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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1949
Page
5
The Berlin municipal elections show many Germans prefer democratic rule over Soviet control. Voters turned out against Communism in a boycott, underscoring a desire for individual dignity and freedom and skepticism toward both Nazism and Russian rule.
Analysis notes that after 15 months under the Armed Services Unification Act, Secretary Forrestal signs vast papers with no undersecretary to handle detail. The law restricts him from resolving interservice stalemates or overruling service heads, prompting calls to expand his authority.
The piece argues polls deserve fair appraisal despite derision of Gallup Roper and Crossley. It notes bias in postal Digests and post cards and cites Eberstadt Hoover Commission and Forrestal efforts. It concludes polls remain useful if errors are acknowledged and corrected.
New York profile of Anthony Brady Farrell a Albany businessman turned theater backer. He finances and reworks shows including Hold It and All For Love and owns a theater. his ventures cost millions but his appetite to invest is undiminished. He seeks entertainment over critical acclaim.
Last night Burt Lancaster drew screaming crowds at the Capitol as he promoted a quieter life off killer roles. The 6foot-1 ex Acrobat, 35, described his upbringing on 106th Street and spoke of his wife Norma Anderson and two young sons Jimmy and Billy.
Washington in Omaha debate on federal power and aviation. Republicans warn of an all destroying government while highlighting airplanes as a solution for farm losses. Speakers argue central government enables modern tech while preserving liberty.
Marquis Childs notes big business power rivals states and warns against centralized Washington control. Nebraska Governor Val Peterson advocates individual initiative within a broader public role, while Sen. Wherry’s praise of Indiana’s Homer Capehart strains party unity in mid twentieth century politics. The piece argues voters favor realism over past fervor.
Ely Culbertson bets $200 that he can beat Merlin H. Aylesworth with two strokes per hole in a private golf match set for Oakland. The event, though intended off the record, drew kibitzers, a wealthy sponsor, and photographers, with analysts like Grantland Rice watching as the party teased a dramatic showdown.
The narration recalls Culbertson and his backer in a rough golf contest. Culbertson struggles on the course with blisters and tiredness while our pick up and management press the match. After nine holes Culbertson trails and the event ends with both sides quitting and the clubs sold for 15 dollars.
The local cinema shows Red River to large audiences with 4,206 Gate City tickets sold Sunday. News about Marjorie Gibson of Washington D C recovering from a fall, Bert Arnold overseas in Korea, and a humorous airplane landing on the American Falls Pocatello highway are included with community notes.
Hollywood gossip notes Dorothy Lamour in a summer RKO vehicle Make Way for the Bride with script by Fred Rinaldo and Bob Blees to be produced by Sid Rogell Frank Sinatra planned six week summer break with a London Palladium trip and possible army camper role Lizabeth Scott out of The Big Steal after a producer quarrel Joan Caulfield to work at a Little Theater Leslie Allen visiting Hollywood Zasu Pitts eyeing Ramshackle House in London Lilly MacMurray gravely ill and awaiting surgery
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