Supreme Court overturns Christoffel perjury conviction
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, overturned the perjury conviction of Harold Roland Christoffel, a former CIO United Auto Workers local leader in Milwaukee, citing doubts over a competent tribunal due to quorum questions at a March 1, 1947 hearing. The ruling could prompt Congress to revisit long standing quorum practices dating to George Washington. Government lawyers privately said the century old custom was overturned.
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Supreme Court
Milwaukee
Congress
George Washington
Harold Roland Christoffel
CIO United Auto Workers
Justice Murphy
Christoffel
Delay Looms In $225,000 Idaho Road Project
Delay looms for a $225,000 road project in Idaho. The plan, set for this summer by the state Bureau of Highways, faces potential holdup as Bannock County surveyor W. P. Havener says the county wasn’t notified in time to secure funds for right of way.
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Porteuf
Idaho State Bureau of Highways
Bannock
W. P. Havener
Production slows to a three year low in May
The Federal Reserve reports a 10.8 percent drop from last November to May with a projected 2 to 3 percent fall in June. May output remained 74 percent above prewar levels but was down from April and May 1948. Secretary Sawyer and Henry Wallace clashed on the economy during a radio date, Sawyer claiming prosperity while Wallace urged action to restore prosperity.
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Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Charles Sawyer
Henry Wallace
Sawyer
Wallace
Truman
Driver Races Burning Truck for Aid
Robert E. Crouch of Salt Lake City drove his burning truck ten miles to Beaver seeking help. He kept a hand on the horn and accelerator as farmers alerted the Beaver volunteer fire department, which extinguished the fire to prevent the dynamite caps cargo from exploding.
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Beaver
Utah
Robert E. Crouch
Salt Lake City
Crouch
Walsingham Arrives in Pocatello for Cardinal Games
William Walsingham of St. Louis, vice president of the Cardinal organization, arrives in Pocatello this evening to attend the remaining games this week and continue a tour of Cardinal clubs.
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William Walsingham
St. Louis
Cardinal Organization
Pocatello
Tribune Names Game Pays Cash to Readers
The Tribune announces a new clues game where five local names appear daily in merchants ads. Readers find their name in an ad, clip it, and receive one dollar at the business counter. The program runs daily until further notice and is open to all readers.
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the Tribune
Ders
Tribune
Five Local Names in Sunday's Tribune Ad
Five names appeared in Sundays Tribune ads including Clarence Wolfenbarger George Hills A Stewart L L Slavin and R I Andrews with addresses listed. The notice urges presenting the ad in person before 5 p.m. the day after it appears and promises a reward for those who find their name.
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Tribune
Clarence Wolfenbarger
Pole Line Road
A. Stewart
Boat Propeller Severed a Swimmer’s Feet at Lake Tahoe
In Reno Nevada AP report a hit and run speedboat pilot struck 13 year old Imogene Witische and Janet Lutz of Roseville California while they swam at Lake Tahoe. Imogene lost both feet after the propeller cut them off and was later amputated at a hospital. The operator fled but was to be arrested the following day according to Deputy Brenzel.
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Reno
Nev
Imogene Witische
Janet Lutz
Roseville
Calif
Lake Tahoe
F. W. Brentel
Janet
Imogene
Brenzel
Inside Story Of China Could Be Told Soon
DeWitt MacKenzie predicts a forthcoming inside history of U.S. relations with China may become a best seller. In the Senate, critics of policy toward Nationalist China and a letter from 21 senators urge assurances the United States will not recognize the communist regime while continuing to back the Nationalist government. Washington maintains it will not recognize a Communist regime while a responsible Nationalist government endures.
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Acheson
U. S. Senate
Truman
United States
State Department
America
Washington
U.S.A
Idaho Falls Opposes Rent Decontrol Stance Unanimous
The Greater Idaho Falls, Inc. membership approved opposition to rent decontrol this time. A committee from the group will meet with Mayor Thomas L. Sutton and rent control board officials. They oppose decontrol now and on principle, stating no time for decontrol activation.
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Greater
Sheriff Warns Stores Against Selling Crackers
Sheriff Alma Marley toured Bannock county on Monday to warn storekeepers against selling fireworks. The sheriff said the majority of merchants promised cooperation in enforcing the new state ban.
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Alma Marley
Bannock County
Pilgrim Virgin Statue Visited Local Catholic Church
More than two thousand Catholics attended a Marian service as the Pilgrim Virgin statue toured the United States and Canada. Monsignor William C. McGrath led the event with clergy and the Knights of Columbus, while a choir and Sisters of Mercy accompanied the procession. The sermon explained adoration versus worship and the statue’s role as a symbol pointing toward God.
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St. Joseph's
Cedarwood
Robert Schneider
James Schatzback
Francis King
Jo Martin
Girls of Columbus
Sisters of Mercy
Berlin Ends 38 Day Rail Tieup as Strikers Return
Berlin resumes West Berlin rail operations as Soviet-directed management regains control of stations. Other items update Idaho dentists convention progress, a life-insurance probe, Chiang Kai-shek arrival, Utah liquor lockers suit, Boise river fisherman's body found, boulder slides in Bingham Canyon, Britain's emergency economic talks, U S railroads firemen issue, and Idaho government reorganization study continues.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Pace Marks on Pedestrian Lanes Trial at Pueblo Intersections
Three saucer shaped markers have been installed at Pueblo intersections to guide pedestrians. City official A L Oliver says markers cost cents each and will save painting labor. expected to last at least three years as an experimental project.
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A. L. Oliver
Nera
Liberals Win Big Victory in Canada Led by St Laurent
Returns from the national election show Louis St Laurent's Liberal Party capturing 193 of 262 seats in the new house of commons. They led in all provinces except Alberta, delivering Canada's greatest party triumph and a mandate through 1954. The Progressive Conservatives won 42 seats. other members come from minor parties. The victory marks a personal triumph for St Laurent who rose in politics in eight years.
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Liberal
Louis St. Laurent
Liberals
Canada
Democrats
House of Commons
Alberta
Progressive Conservatives
Commons
Conservatives
Admirers Pay Final Respect To Slain Korean Leader
Admirers of Kim Koo gathered three deep in each direction from his Seoul home to pay final respects. The assassin, a young army lieutenant, lay in a coma after a beating at Kim’s house following the slaying Sunday.
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Syngman Rhee
Kim
Housing Bill Advances Amid Race Issue Raises
In Washington the House moved toward final passage of a large housing bill with Administration backers in control. Rep Marcantonio prepared an amendment to bar segregation in publicly owned housing, signaling a race issue that could complicate the bill. The administration pressed to avoid amendments and proceed on a straightforward vote.
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D-Ky
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Al-Ny
Sunplot Wage Dispute Up to US Mediator
Federal conciliator to intervene Wednesday in a wage dispute at Simplot Fertilizer west of Pocatello. Louis Ziman of the federal mediation service will meet union and company reps at 2 30 p m. The issue is a 24 cents an hour raise for Local 983 Teamsters. About 15 workers would be affected.
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West of Pocatello
Teamsters
Clarence Lott
Lott
Louis Ziman
Spokane
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Injunction Provisions Cut from Bill in Senate Clash
The Senate rejected a straight up plan to retain Taft. Clartley sought injunctions against national emergency strikes, with a 54 to 37 vote. Democrats 44 and Republicans 14 supported the measure. 12 Democrats and 25 Republicans opposed. The vote marked a major early win for the Truman administration in a labor law showdown.
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Senate Today
Taft
Clartley
Truman
Senate
No FBI Probe Planned Says Truman
A White House aide said President Truman has no intention of ordering an FBI investigation. The National Lawyers Guild proposed an inquiry amid criticism after disclosures of secret papers in the Judith Coplon espionage trial. The aide declined to be named and said there is no prospect of action on the suggestion.
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White House
Truman
FBI
National Lawyers Guild
Judith Coplon
Strange illness kills fourth Lake Wales infant
A bluish tint in newborns and a fourth fatality at Lake Wales hospital is being linked to poisoning from a laundry dye used to mark diapers. Doctors report one other infant still undergoing treatment as Bree Kelly, hospital superintendent, notes ongoing concerns.
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Florida
Bree Kelly
Lake Wales Hospital
Havenor Named Chairman Of Bannock County CVA Chapter
W P Havenor longtime Bannock County surveyor was elected chairman of the Bannock county chapter of the Columbia Valley Authority. Perry Swisher and Henrietta Paradice were named vice chairman and secretary with Bonnie McCullough as treasurer. Speakers Pete Leguineche Boise attorney and George Taylor Boise promoted CVA to coordinate federal agencies. Taylor argued hydro power and diversified northwest economy. meeting drew many visitors.
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Bannock County
League For Cva
Perry Swisher
Henrietta Paradice
Bonnie McCullough
Pete Leguineche
Boise
George Taylor
Leguineche
Congress
Idaho
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Hoover Commission
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Taylor
U. S
England
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United States
CVA
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