Cannon Calls for New Vote on UNRRA Relief Cash
Rep. Clarence Cannon denounced a House vote that blocked UNRRA funds unless nations receiving aid allow uncensored press access. The measure, approved 154 to 53, targets about 465 million dollars. President Truman cited Soviet censorship while noting possible UNRRA news access through standard channels.
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Idaho Montana Locisa road bids await approval
Bids will be let for finishing the Locisa route between Idaho and Montana once public roads administration approval is received. A 1947 appropriation of 400000 dollars becomes available July 1, and the road is planned to run through the Lolo pass above Orofino.
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Pony Express Riders Target 75 Mile Daily Run
Riders for the Pony Express were expected to cover 75 miles in one day, outlining a demanding pace for relays and mail delivery across challenging terrain.
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Idaho Promises Enforcement Of Slot Machine Laws
Boise Idaho through its commissioner of law enforcement intends to enforce slot machine liquor and all laws Gov Arnold Williams stated. Boise G Riggs is commissioner. The attorney general ruled the commissioner may assist local officers only though. Williams said the commissioner had investigated cases and secured evidence for prosecution but local officers often did not prosecute and defendants were acquitted or lightly punished.
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Director Dies in New York at 58
Antoinette Perry, a prominent theatrical director who staged the play Harvey, died Friday at her Park Avenue home from a heart ailment.
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VFW Plans Community Service Unit at Idaho Convention
O T Peterson outlined the VFW shift to a service organization aiding posts in civic projects as the 14th Idaho VFW convention opened in Boise. He said a national department will coordinate community service and support posts, stressing a One for All and All for One slogan. A stag breakfast and memorial service followed, with officer nominations set for afternoon sessions.
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Simplot declines write-in for state senate nomination
Caldwell Idaho The Canyon County Democratic central committee must name a new nominee for state senator after Jack R Simplot a recognized potato producer declined a write-in nomination.
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