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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1948
Page
4
A pre school physical examination drive urges parents to have children checked for vision hearing and other impediments before starting school. The effort honors the Parent Teachers Association for promoting early screening and asks for 100 percent parental cooperation and small exam fees to ensure fit for education.
Guest editorial by H. P. Sturm of Idaho State College argues for an Institute of Criminology in Pocatello. The plan would unite city, county, state and federal officers for lectures, discussions, and monthly meetings to improve training in juvenile delinquency vandalism traffic burglary and crime detection.
The article analyzes how the 80th Congress and the so called do nothing session affect Dewey's presidential bid. It notes Truman's use of congressional omissions to contrast with Dewey's planned independent program and the political leverage gained for the Republicans.
Paul Gallico weighs the Mme Dor ris Furst and Joseph Bancroft saga set in White Plains. A Texas model and a millionaire clash over Junior amid cut power and candlelight, with a past marriage, a signed release, and a moralizing tone.
A pastor notes newlyweds face a tight budget as they begin life together in a modest apartment. A wealthy builder once planned a two car garage but lives in one side. An English baby boy born aboard an airplane may boast of his unique birth and heritage.
The article details Rep Parnell Thomas of New Jersey leveraging committee funds to employ staff, including secretary Vera Halyburton. Thomas loans his car to Halyburton who drinks Alexander cocktails and drives, colliding with two parked cars. Police say no serious injuries and the accident occurred in daylight.
A disputed press release claims Vera Halyburton, assistant to Rep. J Parnell Thomas, was injured in a Washington crash while he alleges insurance tactics. The narrative contrasts official word with medical findings and hints at political pressures affecting settlement.
In the last unpleasantness about 4,000 died at sea with 15,000 men engaged in our submarine warfare. The passage notes high casualties and mentions the USS Tusk as a newly converted submarine with a passenger aboard, reflecting on improvements over older subs.
Robert Ruark explains submarine design and operation with Commander Guy Gugliotta aboard the Tusk. He notes snorkel use, battery propulsion, and pressure gauges while detailing crew roles and the vessel’s cost and capabilities. He compares Soviet and German tech, warns of submarines redefining warfare, and admits ambivalence about a career underwater.
A stream of notes touches on replacing Pocatello Halliday Street underpass safety concerns at American Falls fire protection, a hazardous Death Struck Here sign, and the Death Curve on the Yellowstone highway. Merchants plan to oppose slot machines as lawmakers prepare action while The Rocket Lounge changes hands and raids on gambling clubs continue. A mother asks about weed trimming next door and a Montpelier high school alumna reports her daughter Sally has fully recovered and gains weight.
A collection of quotes features Marriners and the Federal Reserve Board on inflation and voter concerns. Taft discusses wage politics while Wallace calls for red meat in policy. Bradley defends Army segregation. Dundenz accuses Hollywood of Communist funding. Eaton and Bender comment on Congress and party dynamics.
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