City commended for work program to curb transient unemployment
A Better City Gate City lauds authorities for a planned work program for transients to tackle rising unemployment. The piece notes not all transients are vagrants and urges attention to honest workers tied to Arco reactor construction. It also praises Sanitary Inspector Peterson and Police Chief Oliver for enforcing sanitary rules to reduce crime tied to transient populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City
Arco
H. A. Peterson
A. L. Oliver
Marquee Debate on Soviet Aims in Berlin and Paris Talks
Marquis Childs outlines the Berlin blockade and the uncertain Soviet aims in Germany as the U S delegation heads to Paris for the foreign ministers meeting. He notes the likelihood of seeking a unified Germany but inside the bounds of the new German constitution and the occupied status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin
Russia
Germany
United States
Council of Foreign Ministers
Paris
U. S
Dean Acheson
U.S
East Germany
West Germany
Insect Themed Word Puzzle Solved By Clues
A dense list of crossword like clues covers insects minerals dons names and phrases with entries ranging from bee drone to ce rium cerium and from compass point to oriental measure. The puzzle maps 84 beverage and other terms through a string of cryptic style hints.
Bad Habits and The Challenge of Breaking Them
The piece discusses common habits and the difficulty of breaking them, focusing on smoking as a prime example. It explains that replacing smoking with another action like chewing gum often just substitutes one habit with another, sometimes worse, leaving a void and potential tedium.
Knowledge Of Navy Secretary Pick From Ex Navy Voices
A letter argues for a secretary of the navy with real naval experience and understands sailors. It recalls Josephus Daniels and wartime bootlegging, urges a reserve officer or naval veteran, and warns against political appointees with only ceremonial navy insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jonathan Daniels
Navy
Daniels
Roosevelt Jr. draws crowds as Tammany fears bid for seat
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr. stumps Manhattan as Tammany politicians fear his growing appeal. A crowd of Negro and Puerto Rican supporters, a crying mother, and a wounded sailor praise him while he campaigns in midtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tammany Politicos
Manhattan
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Sol Bloom
Junior
Tammany
Franklin
Columbus Avenue
Roosevelt
Liberal Party
Benjamin Pollack
Truman
Clay
Gen
Lucius Clay
U.S
Germany
Omar Bradley
Bradley
White House
Senate
Lift the Berlin air lift heroes to deserved honors
A speaker urges national unity and honors for Berlin air lift servicemen. He praises their courage dropping coal not bombs, argues for a special air lift medal and full paid vacations, and says government should fund such rewards for those who broke the Russian blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalingrad
Pacific
France
Voices on policy and politics from postwar era critics
A compilation quotes leaders and public figures including Maj Gen Claire L Chennault Hugh Scott Jr William M Tuck and Senator Robert A Taft criticizing postwar military plans farmer regulation federal power and Hollywood’s role in money making as they reflect the era's debate on national direction and governance.
Pocatello Postings Highlight Local Events and Notices
Pocatello residents learn about poppy fundraising by the American Legion auxiliary for WWII victims with volunteer workers from local girl organizations. The article also notes the CCC camp at Downey Idaho closing, with bid invitations for buildings due May 24. It announces Idaho foot health week May 21 to 29 and the 1949 rodeo queen contest, plus federal job openings for architects with pay ranging from 3 727 to 6 235 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Pocatello
John Morris
George C. Welch
Soil Conservation Service
CCC
Downey
Idaho
Welch
Federal Building
Berle's TV project sparks talk of big legal battle
Milton Berle hints at possible fall exit from Texaco project amid a looming dispute over contracts for TV and radio with Texaco advertising manager Don Stewart. Berle jokes about power and money while directing a rehearsal and ribbing guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Stewart
The
Texas Co
Toots Shor’s
Berle
Henny Youngman
Moe Gale
Milton
Frank
Barrymorish
Manufacturers’ Trust
Henny
Ramon Novarro Reflects on Old Fashioned Screen Romance
Erskine Johnson profiles Ramon Novarro detailing his famed look over action, his rise from silent era heartthrob to an aging star. He recalls strict lighting for beauty, self censorship, and shifts in love scenes from silent to talkies. He notes 17 year career move to The Big Steal with Bob Mitchum and Jane Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berle
Youngman
Halina
Hal
Bill Robinson
Rob
Bill
Hollywood
Ramon Novarro
John Gilbert
Valentino
Novarro
Ben Hur
Scaramouche
Prince
Ramon Nortero
Bob Mitchum
Jane Gre
RKO
Durango
Mexico
U. S
Ramon
Navarre
Burt
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C. ED Flandro
L. C. Giauque
Frank Grover
Court of
Marquis Childs
Geraint
Isitiaty
Robert Ruark
Marshall
Bedell-Smith
Drew Pearson
I. G. Farben
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Truman War Investigating Committee
Garland Ferguson
U. S. Army
Richardson Bronson
Ferguson
William Draper
Draper
Forrestal Wall Street
Congress
Senator Byrd
Virginia
American Veterans Committee
Mississippi
John Rankin
AVC
Gilbert Harrison
Japan
Claire L. Chennault
Brannan
Hugh Scott, Jr
Republican National Committee
William M. Tuck
Marie MacDonald
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Idaho Association of Chiropodists
Paul E. Crane
Crane
Harry Report
Beauty
Uncle Sam
Elmer
Civil Service Commission
Pocatello Post Office
Wilson
Milton Berle
Public Energy No. 1
Television
Texaco
DeMille
Michael Curtiz
Ernst Lubitsch
Erskine Johnson
Fred Niblo
Alice Terry
Irving Thalbe
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