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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1949
Page
4
The audit bureau will publish all legally required notices in the Thursday issue of this newspaper. This follows Section 58-108 of the Idaho Code and 1948 session law amendments.
Idaho Governor C A Robins cancels a proposed 10 per cent reduction in July public assistance checks. The move ends a major worry for relief recipients but highlights legislative responsibility for an emergency fund. The governor cited other funding options but will require revised payrolls to restore full payments.
NEA special correspondent Leon Dennen reports Russia seeking a trade treaty with Fascist Spain and possible Franco Stalin political understanding. The piece critiques Soviet ideology, notes reactions from Henry Wallace and apologists, and warns of a Franco Stalin pact exposing tyrannical power behind a progressive mask.
Rep. Andrew Jacobs of Indianapolis, a devout Catholic and Education and Labor Committee member, rejects Cardinal Spellman’s charge of bigotry and argues against public funding for parochial schools while supporting aid for public education. The piece also covers Pacific defense plans, real estate lobbying tactics, Austrian revolt threats, and Marshall Plan finance concerns.
Milton Berle recalls chatting with Frank Sinatra and other stars after a NBT show. The gossip touches on hobbies from Soft Rice to money made shirts, Betty Grable, Jack Benny’s paper gifts, and Berle’s own habit of collecting joke-filled papers.
A cab driver Harry recalls a wild twenties night at Lindys on Broadway and 50th. His friends Cassell Gurkenheimer coerce him into a robbery that ends in a bartender's murder and a looming court reveal. Annie suspects truth in the tale but believes Harry’s forced claim.
A peculiar tale describes neighbors giving surplus ice cream to others who may not want it. With more homes equipped with freezers the practice wanes as people no longer fear waste. Fewer neighbors without freezing units remain able to gift frozen treats.
Marquis Childs surveys President Truman's likely veto of labor bills and a Democratic three point plan for 1950. It centers on Taft Hartley with GOP and Dixiecrat coalition risks, Brannan hog price trials, and bylaw changes affecting civil rights progress.
Evansville diarist notes a pneumatic drill outside his hotel room at 8 a.m. and chronicles constant disturbances from hotel staff and visitors. He jokes about recurring misadventures with rooms, phones, chambermaids, and odd guests while surviving a noisy renovation on his floor.
Doctor notes trichinella spiralis causes trichinosis from undercooked pork. An Iowa outbreak linked to a Ladies Aid gathering on December 15 1948 involved mixed ham sausage sandwiches. Symptoms include abdominal cramps diarrhea nausea and later muscle pains and facial swelling. Thorough cooking and meat inspection are advised.
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