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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1948
Page
4
The Pocatello Post lists David A. Robinson editor and publisher Theron C. Liddle managing editor. It publishes daily and Sunday from 334 North Main Street, Pocatello Idaho. Subscription by carrier or mail is 1.25 per month, payable in advance and entered as second class matter December 13, 1947.
The piece argues the United States should lead with a decisive UN force to enforce peace or partition terms in Palestine rather than stay passive. It warns that inaction risks undermining the UN, inviting conflict and potential war, echoing fears of a League of Nations death by indecision.
Lawrence B. Sizer of Marshall Field & Co. urges retailers to counter phoniness with top quality merchandise and strong promotions. He says honest competition and democracy spirit drive sales and consumer trust. Gov Earl Warren cites nomination interest while President Truman asserts governments serve people and economies cater to needs.
Billy Rose comments on Winthrop Rockefeller wedding boosting luxury goods industry. He argues the union signals female consumer power and fantasy of wealth, noting price tags on luxury items and the wedding’s impact on fashion and marketing. Copyright 1948 Billy Rose.
Henry McLemore urges readers to focus on present realities in 1948 rather than idealized futures. He argues Wallace misreads the era, defends U.S. efforts to balance decency and strength, and praises others who sacrificed for the country.
The piece discusses Democratic leaders resisting Truman’s 1948 bid, hinting at opposition figures like Barkley and note of internal splits. It covers Reeves of party factions, regional pressure from Southern Democrats, and a broader Cold War context with Italy and Soviet influence.
Blackfoot owner J. E. Merrill reports a ewe rejected and refused to feed two of her four newborn lambs born last week. Merrill took the weaker two to feed elsewhere. When returned for photos the ewe attempted to butt the lambs.
Paul Gallico writes as a supportive voice amid critique of President Truman. He laments widespread dislike from Republicans, Democrats, Jews, Poles, and others, argues for sympathy, but stresses election dynamics require political maneuvering. He endorses Universal Military Training and civil liberties while warning against one party control.
The clue filled grid hints at a crossword theme with a screen star solution and various abbreviations. Read across and down for country, city, and mythic terms, noting abbreviations and foreign language roots.
A full daily block of programming from 6:40 AM to 11:15 PM on Keyy-1240 KC lists musical, news, talk, and variety shows including Farms Journal, Editors Diary, Say It with Music, John Nesbitt’s Passing Parade, Tommy Dorsey Show, Captain Midnight, and Fulton Lewis Jr. News segments. The lineup features a mix of farm reports, musical interludes, and network news.
The United States lent or gave 11.724 billion dollars to European recovery program nations by end of 1947. Canada supplied about 1.4 billion in loans and credits, with smaller sums from Latin American countries and substantial private relief from the United States, the Federal Reserve Board reported.
The will of William W. Chormann was filed for probate Friday and leaves his entire estate of 1300 dollars to his "wonderfully kind" landlord Max Hess in Philadelphia.
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