Idaho Eyes Compulsory Health and Physical Education
Idaho may implement a compulsory health and physical education program for elementary schools. Allen P. Jeffries urged county superintendents to use public health services and improve school health through service, environment, living, and instruction. He urged leadership in towns to aid PE directors.
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Idaho
Allen P. Jeffries
County Superintendents of Public Instruction
ISC
Jeffries
Idaho Synod Of Presbytery Ends Session
Dr. J. Willis Hamblin of the First Presbyterian church announced the Idaho Synod of the Presbyterian church wrapped up its three day meeting on Thursday. Representatives from most of the fifty six churches across four presbyteries attended as benevolences across the church surpassed eighteen million dollars.
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J. Willis Hamblin
First Presbyterian Church
Synod of Idaho of the Presbyterian Church
Synod of Idaho
Presbyterian Church
Referendum on Slot Machine Rule Advances in Pocatello
City council approves first reading of an ordinance to permit initiative and refer endum elections. Petitions by over 25 percent of voters already filed for a special election on slot machine legality. Councilman Hopper criticizes broad wording. mayor and others back the measure as a necessary step.
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Pocatello
Ben Peterson
James Hopper
Driver Bewildered As High Wind Rips Off Car Hood
A 40 mile gale cracked a windshield and blew the hood off Ted Sorensen’s car in the 400 block East Center. The hood struck a parked sedan and Sorensen, 19, was fined $5 for operating without a muffler in police court.
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East Center
Ted Sorensen
Portneuf Park
South Third
Fourth
George A. Semons
North Tenth
Damagr
DAV Adjutant Calls Idaho Delegates to Back Rehabilitation
Vivian D. Corbly of Cincinnati warns Moose Hall delegates that 16 000 Veterans Administration hospital beds were slashed and urges disabled veterans in Idaho to unite with Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright to defend current benefits and hospital care through DAV membership and vigilance.
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Idaho
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Vivian D. Corbly
Cincinnati
Ohio
DAV
State Department
Moose Hall
Corbly
Veterans Administration
Organization of War
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans Tour East Idaho Brewing Then Picnic at Ross Park
Disabled American Veterans group winds down a three day meet with a brewery tour of East Idaho Brewing company followed by a 430 PM picnic at Ross park. The outing includes a pool and park viewing with Grange ladies providing food as officers prepare for Saturday elections.
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East Idaho Brewing Company
Ross Park
Moose Hall
The
Grange
Pocatello Cardinals to Billings for riot hearing
Pioneer League pros Jack Halliwell and Marvin Milkes flew to Billings Montana to investigate Wednesday night’s near riot during the Pocatello at Billings game. Pocatello manager Walt Lowe fears a one sided hearing and hints at speaking after the meeting. He notes Billings player John Stillwell allegedly charged the Cardinal players by clawing at them with his spikes.
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Jack Halliwell
Mgr
Marvin Milkes
Pocatello Cardinals
Billings
Mont
Halliwell
Pocatello-Billings
Walt Lowe
Pocatello Club
Lowe
John Stillwell
Pocatello
Cardinal
Bailey chosen commander of American Legion Post No 4
Bob Bailey 919 No. Arthur elected commander of American Legion Post No. 4 at Memorial hall Thursday night. He succeeds Ralph Comstock III as post commander. Elected officers include Tom Terrell first vice commander Bob Flandro second vice commander Dennis Bolton service officer Hugh Ivey chaplain Mark Shurtleff color bearer Charles Hronek sergeant at arms Harold Roberts executive committee J. C. Bangs Ralph Eyler Blaine Huntsman Roy Christensen.
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Bob Bailey
Arthur
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Ralph Comstock III
Tom Terrell
Bob Flandro
Dennis Bolton
Hugh Ivey
Mark Shurtleff
Charles Hronek
Harold Roberts
J. C. Bangs
Ralph Eyler
Blaine Huntsman
Roy Christensen
Corregidor Hero Attends Idaho DAV Conclave
Lloyd McCarter, one of the first five on Corregidor and sole living MOH recipient in Idaho, attends the Disabled American Veterans convention at Moose Hall. A former St. Maries resident and Boise VA rep, he served with Company F, 503rd paratroopers and survived after wiping out about fifty Japanese. He also holds two Purple Hearts alongside the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Corregidor
Idaho
Moose Hall
Lloyd McCarter
St. Maries Cow
Boise
Veterans Administration
Frank Sekins
Department of Idaho Dav
McCarty
503Rd
AEC to Open Idaho Falls Office Near Arco Reactor Site
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission will open a Idaho Falls office within a week to prepare for the Arco reactor project. The site will be small initially with under 100 AEC staff by summer, and land negotiations with the Navy for 173,000 acres continue as part of a 400,000 acre site.
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The
Atomic Energy Commission
Idaho Falls
AEC
Arco
Idaho
ARC
L. EF. Johnston
Navy
Montana
Fort Peck
Mont
Congressional Joint Atomic Energy Committer
Mayor and C of C to discuss Atomi Way
City council approved sending Mayor W W Halsey and Chamber of Commerce representatives to Boise this weekend to pursue a proposed through highway from Pocatello to the Arco atomic area. The mayor also aims to ferret out aid for street improvement programs.
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W. W. Halsey
Boise
Chamber of Commerce
Pocatello
Arco Atomic
Westello Project Seeks City Annexation
A petition to annex the Westello housing development on the West bench was presented to the city council. Nell Chase, promoter, said 56 houses are under construction and 40 more will start within two weeks. Chase urged faster street surfacing on Custer to Highland. City Engineer Wendell Wilson said bid specifications could be ready Monday. The annexation petition was sent to the city engineer for inspection, with City Attorney Ben Peterson to draft an ordinance for the next council meeting.
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Westello
West Bench
Nell Chase
Pocatello
Ben Peterson
City Plans East Bench Street Improvements
City council on Thursday moved to advertise for bids for street work near the Simplot housing project on the east bench. Following department head recommendations, preliminary work will be done now and full surfacing next year to allow trench settling.
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City Council
Simplot
DAV Official Dodges Hot Question at Convention
At the 16th annual Disabled Veterans of America gathering in Pocatello delegates pressed for the reason behind J. W. George’s discharge from VA service. Leon Fields, regional manager, dodged inquiries while George claims he cannot obtain a satisfactory explanation despite repeated requests. George opposed the VA training program, a possible motive for his dismissal.
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Disabled Veterans of America
Moose Hall
Pocatello
J. W
Jack) George
Veterans Bureau
George
DAV
Idaho
Veterans Administrattion
Leon Fields
Boise
Bureau of Information
Food Stores May Again Open Sundays
Okay company stores in Pocatello returned to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week after a trial period ending this weekend. Other major markets, following a union agreement, kept to evenings and Sundays closed for 10 days to pressure Okay to comply, but the union has not halted Okay’s Sunday operations yet as the 10-day window expires this weekend.
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Pocatello Food
Okay Company
Okay Stores
Pocatello Meatcutters
Old Powers May Rule In Emergency
In the Senate debate on a national labor bill, Sen. Elbert D. Thomas of Utah argues the measure does not strip presidential powers in emergencies. He contends the president could seize plants or secure injunctions under inherent emergency authority, noting past practices and Jeffersonian precedent.
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Washington
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Senate
Thomas
United States
Jefferson
Senate Labor Committee
City Eyes Renting Airport Units for Housing Relief
City officials discussed leasing converted apartments at the airbase to ease Pocatello’s housing shortage. Mayor W. W. Halsey said about 120 units were built from Army barracks for veterans at Idaho State College, with most vacant for over a year. Rent could run $35 to $40 monthly, awaiting an engineer report.
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Pocatello
W. W. Halsey
Idaho State College
Halsey
City Counccil
Crusher Heads for City Hall on Heights Housing Clash
At Mayor W. W. Halsey request the city council called a special meeting next week to review issues around the Pocatello Heights housing project on the East bench. Key concerns focus on the rock crusher and gravel pits operations with details to be presented to councilors.
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W. W. Halsey
City Council
Pocatello Heights
East Bench
Halsey
Hospital delegates urge better press relations at Utah Idaho convention
Delegates at the Utah Idaho Hospital association convention in Idaho State College called for stronger public relations with the press. Dr. Wonnacott, administrator of Dr Groves LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, noted infant care costs at about 4.27 daily and urged hospitals to keep the public informed about procedures. Participants included Lon Simpson Boise public relations director, Nicholas Ifft of The Pocatello Tribune, and radio station Idaho Falls.
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Utah Hospital Association
W. W. Halsey
M. Martina
Wendell
Idaho
Idaho Hospital Association
Halsey
Pocatello
Alma Dolores
Rolfe
Seceta
Herbert T. Wagner
American College of Surgeons
Wagner
Utah State
Crippled Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City
Wonnacott
Lon Simpson
Boise
Nicholas Ifft
Pocatello Tr
Chic Crabtree
Idaho Falls
Mr. Wonnacott
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Alton B. Jones
Violet B. Butler
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