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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1948
Page
4
The Thomas committee pursues a high profile inquiry into Soviet ties with a focus on a mysterious schoolteacher case. The piece mocks the spectacle and urges a non partisan, factual review by a neutral, top level body to protect national security.
After World War II, the United States moves to revive its passenger ship industry. American Export Lines signs a contract with Bethlehem Steel to build two fast liners, creating 24.5 million hours of work for 5000 shipbuilders and adding 60 000 berths annually for trans Atlantic service. The plan relies on a 45 percent subsidy and aims to restore defense and economic capacity.
After V J day the United States created the Voice of America to reach Soviet and other international audiences with factual news while balancing favorable coverage of American policy. The program faced early hurdles from limited radio access and hostile propaganda cultures. The State Department plans to broaden staff and reengage commercial networks and wire services to support the revamped broadcasts.
Paul Gallico salutes Elizabeth Stanton Carrie Chapman Catt and Lucretia Mott as the trio depicted on a three cent stamp. He notes their 19th century advocacy from Seneca Falls to the 1920 passage of the woman suffrage amendment, and links their work to modern voting rights.
Witty quips argue that war debt is like alimony and women’s charges rise with living costs. Jokes note higher golf fees, increased loafing costs, and changing roles. A jab about the worth of the human body at 67 cents and doctor fees for repairs. Ends with a gag about matching spouses to ads.
Washington, Dan Tobin, 72, and Dave Beck clash as Beck’s bid for leadership triggers a broad bid for power. Beck’s expansion into Boeing Seattle and clerks unions prompts Tobin to threaten removal. The feud draws in labor locals, governors, and political ties, with no end in sight.
A humorous travel aside contrasts colonial behavior in India with American briskness. It notes bearers and sub-bearers handling tasks, chutney and curry service quirks, slow pace like molasses, and a prohibition on casual clothing after dark with dress codes for dinners.
Henry McLemore writes from New Delhi praising Pandit Nehru and Chakravarti Rajagopalacharia. He plans to visit Agra to view the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Etmad-Ud-Daula tomb, then Kashmir, after receiving travel tips from India’s leaders.
A Blackfoot resident defends local youth programs and criticizes slot machine revenue as a funding source. The author recalls past city efforts, questions current leadership, and calls for a people driven recreation plan, noting a recent $40 donation to junior teams.
Leon Henderson urges government action to curb inflation while Count Carlo Sforza signals Italy open to a United Europe. President Truman faces the special session as Senator Capper notes real-world consequences. W Stuart Symington comments on Air Force uniforms. Elizabeth Bentley criticizes the American Communist Party as most members are “suckers.”
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