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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1948
Page
4
The piece laments Idaho’s lack of funds and ambition for new scenic routes. It argues existing highways require costly repairs, while remarking that better oiling and planning could rival Colorado’s tourism appeal. It cautions years of work before any new routes and highlights immediate repair costs.
In Rhode Island Sen. J Howard McGrath accused $100000 a year media commentators of pushing anti Democratic ideas and claimed they would not exist under a truly democratic government. The column warns against equating democracy with censorship and notes political swings in campaigns.
Princeton report shows Truman and Dewey maintaining support after Congress session and spy probes. Wallace slips slightly. Thurmond reaches 2 percent nationwide, higher in the South. About 9 percent undecided. eliminating undecided shifts results to 53 percent Truman, 37 Wallace, 10 Thurmond with undecided removed.
Paul Gallico recalls Babe Ruth’s lasting impact on youth and sports culture. He notes Ruth’s unmatched lifetime 714 home runs, the mystique surrounding his talent, and how generations since have cherished the magic he created for children and fans alike.
Quote highlights General Eisenhower’s stance on not shying from public opinion and public affairs while President Truman warns that communists count on high prices and economic decline to undermine U S prosperity.
United States and British airlift plans promise at least 4 500 tons daily to supply Allied zones in Berlin through winter with 3 300 tons by the U S and 1 200 by Britain. Senate payroll records show Mrs Mabel Robertson and chauffeur John W Bonomo on the payroll as clerks amid nepotism claims.
A travelogue from New Delhi to Agra in a 1948 American sedan recalls Moghul pomp on a historic road now paved. The piece notes elephants, camels, and thugs of old, plus Sikh guides, roadside temples, crematories, and vibrant village life along the 124 mile route.
A column argues that Jack Simplot enters Lava Hot Springs to boost the town as a premier health and pleasure resort. It urges Pocatello to develop tourist trade across Southeastern Idaho including Lava Bear Lake Island Park Mackay and Sun Valley to balance regional economy and attract visitors. The piece predicts increased local efforts and concrete steps in coming months.
About one in ten people is left handed with roughly twice as many men as women. Left handedness is not an abnormality or disease. Tests exist to determine hand preference and heredity is a major, but not sole, factor. The article also notes a possible link to eye dominance or the dominant eye.
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