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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1949
Page
13
A raft of new travel accessories aims to ease summer journeys for gypsy minded Americans. Innovations include wrinkle free jackets hanging on car rods, self suspension back seats, cigarette dispensers, a safety light for cars, a concealed memo pad billfold, crush proof toothpaste dispensers, and durable pale colored luggage with washable surfaces.
Packard Motor Car Company posts consolidated net earnings of 15,109,439 for 1948, about $1 per share on 15,000,000 shares, up from 1947. President George T. Christopher says 1948 was among the firm's most successful years and 1949 marks the Golden Anniversary in strong financial condition. He cites production materials as a key factor in a 98,897 unit output, notes the all time peak of 109,518 in 1937, and highlights higher capital needs for inventories, materials, and product development as essential for future growth.
Washington reports Western Europeans may receive as much food in year two of the recovery plan as in prewar years but with lower quality. Bread and potatoes stay staple at dinner tables while meat dairy fats and oils decline from prewar levels.
At year end 1948 there were 1,563 Packard dealers in the United States and Canada with net worth of 84.25 million and working capital of 55.08 million, up from 1947. The company notes focus on quality over quantity in strengthening the dealer organization.
Landscape specialist Earl H. New of the University of Idaho says a carpet like lawn by midsummer is possible for those willing to work. For shady spots use creeping red fescue but only with some sun and proper soil preparation including peat and topsoil mix, rolling, and mist watering until seedlings establish.
Mrs. Serge Rubinstein has established residence in Las Vegas to pursue a divorce from New York financier Rubinstein. Attorney William Coulthard said she will file once the six week residence requirement is met. Rubinstein, born in Russia, was jailed in 1947 for 30 months after conviction of falsifying draft statements and was fined $40,000. The couple wed in Alexandria in 1941.
In Memphis Tennessee Charles Spangler notes a postman sheltering inside a large postal storage box as strong winds blow, with mail dumped in a sack outside and the worker staying warm inside the box.
The article advises seed amounts for new and established lawns with five pounds per 1000 square feet for starting and two and a half pounds for renewal. It also cautions delaying mowing until grass reaches at least three inches, then setting the mower to leave two inches.
Architect Leroy L. Werner proposes a 10 story Cafritz Building in Washington with 450 car parking spaces on 25 levels and private spots near tenants desks. The plan includes a central 20 foot ramp and mechanized belt system for attendants, plus granite first floor and smooth stone upper levels to deter birds. Groundbreaking set soon as demand for parking rises amid cherry blossom crowds.
More than 50 College of Pharmacy students from Idaho State College depart Pocatello on Monday for a plant tour of Parke-Davis in Detroit. The group travels by bus, car, train with faculty chaperones and spouses. Arrangements are led by senior class president Bob Spence.
Four top contenders in the Detroit News metropolitan spelling bee are students at the Detroit Day School for the Deaf. They spell through vibrations and lip reading, showcasing exceptional skill and focus.
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