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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1947
Page
4
The Pocatello Post notes editors David A. Robinson and Theron C. Liddle with daily and Sunday publication from 334 North Main St. It lists subscription rates of 1.25 dollars per month by carrier and 125 dollars per month by mail, with second class entry pending.
The Tyhee community forms an aid network after a Sunday fire leaves Joe Stuart his wife and three children homeless. Volunteers led by Bishop George Davis begin constructing a new home by Christmas. The piece also notes how fire protection districts enable nearby areas to fund their own firefighting services, reducing insurance costs.
A reader laments civic fund drives in Boise and Pocatello, noting Boise overfunded its hospital campaign while Pocatello trails badly. The column questions public spirit, cites Community Chest results, and urges self examination for future city development. It closes with brief quotes from Connally Churchill and Truman.
A spoofing letter targets knickers in men’s clothing as a “diabolical” fashion scheme. It mocks Gene Sarazen and praises the 1920s knicker look while urging authorities to stop its return. The piece lampoons fashion, golf culture, and public outrage about attire.
The writer recalls Swiss pride in unification and minority rights under Henrico Celio, notes literature coverage after Alphonse Daudet’s death, visits a wall defense tale, and comments on cows kept indoors for field preservation. He also admires double windows, plans to buy a cuckoo clock, and explains Switzerland’s watch industry exporting 95 percent of its movements for assembly abroad.
Brownsville, Texas. Bill Langford, a customs inspector, stopped a woman who had passed through Laredo. While admiring her ankles he noticed a package drop from her skirt, revealing narcotics and triggering an important seizure.
Oklahoma City report notes job seekers are scarcer than at any time in state history including WWI and WWII. H. E. Pendergast, executive director of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, said employers find it nearly useless to advertise or seek workers without help.
Report notes that various forms of fortune telling and "lucky charms" extract about 4 million dollars from English men each year, highlighting widespread belief and financial impact.
A crowded store window watches electric trains as a Santa Claus roams streets. The Argus-Leader newsroom contemplates a Christmas feature amid debates on race and photo policies. A colored Santa and hopeful children highlight themes of goodwill versus prejudice in a wartime era.
The article outlines a probe into radar secrets tied to RCA actions before and during World War II. It notes Hershberger's move from the Signal Corps to RCA, the 1946 patent issuance, and RCA's foreign filings. It also links Gen. Ingles's retirement to RCA and hints at DOJ review amid broader political debates.
A Newton Massachusetts reader voices sorrow and questions over returning fallen soldiers. She opposes extra federal expense yet refrains from dictating others feelings. An ex GI recalls a harsh Newton reception and relocation advice, contrasting with a Florida resort wedding scandal.
A crossword style clue kit listing horizontal and vertical entries with definitions and wordplay hints. Includes references to British politics and everyday terms across food, chemistry, transport, nature, and law.
Puzzle list includes 25 Disordered 43 Speed contest 26 Cubic meter 44 Poems 27 Also 45 Tilt 28 Portuguese 46 Note of scale coin 48 On the 29 Possess sheltered side 31 Massachusetts 49 Repair cape 50 Comfort 32 Dance step 52 Speed 33 Compass point 53 Behold 40 Clubs 56 Down 41 Land measure 58 Master of ceremonies indicating a mixed clue set in a legible, incomplete OCR page.
A detailed list of shows and times features Henninger Musical Clock Abbott & Costello Land of the Lost Kids Klub Vincent Lopez AP News The Library Hour Met Opera Manon Rex Kougry Piano Playhouse Sport Summary Communism U S Navy Band U S Navy AP News Modern Music Time Digbusters Music Basketbal Dreammime Ross Dolon Club Dance Music Sign Off.
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