Pocatello Post Second Class Matter Claim
The Pocatello Post is entered as second class matter at the Pocatello Idaho post office on December 13 1947 under the act of March 3 1879.
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1949
Page
4
The Pocatello Post is entered as second class matter at the Pocatello Idaho post office on December 13 1947 under the act of March 3 1879.
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U S and Britain required assurance on safety as guided missiles were cleared for oversea tests. A ground controlled destructor detonates off course missiles, with a dedicated operator monitoring from launch through initial flight.
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New Haven voices warn that free inquiry in higher education is at risk as federal funding surges into colleges and universities. Yale and Columbia seek strong fundraising leadership, while private endowments face tax and inheritance pressures. educators urge safeguards against political control to preserve academic freedom.
A collage of quotes shows lawmakers and leaders railing against communism, pay raises, and education. Rep Norblad promotes free rail to Russia for communists while UAW’s Reuther flags Ford strikes as milestones. Omar Bradley calls for higher Army pay and gender equality is argued by Rep Bolton.
The narrator and Eleanor meet Pope Pius XII at the Vatican after a Rome visit. A light joke eases tension as ERP officials and Swiss guards observe, and the Pope grants silver medallions before the group proceeds to the next room.
Doctor Jordan notes leukemia long known, describing white cell overproduction, varied forms acute and chronic, typical symptoms such as weakness and gum bleeding, and signs like enlarged lymph nodes and spleen. Treatments include blood transfusion and splenic X rays. cures remain elusive.
A collection of lightVhearted observations on trends in jobs fashion vacations and health. It notes grads may improve job prospects by striving first rather than po pese and jokes about clothing knowledge beauty walking and summer weight patterns. It also mentions crime in a craps game and warns about fishing signs.
A portrayal of a highly diligent employee who arrives early, takes on extra tasks, and suggests efficiencies while politely declining interruptions. The piece contrasts this loyalty with employer suspicion that the behavior may mask an unjustified or outrageous favor being sought.
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