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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1949

Page

4

Local Union Officials Named in Announcement

C. Ed Flandro is listed as President and C. Giauque as Business Manager with Frank Grover serving as Editor in the official notice.

C. ED Flandro

County Commissioners Back Full-Size Hospital Plan

Bannock county commissioners argue against trimming the new county hospital. They say a smaller unit would repeat current overload and fail to meet demand, preferring delay only if funds are insufficient. They note several funding options may prevent a delay.

Bannock County

Safety Step Idaho Seeks Rail Freight Rate Plan

Idaho state leaders and Gov. C A Robins push for a cooperative forum among railroads industries and government officials to address freight rate increases. They argue joint discussion could forestall economic hardship for Idaho as a major farm and raw product shipper while avoiding price hikes that shut products from markets.

Idaho C. A. Robins Robins

Questionable Birthplace Rule May Affect Presidential Eligibility

Discussion follows on whether children born to American parents abroad can be considered natural born citizens under the Constitution. Historical rulings suggest two citizen types native born and naturalized, with some legal opinions noting foreign-born children of U.S. parents may be natural born. A court decision from 1898 and analysis of the 1940 nationality act are cited.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Congress Canada Roosevelt Supreme Court Horace Gray U. S Maryland Chicago Dallas

Musical Instrument Puzzle Through Dots and Clues

A wordplay puzzle lists across and down clues for a themed set of terms. The grid hints at musical instruments and related words, with many entries spanning languages, symbols, and abbreviations. The puzzle includes entries for animals, foods, actions, and geographic terms.

Mister Billy Ray Hoards Wealth Through Frugal Barber Fame

Robert Ruark profiles Mister Billy Ray of Lowell Ohio, a frugal barber who saves two dollars daily for 59 years. He claims $125 monthly earnings, 14 hour days, and a current $8,000 checking balance plus $20,000 cash and real estate. His shop displays odd relics and old habits, from gas lights to bird nests, as he speaks of wealth and legacy.

Lowell Ohio Billy Ray Billy Mister Billy Gibson Girl

Billopp Seedlings Require Attention

Seedlings need careful care from planting through early growth. Gardeners prioritize shading and watering while family and pets yield to seedlings and avoid stepping on beds to prevent damage.

La Follette Resigns Stuttgart Governor in Disgust

Charles La Follette quits as Wuerttemberg Baden governor after clashing with Gen. Lucius Clay over decontrol and curfew policies. He argues the curfew was unjust and that lifting price controls caused labor protests amid stagnant wages.

Washington Charles la Follette Wuerttemberg-Baden West Germany Indiana la Follette Lucius Clay Stuttgart Clay LaFollette U.S

Too Efficient Rules Spark Threshold Lifting Debate

A humorous critique of safety guidance from the Greater New York Safety Council on lifting a bride across the threshold. The piece imagines a comic scene where strict rules trigger marital conflict, questioning weight limits and romantic spontaneity. It mocks overbearing advisories and their impact on love.

Stromboli Acme Greater New York Safety Council Mary John Greater John John

Halliday subway exits repaired and another awaits

City street department reports repair of holes at the east side of Halliday Street subway with the west side needing similar work. Also notes relief in the form of a brief home demonstration feature by Mrs. Fannie Nielsen of Salt Lake City and a glimpse of Reece Infanger, believed dead in a Colorado Springs bomber crash but later identified alive. A rural Idaho memory warms readers as 6 am temps hit 27 above zero in Oxford.

White House Mr. Canaday Willys-Overland Company Justice Department Jeep Willys-Overland General Accounting Office Congress Willys- Overland Willys War Assets Administration City Street Department Halliday St Halliday Pocatello Reece Infanger Colorado Springs Colo C-L Electric Company Fannie Nielsen Salt Lake City General Electric Mrs. Nielsen Rexburg Phyllis The Economist Idaho Utah Montana Oregon South Dakota

Memories of Fritzi Scheff and old cinema life recalled

The writer recalls Earl Wilson Scheff singing at Eberhardt's Cafe on 79th Street and Fritzi Scheff's career from early cinema to stage. He riffs on actors, shows, and era icons from Richard Barthelmess to Gloria Swanson, Norma Shearer, and Mary Pickford, tying memories to New York’s early entertainment scene.

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Hollywood Stars in Lighthearted Onset Melange

Erskine Johnson sketches a bustling Hollywood reel of behind the scenes moments. Howard Hughes makes a $2 horse bet while Gloria Swanson and Bill Holden share a joke, and Roy Rogers poses with his horse in a Republic still gallery.

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