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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
12
Residents express mixed views on moving from electing a mayor to a city manager system. Voters cite efficiency and expertise gains, while some want more information and public input before deciding. Several local residents and a student weigh in on potential costs, governance, and accountability.
The Bodleian Library in Oxford began in 1598 and was endowed by Sir Thomas Bodley in 1611. It started with about 2,000 volumes and has grown to exceed 1,250,000 volumes today.
Dr Paul Crane elected to lead the Poca Tello Young Republican organization succeeding Les Lambson. Crane arrived in January from Moline Illinois and was chosen at a June 8 meeting. He is a local chiropodist active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce with youth welfare and conservation work and is a World War II veteran.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars jubilee starts 8 30 p m Saturday at the high school gymnasium. Activities include dancing a quiz show a floor show and more with performers John Rock and June Southworth among coast to coast act members. Marvin Milkes and the Pocatello Cardinal baseball club will attend the event which funds VFW junior athletic programs. The schedule runs 8 30 dancing 9 30 quiz 10 30 floor show and late dancing to midnight. Proceeds finance youth programs.
The National Library in Paris is regarded as the finest library globally, housing nearly five million volumes along with maps, periodicals, and various printed materials.
Miss Lila Lee Layper of Clovis New Mexico wed Fay Christensen of Bancroft in a home ceremony at Milton Gilbert's house with Raymond Maughn officiating. Gayle Christensen played the wedding matches as pink and white decor featured carnations snapdragons and lilies. A reception followed with musical selections by the Lloyds and Christensen family members in attendance.
Alabama Governor James E. Folsom rejects congressional criticism of using a national guard plane for a training flight and a fishing trip. He argues the governor as commander in chief has the right to accompany guard flights. The critique followed a House Appropriations Committee report naming him and Vermont’s governor for the California trip.
Gov Lester C Hunt of Wyoming named chairman of the 1949 governors conference. Executive committee includes William Lee Knous of Colorado and C A Robins of Idaho. There will be less fats and oils for foods this year than last.
Domestic silver output climbed to its highest April level since 1943 led by Idaho at 1 170 000 ounces and Nevada up 38 percent while Utah and Montana dipped. Gold output stayed near previous month with Utah and Colorado increases of four and 15 percent.
The Mayas wagered lands and clothing and even personal liberty based on the results of ball games, reflecting a culture where sport determined social standing and fate.
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