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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1948
Page
4
An exhortation to Pocatello residents to attend church on Sunday, praising communal worship across denominations. The piece stresses humility through regular attendance, notes radio programs cannot replace church, and encourages families to prepare for a 10 o clock service and feel uplifted afterward.
A guest editorial from Idaho Young Republicans argues youth involvement in politics stems from desire to oppose injustice and pursue progress. It praises active young leaders like Henry McQuade, George Hargraves, George Phillips, Don Bistline, Perry Swisher, Perry Nelson, Robert Smylie, George McDowell, Harry Thurston, Danny Pullos, Lloyd Haight and others, urging new graduates and newlyweds alike to engage, discuss, and shape policy for the nation.
Washington praises the American Friends Service Committee as a beacon amid Philadelphia graft cases. Clarence Pickett details relief work in multiple nations and the value of individual, compassionate service over political rhetoric.
The editor reflects on Damon and Pythias and especially David and Jonathan as prime examples of steadfast friendship. He notes loyalty under pressure, Saul's jealousy, and Jonathan's fidelity, calling for true brotherhood and universal justice within democracy.
The proper polio treatment depends on early diagnosis before paralysis begins and vigilant medical supervision. Rest and muscular training aid recovery, hot wet packs relieve early pain, and breathing trouble may require a respirator or iron lung. Parents should monitor for early symptoms without excessive fear.
Philadelphia writer laments endless speeches by unnamed Joe’s at the convention. The piece condemns repetitious, hyperbolic rhetoric and notes the nomination night for Truman dragged on as speakers clutched microphones and bored the crowd.
The columnist salutes democracy with a scathing riff on political speech. He ridicules Paul McNutt’s nomination and derides a list of public figures while lampooning long speeches rostrum craving and the rise of television as amplifying the speaker’s theatrics.
The Nation's Pulse reports Wallace's party strength remains limited since January but still poses a hurdle to Truman in November. January 1948 polls show Truman 46 Dewey 41 Wallace 7. June 1948 Dewey 49 Truman 38 Wallace 6. Institute surveys project roughly 3.5 million Wallace votes if elections were today, contingent on third party ballot access.
A 1947 Institute poll shows 13 percent would back a Wallace third party if organized, with earlier eras showing higher or lower third party support. The piece notes Wallace’s current support trails historic figures like La Follette and Roosevelt and discusses plans for a stronger third party in 1952.
Opinion pieces argue Thomas E Dewey will shift left after defeating moneyed interests. The career timeline cites 1935 as prosecutor under Lehman, gangbuster fame, rise to governor, and a prophecy he will abandon centrism once in the White House.
Billy Rose argues that a presidential victory will define a leader’s legacy amid pressures from powerful elites. He questions Dewey’s path after January and contemplates whether a president can balance liberal acts within constitutional bounds while avoiding a doomed historical footnote.
Homeless residents urge private capital to fund housing in Pocatello, criticizing local lenders for inaction. A writer complains of crowded living and lack of affordable homes, joking about camping on a park bench. The editor hints at a humorous follow up.
A reader from Pocatello defends local girls who wear slacks and dungarees, arguing comfort over fashion judgments. She challenges a critic who accused their style as untidy and disgraceful, stating the dress reflects personal choice and that boys likely disagree with the critique.
A reader questions church attendance in Pocatello and whether radio sermons affect worship. He notes many churches exist but few attend and asks The Post to address the issue. The page also includes letters praising city manager reform and a governor’s wartime stance.
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