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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1949
Page
1
The Berlin municipal vote indicates many Germans prefer Western democracy to Soviet rule, despite Russian control and the harsh realities of occupation. Voters registered broad support for pro democratic candidates, signaling a belief in individual dignity and freedom over totalitarian regimentation.
The article reviews the Armed Services Unification Act of 1947 and how Defense Secretary Forrestal lacks power to resolve interservice disputes. It notes stalemates among the joint chiefs, formal appeals to the president, and calls to grant the secretary broader authority to curb squabbling and enforce unified defense policy.
The piece argues polls misled in 1948 and notes biases from telephone lists and educated, prosperous respondents. It defends poll science while urging caution in judging survey accuracy and urging continued public faith in opinion surveys.
New York profile of Anthony Brady Farrell a wealthy Albany businessman who backs Broadway shows. He owns a theater and a lemon of a Warner Brothers property while funding the flop All For Love and a barnstorming tour. He keeps shows alive despite critics and high costs.
Winchell quotes reveal Burt Lancaster, age 35, facing teenage fans as he promotes his latest roles. The ex acrobat and father of two tells reporters about his wife Norma Anderson of Union City NJ and his calm after the uproar of screaming fans.
Report from Omaha outlines a bipartisan appeal as blizzards threaten cattle and sheep across plains and mountains. Governors urge Washington to organize an emergency hay lift using air forces to reach stranded ranches and preserve liberty in the face of disaster.
Marquis Childs discusses how central government supports advancing technology and air power, arguing for a middle course between big government and big business. He cites Nebraska Governor Val Peterson and Senator Kenneth Wherry in a critique of past approaches and calls for practical recognition of government roles beyond basic functions.
Ely Culbertson jokes about taking up golf as a doctor’s advice while a dinner crowd including Hal Sims Grantland Rice and Deac Aylesworth bets on a casual eighteen hole match. The trash talk escalates with $200 a side and questions about who can beat whom. The lively scene captures sportsmanship and celebrity chatter.
John Wheeler recalls a golf duel where Culbertson suffered a rough start, blistered hands, and dropped stockings. The match ends with Culbertson seven down after nine holes, both players concede, and the narrator notes selling Culbertson’s clubs for 15 dollars.
Hedda Hopper reports on Howard Hughes and Dorothy Lamour collaboration for The Bride summer shoot with writers Fred Rinaldo and Bob Blees and producer Sid Rogell. Frank Sinatra to take six weeks off, perform at London Palladium, then tour American army camps for a birthday appearance. Lizabeth Scott exits The Big Steal after a producer dispute. Jean Fontaine and Bill Dozier host a hoe down for Leslie Allen, Joan Caulfield pursues theatre work, and Joan tours Hollywood venues with her guest. Zasu Pitts eyeing Ramshackle House in London, conditionally funded by dollars. Lilly MacMurray ill with gallstones and homebound this winter.
The local cinema Red River draws record crowds with 4 206 tickets sold to Gate City residents. A plane forced a rough landing on the American Falls Pocatello highway and was judged easy to recover from. motorists shared jokes about honking at the Evocoupe.
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