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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1949
Page
4
Kick-off Sunday marks the Gate City Junior Chamber of Commerce campaign to tidy Po catello as the Center street subway is cleaned. The drive aims to spiff up vacant lots and public spots throughout the week with civic cooperation from residents stores and officials.
The state department explains selective entry for Communists to the World Peace Cultural Conference. Official government delegates from Russia Poland Czech Hungary Romania were treated differently, while non official Communists and a West African visitor faced various restrictions. The piece notes the odd balance between national allegiance and free speech while criticizing the timing of the policy.
We will educate children to live in the atomic age and to share its blessings and grave responsibilities says Mayor William O'Dwyer of New York. The remark stresses parental and civic duty to prepare youth for future risks and opportunities.
Robert Ruark argues that relying on atomic bombs and big bombers risks overconfidence. He notes air force advocates and Rep. Clarence Cannon push for a four week war with mass bombing, while warning fighters and radar tech are essential to defeating enemy air power. He recalls Navy pilots’ early World War II success and stresses the value of skilled fighters over sheer delivery systems.
A humorous essay argues large family connections often fail to respond when called. Blood relatives may be out of town or ill or demand no directions and critique every task. In practice, a stranger may end up handling essential duties rather than kin.
The Republican National Committee urges swift action to blunt fallout from its Dixiecrat alliance and save Taft Capehart and Donnell from re election. It asks all 42 Republican senators to sign a gag rule on civil rights and cites Harlem ballot impact.
Henry McLemore jokes about treating Marshal Stalin with extreme medical experiments. He outlines a satirical, escalating set of “treatments” from reflex hammer tests to frostbite drafts, dangerous “warm” methods, and a final lethal option, all offered with no fee.
The Pocatello Postings notes Joan of Arc praised as a hit with Ingrid Bergman in the lead. It also mentions a newborn with hair, Armstrong's daughter identified in the hospital hair sweepstakes, drivers upset by golfers parking on routes, and Idaho schools earning a no-accident honor from the state automobile association. A family welcomes returning daughters with a painting job and keeps them until finished.
In a rambled interview Clifton Webb defends money and Hollywood perks while mocked by a writer who dislikes pools and city life. Webb, from Indianapolis, discusses fame, luck, and critics, insisting he loves his craft over wealth despite public cynicism. The piece ends with a nightlife vignette about Bop City’s opening and Lucius Be-Bop.
Erskine Johnson recalls Charley Farrell and Bob Hope as Palm Springs hosts a star filled season at the Biltmore Racquet Club. The mayor and honorary mayor mingle with Hollywood names like Holden Marshall, Tracy Ritz, Gable and Hohns as the resort extends its season to May 15. The Doll House serves a new drink while Weather improves after an earlier cold spell and earthquake.
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