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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
4
A Pocatello gathering of local builders lenders and laborers discussed the FHA economy housing program. The meeting aims to reduce clashes among interest groups and coordinate efforts to ease Gate City housing problems and accelerate city expansion.
Senator Cox argues the Rankin veterans pension bill will pass House by a landslide to aid veterans, but critics say it delays foreign aid relief and imposes a $6 to $7 billion annual cost on taxpayers for decades. Rankin pushed the measure through committee amid new House rules, prompting charges of revenge as to motives.
In Romania a Communist regime tightens grip on religion through the cults law and state oversight. Article 13 allows government decree to recognize religious bodies and to withdraw subsidies for alleged infringements, with enforcement by agencies under central control. Clergy swear loyalty to the regime as Moscow directs the campaign.
Marquis Childs notes the cults law tightens control over Romanian denominations, reducing dioceses and severing ties to outside organizations. Arch bishop Marina signals compliance with the regime as collectivization tightens state power and suppresses independent thought, with broad impact on Orthodox, Uniates, and Protestant missions.
Robert Ruark argues major league baseball may violate antitrust laws and critiques the reserve clause as a form of peonage. He targets Clark Griffith and the Nationals, noting open deceit in pricing, player trades, and the lack of real competition due to baseball's immunity from normal business rules.
Jack Dempsey denounces Mike Jacobs's control of boxing in America and urges competition through a new arena and promoter. He accuses Jacobs of money focus and talks of building a rival venue with television aiding the move, citing fights and current power structures in boxing.
House investigators probe Representative Ralph W. Gwinn for a massive franked mail effort opposing public housing education and rent control. Taxpayers cover about 31000 dollars in mailing costs envelopes and stuffing while the congressman pays 7828.97 to the printing office.
A humorous column argues for funding a Golf Hall of Fame with small contributions from undisciplined players. The author names Adolphe Menjou and Grantland Rice as ideal first inductees and jokes about fundraising and golf legends.
Local column reflects on March spring feelings and memories of the Big Winter of 48-49. A playful tale of a well dressed traveler escaping a snowbound Union Pacific depot set the scene for city life and the mayoral race unfolds with petitions due March 7. Community volunteers and Red Cross workers are praised for their busy dedication amid civic duties.
In Hollywood, Cedric Gibbons explains Oscar the statuette’s origin with George Stanley’s sculpture. Margar et Herrick joined the Academy in 1981 and joked about Uncle Oscar. Republic rereleases Ken Murray’s Oscar winner Bill and Cop for Easter sales. Virginia Mayo reportedly received a mink coat as studio praise. Bill Williams to star in The Cleveland Story documentary. A Western star was trapped in a restaurant phone booth hiding from his ex wife over back alimony.
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