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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1948
Page
4
The Pocatello Post operates from 334 North Main Street Idaho offering subscription rates of 1.25 per month by carrier or mail. It is entered as second class matter on December 13 1947 at the Pocatello Idaho post office under the act of March 3 1879.
A remark on Representative Taber and his role in trimming ECA aid during Marshall Plan debates. The piece notes his Europe trip, differing views from colleagues, and claims that Taber and supporters were “all out of step.” It ends asserting that only John remains in step with the speaker’s view.
In a debate on U S Soviet relations James A Farley argues for a pragmatic path toward understanding while critics urge action such as boycotts against Yugoslav shipments and protest symbols. Statements by Lilienthal Green and Mrs Taft reflect broader views on leadership and policy during this era.
Prominent architects forecast the end of New York’s skyscraper era as costs rise. William F. Lamb says Trumped by Kremlin plans and Houston schemes, New York will favor lower buildings despite possible future 2,000‑foot designs. New York houses over half of U S 20‑story plus buildings, leaving little room for new towers.
Eleanor Roosevelt recounts a Poughkeepsie regatta day with flags and cheers as crews race. She notes GOP leaders’ evolving platform ideas after 1928 and warns against reviving German industry to spark another war. She praises Dr. James G. McDonald heading Israel missions and discusses Britain’s Palestine role and oil interests amid the Jewish state question.
Rapid-fire debates shape the 1948 Republican platform. Tidelands Oil, public power and public housing fuel fights between right wingers and moderates. Lodge routes a California bid while Ives leads a Palestine resolution aligning with the UN plan.
Fire chief A A Girard explains using 1901 methods to tame a grass fire on East bench at Twelfth and Benton after firefighting gadgets were left on the truck. Police and fire stations are being cleaned and painted as local civic life shifts with small-town anecdotes and a festival report.
Henrie becomes president of the Malad Lions club at a lunch meeting. New officers include Jake Kern as secretary and treasurer Ira Stone Clyde Hanson and Lloyd Stephens as vice presidents and a slate of directors and committee chairs led by attendance finance program recreation membership civic improvements and community betterment boys and girls publicity agriculture education and more. A stray note on short wave radio history closes the item.
The Royal George passenger train from San Francisco to Denver struck the rear of a freight train near American Fork Utah injuring seven. Two freight crew were hospitalized and five passengers treated for bruises. The Royal George remained on the tracks. only the freight caboose and five cars overturned.
The Aluminum Company of America raised basic prices by one cent a pound to offset a 10 percent wage increase for 20,000 CIO workers, averting a midnight strike. Prices for two aluminum sizes rise to 15 and 16 cents per pound with other prices adjusted.
A New Duty Law increases the exempt amount to 400 per person from 100 for goods brought from abroad with a chance of reaching 1000. The piece argues the change will curb petty larceny by travelers and praises customs workers, while recounting a personal overage incident and the complexities of antique claims.
Robert C. Ruark notes a tepid Philadelphia Republican convention where Harold Stassen charms briefly, Thomas E Dewey appears steady but not electrifying, Taft drive falters, Vandenberg is late, and television coverage overshadows the platform.
A detailed list of Sunday programs across KEYY 1240 and KEIO 1450 including musical features, religious broadcasts, news blocks, detective shows, youth segments, dramatic readings, orchestras, and sign offs. Key time slots show mornings with church and news, daytime crime dramas, music hours, and late-night news and entertainment.
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