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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1949
Page
4
A Sagebrush Sermonette reflects on a fallen fir at a Payette Lakes cabin. The decayed core shows overripe value, warning that hoarding wealth or talent harms business and faith. True saving comes from giving, service, and selfless action modeled after Christ.
Retiring American governor of Germany General Lucius D. Clay is praised by President Truman for four years of occupation duty and his pivotal role in Berlin during the blockade. He helped guide Western Germany's recovery and the creation of a democratic constitution while facing Russian pressure and Allied concerns. He returns home to Georgia seeking rest and a quiet country fish.
Pentagon officers complain about a General Vandenberg order to discard their 50 mission caps and adopt neater appearance. They note the new caps that accompany the Air Force uniform cost 15 dollars, adding financial burden to the uniform change.
New York critique of detective fiction and pulp tropes. The author mocks nuclear paranoia era plots with evil scientists and spies while calling for sharper, decisive endings and a stronger detective to close the case.
The piece compares vacation planning to avoid conflicts over dates and places. It cautions against early crowding, last minute bookings, and incompatible group choices while noting differing preferences between groups and budgets. It frames vacations as a balance of timing, cost, and harmony.
Marquis Childs analyzes Democratic woes as Congress stalls civil rights bills and Republicans craft a campaign of moderation led by Victor Johnston. Taft emerges as a key figure, with NAM pressure and amendments to Taft Hartley shaping his 1950 bid. Taft plans a statewide Ohio tour to shore up support ahead of the election.
In seven days in Japan Billy Rose surveys Tokyo's Asakusa and major stages, noting that Shochiku and Toho control 90 percent of theatres and studios. He argues Japanese audiences crave light entertainment, critique the persistence of old ideologies, and predicts a need for a post Hiroshima culture with more life.
Burl Ives charmed press and entertainment reps in Pocatello discussing ballads from Bach to boogie and his family heritage. He recalled his early acting days and noted many recordings archived by the Library of Congress while teasing topics from red Foley to architecture. His Idaho dates included Friday night in Pocatello, Saturday in Idaho Falls, and a Newmore return planned.
In a candid profile Vera-Ellen recalls her rise from Ohio roots to Broadway and Hollywood. The 23 year old dancer partners Gene Kelly in Words and Music and plans to work with Fred Astaire, while producers praise her versatility and acting potential.
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