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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
12
Blackfoot reports first results of rabbit control show 1200 rabbits killed in a five mile zone west of Aberdeen. H. M. Mecham says baiting will continue as weather allows with drives extending into Bingham and Power counties. Farmlands urged to spread bait thinly to protect stock in spring.
Salt Lake City reports 60 young Utahns undergo final physicals at Fort Douglas before possible induction. About 50 expected to be accepted, with those passing sent to Fort Ord, California. Lt. Col. Oscar W. Gray notes January pre induction dates not yet set and any exams would likely occur near month end.
In Belvidere Illinois A W Taylor a former parking meter salesman was fined after a meter violation. The report notes a small percentage of what must be done and hints at rising costs. The text also mentions baiting in the Aberdeen area with names of local trappers and farmers connected to state wildlife work.
Advertising copy touts dining room walnut furniture pieces no one liked priced from 180 down to 99 with offer of 20 down to take home.
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