Missing Son Driving Parents to Plea in Denver Firm
Mr and Mrs Alson Johnson of Denver Colorado seek their son Albert Howard Johnson who vanished from Seymour Missouri in 1929 while working in fields. A letter to the postmaster urged help from the press and their appeal notes a mother’s plea for his return as years pass.
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Alson Johnson
Denver
Colo
Albert Howard Johnson
Seymour Mo
Pocatello
Daily Paper
Mattie Johnson
Molly Mayfield
Rocky Mountain News
Howard
Howard Johnson
Pacific
Ed Johnson
Jewish Settlement Attacked Amid Police Standoff and Bridge Bombing
A police statement described Jewish attackers in military dress engaging a police post while another group blew up a bridge near Az zib village. Mines and booby traps were found nearby as the clash unfolded. The same period saw reports of British plans to deport Zionist leaders and renewed calls for a Jewish state in Palestine as the lasting solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azzib
Holy Land
Jewish Agency
Palestine
Draft Act Extension Sparks Draft and Antiracketeering Debate
Conference leaders reached agreement on extending the draft act with a 10 to 20 percent range for warrant officers. They tentatively rejected removing 18 year olds, preferring a staged approach beginning with 20 to 30 year olds, then 19 year olds, then 18 year olds if needed. The Senate Judiciary Committee backed Hobbs anti racketeering provisions amid Truman veto fight, with McCarran noting an incomplete vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep Hobbs, would make interfering with movements of goods a federal felony.
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Thomas
Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Truman
McCarran
D-Neb
Rep
Hobbs
D-Ala
House
Girl Suffers Head Injuries In Street Accident
Miss Teddy Kruse seventeen of Blackfoot suffered head injuries and body bruises when she jumped from a trailer attached to a patrol grader driven by Clifford Hansen of St. Anthony into the path of a sedan driven by Mary Beck of Fort Hall in the 700 block of South Fifth Avenue. Kruse was treated at General hospital and released after emergency care.
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Teddy Kruse
Blackfoot
Clifford L. Hansen
St. Anthony
Mary Lou Beck
Fort Hall
South Fifth Avenue
Miss Kruse
Miss Beck
General Hospital
Boise cleaner elected president of Idaho laundry group
J. W. Peckham of Boise was chosen as president of the Idaho Laundry and Dry Cleaners association at the convention's final session on Saturday. Other officers named include W. A. Carter of Gooding as secretary A F Robertson of Boise as first vice president Ned Webb of Boise as second vice president and Marvin Christensen of Pocatello as director.
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Boise
J. W. Peckham
Idaho Laundry and Dry Cleaners Association
W. A. Carter
Gooding
A. F. Robertson
Ned Webb
Marvin Christensen
Pocatello
Speeders Fined in Police Court and Local Notices
Speeders faced fines in police court this morning with Willard H. Honeycutt fined for 40 mph in a 20 mph zone from Gould Street to Fifth and Oak. T. B. Smith and Boyd C. Sorenson also paid bonds for 35 and 40 mph speeds. Other fines included Lewis R. Bowman for operating a car while intoxicated and smaller bonds for various minor traffic violations. The report also notes political contest details in federal and state races, with Walsh renominated in Massachusetts and Michigan gubernatorial and congressional races featuring several candidates.
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Willard H. Honeycutt
Gould Street
Fifth Avenue
Oak Street
T. B. Smith
Blackfoot
North Fifth
Boyd C. Sorenson
Murray
Utah
South Fifth
Lewis R. Bowman
Portneuf Park
Mike Elson
John Dudenaire
Harry S. Shimoda
Robert Galloway
John L. Grimes
Paul Y. Hosada
Fifth and Center
Primaries Highlight Few Contests in Week of Nominations
Maine primaries feature a small field with debates over service pay. Democratic candidate F Davis Clark supports a bonus without specifics, while Sen. Leland Currier proposes 10 per month plus 5 for overseas duty. Opponents include Roy Fernald seeking a 500 bonus and Peter Mac Donald challenging Brewster in a separate race.
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Roy L. Fernald
F. Davis Clark
Leland B. Currier
Lewiston
Owen Brewster
Peter M. MacDonald
Maine
Merger Plan Faces Senate Skepticism Over Military Structure
Senator Robertson from Wyoming warns of danger of single man control as he notes Truman keeps Marines and retains joint chiefs. He supports open hearings to scrutinize the merger plan though minor changes are expected before Thorne's committee advances the bill.
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Navy
Secretary of National Defense
Robertson
Senate Naval Committee
Wyoming
Truman
Army
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
Congress
Naval Committee
Elbert D. Tho
Senate panel may handle by amendments on floor
A member of the senate military committee indicated that the issues can be addressed through amendments proposed from the senate floor. The remark suggests a legislative path without formal committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Utah
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Pioneer Railroader Retires After 45 Years Service
Franklin Schnoke of 415 South Ninth retired June 11 after 45 years and seven months as a conductor for Union Pacific. He spent most of his career on the railroad and ends his long tenure this month.
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Pioneer Railroader
Franklin Schnoke
South Ninth
Union Pacific
Longtime railroad man Schnoke retires in Pocatello
John Schnoke born June 11 1881 retires aged 65 after a career starting with Philadelphia and Reading at Reading Pennsylvania and moving to Southern Pacific Ogden in 1902. He arrived in Pocatello as a brakeman in 1904 later promoted to conductor in 1906 and now active in Masonic groups and local church leadership. Plant to Operate BURLEY - Supt I J Clark says Amalgamated sugar factory processed 8,000,000 pounds of potatoes this year and will refine sugar at the plant this year after three years of potato processing.
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Reading
Philadelphia & Reading
Southern Pacific
Ogden
Pocatello
Burley
I. J. Clark
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Clark
Lithium: The Lightest Solid Element Unveiled
Lithium is identified as the lightest solid element. Its atomic structure and small atomic weight contribute to its notable properties and wide range of applications in modern science and technology.
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Pan Jewish Settlement
Ford Drug
Cleaners Elect
Massachusetts
David I. Walsh
Walsh
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Michigan
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Detroit Corporation
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Fargo
Bendix Petsxe
Bulova
Edwards
Bendix
Safeway
Edwards Coffee
Safeway Stores
Edwards Coffee Contest
San Francisco
California
Edwards Coffee People
Continental
United States
Conede
U.S
P. O
Mee
Das
Fargo- Wilson
Schnoke
Mr. Schnoke
Portneuf
AF & AM
RAM
Gate City
Knights of Templar
Ruth
The
First Presbyterian Church
Bannock Hotel
E. Brady
U. S. Royals
U. S
Reyes
Brandt’s Tire Shop
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