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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1948
Page
4
The Pocatello Post lists staff David A. Robinson editor Theron C. Liddle managing editor and notes publication daily and Sundays at 334 North Main Idaho. Subscriptions cost 1.25 per month by carrier or by mail with advance payment. Application for second class mailing is pending.
The piece argues that choosing the vice president is a private, undemocratic ritual shaped by party insiders rather than voters. It notes many past leaders were elected without public influence on the VP pick and suggests preferential primaries for both presidential hopefuls to enhance democratic legitimacy.
The Treasury reports a mystery as demand for new coins falls while employment and spending stay high. The piece notes frequent purchases yet scarce change for a dollar, leaving readers puzzled about coin circulation trends.
Henry McLemore reports Washington bureau optimism that Wallace could mobilize a new coalition including conscientious objectors, draft dodgers, absent minded professors, and certain labor factions. The piece notes other fringe groups such as sport enthusiasts and believers in sea serpents, suggesting a contested race if such voters learn to use a voting machine by November.
E R argues for a one year universal service focused on character and community work, with less emphasis on the military. He criticizes loyalty machinery and warns that Wallace’s third party could enable a reactionary candidate. He fears global instability and calls for moderation toward democracy.
The text states no constitutional amendments took effect in Lincoln's presidency. The 13th Amendment prohibiting slavery was not ratified until eight months after his death, highlighting timing of abolition-era changes.
Drew Pearson warns in a Washington column that a Moscow backed puppet regime could push Tito into northern Italy near Trieste. He cites a CIA report detailing 100,000 Yugoslav troops opposite Trieste with Soviet made arms and several Proletariat divisions plus 5,000 guards in Trieste free territory.
A dated hourly roster lists programs from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM on KEIO 1450 KC including Musical Clock, Sagebrush Serenade, AP News, Breakfast Club, Welcome Travelers, Fashion Footnotes, Mystery Time, Paul Whiteman Club, Abbott and Costello, Groucho Marx Show, Bing Crosby, Star Theater, Murder and Mr. Malone, and Sign Off with the 1450 Club.
A detailed Wednesday broadcast lineup lists programs from 6:40 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. including Musical Reveille, Farm Journal, Say It With Music, Kate Smith Speaks, Tom Dorsey Show, Captain Midnight, Philo Vance, Guy Lombardo Orchestra, United Nations Review, and more. The schedule features news, music, talks, and serialized entertainments across stations.
Billy Rose recalls meeting Woodrow Wilson in 1918 at the White House while working for the War Industries Board. He demonstrates shorthand, reads editorials aloud, and trades notes with the president, ending with a note exchange and a chocolate soda request.
The Idaho State Polio Advisory committee received a $50,000 donation from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, bringing total support to $200,000 since last August. L Dee Belveal presented the check, citing the high costs of fighting polio and urging Idaho citizens to contribute during the March of Dimes drive starting January 15, with Ben Johnson of Preston as state campaign director.
A diagram style puzzle fills a newspaper page with a themed grid and clues. The puzzle references Sir Stafford and a cabinet shakeup as part of the horizontal entries while vertical clues include common words and abbreviations.
Fragmented clues list with mismatched numbers and partial words. Key terms include River islet Singing voice Ghastly Bird's home Weird Girl's name Lubricant Turf Dutch city Hold back Compass point Priority Ransom Sea eagle Hawaiian wreath Hebrew letter and related fragments, forming a partial crossword-like prompt.
In Atlantic City a talk at a meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers discussed replacing old leaky rain barrels under porches with a new laminated wood barrel. The design uses glued laminated staves with plywood heads and is claimed to resist wormholes.
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