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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1948
Page
2
Hollywood hosts a stunt testing whether pinball is game of chance or skill. Chimpanzee Cheetah, trained by Al Antonucci, mishandles the machine with a 35 000 point showing before tilting. Operators doubt the feat and await a court ruling next month.
A steam electric locomotive under development by Westinghouse Electric engineers aims to cut coal use by about 50 percent compared with present units.
Hollywood reports Republic Studios decided Roy Rogers cannot keep Dale Evans as his wife in future films. Boss J Herbert Yates said the moppets who love Roy’s horse won’t like a non kissing heroine, while Rogers may act solo in modern pictures or stay home with the kids.
A Hillsboro service station attendant opened Edgar Williams car hood and found a chicken perched on the engine. The hen clucked in protest as it settled back on the greasy perch, leaving workers puzzled by the odd discovery.
Hollywood reports Dr James F Bender head of the National Institute of Human Relations says women on beaches in bra tops and shorts gain equality with men. He argues less clothing equals greater power and cites historical contrasts to bolster the claim.
Errol Flynn and his wife Nora entertain reporters in Manhattan as Flynn discusses new film work and studio shifts. He jokes about fame and marriage while detailing Denver trip plans for the film Silver River and a schedule he calls demanding and lively.
Max Luman sued James Hammond for damage to a car and won $11. When Hammond could not pay, Magistrate Hyman Bushel proposed a settlement: both men send $5 to the New York Heart Association, with the magistrate adding another $5. The charity received $15 in total.
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