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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
4
The article notes that Russia has acquired the ball point pen, a tool with military and civilian uses. It suggests potential uses in warfare, espionage, diplomacy, and fundraising, while highlighting adaptability in water and land, and psychological effects on crowds. The piece urges realistic planning for future developments.
Senate and House calls for a full inquiry into a secret report on Japan and China amid denials from Col. George S. Eyster and Gen. Willoughby. The piece questions Willoughby’s role, the report’s sources, and MacArthur policy in Japan as public opinion seeks clarity on U.S. occupation policy and anti Soviet aims.
Marquis Childs argues for a full record of General MacArthur views on Japan and U S strategy in Korea and the Far East. He warns against taking Japan for granted and criticizes the token Korean force while calling for clear facts from proper sources.
A printer strike in Buenos Aires shuttered newspapers and spurred rumors as radio expanded news programs. The government closed papers to hide constitutional rewrites, prompting a looming general strike and fears of milk cuts and gasoline price hikes. The piece argues press independence erodes under dictatorship and stresses journalism’s role in preventing panic.
The Soviet government asserts Russians discovered Antarctica a century and a half ago and vows to retain rights to territories named by its sailors. The piece mocks the Kremlin’s aggressive posturing as the Cold War grows warmer over polar claims.
Rovert Ruark writes from a Washington hospital about President Truman’s S O B ultimatum and the press crackdown. He argues Truman shields appointees, threatens press freedom, and risks civil liberties by insulating his allies from criticism.
In a rare backstage chat, star George Raft shows off his wardrobe habits including 200 pairs of silk socks and 50 suits. He explains his dislike of monogrammed socks, notes his religious medal, and hints his 20th year in pictures may see him retire. The interview also mentions his tailored white silk shorts and casual remarks about lingerie.
Washington reports that President Truman, urged by loyal aides to tour the nation, kept his Key West vacation and retooled the idea into a campaign against Congress. The piece outlines social security plans, rural opposition, and proposed benefits changes, plus wariness over a housing bill and civil rights clashes in the Senate.
The author recounts two costume mishaps during Gasparilla in Tampa and Mardi Gras in Mobile. He describes pirate role playing, risqué Mars citizen attire, and risky stunts, including boarding a cannons and climbing rigging. Mobile vows a radar screen and a bounty on the inviter Pat Moulton of Waterman Steamship.
Community column notes in Pocatello header lampoons crime in the area, mentions beef condemned by inspectors at People s Packing Plant, warns burglars not to eat stolen meat, and teases dorm curfew antics at ISC Graveley hall. Also comments on weather and state legislators returning home amid highway woes.
The Allied States Association of Exhibitors reports 1948s worst grosses in small towns include Captain From Castile Gentlemans Agreement The Big Clock Miracle of the Bells The Pirate Down to Earth Lady in Ermine Treasure of Sierra Madre Time of Your Life Arch of Triumph Naked City Emperor Waltz The best profits come from Fuller Brush Man Green Grass of Wyoming My Wild Irish Rose Easter Parade Best Years of Our Lives Scudda Hoo Scudda Hay Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap Road to Rio Bride Goes Wild Sitting Pretty Green Dolphin Street Southern Yankee Exhibitors urge family themes animal outdoor pictures action and adventure including westerns comedies and biographies The Search costs 250000 but will gross over 1.5 million Jennifer Jones may star in Pinky at Fox Top three grossers now are R Shoes Red River Wake of the Red Witch Republics Red Pony hints lead Harry Kopin to hire Red Skelton for The Phony as The Red Phony
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