Labor Influence Diminishes as Congress Looks to Override Veto
Organized labor faces its weakest congressional leverage in over a decade as Senate and House votes move toward stricter regulation of labor activities. A veto override would require two thirds in each chamber, with a possible Senate House conference compromise shaping the final version.
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Congress
Washington
Organized Labor
Senate
House
Truman
Senate House Conference Committee
Capitol Hill
Picket Lines Quit in Coast Strike Ends Near San Francisco
The National Federation of Telephone Workers reaches a settlement with Pacific Telephone and Telegraph in the far west. U S conciliator Omar F Hoskins says the NFTW strike there is ended subject to ratification. Pickets withdrawn in San Francisco, few remain at Western Electric plants as talks continue in the East.
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San Francisco
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Far West
Pacific _elephone and Telegraph company
NFTW
U. S
Omar F. Hoskins
Western Electric Company
Western Electric
Hoskins
Police Invite Boys to Join Junior Police Program
Pocatello police launch a program to recruit boys into a Junior Police unit and form a Big Brothers club to support youth activities. A cabin on Cusick creek will serve as outings and training space for the group. Chief Roubideaux will resume Saturday interviews with cited youths to explain the law and foster respect to prevent juvenile charges.
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Pocatello
R. M. Puemire
R. J. Roubideaux
May 22 Maritime Day Highlight Noted by Idaho Official
Governor C A Robins issued a press statement reminding Idaho residents that May 22 marks National Maritime Day. The day honors the steamship Savannah which completed the first Atlantic crossing on May 22, 1819 sailing to Savannah Georgia.
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Boise
C. A. Robins
Idaho
Savannah
Idaho State College Journalism Students Run Pocatello Tribune
Idaho State college English majors in journalism will supervise the Pocatello Tribune’s news and editorial rooms Thursday. Under instructor Wallace A Garets they edit AP copy and write editorials and general news. The annual college edition involves 30 students, mostly first year, eight with advanced training.
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Idaho State College
Pocatello Tribune
Wallace A. Garets
Associated Press
Ing
Tribune
Idaho State
Army Visualizes Future War In Scientific Forecasting
Three young officers, unnamed in the report, study warfare 25 years ahead to outline possible mass destruction tactics and command challenges for Eisenhower. The planning group operates apart from regular staff, aiming to show how future wars might unfold beyond World War II weapons. He cautions no immediate war is anticipated and urges prudence with Russia.
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Washington
Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
War Department
Eisenhower
Russia
Ohio Tornado Leaves Toll Of 26 Injured
A tornado struck Findlay Ohio injuring at least 26. The trailer camp suffered 21 injuries with several residents trapped under homes. Within the city three municipal barn workers and two women were hurt by debris and glass as crews searched for additional casualties.
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Ohio
Findlay
C. L. Wakefield
Kyle Linger
Robbery Ends In Killing In Peoria Park
In Bradley park Peoria a holdup man shot and killed Olive Baker 26 wife of Marshall Baker a brewery worker after she grabbed at his mask during a 1 15 am robbery Dollard 30 vacationing mill clerk said the suspect wore a handkerchief mask and fled Detectives Schultz and Gridley questioned Dollard who said he met the victim yesterday in a tavern and that the couple had no children
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Peoria
Ill
Bradley Park
Olive Baker
Marshall Baker
Harry Schultz
George Gridley
William Dollard
Dollard
Administrators to Meet at University of Idaho Conference
The third annual conference of school administrators will be held at the University of Idaho on June 26 and 27. Dean J. F. Weltzin of the school of education announced.
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Moscow
Idaho
University of Idaho
J. F. Weltzin
School of Education
Palisades Project Under Discussion in Idaho Falls
Col Theron D. Weaver of Portland chairs a Thursday meeting in Idaho Falls to discuss the Palisades reservoir and Heise Roberts flood control projects on the South Fork of the Snake River. The Heise Roberts project is underway with channel deepening and widening.
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Idaho Falls
Theron D. Weaver
Portland
Columbia Basin Interagency Committee
Palisades Reservoir
South Fork
Snake River
Western governors urge restoration of cutback reclamation funds
Washington Governor Wallgren Oregon’s Snell and Colorado’s Knous voiced to a senate appropriations subcommittee the need to restore Bonneville and Grand Coulee funding cut by the House. They cited $210 million in crops from irrigated lands and warned of worsening western power shortages without new facilities.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations
House
Interior Department
Mon C. Walleren
Earl Snell
Oregon
Lee Knous
Colorado
Seattle
Senate
Wallgren
Grand Coulee
Idaho
Montana
Snell
Conference of Governors
Congress
Pacific Northwest
Idaho CPA Licensing Tests Start in Three Cities
Tests for licensing certified public accountants begin today in Pocatello Boise and Moscow Idaho. Estella S Mulliner director of occupational licenses announced ten applicants in Boise seven in Pocatello and four in Moscow Board Chairman Willard Bowen oversees the Pocatello site.
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Boise
Idaho
Pocatello
Moscow
Estella S. Mulliner
Willard&. Bowen
Five youths enter guilty pleas in car theft ring cases
Four Tacoma youths pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Chase A. Clark to stealing eight cars in Washington and Idaho. Judge Clark set May 26 court appearance for Jack Ong and Donald Cornett both 17 in Coeur d'Alene. Berwin Carver 18 referred to grand jury. John Rentrom 14 placed on two year parole.
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Moscow
Idaho
Tacoma
Wash
Chase A. Clark
Washington
Clark
Jack Ong
Donald Cornett
Coeur d'Alene
Berwin Carver
John Rentrom
Lodge Warns On Misuse Of Aid Funds
Senator Lodge warns against wasting foreign aid and urges aid only for countries meeting commitments. He urges careful policy after demobilization and supports a $350 million food relief bill for Austria Greece Hungary Italy Poland and China with $15 million for emergencies in Trieste or nearby. Congress also weighs Truman's $490 million program to deter Soviet influence in Greece and Dumbbell.
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Lodge
Senate
Austria
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Poland
China
Trieste
Congress
White House
Truman
Dumbey
Modern American Posture in Foreign Policy Goals
The document outlines four aims for U S policy: appoint modern minded personnel to handle overseas tasks, pursue a consistent and thorough plan to secure world conditions that do not strain public funds while building self sufficiency, expand democracy as an export, and strengthen the nation through a robust economy, capable military, and strong national confidence.
Weather Update: Mixed Sky Over District With Clear, Showers
Partly cloudy conditions persist with a 70 to 40 degree forecast for the next 24 hours. Improvement noted across intermountain areas as fair weather dominates east of the Rockies and in the far west except southern Nevada and Utah which see occasional showers. Local readings include Burley 63 40, Idaho Falls 59 39, Salt Lake City 65 43, with Burley recording the most precipitation at .23 inches. Sunset 7:45 p m, sunrise 5:07 a m.
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Intermountain
Weather Department
United States
Rockies
Nevada
Utah
Ise
Burley
Dubois
Idaho Falls
Salt Lake City
Hit New Laws
Wall Street remained pessimistic as selective recovery attempts failed to lift markets. Opening losses were checked by a few pivotals resistance and after a ban on portal pay suits some improvement appeared, but sinking spells recurred. Volume ran near 1,200,000 shares with mixed close prices.
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New York
Wall Street
Dual State Proposal Emerges In Palestine Debate
Soviet Deputy Premier Andrei Gromyko urged immediate end to the Palestine mandate and proposed a dual Arab Jewish state as a solution. He spoke during a United Nations session on the Palestine inquiry commission, criticizing British rule and stating troops worsen the conflict.
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New York
Russia
Britain
Palestine
League of Nations
Holy Land
Andrei A. Gromko
United Nations Assembly
Palestine Inquiry Commission
Ernest Bevin
Gromyko
Rus
Wage offers may spur settlements in Bell strike talks
In Washington union and Western Electric officials resumed negotiations on the telephone strike. Separate talks with ACEW and the Western Electric Employer Association were set for the afternoon as wage proposals were described as a turning point. ACEW represents 20,000 installation workers. the Employer Association 22,000 workers in 21 plants.
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Washington
Astern Electric Company
Western Electric
Association of Communications Equipment Workers
Western Electric Employer Association
Ernest Weaver
Association of
Communication Equipment Workers
ACEW
Wester Electric
Bell Telephone System
Spanish American War Vets Duel For Lady's Favor
In Washington two elderly soldiers from the Soldiers Home fought with canes over Mrs. Leona Huff. John L. Cook 67 said Emilio Count Capeto 69 followed them and a cane duel ensued. Cook suffered a head cut and a black eye. Capeto was held on $500 bond for a jury trial on assault.
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Washington
Leona Huff
John L. Cook
Huff
Emilio Count Capeto
Canes
Coo
Capeto
Road Reports Earnings for Pacific Railroad
Chicago based Road Reports Earnings records show net profit last year of 3,176,048 dollars, with 2.83 dollars per share on preferred stock outstanding. In 1945 profits were 14,077,911 dollars and 12.55 dollars per share. Common shares received 2.66 dollars per share in 1945 but none last year, according to a company spokesman.
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Chicago
Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company
Ulcers Spur Work Advice From Mayo Clinic Figure
Dr. Charles W. Mayo, Mayo Clinic founder's son, told Mercy hospital observers that duodenal ulcers make people high strung and drive them to better work. He explained the ulcer is part of the small intestine that curls under the stomach.
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Pittsburgh
Charles W. Mayo
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Mercy Hospital
State Begins Trial of Carolina Mob
The state opened evidence in the Willie Farle mob lynching trial as defense claims of coerced statements faced challenge. Witnesses described officers treating Willie Eugene Bishop kindly and denied inducements, while the court allowed the statements to be admitted. Jailer J Ed Gilstrap testified he surrendered the suspect to unmasked armed men.
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Greenville
8. C
Willie Farle
W. L. Ashmore
State Constabulary
Sam R. Watt
Willie Eugene Bishop
Tom Wofford
Ashmore
J. Robert Martin, Jr
Earle
Pickens County
Wofford
J. Ed Gilstrap
Twin Falls and Pocatello Open At Halliwell Park
Tonight Halliwell park hosts two games with Twin Falls facing Pocatello in the opener at seven. The night cap features a nine inning game followed by a seven inning affair with John Griggs and Ron Herderson named as probable starters.
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Halliwell Park
Twin Falls
Pocatello
John Griggs
Ron Herderson
National League Games Postponed by Rain
National League notebook reports Philadelphia at Pittsburgh postponed due to rain and Boston at Chicago postponed because grounds are cold and wet.
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National League
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
Chicago
Truman Signs Off on Europe Asia Relief Program
The Senate approved a 350 million dollar relief package for war ravaged Europe and Asia by a 79 to 4 vote after balking at a 150 million cut desired by President Truman. A 64 to 19 roll call kept the panel from immediate compromise with the House as talks proceed. Secretary Marshall names Austria Greece Hungary Italy Poland China and Trieste as potential beneficiaries. The measure is one of two major foreign policy aids. a separate 400 million grant to Greece and Turkey has also cleared both chambers.
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Washington
Senate
Europe
Asia
Truman
State Department
House
Marshall
Austria
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Poland
China
Trieste
Turkey
Cold Weather Slows Early Crops Across Regions
A Boise report from the U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes April cooling and dry, windy conditions slowed early crops. Irrigation increased for newly seeded crops, winter wheat prospects rose to 20 176 000 bushels, and hay and pastures remained above average with strong milk and egg production.
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Boise
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
South Central
Rising German Food Crisis Strains Occupation Zones
The Associated Press reports rising German hunger threatening chaos in the Ruhr and Berlin zones. British and American officials warn of worsening shortages as German leaders plead for greater US aid and boosted production to avert mass starvation.
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London
United States
AMG
Ernest Bevin
Herbert Hoover
Ruhr
Telecrat
Rudolf Amelunxen
North Rhein-Westphalia
Hoover
Europe
Amelunxen
Duesseldorf
Rhein - Wuppertal
Bevin
Foreign Office
U. S
Germany
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