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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1949
Page
4
An irate caller contends higher rates with unchanged service for a 12 party line. officials argue increased earnings are needed to fund expansion. Pocatello executives cite rural lines and growing demand, aiming to reduce to eight then five party lines and upgrade plants, pending court action and PUC decisions.
The Pocatello Parent-Teacher Association starts its annual summer round-up urging parents of children entering school to have them physically examined by physicians. The program aims to identify and remedy defects so the child can begin school without handicap and cope with new student life.
Puzzle lists a set of across and down clues with numbers and some bold hints. It mentions an extinct bird theme and a variety of terms including drug related and geographical references, likely part of a large cryptic or fill in crossword grid.
Marquis Childs reports Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson clashes with key leaders as he pushes for unification of the armed services. Johnson’s off the record stance angers the White House and stirs confusion over Navy and Marine roles amid a hectic, misread month.
A comic admonition on marital roles outlines how a considerate husband should avoid treating his wife as a servant. It notes that even well meant comments about meeting times meals and chores can exhaust the wife and that true courtesy means doing simple tasks oneself without prompting.
Uncensored slips on Soviet pressure in Iran and Berlin talks reveal shifting leverage as Hungary borders harden and US arms stockpiles Europe. Sen. Baldwin resigns to judge spot while Vaughan medal debate tests constitutional limits amid Latin American reception. Gen Clay delays charter on new West German state amid postwar diplomacy tensions.
Henry McLemore argues that money cannot stop Communism and urges a hard military stance. He compares Cold War choices to war and warns that appeasing foes with dollars will only invite defeat. He advocates sending divisions and maintaining a strong, uncompromising stance.
F. E. MacKenzie reports the St. Anthony Mercy hospital expansion fund has raised 169 981 dollars in pledges with over 117 000 paid and remaining pledges maturing. Fifteen Idaho high school teachers enroll in a second annual driver training course to be held May 23 28 in Boise, aiming to train teachers to instruct students in driving and parking. Tourist literature requests to Union Pacific rail line rise 34 percent from 1948 with over 70 000 requests received to date.
Earl Wilson details the Times Square stage door scene outside Mike Todd’s As the Girls Go. He notes the crowd of young hopefuls, chauffeurs and regulars, with Betty Jane Watson and Rosemary Williamson among the few inside, plus gossip on romances and backstage dynamics.
Hollywood gossip notes Joanne Dru declares lasting love for Dick Haymes for their three children while Dick Haymes pursues marriage to Nora Flynn. Paulette Goddard divorce plans involve attorney Greg Bautzer in Mexico. Clara Trevor's Oscar bonus noted. Wilder's Sunset Boulevard ribbing. Swanson laments talkies. Wyler eyes Jennifer Jones for Sister Carrie. Lilli Palmer seeks $100,000 for Manderville Canyon home.
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