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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists mail subscription rates payable in advance for 12 months six months three months and one month with prices. It states this paper is entered as Second Class Matter December 13 1947 at Pocatello Idaho and is published weekly in compliance with Idaho law and court orders.
Senate Appropriations Committee approved a Marshall Plan fund that secretly earmarks about 1.5 billion for buying American surplus farm products for Europe. Critics warn the rigid earmark defeats Marshall Plan aims and risks waste and isolationism.
A columnist warns against overestimating Germany's move to democracy and notes a poll showing Germans favor security and centralized leadership over liberal self governance. The piece argues true democratic reform faces deep apathy and naivety, hindering Germany's role in a peaceful European order.
Drew Pearson details how General Harry Vaughan used White House influence to aid Crescent Trading Co in obtaining export licenses. He also backed Col Hubert Julian, aiding a trip to Europe, amid a probe into forged licenses and a large cigarette scheme. Archibald Alexander opposes Boss Hague in New Jersey.
An Idaho Falls dispatch notes an Ogden Utah couple shipped 170 pounds of trout from Island Park to Utah and California between June 4 and July 7. Readers urge Idaho to restrict out of state anglers and stop wholesale exports, citing impact on streams and stocking programs.
Boise councilman Carl Burt proposed a city manager form arguing it would remove mayor and council uncertainty. He noted difficulty predicting future leaders under the current system and quipped about keeping local governance “vanilla.”
A regional glimpse into U S foreign policy shows secretary of defense Louis Johnson shaping President Truman's arms program. Johnson pushes aid to Western Europe Greece Turkey and to the Philippines Korea and Iran, challenging Secretary Acheson’s preference for concentration.
The article argues a large scale, coordinated aid plan is needed for Iran and the region rather than limited interim funds. It criticizes the Shah’s reliance on military power, warns against graft, and cites Vandenberg and Morse criticizing half measures and urging tangible European aid under the North Atlantic pact.
A humorous column notes Milton Berle and other American entertainers in London. It jokes about lend-lease, royal trips to see stars, and potential goodwill appearances while imagining the reaction of British figures and audiences to US comics abroad.
A humorous piece traces a boy's misadventures in finding a date. He frets over whom to ask, risks a wry glance at Susie, notes Jenny's popularity, and considers Mary and Lucy before finally calling Lucy only to learn she already has a date. The night ends in groans and regret.
John Tyler served the vice presidency for 31 days from March 4 1841 until President Harrison died on April 4 1841. He then became president, making his term the briefest in vice presidential history. Maryland named for Henrietta Maria by King Charles I. The homing bird can fly straight backwards, up, down, and sideways aiding in avoidance and nectar withdrawal.
A traveler in Lisbon laments lacking Lucius Beebe to decode wines and jokes about tastings. He recalls wines with bear labels and Phi Beta Kappa keys, jokes about DDT tastes, and wishes Beebe could name vintages, grape origins, and even birthdays.
Robert Ruark comments on court treatment of Richard Crowe the banker who siphoned 800000 from his firm and received a three year sentence while a poorer offender who robs a filling station faces harsher risk. The piece contrasts social status and perceived injustice.
Birthmarks are common skin marks with various forms from flat to hairy moles. Treatments vary by location and type and may involve surgical or cosmetic options. not all marks can be removed, but expert advice helps. The piece also digresses into criticism of espionage sentencing and wartime treason, contrasting harsh penalties with lenient court behavior.
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