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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1947
Page
4
Henry Watts outlines key water safety rules to prevent swimming accidents. Do not swim alone or in unguarded spots. assess a new area before diving. avoid dangerous rescues. cool off to prevent cramps. use life preservers when needed. heed warning signs and stay away from strong currents. be courteous near others and join a safety-minded club to spread knowledge.
The Chicago Sun Times notes President Truman criticized coercive regime changes but suggests U S stance favors Latin American stability over direct intervention. Somoza’s seizure of Nicaragua’s government is contrasted with Greece and Turkey policy, highlighting selective application of democracy ideals.
In Pocatello meat sells for 1.25 to 1.35 per pound amid claims supply is tight. A tax example shows family losses when a son earns 500 dollars, reducing after tax income by 160.50. Editorials praise Pocatello leaders and urge Lincoln Legion support for the upcoming American Legion convention with hundreds of visiting guests and room housing needs.
Arrangements nearly complete for the Bear Lake rodeo to be staged June 26 27 and 28 with General Committee members Jesse McClellan E R Kammerath Gordon Assley J Phelps D Anderson 201 Mag Haddock listed.
Ed Rowland reports a three minute hail storm five miles west of the city that damaged gardens and trees, with hailstones up to three inches. Local officials note weather disruptions as Oregon Short Line plans new depot in Blackfoot this season. Memorial Day events feature U S consul Ifft in Germany and local social happenings across town.
Gifford Pinchot chief of the U S Forest Service spoke on National Forests and Forestry Problems before a large audience at the Auditorium theatre. The program included remarks by James W Brady and featured Federal Judge F S Dietrich Mayor C E M Loux Major Frank Fem and forest officials. A wedding was performed by Justice Felix Van Reuth uniting Fred A Osterlind and Miss Ethel Oakley. Al Phillips of the Salt Lake Tribune visits Pocatello and plans to attend a reception for Sen-
Ex United States Senator Fred T Dubois of Blackfoot was honored at a public reception in the Elks club rooms at Pocatello. He received a gold engraved watch from local citizens for securing a federal irrigation appropriation of 350000 dollars for Fort Hall lands. D W Standrod spoke on Pocatellos growth from Fort Hall reservation to the present.
Government concession seeks a £350000 appropriation to render ceded and Indian lands irrigable and productive. Mayor Loux Alderman Chilson Smith Bistline Williams and City Engineer Havenor toured the city outlining sidewalk extensions including Garfield Center Arthur Main and Clark Lander streets from Company ground to Garfield.
Sidewalks currently exist but new walks must be laid by November 1 this year, a month later than dictated by the old ordinance. Yesterday at 7 am, the regular hello girls of the Pocatello exchange of Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company struck for higher wages. Ten
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