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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1949
Page
4
A desert road meditation by Leroy H. Walker pastor of Pocatello First Methodist Church. He links Jesus’ desert journey to today’s faith, noting visions may fade unless they prompt action and lived conviction. He urges directing vision toward active service and spiritual fruit.
Poetic editorial urges Western men to embody Jesus actions by serving others. It envisions Christ treading earth again, toiling in sage brush, guiding cities, and calling men to join a band of daring. It extols humility, service, and unwavering allegiance through acts of foot washing and self sacrifice.
The piece notes President Truman’s denial of policy change despite leadership shifts at the State Department. It outlines Marshall’s illness and resignation, Acheson’s return and containment policy, and Webb’s budget stance, framing a possible shift in technique within the same goals.
Washington reports on James Forrestal secretary of national defense who cautions that businessmen may risk public trust in government. The article notes his Dillon Read past and links to policy influence with German Ruhr industry concerns. It discusses accusations of disloyalty and requests for bipartisanship amid USA USSR tensions.
The piece discusses criticism of Marquis Childs and the policy critics around Secretary of State Acheson and Secretary of Defense Forrestal. It notes Acheson’s role in the Marshall Plan, Forrestal’s view of gradual military integration, and cabinet coordination efforts amid accusations of poor administration. It also mentions Radford, Symington, Vanderbilt Whitney, and Brown as wealthy appointees.
Robert Ruark humorously recalls his grandfather who despised contrived noise and hated Cary Radio and TV. He prefers his homemade fiddle to phonographs and mocks three modern systems from RCA Victor Columbia and standard 78 RPM. He singles out Three O’clock in the Morning Yes We Have No Bananas and dislikes The Music Goes Round and Round and Mairzie Doats.
Earl Wilson recalls Willie Howard in Philadelphia during the June Republican convention. The comic, aging yet sharp, delivers humor on Wallace third party talk and bites at double talk across a club scene with Harold Gary.
Authorities anticipate 1000 new students enrolling this fall and plan to order books and equipment. To support growth, additional classrooms are needed and more teachers may be hired, with the school budget increasing accordingly. arrangements must be made in advance.
Washington dispatch notes President Truman will dine at the Mayflower with his World War II comrades and call the roll of his unit. Madam Chiang Kai-Shek seeks a Virginia mansion near Marshall's home at $175000. Congresswoman elects, Nixon era politics, and Johnson’s Senate fate loom in the mix.
Chicago psychologist George Lawton argues women are the stronger sex and should take actions to improve men's happiness and lifespan. He jokes about women yielding bus seats and tips of hats, proposing shifts in social courtesy and behavior as evidence of female strength.
A satirical memo questions male chivalry as drivers must rely on women to fix flats and as male diners repeatedly pay checks. The speaker condemns the burden of paying and jokes that women could replace tires and cover meals, urging men to resist unnecessary chivalry.
Pocatello residents vent about cars blocking the West Center street sidewalk in the 600 block with snow drifts making pedestrians walk in the street. They fault a Naval Ordnance Plant switchboard operator for unhelpful replies and suggest better public information practices. The snow worsens an ice pond on South Second avenue, delaying skating for youngsters. A neighbor proposes residents clear the pond with shovels, while a seven month old Lynda Saxton at 845 West Whitman Street is noted for teething eight teeth early.
A rhymed piece reflects on the Trumans salary and expenses, congressional debate, and praise and criticism. It contrasts political pay with movie moguls and notes Idaho budget cuts. It praises the March of Dimes urging generous giving to help crippled children and disabled kids.
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