Polio Emergency Drive Opens as U S Epidemic Worsens
The Polio Foundation launched a week long emergency fund drive with a goal of 14.5 million dollars to care for an anticipated total of about 40,000 cases. Basil O Connor said funds are nearly exhausted as the epidemic appears to be only half over and public health reports show a downturn in incidence for a second week.
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Washington
County seeks additional funds for polio drive
Bannock county mobilizes emergency effort for infantile paralysis in 1949. National Foundation has advanced 35000 already, with 4000 from March of Dimes spent. Ten cases in St. Anthony's Hospital and 32 since January 1, many in rural areas including Arimo and near the naval ordnance plant. Community groups organize Volunteers in Polio Command to begin activities.
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Arimo
Naval Ordnance Plant Area
Taylor Seeks U S Aid For Pocatello Needs
Idaho Senator Glen Taylor seeks U S aid to include Pocatello in the distressed areas program. He asked John Steelman to consider channeling contracts to Pocatello and using the naval ordnance plant for machine work for government needs. He notes potential layoffs impacting the local economy and mentions cooperation with the navy and atomic energy commission on reactor station work.
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Pocatello
Truman
The
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Naval Ordnance Plant
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Atomic Energy Commission
Naval Plant
Doctors Open Conference Here Friday
The Southeast Idaho Medical Association hosts a two day clinical conference at the Hotel Bannock starting Friday with a 9:30 a.m. general session. Dr. C. W. Pond of Pocatello will give the opening address and five medical leaders will speak, including Dr. E. V. Allen of Rochester Mayo Clinic, Dr. F. G. Ebaugh of Denver, and Dr. F. A. Coller of Ann Arbor University.
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Bannock
O. F. Call
C. W. Pond
Pocatello
E. V. Allen
Rochester
Five New Polio Cases In State Raise Idaho Total
Five polio cases were reported today, increasing Idaho's year total to 313. The new victims include a 3 month old girl from Mountain Home, a 5 year old boy from Sterling, a 9 year old girl from Grace, a 13 year old girl from Bonner County, and an 8 year old woman from Boise.
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Fire damages Baron Woolen Mill in Utah blaze
Fire swept Baron Woolen Mill in Bulle Utah causing about 250000 dollars in damage. Flames spread to a nearby storage bus before being controlled, with the blaze believed caused by a defective motor.
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Massayer Bes Mei Tests Kill 13 Pinder 60 Study
Massayer Bes Mei is under 24 hour guard in solitary confinement after a slaughter that killed 13 people in Trenton. Four psychiatrists examined him at the state hospital and recommended tests that could last two months. A relative of 10 Wilson said Cohen claimed Unruh has not been held responsible.
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GOP To Fight Statism In Democratic Campaigns
Republicans push statism as the key issue opposing Truman's fair deal. Wherry urges an official party stance to denounce government expansion while Democrats dismiss the tactic as fearmongering. Eisenhower and Dulles warn statism could dominate the New York Senate race.
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Cripps Bevin Plead For More U S Trade
Resourcefulness paid off for City Detective Edward Scanlon who, after Youngstown police sought Ronald Curry aboard a Pittsburgh bound train for passing bad checks, used a bold call at the train depot to identify the suspect. Curry stepped forward and was arrested.
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Youngstown
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Utah Woman Killed By R R Engine
Emma Compton a 55 year old Ogden resident was killed by a switch engine in the Ogden yards as she walked onto tracks on her way to work at the Armour Creamery. Her companion Mrs Earl Laws aged 50 escaped injury. The coroner Justice of Peace Alfred Gladwell reported a blocked view of the tracks by a concrete abutment and wall.
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Armour Creamery
Earl Laws
Pingree
Alfred Gladwell
Windows unveiled for fall fashion show in Pocatello
A fall fashion show and teen town talent quest mark Pocatello’s long awaited fall opening. Fourteen retailers present fall and winter lines in an 8:15 p.m. style revue at the high school auditorium, with Margene Stafford as commentator and Josephine Hutchings on organ.
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Style Shop
Margene Stafford
Josephine Hutchings
Tribune
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Pocateli
Special Group To Study Spending By Major Allies
Washington reports a three power conference created a special committee to study Britain’s request for more freedom in spending ECA dollars overseas. The group will also address stockpiling, customs procedures, and overseas investments to speed U S funds and ease imports.
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Washington
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Britain
United States
Canada
Weather update for Pocatello area forecast
Partly cloudy today and Friday with widely scattered thundershowers. Warmer tonight. High near 85 Friday. Low around 45 to 50 tonight.
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Pocatello
Idaho city hosts three day municipal league convention
The Idaho municipal league opens a three day session in Pocatello starting Sept. 22 with Carl H. Chatters of the American Municipal Association as head speaker. Mayor Earl J. Glade of Salt Lake City and Myrtle Burdett of Shoshone will also speak. Delegates register Sept. 22 and 23 at Bannock hotel. banquet Sept. 23. new league officers to be elected Sept. 24.
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Salt Lake City
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Shoshone
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Bannock Hotel
Death Claims Famous Composer Richard Strauss at 85
GARMISCH PARTENKIRCHEN Germany Richard Strauss renowned contemporary composer dies at 85 after months of heart disease. Noted for Der Rosenkavalier Salome and orchestral works he began composing young and produced Opus No 1 Festmarsch at 12. His daughter-in-law said he died quietly. he was not related to Johann Strauss.
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Richard Strauss
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Munich
Farm Girl 15 Awaits Fate In Jail
In Sandpoint Idaho fifteen year old Charlotte Burns sits in a jail ward as prosecutors pursue first degree murder charges after authorities say she struck her 67 year old father Charles Burns with a hammer at their farm. Probate Judge J P Harris heard testimony at a preliminary hearing. Officials described her crying and statements claiming she lost her senses after her father allegedly broke a promise to take her on a trip. She said she had been to town twice in her 15 years.
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Charles Burns
Leo Jarvis
Robins Declares Sept 17 as Constitution Day
Boise Idaho governor C A Robins proclaims September 17 as Constitution Day and urges churches schools civic and patriotic groups and all citizens to participate in programs to deepen understanding and respect for the constitution’s gifts of liberty equality and justice.
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Walkout threat hits 30,000 rail workers across lines
Three major railroads face possible strikes that could idle over 130,000 workers. Missouri Pacific workers set to quit at 1 p.m. MST tomorrow plus walkouts in Pittsburgh interplant carriers hit steel plants. Mediation board says efforts collapse as unions reject arbitration amid 282 unsettled claims and about 5 million dollars in wages.
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Hurricane shifts to sea off Bermuda
The hurricane center passed 60 miles east of Bermuda and headed back to sea with 140 mph winds. Miami forecaster Grady Norton said it unlikely to threaten land unless the course changes. The storm is the season’s fourth tropical system from the Caribbean.
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City Workers Group Left Without Head
The Idaho public employees association is without a head as both the president and vice president have left city government posts. President W. J. Speir of Pocatello resigned as city water superintendent, and vice president R. J. Maples also quit as assistant city engineer at Idaho Falls. Bert D. Reese of Pocatello acts as city clerk and secretary-treasurer.
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W. J. Spelr
Pocatello
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Bert D. Reese
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