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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1948
Page
4
Pocatello Post announces editors David A Robinson and Theron C Liddle manage operations. Published daily and Sundays at 334 North Main Street with carrier and mail rates listed. Entry date noted as December 13 1947 under federal law.
A Tokyo act featuring Hirohito as a crowd pleasing clown draws headlines as vaudeville fades. The performer uses sensational publicity and a folksy persona while rival boss Tojo faces court scrutiny over attempts to oust the show. The American run banks on audience delight, keeping Hirohito central even as questions swirl about his true role and past links.
The report notes a three forms process and fourteen photographs required to secure an automobile drivers license in Shanghai while the driving test is omitted. The piece argues this demonstrates China’s modernization and bureaucratic advancement, with quotes on national intelligence and the role of citizens. It also includes remarks from Carol Lieberman and Henry L. Stimson on related topics and aid to Europe.
Eleanor Roosevelt questions conservatives who back rapid Western Europe reconstruction and warns that delaying aid risks allowing economic communism to take hold. She cites Taft and George, argues for April to July action, and stresses the need for effective oversight under Secretary Marshall and State Department guidance.
The MecLemores host a beach luncheon for Bert Wheeler that ends in a humorous disaster as aging friends lament fashion and stamina. The group endures sun, sand, and failed attempts to impress, with one narrator vowing to wear a double-breasted suit to future beach outings.
Roaring column traces a spiral of scandals from Howard Hughes to Elliott Roosevelt and Johnny Meyers. It ties contracts, air force intrigue, and political figures including General Meyers, Senator Brewster, and General Graham to a widening web of alleged deceit and misused money.
Puzzle list features horizontal and vertical clues with mixed wordplay and abbreviations. Answers include military terms, directions, and common crossword style entries spanning weapons, science, and everyday items.
Barrett was elected president of the Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. Paul Margaret Neuswanger was retained as vice president and Mrs. secretary. Art Tellin reports the elections were unanimous and Barrett named chairman Ronald Bitton with further appointments to be announced later.
Drew Pearson alleges Senator Thomas faced irrefutable Agriculture Department records showing his wife Edith traded cotton through Harriss and Vose. Pearson recounts earlier denials in 1946 and links the trading to policy battles with OPA and postwar market pressures.
Saturday and Sunday listings for KEIO 1450 include morning shows from 7:00 to 11:30 featuring George Henninger AP News Hoosier Hot Shots Abbott and Costello Betsy Ross Kids Klub and Vincent Lopez. Afternoon blocks offer opera tea music sports and popular programs including Gangbusters Hillbilly Hit Parade and Closing with Morton Downey Sings and Goodnight.
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