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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

4

Post Editorials Pocatello Post Editors and Publishers

The notice lists David A. Robinson as editor and publisher and Theron C. Liddle as managing editor. It identifies publication as daily and Sunday mornings at 334 North Main Street in Pocatello Idaho. Subscription rates are given as 1.25 per month by carrier or mail, payable in advance. It also notes second class matter status dated December 13 1947.

Pocatello Post David A. Robinson Theron C. Liddle North Main St Pocatello Idaho

Debating communism versus fascism in American press

Dr. L M Birkhead criticizes press bias toward communism while underreporting native fascism. The piece argues both extremes threaten democracy, notes Hart and Smith gun remarks, and concludes most media seek the same democratic goal from opposite directions.

L. M. Birkhead Friends of Democracy Dr. Birkhead Merwin K. Hart National Economic Council Gerald L. K. Smith Atlanta Press and Un-American Activities Committee Madison Square Garden Birkhead

No Southern Comfort in Democratic Split Over Truman Nomination

The piece argues the Democratic South rebels against Truman but faces internal problems. It notes leaders cannot easily sell a candidate opposing Truman civil rights moves and that northern line leaders would resist. It discusses possible electoral maneuvering with 11 southern states and House voting, highlighting slim chances for success.

Mr. Truman Truman House of Representatives

Screen Actor Horizontal and Vertical Puzzle Notes

A list of crossword style clues with numbered entries ranging from 1 to 63. Clues cover varied topics including actors, poetry, measurements, chemistry terms, and common phrases. The compilation appears to be a themed or mixed clue set, some entries referencing abbreviations and archaic terms.

My Day: Condon attacks spark debate on communism

A World Copyright 1948 My Day column questions the House Un American Activities Committee’s handling of Dr Edward A Condon head of the National Bureau of Standards. It argues membership in a Soviet scientific group does not prove communism and criticizes Henry Wallace staying in the race. It notes Finland barred a mass meeting over a Russian defense treaty and mentions police protective custody.

United Feature Syndicate, Inc Hyde Park House Un-American Activities Committee Edward A. Condon National Bureau of Standards Finland

Harriman Fights Tax Cut Proposal

Secretary of Commerce W Averell Harriman told the senate finance committee that income taxes should stay at current rates until inflation pressures ease. He outlined the administration stance as Congressman Eugene D Millikin predicted roughly 4.5 billion dollars in tax reductions, including about 1.114 billion for middle and upper income brackets.

Washington W. Averell Harriman Senate Finance Committee Eugene D. Millikin Colp

Chicago Trees Vanish at 700 a Month

Walter C Wright head of parks recreation and aviation bureau warns Chicago loses about 700 trees monthly. He estimates over 400000 trees must be planted to replace those cut down by the city.

Chicago Walter C. Wright Bureau of Parks, Recreation and Aviation

Democratic Leaders Embarrassed Over Truman Run Bid

Washington report shows party moguls debating how to handle Truman’s candidacy with fear of embarrassing the president. Possible successors discussed include Justice Vinson, Justice Douglas, Henry Kaiser, and Henry Wallace, aiming to avoid a weak nationwide ticket. Secret civil rights vote reveals strong southern opposition to federal funding for institutions that admit negros. Keefe leads GOP bid for a practical anti Jim Crow stance, facing solid southern resistance and limited Republican support.

Truman Fred Vinson Kentucky South Supreme Court William O. Douglas Henry Wallace Henry Kaiser West White House House Appropriations Committee Frank Keefe Wisconsin Keefe Florida Joe Hendricks Hendricks Herbert Hoover Hoover al Smith George Andrews Alabama Albert Gore Tennessee Jamie Whitten Mississippi John Kerr North Carolina George Mahon Texas Albert Thomas Andrews

Liquidation of the Democratic Party Emerges in 1948

In a 1948 column Marquis Childs argues the Democratic Party faces a real rupture across regions. He cites labor voters shifting away in industrial cities like Detroit toward Wallace’s third party, while Walter Reuther pushes for a new progressive party free of communist influence. The piece frames a potential party realignment centered on the north south divide and Roosevelt heritage.

Washington Truman Detroit Michigan Wendell Willkie Franklin Roosevelt Henry Wallace Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Wallace UAW Communist Party Russia CIO AF of L Reuther Democratic Party South United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Seven Per Cent Raw Hide Weight Defined

The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that the hide of a beef animal used for leather comprises about seven percent of the animal’s live weight, explaining the proportions of rawhide in meat cattle.

Encyclopedia Britainnica

It Takes More Than A Big Hat To Make Real Westerner

Robert Ruark recounts a Houston visit with Vernon Frost a self styled rancher who proves to be a poseur with a cow factory and 2500 pecan trees. Ruark endures a comical bull scare in a steel corral and mocks modern cow farming while craving the old west ethic.

Vernon Frost Mr. Frost Texas Vernon Brother Frost Mama Grandpapa Frost Texas A Otto Schulz Nile Valley Ralph Johnston

Technicians in Demand Warned By WVU Official

Morgantown West Virginia graduates in technical fields will find strong demand says Harry E Stone director of placements at West Virginia University He cautions non technically trained graduates face lesser demand but most seniors should secure jobs unless an unforeseen business drop occurs before June.

Morgantown W. Va Harry E. Stone West Virginia University Stone

Popular Chicken Breeds in United States

Rhode Island reds white leghorns white rocks barred rocks and New Hampshire reds are cited among the five most popular chicken breeds in the United States.

Rhode Island United States

Radio Program Schedule on KEIO KC and KEYY 1450 shows

A dense listing of morning to late evening radio programs across KEIO 1450 KC and KEYY 1240 including Breakfast Club Juke Box Jamboree Mystery Time and Bob Eberley Show. It details time slots such as 7:00 sign on 7:30 AP News 11:45 Little Show M. 12:00 Queen For A Day 1:30 Song of the Stranger and 4:30 Afternoon Edition with various hosts and program titles.

AP News Hollywood Ted Malone Galen Drake Allen Rothee Whiteman PTA Frontiers Dick Tracy Terry America IMN Farm Journal Ediot’s Diary IMN John Nebsitt Bob Eberley Martin Black Erskine Johnson Milt Herth Two Ton Baker Jerry Sears Tommy Dorsey Agpe Fulton “Lewis, Jr Superman Captain Midni Tom Mix Billy Rose Gabriel Heatter Mutual Newsreel RFC America Big Joe Newscape Family Theatre Proudly We H IMN Sports Review Fulton Lewis, Jr Casa Loma United Nations Tommy Carlyn Miniature Morton Downey Goodnight

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