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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1948
Page
4
The piece argues Christmas goodwill exists beyond the holiday rush, citing kinder stores, tolerant crowds, and shared joy across faiths. It notes the spirit fades after the season, yet praises wider, year-round diffusion of that goodwill in the United States and hopes it could spread globally.
A veteran reporter recalls 20 Christmases in newsrooms from Memphis to Washington. He recounts a first lonely hotel Christmas with bootleg corn whisky and alligators, later years of quiet newsrooms, and now a Christmas at home in pajamas.
The item catalogues a string of federal matters from a strict gratuity ban at the Department of Commerce to talks of raising President Truman’s salary and reassigning duties. It mentions Herbert Brownell’s Washington estate, NSRB chair prospects for Barkley, Steelman as NLRB acting chief, and a Chinese speculation probe.
Santa faces a stern briefing from a task force led by a stern Mars in 1948. They map out an air corridor to Berlin and warn against China and Bethlehem while Mrs. Claus struggles with toys in a raging snowstorm. Santa pleads to hurry but must follow strict safety rules for his globe trotting Christmas journey.
A Christmas meditation recalls Jesus born in a manger and the humble life of Joseph and Mary. The poem frames the cross as enduring love and faith that sustains believers beyond death, promising peace and victory through Christ.
The writer recalls a bleak Christmas in Marseilles a year ago and marvels at how the Marshall Plan and aid to Europe have yielded progress. He notes gains in diplomacy, evacuation of Panama, and rejection of force, stressing the dignity of man and nations and criticizing Hitler and Soviet Russia for denying that dignity.
The column honors Laurence Duggan as a devoted public servant in the State Department noting his restraint in conflicts and his role in strengthening U S ties with Latin America. It recalls his work against Nazi communist plots in 1940 and his part in forging the Chapultepec pact and closer American republic cooperation.
Marquis Childs argues the timing of duggan’s death and a Mundt led press release fueled un American hearings. He notes whittaker chambers denied papers linking duggan to espionage and calls the smear unjust against a sick, deceased man with a wife and four children.
Earl Wilson writes a holiday free verse listing public figures, entertainers, officials, and readers in alphabetic flurries. The spoof embraces stars, politicians, and vendors, wishing Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year while hinting at readers who see their names between the lines.
A writer notes sled use may surge from coast to coast as pedestrians face safety risks. The piece suggests crossing on green traffic signals can be tricky and hints microphones influence political speaking more than direct audience contact.
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