Big Stick displays and air raid prep spark debate in New Jersey
A New Jersey town advertises an air raid siren amid a debate on militaristic posturing. The piece argues that preparations are defensive and necessary to avert another Pearl Harbor, citing B-29s and P-80 jets deployed to Britain and Germany as essential deterrence.
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New Jersey
Britain
Berlin
Air Force
Germany
Armed Services
Russia
Theodore Roosevelt
Moscow
Two Blades of Grass and the Need for Soil Fertility
A Salt Lake irrigation dedication remarks on crop abundance but warns that irrigation water alone cannot sustain yields. It credits Idaho farmer Jack Simplot for promoting return of required agricultural chemicals to soil, preventing nutrient depletion.
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Salt Lake City
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints
Miller
Idaho
Rocky Mountain
Jack Simplot
Sim
Simplot’s three point program boosts regional farming needs
The editorial outlines Frank Simplot’s plan to supply Idaho farmers with phosphate nitrogen and potash. It notes existing super phosphate plants in Idaho and nitrogen chemical production at the old Kalmite plant in Salt Lake City. To obtain ammonia, he proposes relocating a surplus ammonia plant to Green River Wyoming to use abundant natural gas for nitrogen production.
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Idaho
Simplot
Salt Lake City
Green River
Wyoming
Time of decision echoes from 1928 to today
The piece traces past warnings from figures like Carter Glass and current voices such as Marin er Eccles, noting era blind spots in the 1920s and farm distress Westward, wage weakness and economic fragility that could spur discontent and radical steps amid the ongoing crisis.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
House
Senate
Treasury
Marriner
Eccles
Nce
Inflation and social strains noted in postwar tensions
Mr Eccles warns about inflation raised by Thomas Stokes and cites growing tensions since the war. The causes include housing shortages, inadequate schools and medical facilities, low fringe wages, and discrimination by race, creed, or color amplified after the war to defend democracy.
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Eccles
Must Be Something About Marriage Century-Old Tale
A man named Bill Laier deserts his wife for 30 years during World War I service. She divorces him. he becomes mayor and then judge in Ohio. After 50 years they remarry in Boston and now near a silver anniversary the couple reflects on marriage and forgiveness.
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Bill la ¥Ier
Bill
Ohio
Boston
The Mystery of Spaghetti Inhalation
Paul Gallice discusses a playful yet curious mystery of everyday life. He questions how a dangling strand of spaghetti seemingly rises from the plate into the mouth, challenging simple physics and suggesting a blend of intention and unseen forces. The piece humbly notes science explains many things but not this crawl of pasta.
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Nature
Pocatello Pride Sparks Reader Letters
A series of reader letters from Pocatello Idaho express city pride and critique. Contributors discuss tourism, local baseball, youth recreation, and civic efforts while thanking and challenging public figures to improve Our Town. The dialogue shows sentiment toward the Cardinals and local programs.
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Pocatello
Sam
Favors For Money Draw Pearson Thomas Probe Reveals
An investigative column details alleged corruption around J Parnell Thomas linking 1940s campaign contributions by Hyman Tiplitz to favors for a son in the army. It describes transfers, attempted boosts to officers candidates, and a $500 campaign gift tied to Thomas's re election bid.
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Washington
J. Parnell Thomas
New Jersey
Thomas
Un-American Activities Committee
Army
Un-American Committee
Hyman Tiplitz
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tiplitz
Ft. Hancock
N. J
Rep. Thomas
W. S. Pearson
House of Representatives
War Department
Rep
Pacific
Hawaii
Dad
Shoppers Talk Turkey in Istanbul Grand Bazaar
Henry McLemore extols Istanbul's Grand Bazaar as a vast maze of centuries old cobblestone streets where up to 20 000 buyers and sellers mingle. He describes haggle culture, diverse shops from candlelit stalls to luxury outlets, the famous pillar restaurant, and world class rug auctions amid East treasures.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Persia
Russia
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Pocatello Post
North Main Street
Pocatello Post Publishing Company
A. C. Willemsen
L. C. Giauque
B. T. Russell
J. Gilbert Miller
Westvaco Co
Thomas Stokes
Paul Gallice
Gate City
Miami
Florida
Yellowstone
Sun ‘Valley
Greater
W. P. Moorefield
W. Whitman
Mrs. Moorefield
L.S.F
the Post
Mickelson
LeBlanc
Halliwell Park
North Lincoln
Q. T
Cardinal
Bob
Sam Hanson
Drew Pearson
George
N.J
Young Tiplitz
Coast Artillery
Camp Pendleton
Edward A. Coudriet, Jr
Bruce T. Nash
Capt
Nash
Henry McLemore
Rue de la Paix
Farouk
Jean
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