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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1947
Page
4
Pocatello Post lists David A. Robinson as editor and publisher Theron C. Liddle as managing editor. Publication occurs daily and Sunday at 334 North Main Street Pocatello Idaho with subscriptions 125 per month by carrier or mail in advance. Application for second class matter is pending.
A boyhood wish for smooth ice gives way to a treacherous stretch from Pocatello to McCammon. The author recounts multiple accidents over the weekend as vehicles fishtail on a sparkling white ribbon. He urges more sand and cautions motorists to slow down and drive carefully.
A civic minded reader urges The Post to begin exploring a ski area for Pocatello, noting nearby Idaho towns with facilities. He recalls Mink Creek skiing, cites snow shortages, and endorses development if physically possible while criticizing Congress for missing money trail after World War II. Rep. Henry Dworshak backs scrutiny of funds abroad.
In British zone Berlin a long interview with Max Schmeling recounted his postwar status, rival stories, and a courier’s bitter view of Britain, Russia, and America. The courier urged coexistence with the Soviet surety, while Schmeling’s own fate remained uncertain amid shifting power.
In Geneva the human rights commission wraps up its work on time amid praise for its organization. The European UN Secretariat is commended for its efforts despite budget cuts and translator shortages. The chair notes friendly reception by Geneva officials and reflects on questions about spiritual influence and East‑West understanding amid postwar fears.
The New York City board of education is considering a proposal to offer an evening course in brew making for workers already employed in the brewing industry. Separately, North Carolina State College has raised over $800,000 for textile education from the cotton textile industry.
Washington discusses political ambition and motive using cases like Jim Farley and Henry Wallace. The piece argues ambition fuels public life, roils from setback to action, and notes Wallace’s bold 1944 convention speech, his later roles, and eventual exit amid policy conflicts.
In a sardonic column titled McLEMORE, the author critiques Robert R. Young and his push to modernize railroading and remove conductors. The piece argues such changes would erase railroad charm, laments passenger discomforts, and extols the rougher, traditional travel experience as character-building for Americans. The author recalls personal anecdotes and defends the current railroad culture against overhauls.
A compact mystery item presents names, words and numbers in a cryptic style. It lists diplomatic hints and scattered clues spanning oceans, symbols, ages, and coins. The text reads like a pastiche puzzle card with mixed foreign and domestic references.
Drew Pearson notes the Friendship Train welcomed by France. Communist leaders hesitate before backing the gesture but vote for the resolution thanking the United States. French workers quick to unload food, railways and ports cooperate while press lauds the aid as a symbol of enduring Franco American friendship.
A 1947 United Feature Syndicate column analyzes Mr Wallace's recent bold statements as risky, noting his drift from peace and progressivism. It questions voting for Taft, hints at a Wallace driven third party, and warns such moves could help a GOP Old Guard candidate defeat Truman.
Hollywood reporters from the Hollywood Women's Press Club teased Gary Cooper and Jennifer Jones as the most cooperative stars of 1947 while naming Oly G. Peck and Joan Fon as the uncooperative pair. Gold apples will be awarded at a luncheon, and the uncooperative players are challenged to attend.
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