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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1948
Page
4
In a guest editorial Leroy H. Walker uses a Douglas Aircraft demonstration of a 50 ton plane to argue that progress comes not from subtracting faults but by adjusting and lifting the weights we carry. He compares aviation to spiritual and social growth urging integration of inner assets to rise.
Henry Wallace has conceded the 1948 political pennant and eyes a third party bid in 1952. He does not reside in Brooklyn but aligns with the hopeful Dodger fan philosophy. The NAB argues radio give-aways are not lotteries and banning them would curb rights. King Abdullah’s stance in Trans-Jordan clouds Palestine peace prospects. Crosby’s gadget org markets Emerson’s mouse trap while autograph seekers crowd Der Bingle’s door.
Washington weighs reimposing wartime labor controls as shortages bite across aircraft and shipbuilding plants. Officials warn housing limits migrant labor movement while demand for consumer goods and defense production remains high.
Paul Gallico muses on doomsday theories from engineers like Hugh Auchineless Brown about the earth tipping, seas rising, and the New York heat myth while joking about relocation plans and the absurdity of panic. He notes politicians and writers amplifying fear and contemplates a last minute escape to distant lands as the world may tilt any minute.
A letter to Dear Sam questions the legality and ethics of killing big horn sheep misidentified as deer in Idaho. The writer urges better hunter education and safety programs, cites fines, and praises local press coverage while criticizing careless hunting practices. The note ends with thanks to the post for publicity of a hospital guild Fall Fiesta.
The piece notes Governor Dewey’s push for new federal mediation and conciliation oversight while asserting the service is already run by Republicans. Cyrus Ching leads the Labor Conciliation Service, praised by Rep. Hartley, and is described as a former business executive and Republican stalwart.
Norfolk readers glimpse Operation Springtime the navy driven amphibiase program led by Vice Admiral R O to mold potential battle specialists. West Point cadets Annapolis midshipmen and troops from 504th 316th and 2nd Marine Division join a large demonstration off Little Creek with 18 000 observers including foreign officials. Admiral Fred Kirtland calls it precise deadly training unmatched by any adversary. The plan blooms March first 1949 in the Caribbean.
Richard Carlson of Chicago company of Mr. Roberts says he became an actor because he likes to sleep late and notes actors pity others while psychologists report that maladjusted men make the best actors.
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