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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1949
Page
4
A local editorial urges every eligible resident to vote in today's Pocatello city election. It argues turnout is low despite high stakes, warns against special interest influence, and urges selecting candidates with workable progressive programs who can govern effectively.
Forthcoming sale of Eva Lynd Walsh McLean’s $185000 Hope diamond recalls a prewar incident when she mislaid the gem at Friendship estate. A dog later revealed the jewel buried in its fur after a maid’s delayed return. The note ties to broader Washington intrigue and global affairs.
A columnist praises England’s free wig program for bald citizens, arguing it could justify socialized health care and spark global adoption. He jokes about US adoption, noting wigs would lift spirits amid climate, taxes, and royal boredom.
The piece questions the allure of vegetable gardening versus lawn and flowers. It cites labor costs weather risks pests and rising inputs, then asks why one would garden when market crops may seem cheaper. It ends noting occasional pride from homegrown tomatoes and beans.
Drew Pearson outlines how former Tennessee senator and pressmen's union head George Berry used union assets to benefit himself and two women named Mrs Berry. He diverted playing-card company funds, double charged expenses, and left ill gotten gains to relatives and allies in a will, raising questions about union leadership and oversight. The piece lists current union officials and questions how the union will respond.
Marquis Childs reports on Gen. Charles De Gaulle's blunt warnings that relying on Great Britain risks Europe’s ruin and that U S war plans assume a Russian occupation. He notes Europe’s fear, calls for faster rearmament, and urges an overarching U S economic plan guided by the National Security Council and Security Resources Board.
A colorful slice of Pocatello life reports upcoming weddings and local happenings at the Post office scene. Joseph Wood of circulation and Lucille Day linked by a ring appear in personal notices while Betty the proofreader and violinist David Thomas head to the altar. University of Idaho publicity mailings offer free state reports and inflation data from Investors Syndicate notes household real income and living costs with a tongue in cheek line about payday margins.
The piece notes Fred Allen argues television risks for comedians, citing public exposure and fatigue from weekly scripts. He plans to quit for one season, contemplates a NBC return after 90 days notice, and backs Henry Morgan as NBC talent while debating the move from radio to TV.
Erskine Johnson reports in Hollywood gossip style on marriages, lawsuits, and potential film projects. Maria Montez split cited as a Paris announcement puzzling family members. RKO sues UI over alleged copy of The Setup. Star pairings tease for Honor Bright and Alimony. Roz Russell and Lana Turner vehicles teased while Bing Crosby jokes frame Ridin High. Karloff sells a home and considers New York move to focus on radio and TV.
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