Will Wallace Finish Third in Presidential Race
Idaho radio commentator Cal Tinney questions Wallace’s third place in the race while noting Southern Dixiecrats nominate their ticket. The piece also cites Soviet propaganda portraying Wallace as the choice of oppressed Americans to sway Russian public opinion.
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Cal Tinney
Will Rogers
Pocatello
Henry Wallace
Tinney
Wallace
Taylor
Idaho
Truman
Russia
Red
Youth Recreation Boosts Pocatello's Future
An editorial lauds summer recreation in Pocatello, praising the city Recreation Commission and a wide network of groups from Boy Scouts to YMCAs. It argues the program will reduce juvenile delinquency by engaging youth in athletics crafts music drama and swimming, urging cooperative, long-term support from churches clubs and civic bodies.
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Pocatello
City Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission
YMCA
YWCA
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
Elks
Idaho
American Legion Auxiliary
Truman Persuaded to Recall Congress as Campaign Tool
Washington reports that President Truman agreed to reconvene the 80th Congress after heavy persuasion. Democratic leaders warned funds for a national campaign are scarce, while a new session would provide a ready made platform for his message. Republicans vow to oppose and challenge him on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
United States
Recall debate frames Republican risk in Congress
Marquis Childs notes it may be better not to call Congress back as Republicans debate a recall. A special session risks political hazards for the president while the GOP seeks to shape a Dewey campaign. Democrats face civil rights clashes, with a Southern filibuster anticipated in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
GOP
Thomas E. Dewey
Republican Congress
Dempsey Gibbons Shelby Fight Recalled and Analyzed
In a reminiscence with Glenn Sears, the Shelby Montana 1923 Dempsey Gibbons bout is recalled as a costly misfire for promoter Jack Kearns and a showcase of Dempsey’s prime power. The piece notes crowd hostility, financial losses, and lasting debate over whether Dempsey would have finished Gibbons earlier. It also cites the dramatic Dempsey Firpo clash as one of boxing’s most chaotic, unforgettable moments in New York.
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Glenn Sears
Sapphire
Benson Hotel
Dempsey
Joe Louis
Glenn
Gibbons
Shelby
Jack Kearns
Tip
John O'Neill
Star Sports
Kearns
Great Falls
Montana
Dempsey-Gibbons
Luis Firpo
Pampas
New York
Bedlam
Aly
Firpo
Loxera
Alben Barkley and the 1944 Vice Presidential Omission
Washington reports on Alben Barkley once feared for his fiery temper and sharp tongue. The piece outlines his clashes with colleagues and Roosevelt, and explains why Truman preferred others for the 1944 ticket. It notes Barkley’s eventual role as a unifying Senate figure.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
Tom Connally
Texas
Tydings
Maryland
Kentucky Mountaineer
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
FDR
Chicago
Harry Truman
White House
Truman
Sam Rayburn
Comedy Of Philadelphia Robert Ruark
New York critic estimates Democratic party convention in Philadelphia resembled amateur night as Harry Truman faced hostile factions. The writer mocks show business figures and accuses rivals of concentrated silliness, noting dramatic missteps and discrediting attempts during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic Party
Billy Rose
Mike Todd
Philadelphia
Harry
Mr. Truman
Harry T
Mr. Rose
Mr. Todd
Claude Pepper
Helen Douglas
Jake Arveys
Frank Hagues
Jimmy Roosevelts
Alabama
Truman
Hungry Englishmen in Dublin Enjoy First Meal Abroad
A vivid Dublin scene shows an English visitor savoring a first meal in Ireland. The man braces for aromas of chops, joints, ham, and eggs, then grips the menu like sacred text, eyes wide with anticipation as he samples appetizers and a cream soup in rapid succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Balboa
Bunyan
Lair Jean
English palate stirs for hearty meals in Ireland
Henry McLemore notes the shift to robust fare like liver or mushroom omelet. He observes the English diners consuming steak with vigor, then facing indigestion after Dublin holidays. Two couples report sleepless nights from overindulgence despite bicarbonate remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford Cripps
Dublin
Ireland
Readers praise The Post columns and Ruark support
Letters praise The Post for lively community coverage and regular columnists. The editor notes Ruark will be a regular contributor, with Gallico and Roosevelt's pieces used as substitutes when regulars are off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Robert
Ruark
Paul Gallico
Bob Ruark
Gallico
Pearson
McLemore
Too Many Drunks To The Editor
Readers discuss safety in Pocatello on Saturday nights and call for police presence to curb drunken behavior. The letter-writer cites frequent harassment of women downtown and urges enforcement and sober conduct, while an autoist complains about glare from oncoming headlights and suggests stricter headlamp inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Frustrated Neighbor Proposes Dog Eradication Over Property Damage
A letter from Mrs B C argues that dogs provoke chaos in the neighborhood. She blames pet intrusions for watering basements and garden destruction while criticizing parents for failing to supervise children. She suggests drastic action to end the dog problem.
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Marquis Childs
Tommy
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Joe O’mahoney
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O'Mahoney
Leslie Biffle
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Comedy of Philadelphia
Robert Ruark
Henry McLemore
Montgomery
Patton
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