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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1948
Page
5
The item lists David A. Robinson as editor and publisher Theron C Liddle as managing editor and notes the Pocatello Post is published daily and Sunday at 334 North Main Street Idaho with carrier and mail rates of 1.25 per month and entry as second class matter on December 13 1947.
A February UN resolution from 26 nations urges feeding and caring for starving children before teaching democracy. The American Overseas Aid drive aims for 60 million dollars with a five week push starting April 12, supported by schoolchildren nationwide and abroad, including Greece.
The piece argues against using Russian submarine activity to pressure Congress to boost military strength. It notes sightings up to 800 miles from Hawaii and near the Aleutians, possibly 200 miles from California, but says freedom of the seas applies and the disclosures are unnecessary and alarmist. Henry A. Wallace and C. F. Kettering are quoted.
A garbled OCR style collection of words and fragments across multiple themes including music, animals, geography, and objects. No coherent article narrative or clearly identifiable incident, person, or event to summarize.
A New York City Forest Neighborhood House directed by George Gregory Jr. unites diverse youths through clubs and mentoring. Basil Hart, son of a porter, earned a college scholarship after growing up in this environment. The piece urges broader support and notes similar efforts in Poughkeepsie and Hudson Ohio.
Marquis Childs reports a major split within the Republican Party mirrored by Asia and Europe policy divides. Gen. Douglas MacArthur leads the Asia faction while Sen. Robert A. Taft and Col. Robert R. McCormick shape the middle west wing. Taft’s Nebraska backing could collide with MacArthur’s Wisconsin strength, signaling a protracted convention battle.
A Kiss Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks said Ike would not run as a Democrat prompting Leonard Finder to question the statement. Parks admitted he spoke without Ike and apologized for the misread impact. Also notes Truman's meeting with A Philip Randolph over segregation in the draft and universal military training amid civil rights concerns.
Paul Gallico criticizes hotel cleanliness and service across towns and major chains, noting rising prices, poor room amenities, and limited late meals. He compares American lines unfavorably to European services and suggests self service as a remedy. The piece ends with astronomy and energy notes from 1948.
Senator Taft toured Nebraska on an 11th hour stump mission ahead of the April 13 Nebraska primary while Wisconsin voters awaited their contest. Missouri Republicans debated Dewey’s strength and Taft's path as local leaders predicted Taft could win Missouri if he placed well in both Wisconsin and Nebraska.
A dense timetable lists daily programs for KEYY 1240 and KEIO 1450 including children's shows, news summaries, musical programs, drama, and religious services. The entry ends with a note: a spider has eight legs and from six to eight eyes.
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