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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1948
Page
1
Belgrade Yugoslavia AP reports the Yugoslav communist party denounces Cominform as lying and slanderous. The party defends its alliance with Russia while accusing Cominform of hostile attacks and outside dealings rumors.
Alameda clerk noted light turnout with 245 total votes cast in two districts. About 5,000 residents live in Alameda. Bids for the water project will be sought soon as plans call for a new 16 inch deep well and several hundred feet of water mains. A sewer upgrade in district one is finished and district two expected within 10 days.
A new draft act promises returning servicemen to civilian work after military duty. Draftees must apply within 90 days to rejoin private or federal jobs at their previous or similar roles with full seniority unless changed conditions block the return. If disabled in service, they receive a similar paid position. A year after return, discharge without cause is barred.
Westover AFB Mass reports the first of a 39 plane US airlift to break a Soviet blockade of Berlin. A four engine C 54 Skymaster led by Flight Commander Robert L Heald departed at 2 45 p m EST for the Azores en route to Berlin with relief supplies for Germany.
A two day Rockland Rodeo schedule features a Friday parade led by the American Legion with colors and firing squad. Parade riders include Jackie Roper and attendants LaVerle Hunter and Norma Sing Robinson, plus Marion Munn. Boots and Saddle club from Aberdeen will perform riding demonstrations both days, and a Friday 12:30 ball game against Arco is on the league schedule. The Friday smoker and Old West Dance cap the evening, with the Four Chips from American Falls performing. Saturday sees rodeo action starting at 2 PM, exhibition rides by Kay Hunt and Al Roper if time allows, $100 final prize plus entrance fees split three ways, and free fireworks at 8:30 PM followed by the Thorne Brothers Orchestra at 9:30 PM in Rockland Community Hall.
Darron Greist, 12, of West Haven Conn, reported a red cap marked M lost in Chicago last Friday. He sent clues about a restaurant on the east side of a north south street, near an intersection with a mailbox, plus a map fragment with four blocks circled to aid officers.
Finland's political parties close campaign efforts ahead of Thursday parliamentary election. Observers expect only minor shifts in the current setup, though anti communist sentiment could cost the Democratic Union one seat.
Employers addressing year around employment gathered at Bannock hotel for a talk by John M. Convery of the National Association of Manufacturers industrial relations department. He said workers seek security and firms aim to smooth demand to avoid peak loads and irregular shifts. Attendees from Fur and Blanket industries noted shifting buying from winter to summer aids regular employment. Follow up discussions on Pocatello issues included Otto A. Power Simplot Harold Ory Ralston Purina Carroll Petersen and R. J. Coms.
Thomas Ford, one of three inmates who escaped from the Washington state prison farm, was found hiding in a field three miles west of Walla Walla and returned to custody. Gerald Dyle and Clifford Rhodes remained at large as authorities persisted with a wide manhunt involving more than 50 officers.
Dr Bernard L Hyink, director of social sciences at the University of Red lands Calif, has gone to Washington to serve a year as educational counselor to the national institute of public affairs He spoke at the ISC day celebration on March 3 1948 commemorating Idaho state college four year bill passage and is a friend and former classmate of Dr Carl W McIntosh president of Idaho State college
Kiwanis Club of Pocatello met Tuesday at the Hotel Bannock with President O G Roche presiding. Guests included James Welch Rockford Illinois Paul G Sandell Minnesota Harry Wal dreth Portland and Max Cohn Lava Hot Springs. Leland Newey led singing and Beryl Ramp organized music with Josephine Hutchings organist playing Clair de Lune and Jealousy. Dudley Pocatello was introduced by
Reports from U S military government officials tally 3153 dead and 7520 seriously injured from Jukui earthquake disaster centered near Fukui. The 80,000 city faces widespread destruction and searches continue.
Americans fleeing ruined Fukui describe the tremor as a five minute sea-like heave. Tokyo promised prompt medical relief and a relief train with vaccines is en route. If figures confirm, Japan faces its worst postwar disaster with American workers already on the ground aiding in Fukui.
The Pocatene Women’s National Trial Association unit held a Monday anniversary at the flying field with a surprise dinner hosted by Jack Mc Connell George Jensen and John Bunger. Before the meal 11 members painted 20 feet of markers at the field as part of a project to improve flying conditions for all flyers. Mrs Merrill C Evans president cut the birthday cake.
A Greyhound bus and a car collided on Bayshore highway in San Bruno California injuring 25 people including the bus driver and 24 passengers. The bus left control for 350 feet before striking a concrete pillar.
A strike involving 35 000 CIO workers at International Harvester shapes the national labor mood. Palm equipment plants closed by union walkouts over wage timing. A John L. Lewis union unit faced court charges for blocking miners and forcing UMW membership. Robert N. Denham of the NLRB filed the charges.
Pocatello public schools will receive 68 000 for general maintenance under the Landis Act signed by President Truman on Tuesday. The act provides 6 000 000 to aid 144 schools in 22 states with war boosted enrollments. Superintendent George N. Green lobbied in Washington this summer and cites war industry driving 640 extra students into overcrowded Pocatello schools.
President Truman signed a new retirement measure to boost reserve forces by granting liberal retirement benefits to officers and enlisted men. The law also overhauls army and air force promotion and retirement systems to encourage a career reserve and stronger regular-reserve partnership.
Americans for Democratic Action leader Leon Henderson states a rising sentiment for Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as a Democratic presidential draft appears possible. He suggests Truman may heed loyal Democrats and withdraw. Henderson criticizes White House pressure to rally support.
Soviet Marshall Vassily D. Sokolovsky urged a quick solution to the Berlin crisis during Tuesday night remarks carried by a Russian news agency. He replied to a British protest over the blockaded zone seen as pressuring the US Britain and France to leave Berlin. Sokolovsky voiced regret over the standstill and its human costs.
The state purchasing department announced contracts to five oil firms for gasoline deliveries across counties from July 1 to December 31 with prices averaging 23 to 24 cents per gallon. Low bid was 21.5 cents in Bannock County and high bid 25.6 cents in Elaine County. About 500000 gallons to counties as needed plus 50000 to Boise.
Customs agents rounded up 28 passengers and crew after $500000 worth of heroin was found in a metal container in the tail of an Air France Constellation from France. Six agents pursued the 18 passengers and 10 crew members who had left the plane. The discovery occurred during a routine inspection in Ronkonkoma New York.
Two men named Johnson collide on Highway 30 at 6:25 p m as Chris Edward Johnson of Power Oregon attempts to pass Robert W Johnson of Colbeer motor court prompting Robert to steer into the passing car. Police report notes reckless driving charges.
The Santa Fe Super Chief derailed in railway yards at Winslow Arizona with four-unit diesel locomotive baggage car lounge car overturning while two sleeping cars derailed but remained upright. Fifteen passengers, the engineer and fireman were shaken and treated. rear coaches stayed on the train. Cause under investigation.
Idaho beef and range tours are set for August across Kilgore Lemhi Challis Stanley Basin and Copper Basin districts. The Idaho Cattle Growers Association approved the project at a Bannock hotel luncheon with partners including forestry service Union Pacific Simplot and the state chamber of commerce. Attendees included Ray Swanson Leon Weeks Earl Murphy Boyd Baxter J H Phillips Seth Burstedt Dave Jones and E W Hansen.
Idaho State college students entering in September are exempt from draft calls until the academic year ends. Federal officials clarified the Selective Service Act of 1948, stating induction is postponed while full‑time study continues, with no active service until 90 days after the school year starts.
Pocatello junior police will repair years of damage to the recreation area south of the city along Cusick Creek. Fencing will be added as part of the project. The site near the forest service has housed a police pistol range since 1939. A log lodge and a log bridge built by policemen’s wives support the grounds. Trails offer views of the city and surrounding country. Community recreation commission members joined Police Inspector Pugmire to inspect the grounds Tuesday.
Ransom Carver, Pacific executive of the community chest, arrives Tuesday and will confer with local chest leaders today. Paul W. Scott, local chairman, says the budget committee will meet Carver at noon in the Hotel Bannock. He will meet agency heads served by the chest at intervals starting at 2.
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