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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
4
A scientist suggests brain conditioning creates fixed reaction blocks in animals and humans. Repeated emphasis trains the brain to resist new conditions, possibly explaining historical persecutions and the rigidity attributed to the Russians and Communists in seeking peace.
Proceedings at the Council of Foreign Ministers show the Russian position as a sham. Vishinsky offered no proposals for German self government and German liberties, while Russian officials claimed Germans already had too much privilege. The stance on the German railway strike favored severe punishment of strikers. The Austrian treaty talks exposed Russian aims to keep former German properties and profits, painting Russians as reactionary imperialists.
The B 36 bomber began as a 1940 41 project approved by Gen Hap Arnold and a Lovett led War Air committee. It evolved from a 200 mph slow bomber to over 350 mph with 40 000 ft ceiling as costs were written off. Air Force officials defend its value and note improved range speed armor and firepower.
Atomic Energy Commissioner Sumner Pike outlined a timetable for future atomic power production. Two commercial type reactors are designed and will be built at the Idaho testing center by 1949, with two more planned 1952 to 1954. Propulsion power expected in five to eight years, with broader competitiveness eight to ten years, limited by transport costs in remote areas.
The average city family spent 11.34 more weekly on food in 1948 than in 1942, with 25.57 weekly spend and food taking a third of income. A 1948 survey of 1600 households across 68 towns in 34 states shows six years earlier food averaged 14.23 weekly, about a fourth of income. The rise reflects better diets with more meat poultry fish eggs milk fruits and vegetables, while eggs rose with higher income and potatoes rose with lower income. Fats oils and sugar remained similar across income groups.
Rep Paul Shafer urged suspending Gen Harry Vaughan, aide to the White House, amid allegations of improper contacts with five per cent lobbyists. The White House pressed Shafer to stop, and Shafer offered no further comment. The piece outlines Vaughan's ties to five per centers James Hunt and John Maragon, plus related promotions, demotions, and lobbying activity.
The Minidoka County News notes a rise in violent deaths and gruesome crimes reported nationwide. The column suggests warped minds and fast living as possible causes and urges slowing pace to reduce such headlines and encourage enjoying life.
A club waiter recalls Milkins, a retired candle maker, who tipped in pennies and quarters. Judy, a waitress, schemes to attract his money, but Milkins leaves a thousand dollar misread tip. She spends it on clothes, and he later offers a dollar tips until debt is repaid by future meals.
Harvard's endowment tops American universities at 159 million dollars. Salt used in leather production. Nebraska grew from eight counties to ninety three. New York Stock Exchange founded in 1792. High generator rate can burn car lamp filaments. Turbot spawn over 9 million eggs. Assam girls propose. After marriage husband resides with wife's family. Rotating projectiles travel farther in flatter paths. Cold tea aids serious burns. Mocha coffee from Arabia. About 80 percent of U.S. manufacturers rely on agricultural products.
A humorous piece warns of the futility of keeping ill fitting garments after purchase. It notes the hassle of returning items, the chance the shop lacks the right size, and the common excuses about washing or losing weight, ending with the regret of not returning with the tags and receipt.
Henry McLemore explains a humorous scheme to group worries into categories like Currency and Satellite States to save time. He suggests an alphabetized filing system for worries from A to Z and invites others to use it, noting the benefits of organized fretting.
The article discusses Jackie Robinson testifying to Congress against Paul Robeson, noting Robinson’s stance on American life and anti Jim Crow in contrast with Robeson. It profiles Robeson’s career and public image, and evaluates who truly represents the African American community.
The narrator recounts a voyage aboard the Queen Elizabeth sparked by Henry Youngman and Milton Berle, enjoying lounges and a cramped tourist cabin. A humorous exchange with the ship’s captain ends with a quip about marriage aboard ship and divorce.
John J. McCloy, U S High Commissioner for Germany, states there can be no solution in Germany within months or a year and that progress even over ten years would be good.
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