with Sloan forfeiting 25 dollars bond after his car was found on fire near Ross park.
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William H. Holcomb
Main
Sherman
Junior Shultz
Eugene Pollard
Larson Tavashee
Thomas Brooks
Walter Nevada
John Robert Stenner
Herman Study
John Phelps
Stanley Warren
Arthur Marron
Junior Pohipe
Benjamine Thomas Douglas
Stephan Slean
Sherman Rowe
Allen Andersen Stewart
Frank August Plastowski
Sloan
Ross Park
Hahn wins third in Denver bowling tournament
Alfred L. Hahn earned third place in the singles at the Denver bowling tournament held June 5 and 6, posting a 1393 score to capture a $400 prize. In doubles, Hahn and M. Butler of Florence Colorado finished last with 1199 total and Hahn contributing 627 pins.
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Alfred L. Hahn
Denver
Hahn
M. Butler
Florence
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Coal Owners Break With Miners Chief In Talks
The Southern Coal Producers association and other soft coal owners split from John L. Lewis in contract negotiations, saying talks were going nowhere. Moody leads Southern, which mines a third of U S soft coal, and will bargain separately if needed. Negotiations began last week after Justice Goldsborough ordered Moody seated. The current contract expires June 30.
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John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Lewis
Southern Association
Joseph E. Moody
T Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Pension Law Veto Override Expands Benefits for Some
The override clears the way for large payments to blind and dependent children while blocking federal old age pensions for about 750000 workers. President Truman protested as the House and Senate vote totals exceed two thirds to push the change. The House also extended coverage to about 3.5 million more, far short of his 20 million target.
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Fire Breaks Out in Minidoka Forest Near Wine Cutts
Firefighters battled the season’s first forest blaze in Minidoka National Forest near Wine Cutts, reported by Rock Creek ranger station. Sighted Monday south of Magic Mountain ski area, officials suspect lightning from Saturday night started the fire.
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Railroad Workers Seek 25 Percent Wage Hike Across Roads
The Chicago vote by the trainmen and conductors backs a 25 percent raise to take effect August 1 for 225,000 workers. Governors injunctions and White House talks slow broader unrest as 100,000 seamen and longshoremen threaten a maritime strike. Detroit UAW talks with Ford follow earlier GM Chrysler gains. Hudson announces 13 cent increase for 13,000 workers.
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Novelist Gertrude Atherton Dies at 90 in San Francisco
San Francisco obituary notes Gertrude Atherton died at Stanford hospital after a stroke. The author of nearly 60 novels, she had vowed to write no more after her 90th birthday on October 30 and received a gold medal from Mayor Roger Lapham at a civic ceremony before her death.
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Gertrude Atherton
Stanford Hospital
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Roger Lapham
Thurman Wins City Jacks Tournament
Jeannine Thurman won the citywide jacks tournament at the Irving recreation center with Colleen McDevitt as runner up after tying three games. The trophy will be engraved with Thurman’s name and title. Park entrants included Thurman Irving McDevitt Caldwell Collins Memorial Lombardi Franklin and Price Alameda.
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Irving Recreation Center
Lila Kurtz
Colleen McDevitt
Jeannine
Irving
Caldwell Park
Colleen Collins
Memorial Park
Carol Jean Lombardi
Franklin
Alva Price
Alameda
Death Valley Monument Length and Size Noted
Death Valley national monument spans eastern California and southwestern Nevada, about 140 miles long and 4 to 16 miles wide.
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Death Valley National Monument
California
Nevada
Aid Needed for Columbia River Flood Victims Relief
Major A. Dietz of the Salvation Army reports ongoing financial aid needs for flood victims in the Columbia River area. He cites contributions from Keystone lodge Rotary club Lions Elks clubs Salvation Army sewing circle and Bible school and notes about 1100 pounds of clothing have been sent from Pocatello to the flood area.
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Maj
A. Dietz
Salvation Army
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Salvation Army Sewing Circle
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Major Dietz
Pocatello
Maude Worel Accepts City Police Secretary Post
Former assistant city clerk and acting clerk during Mayor D. Moore's administration, Maude Worel has accepted the role as police department secretary and secretary of the Pocatello civil service commission.
First Idaho forest fire spotted but quickly checked
In Wallace Idaho a weekend forest fire was spotted and quickly contained by a two man crew. Lightning is listed as the probable cause and authorities reported the incident Monday.
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Wallace
Idaho
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Teaches Bile Flow Claim
Vintage ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to stimulate daily bile production and improve digestion. It promises relief from bloating gas and discomfort, urging readers to buy with a 33 cent price at drugstores.
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