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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1949
Page
4
Guest editorial describes summer camps at Cathedral of the Sawtooths as outdoor chapels within a vast natural sanctuary. Pastor Leroy H. Walker urges readers to create a personal chapel within life’s cathedral, gathering devotion around a focal point such as an altar fire and rustic cross to center purpose and action.
A proposed political debate on whether Pocatello should have a golf course faces criticism for lacking a defined issue. The editorial defends the course as part of a broad civic program and notes city leaders deny astronomical costs. It argues golf facilities should grow with the city and be accessible to residents rather than a select group.
In a lower East Side saloon, Sam Atkins cuts beer price from ten to five cents, triggering a flood of customers from Manhattan and New Jersey. Reporters swarm as the modest bartender becomes a symbol amid postwar economic strain and wartime memories.
A humorous column extols the thrill of city life and the moment a resident buys a farm through a contract and deed, contrasting urban bustle with rural acquisition and ending with the exultant line You've sold the farm.
Senate hearing revealed Maj. Gen. David G. Barr's grim assessment of Nationalist China in 1948. He reported widespread incompetence, divided Chinese forces, and that up to 90 percent of American military aid reached Communist hands, with much material used without firing a shot. He warned no arms could save the regime and cited looming chaos.
The memoirs and a lifelong link with General Pershing unfold through anecdotes from a veteran observer. He recounts Pershing’s four star Cadillac passes, battles with generals, and a final luncheon at Walter Reed before Pershing’s death.
Gate City notes Earl J. Adkins argues that 70 percent of juvenile delinquents do not appear in local records. In the year ending Oct 1 1948 there were 308 cases, 202 settled out of court, 182 truancy, 32 larceny cases, 268 boys and 40 girls involved. only four sent to the industrial school. He warns that parental delinquency and new atomic plant problems loom if not addressed. Intermountain boxing meet gains fame as a growing western event with strong statewide interest.
Features Diamond Jim Moran a flamboyant restaurant figure in New Orleans known for diamond accessories, bold personality, and celebrity ties with Owen Brennan. The piece highlights his showmanship, lavish style, and impact on dining culture alongside other prominent “personality” restaurateurs.
Erskine Johnson reports Marilyn Maxwell hides a private life as a shy brunet while a glamorous blonde screen persona dominates. She explains blondes are limited creators, while brunette roles promise real dramatic range, despite her public image and the film Champion with Kirk Douglas.
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