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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1948
Page
4
David A. Robinson editor Theron C. Liddle managing editor publish daily and Sunday at 334 North Main Street Pocatello Idaho subscription by carrier or mail 1.25 per month payable in advance second class matter December 13 1947 at the Pocatello Idaho post office under the act of March 3 1879
The grain market slumped amid swirling guesses and contradictions tied to rumors of General Eisenhower's politics and a Washington rent control debate. Readers feared the housing shortage claims and Eisler’s deportation hearing fed the confusion, while markets showed weakness in New York and London.
Senator Wherry blasts Taft and sides with Truman on who killed the OPA. He warns bipartisan lines hurt meat supply and public policy. MacArthur’s New Year message to Japanese readers is noted. Wherry contrasts Greek and American small business priorities.
Fragmented OCR styled puzzle items list with scattered clues across numbers and words. Readable segments suggest a word puzzle page featuring cross references including animals plants and misc hints with partial entries.
Hyde Park correspondent recalls Lady Reading’s collection featuring six Queen Mary embroidered chair seats signed in the corner. The show highlights cross-stitch carpets and smocked dresses, with appeals to museums to purchase. Also notes Wiltwyck School for Boys fundraising meeting with Bethune, Roi Ottley, and others.
An expert on Soviet agriculture notes pink brown green and blue cotton fields in Russia. The colors are natural and intensify rather than fade with washing.
Drew Pearson reports deep anti Truman sentiment within the Democratic Party with Southern leaders angered by civil rights moves and Northern Liberals displeased by removals of Roosevelt appointees. Some leaders discuss a potential new candidate such as William O Douglas while Wallace warns against third party actions.
The column rails at perceived phoniness in politics and notes President Truman’s letter firing Fed chair Marriner Eccles. It questions the reasons given and uses fired notices as a biting example, concluding with a sarcastic take on job loss and public statements.
U S Chamber of Commerce president Earl O Shreve warns editors broadcasters and some leaders echoing slogans blamed for harsh judging of America and praising Russia He says the nation though imperfect remains a world leader in freedom economy and opportunity for the average man
Officials vowed strict enforcement of a ban on unmuzzled dogs but could not recruit a replacement. The city could not find anyone to take the job of dog catcher, highlighting practical enforcement challenges.
A writer declares support for the New Look, praising modern women’s dresses and hairstyles. He apologizes for prior anti fashion views, notes the appeal of swinging skirts and petticoats, and urges partners to embrace the current style with enthusiasm.
Louise Perkins presided over a Machinist Ladies Auxiliary meeting at W.O.W. hall and the group voted to donate to the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation. A social meeting is planned for February 20 at Mrs. Frank Hughes’s home with present members listed.
A 22-year-old divorced father of two was arrested for theft in Albuquerque. He claimed he took the merchandise to be sent to Father Flannagan's Boys Town in Nebraska, offering a novel justification for his crime.
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