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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
4
The essay argues that campaign crowds and appearance rarely reveal a candidate’s merit. It cautions against judging by hair, ties, accent, or charm. It urges voters to rely on past records to choose the administrator most likely to deliver the desired government.
Scientist Dr. Howard E. Fritz argues Americans should build a stockpile of fundamental scientific knowledge, not just strategic materials. He notes rubber and other basics show gaps in understanding, cites WWII lessons, and suggests new research labs as defense and peace projects benefiting health and comfort globally.
The piece notes how public opinion polls shape Supreme Court views and resists President Truman's proposal to send Chief Justice Vinson to Moscow to meet Stalin. It cites Justice Felix Frankfurter and a 19th century Waite letter about judicial restraint, underscoring fears a court trip could politicize the judiciary and erode perceived impartiality.
The text discusses concerns about Supreme Court justices blending politics with judicial duties. It cites Marquis Childs calling for judges to avoid personal ambition influencing rulings, and mentions Justice William O Douglas and the liberal-labor wing of the Democratic party. It notes past nominations and the risk of the court becoming a non-political body at odds with presidential and congressional control.
A narrator recalls a long revenge tale from Jemmy Hirst, Yorkshire tanner, who engineered elaborate pranks to vex Lord Fitzwilliam. He then links the story to a failed plan to invite a Hollywood producer to his home, pondering the futility of keeping a powerful guest under one roof.
A physician notes women now live longer on average with more years ahead. The piece contrasts financial behavior, stating the successful spenders save little while the failures spend all they earn. It cites the U S government payroll exceeding 11 million dollars as a broader economic reference.
Washington Merry-Go-Round recalls Washington and Lee University students near Lexington Virginia who were arrested for speeding. The trio included descendants of Robert E. Lee and Carter Glass, with the chief justice’s son also involved. The incident ends with playful branding rather than penalties.
An Idaho focused page claims the Great Railroad Labor Organization mobilizes 2.5 million members through Rail Labor's Political League. It endorses Bert H. Miller for Senate, Compton White for the House in the First District, and Asael Lyman in the Second District, arguing for a pro labor, pro country square deal. The piece contrasts such views with remarks from the Idaho Daily and Idaho politics, noting LABOR positions against both parties.
Robert Ruark argues baseball stands as a neat, disciplined American verity amid crisis. He praises uniform rules, fair umpires, and the sport’s ability to elevate figures like Hank Greenberg and Babe Ruth while reflecting dreams of opportunity through DiMaggio’s allure.
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