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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
4
The Pocatello Post on Morning Daily and Sunday at 334 North Main Street Idaho lists subscription by carrier and by mail at 1.25 per month payable in advance. It is entered as second class matter December 13, 1947 at the Pocatello Post Office under the act of March 3, 1879.
Eleanor Roosevelt notes in New York column how Rep. Douglas argues the cost of living ties to global economy and national strength. She highlights steel price changes since 1946 and warns against excessive military spending or wage restraint harming recovery and commitments abroad.
The Brewster Committee accuses four major American oil firms owning Aramco of overcharging the Navy by 20 to 38 million dollars on 1942 to 1947 oil sales. Aramco set price at 1.05 per barrel vs promised 0.40, aiding Ibn Saud who received 16 million while the government lent 18 million. The panel cites government positions held by oil men and argues little US control over policies. Navy defends price as saving 26.5 million versus remaining options.
A Chicago dentist offers lifetime free dental care in exchange for an apartment. The idea draws critique about housing markets and the moral implications of barter in essential services amid urban housing pressures.
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Europe might have turned red but for Anderson. His postwar farm policy kept grain, sugar, and cotton flowing. He halted production cuts urged by farm leaders, promoted copra and textiles sales to Japan and Germany, and negotiated a sugar escalator with Cuba. His bold moves reduced shortages, stabilized prices, and aided Europe while shaping U.S. agriculture policy.
Robert C. Ruark argues for a civilian, independent investigative body to replace the wartime air force’s internal probes to root out corruption and cover ups. He cites past failures, calls for a trusted civilian mechanism to restore confidence among soldiers’ families and taxpayers. A closing note adds a description of a new 8mm movie camera powered by a small battery motor.
Lancaster Pennsylvania UP reports the Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association announces its fourth annual heifer sale with three bulls offered for the first time. The committee notes the bulls come from good families and should not trouble the heifers.
Paul Gallico contends Columbia's Journalism and Public Relations courses teach the modern science of press agentry. He critiques Prof. Arthur Pine's class at City College of New York for training students to craft false or manipulative stories to benefit clients and advertisers. The piece hints at a broader collision between honest reporting and promotional tactics in journalism education.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee balked at Arthur Vandenberg's proposal for American support of regional defense alliances, delaying action for more details and possible reconsideration next Tuesday. The plan urged UN coastal nations to form voluntary agreements and advised a conference to curb veto use, but officials said it did not commit U S aid. Its connection to a tropical tongue tree appears unrelated to the political item.
A detailed hourly listing of radio programs on Keyy 1240 KC and 1450 KC for Thursday, including Musical Reveille, Farm Journal, editorials, news, music hours, dances, dramas, and children's shows, with times from 6:40 AM to 12:00 AM and extensive program titles.
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