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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1948

Page

4

Pocatello Houses Plan for 400 Homes and Funding Drive

The Industrial Committee and Chamber of Commerce officers announce a housing program for Pocatello after studying Casper Wyoming. They have $32,000 in non interest debentures toward a $50,000 to $60,000 goal to build up to 400 homes near Pocatello in medium price ranges, with groups of 25 sold before completion. A second fund-raising meeting is set for Wednesday to finalize finances.

Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Bannock County H. B. Markham Casper Wyoming FHA Idaho Chamber

Forgotten asparagus cracks new Champaign driveway

In Champaign Illinois forgotten asparagus plants push through two inches of asphalt causing cracks in a newly laid driveway. The piece also includes quotes from Dr. Fairfield Osborn Senator Ball Chiang Kai-shek and President Truman urging action on science defense and international issues.

Champaign Ill Fairfield Osborn New York Zoological Soc

Political reflections on primaries and world health

The author analyzes Ohio and Oregon primary battles with Taft Dewey and Stassen, notes party upheavals, and urges support for reciprocal trade agreements. He cites Cordell Hull, Secretary Marshall, and Speaker Martin while stressing global health work and tuberculosis control. A brief historical note on Edward II’s reign explains stew’s origin from plate-sharing laws.

Congress Cordell Hull Marshall Europe Martin World Health Organization United States Thomas Parran

Unions And Employers Clash Over Rail Pay Rules

President Truman warned unions and employers against seeking White House intervention in rail pay disputes. Jolat Steelman cited the Leiserson report pegging pay at 1512 cents an hour, with back pay and working rules still in question. If talks fail, government seizure looms as a possible outcome.

Washington Jolat Steelman White House Truman Leiserson Steelman Alvanley Johnston David Robertson W. T. Fariey Association of American Railroads Fariey Abdullah Washington Palestine Abdullah Trans-Jordan Farouk Egypt Ibn Saud Saudi Arabia Amman Prince Abdul-Ilah Iraq Mediterranean Gaza Serka Arab Higher Committee Mufti Arab League Palestine Army of Liberation Syria Lebanon Suer Pathe Liberation Army Fawzi al Kawkji Jericho England Ara Tme Ned

Love Potion Of Swami Worries Hollywood Star

A Hollywood actor vents about marriage trouble sparked by a Swami in Los Angeles. The swami’s temple and a colorless liquid vow lead to suspicion when the vial is emptied with black ink and later found on the mantel during a wife’s accusation of infidelity.

Swami Hollywood Bette Davis Bela Lugosi Ali Ben Ashi Temple of New Truth Los Angeles Marrriage Durante Pasadena

Voters Back Truman Trade Treaties in Gallup Poll

A Gallup poll shows 80 percent of informed voters favor continuing reciprocal trade treaties under the Trade Agreements Act. About a third understand the term, while two out of three lack precise definitions. The act, first passed in 1934, is tied to the Marshall Plan and European cooperation.

Aimee Forand Rhode Island Bud Gearhart California Gearhart Forand Truman Cordell Hull Institute Congress The U. S Feenentar House of Representatives United States

Thomas To Try Again As Socialist Candidate Nominated

Norman Thomas was nominated presidential candidate of the Socialist party for the sixth time at the national convention. Tucker P. Smith of Olivet College Mich was named vice presidential candidate. Darlington Hoopes Reading attorney and former running mate was chosen national party chairman. Thomas denounced Henry Wallace and his third party movement as a curious alliance.

Reading Norman Thomas Socialist Party Tucker P. Smith Olivet College Mich Darlington Hoopes Thomas National Party Henry Wallace Third

Radio Programs Schedule for KEYY and KEIO Stations

A dense list of daily radio programming for KEYY 1240 KC and KEIO 1450 KC AM, detailing hour by hour shows from 6:40 AM to 12:00 AM. Includes news, music, talk, and entertainment programs with multiple personalities and sponsor elements.

IMN Kate Smith Cedric Foster Martin Black David Rose Two Ton Baker Tommy Dorsey Fulton Lewis, Jr Superman Captain Midnight Tom Mix Billy Rose Gabriel Heatter Mutual Opinionaire California Melodies All the News Woody Herman Creh Inside of Sports Lawrence Welk Orch Dance Orch Mutual Reports KEIO Hollywood Ted Malone Bankhage Nancy Craig Betty Crocker Bing Crosby Galen Drake Allen Roth AP News Dick Tracy

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