Final Election Eve Promises From Dewey Truman And Wallace
On the eve of the 1948 election Dewey predicts victory as Truman fights to upset forecasts and Brownell projects a 52 million vote. Wallace continues campaigning in Brooklyn while Dewey and Warren prep for election night moves from Pawling to New York City.
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California
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New York City
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Brooklyn
Soviets Deny Allied Charges On Police Force Size
London reports quote Soviet mass news agency dispatch denying claims by American and British reports that the Soviet occupation zone in Germany added 200000 to 300000 police. The Soviet monitor says only 10000 extra policemen were recruited in the Russian zone.
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Russia Sunday
Monitor
Germany
Taylor Campaign Finale Rally in Pocatello Auditorium
Senator Taylor headlines a final Progressive rally Monday at 7 30 p m in Pocatello high school with Henry Wallace and national leaders via ABC radio. Taylor will report on the state of the nation from a nationwide campaign, broadcast titled They Shall be Heard, with guests including Mann Mailer Lauterback Morrison.
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Pocatello High School
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Henry Wallace
Taylor
ABC
Wallace
Thomas Mann
Norman Mailer
Richard Lauterback
Philip Morrison
Japan
Pocatello
Denver
Salt Lake City
Taylors
California
San Jose
Paul
Congress
Bird Season Opens Today in Idaho
Idaho pheasant hunting begins at noon as the Fish and Game Department forecasts thousands of hunters and potential record bags. Large numbers of cocks have been seen in Boise and southwestern Idaho valleys after field cover was removed. weather forecast predicts rain and snow in the mountains and overcast skies all day.
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Fish and Game Department
Fire Destroys Store and Bar in Lava Hot Springs
An oil stove explosion at Reno's Grocery store and Charley's Bar in Lava Hot Springs caused a fire late Sunday afternoon. The blaze consumed groceries and equipment, damaging the building housing the store and bar. No injuries are reported.
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Reno
Charley’s
Conference Of Stake Holds October Session In City
The West Pocatello Stake of the LDS church held its October quarterly conference in the First Ward recreation hall with Elder Matthew Cowley presiding. Sessions featured speakers from Bannock and Pocatello Stakes, a large choir, and welfare comments by Roscoe Eardley.
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First Ward
Matthew Cowley
Quorum of the Twelve Aes
Roscoe Eardley
General Church Welfare Committee
Roy
Richard Sorenson
Fifth Ward
Third Ward
Isaac Knowles
Miriam Holtmans
Alasroom
McOmber
Ima Jean Young
East Central States
Keith Mollerup
Burton K. Nielsen
Lillis Hill
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
John Bryan
Third Quorum of Elders
Mutual Improvement Association
Grant Stowell
Virgil Camp
Glen Fifield
Melba Hale
Vera Howard
Dying Blind Boy Rich in Vinton Enjoys Early Christmas
In Vinton Iowa a dying five year old, Richard Sanquist, who lost his eyes by age three to a malignant growth, shared an early Christmas with his parents and siblings. Gifts from neighbors included candy money and toys. Richard, pale and solemn, finally laughed at a bright red fire engine as a moment of joy amid his illness. The family marked the season with evergreen branches and homemade decorations.
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George Sanquist
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State School For the Blind
Gerald
Get Out and Vote urged by Idaho Legion leader
Idaho American Legion Commander Jack McQuade urged all veterans and citizens to vote in the vital election. He said the Legion has conducted a vigorous campaign in Idaho and nationwide to mobilize voters and defend the free ballot for those who fought dictatorships.
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Ida
Idaho
American Legion
Jack McQuade
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Legion
Manchuria Falls to Communist Sweep in Mukden
Communist armies swept through Mukden as Nationalist forces in Manchuria faced near total loss. The collapse left about 200,000 Nationalist troops effectively destroyed and the country plunged into its worst crisis since the war’s end.
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China
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Mukden
Idaho potato growers cheer stoppage of federal buy program
Idaho growers reacted with relief and optimism after the federal stop order on purchasing No 1 Russets west of Ohio. Joe Marshall of Twin Falls called the move a boon, urging focus on larger potatoes and claiming little impact on Idaho producers. Conservation chief Lee Heller said the aim was to prevent a spring shortage as supply from the West swelled.
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Ohio
Joe Marshall
Twin Falls
Marshall
Marksall
Idaho Advertising Commission
Lee Heller
Commission
Boise
Pocatello Woman Struck by Unidentified Auto
Mrs. Etta Walker, 60, of Pocatello, was hit while crossing Gould Street near First Avenue. Police report notes she is improving after the Eve incident.
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Etta Walker
Death Toll Rises From Donora Fog Crisis in Pennsylvania
A thick industrial fog in Donora and the Monongahela valley caused 19 deaths among elderly asthma patients before lifting. Doctors blame sulfur fumes from steel plant emissions and warn of lingering health risks as air quality improves with rain.
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Monongahela Valley
William Aoe
Rongaus
American Steel & Wire Co
Harrisburg
James Duff
State Department of Public Health
Washington County
L. C. Gray
Pittsburgh
Webster
Red Cross
Daccan Legion
Charleroi - Moneesen
Memorial
Mercy
Newer signs and speed changes planned for Pocatello area
State officials outline fixes on Highway 91 known as the Death Curve, including larger warning signs and guard rails. Signs will be improved on Portneuf hill, lighting on a dangerous bridge near Alameda, and the Yellowstone Route north of town may see a raised limit to 35 mph. Officials warn enforcement will be strict and funds are unavailable for full reconstruction.
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Orce
C. A. Kelly
Ellis Mathes
Boise
Pocatello
Mathes
Portneuf Hill
Alameda
Yellowstone Highway
Kelly
Idaho
Yugoslavia to Establish Diplomatic Ties with North Korea
Belgrade Yugoslavia’s foreign office announced that Yugoslavia will establish diplomatic relations with the communist dominated people republic of northern Korea.
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Yugoslavia
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Northern
Korea
Idaho Voters Prepare For Tuesday Ballot In Anxious Gem State
About 200000 Idaho residents are set to vote on Tuesday for president, Congress, state and county offices. With no statewide ticket, enthusiasm is down though turnout is still expected near 200000, with estimates ranging 195000 to 210000. Weather and third party influence add uncertainty as Democrats and Republicans aim for a strong showing. Incumbent Abe Goff faces Compton White in the 1st district, while John Sanborn challenges As aei Lyman in the 2nd district.
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Gem State
Weather Bureau
Boise
Gem
Wallace
Henry Dworshak
Bert H. Miller
GOP
Miller
John Derry
Tim
Election of officers highlighted at Union Pacific Old-Timers meeting
The Ladies auxiliary of Union Pacific Old-Timers club No. 15 will hold a regular meeting in Memorial Hall on Monday. A luncheon and election will begin at 1 15 p m.
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