Knights of the Seamless Robe in Passion Week Sermon
In a contemplative sermon Rev. Leroy H. Walker honors the Knights of the Seamless Robe as Christians who serve selflessly across ages. He cites monks, nurses, pioneers, teachers, and frontline workers from Europe to the American West as modern successors embodying sacred devotion.
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Leroy H. Walker
Pocatello Methodist Church
Jesus
Knights of the Cross
Europe
America
Columbia Valley Authority Dominates Idaho Debate
The Pocatello Post calls for public input on CVA while reprinting a Boise Statesman editorial critiquing Idaho Democrat Ed Brennan for backing CVA. The piece argues Brennan acts alone, not as party spokesman, and questions Senator Taylor’s motives and support for the measure amid voter rejection.
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CVA
Pocatello Post
Boise Statesman
Ed Brennan
Brennan
Statesman
POST
Idaho
Columbia Valley Authority
Senator Taylor
Taylor
Wallace
Long Shot Pays Off For Robert Ruark in South Pacific Musical
New York reports reveal Robert Ruark’s unlikely windfall from the success of Tales of the South Pacific as a stage musical. The production, with Ezio Pinza and Mary Martin, hinges on a postwar hit that defied early sale odds and could outlive Oklahoma! with its star power and Hollywood interest.
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New York
South Pacific
Michener
Ezio Finza
Oklahoma
Oscar Hammerstein
Richard Rodgers
Leland Hayward
Josh Logan
Mister Roberts
Mary Martin
Seeking Expert Advice Before Major Home Projects
The text argues that many experts offer contradicting guidance on home projects like chicken coops and stone terraces. It notes the futility of chasing endless opinions and suggests doing what is simplest to get the job done, with the promise that progress will occur if you proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michener
Irma
Diana Lynn
Marie Wilson
George Marshall
Diana
Marie
Mars
Truman signals shipyard revival on the west coast
President Truman told California congressmen he may order new ship construction to relaunch idle west coast yards from San Diego to Puget Sound. The move aims to defend the Pacific coast if the Panama Canal is disrupted and eastern shipyards are cut off. The plan hinges on Navy and Maritime Commission recommendations and possible use of existing authority.
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Washington
Truman
Dick Welch
California
Ienry Jackson
Welch
West
Panama Canal
San Diego
Puget Sound
Secretary of the Navy
Maritime Commission
North Carolina
Frank Graham
Senate
ECA
Indonesia
State Department
Europe
America
Graham
United Nations
Vandenberg
Brewster
Maine
Pepper
Florida
Humphrey
Minnesota
United States
Scott Lucas
Lucas
Wen
U. N. Security Council
Security Council
High and
George Grant
Alabama
Grant
Smith, Kline
French Laboratories
Philadelphia
Capitol
Ohio
Bricker
Rudolph Hecht
Mississippi Shipping Company
Delesseps Morrison
New Orleans
Peron
Argentina
Morrison
Senora
Goldberg
CIO
Hiss Trial Likely Postponed Into May
Washington reports the Alger Hiss perjury case faces further delay with a May trial if defense requests are granted. Government outlines remain unchanged from the December grand jury indictment, while public calls for a fair trial and judicial integrity persist amid cold war fear and debates on free opinion and due process.
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Washington
Alger Hiss
Hiss
Department of Justice
New York
House un-American Activities Committee
Aja Waldeethy
Pocatello Postings Highlight Local Writing and Roads
Pocatello readers learn of local and national literary efforts. John Fever, 824 E Bonneville, stars in Stanford Players The Pet rified Forest. Carl E Hayden debuts as novelist. a 28 page booklet on The General locomotive is offered. Crosley division plans over six million in advertising this year through newspapers and radio.
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Alpha Psi Omega
John
Powell
Pocatellan
Teddy
Delta Psi Omega
Crosley
Benny Allen clash over Cafes and cash at Copa fun
Wilson Benny and Allen traded jibes after a Heart Fund benefit at the Copacabana at 1 30 a m. The fundraiser hosted by Ed Sullivan drew $100 to $1000 tables. Benny joked on capital gains and TV moves while Allen noted industry shifts and aging stars.
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Jack Benny
Fred Allen
Big Heart Fund
Copacabana
Fred
California
Ed Sullivan
Heart Fund
Allen
Winchell
Sullivan
Earl Wilson
Leonard Lyons
Benny
Hollywood
Bob Hope
Syracuse
North Africa
NBC
CBS
Gen. Eisenhower
Columbia
Jack
Copa
Independent Studio Wins Race to Screen Home of the Brave
Erskine Johnson reports producer Stanley Kramer, via United Artists, races two majors to film Home of the Brave about racial prejudice. secrecy kept for 600 people and cast, no stars, shot beginning Feb 8 for an April 2 release while delaying other studios.
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Hollywood
NEA
Brave
Pacific
Stanley Kramer
United Artists
Kramer
Arthur Laurent
Dramatists Guild
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Webb
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Supreme Court
Gate City
Carl E. Hayden
Idaho Falls
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Fred and
Frank
J. F. Gaffney, Jr
Nashville
Chattanooga & St. Louis
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Andrews
Big Shanty
Kennesaw
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F. W. Connelly
Western Supply Company
Salt Lake City
Avco Manufacturing Corporation
Wilson
Benny, Allen
George Jessel
Greer Garson
Margaret O’brien
Capital Gains
Tomorerow
al Jolson
Larry Parks
Erskine Johnson
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Hardy
John Wayne
Cheers
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Joan
Margaret Whiting
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the Coconut Grove
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Charles Laughton
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