Welcome to Pocatello Hosts Fox Intermountain Theater Delegates
Pocatello greets visiting dignitaries of Fox Intermountain Theaters choosing the city for their convention and a premiere of a historical film. The town showcases its growing status as a convention city inviting cordial visits, feedback, and a desire to attract future gatherings from Intermountain groups.
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Pocatello
Fox Intermountain Theaters
Gate City
Pogatello
Pocatellans
Intermountain
POST
Courtesy on the road urged by Idaho safety chief
Idaho safety director George Vaughn advocates a September safety through courtesy campaign. He urges motorists to signal turns and stops, stay in the proper lane, yield to others, respect pedestrians, avoid horn bullying, dim lights at night, and assume others may be in a hurry.
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George Vaughn
Idaho
Ughn
Wallace and California Vote Prospects Shrinking in illustration
Washington observers note Wallace- Taylor third party support in California has declined from peak expectations. Estimates vary from 250 000 to 500 000 votes in a state with around 4 million eligible voters as Governor Earl Warren bolsters Republican turnout and Democratic disarray under State Chairman Oliver Carter.
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Los Angeles
New York
Wallace Progressive Party
Union
Pacific
Wallace-Taylor
California
Wallace
Earl Wareren
Truman
Democratic State Central Committee
Oliver Carter
Henry Wallace
Ellis Patterson
Ned Healy
Carter
James Roosevelt
Philadelphia
California campaigns hinge on Wallace and Truman visits
The piece notes defections to Wallace and strong anti communism in California media. It cites a possible silent Wallace vote, forecasts a Wallace tour in early October and a six day Truman Barkley pairing to win California’s 25 electoral votes. It highlights inflation, housing pressures, and Warren as a standout local figure.
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Wallace
California
Truman
Alben W. Barkley
State Committee
Barkley
Warren
Dairy Prices Seen as Best Insurance Against Slumps
The Dairy Industry committee based in Washington, D. C. notes that since 1910 the dairy index has generally outperformed other farm products, with a brief WWI dip. In 1947 the dairy index was 269 versus 280 for all other crops, but dairying remains the strongest hedge against price declines for farmers.
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Dairy Industry Committee
Washington, D. C
Paradox of New England luxury play spots for the elderly
Paul Gallico notes Wentworth by the Sea in Portsmouth and Mountain View House in the White Mountains offer luxurious sports facilities yet attract mainly older guests with funds. He observes young people are absent due to prices and work, leaving only aging clientele and working staff, while the author plans to return later for sun and nostalgia.
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Whitefield
N. H
New England
Hill and Dale
New Hampshire
Wentworth-by-the-Sea
Portsmouth
Mountain View House
White Mountains
Presidential Range
Young Republican National Federation
Wango
Master Lankler
Haiwaii
Aska
Election promises versus youth in candidates noted
The piece jokes that many candidates promise youth but some aren’t young. It contrasts hunting big game with chasing tickets and mentions prisoners in Michigan being taught dancing, plus southern locomotives with chime whistles and a bandit stealing a jazz orchestra’s instruments.
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South
Evita Duarte De Peron Eyes U S Visit and Funds
Washington rumors say Eva Duarte de Peron seeks a U S visit to boost her political aims. Her Argentine foundation controls 35 million pesos, with gifts to Olympic winners funded from foundation money, while U S policy avoids involvement in Argentine politics.
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Washington
Marie Eva Duarte de Peron
U.S
Senora
Franco Spain
France
Italy
Evita
U. S
Maria Eva Duarte de Peron
Argentina
Politicians Court Bobbysoxers in Teen Republican Outreach
New York and Philadelphia reports highlight a GOP push to organize youth voters ages 14 to 20. Alexander Lankler leads a growing network through high schools and clubs, aiming to indoctrinate future voters while serving campaign roles today.
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New York
Philadelphia
Henry Wallace
Bobbysox
Facz
Nature Boy
New York State
New Jersey
Connecticut
Tom Dewey
Dan Beard
Alexander Lankler
Pawling
Young Lankler
Slot machines debate widens as letters favor legalization
Readers weigh in on legalized slots amid public discussion on Idaho legislation. A letter from Roger B. Hougen of Idaho Falls clarifies Hougen Music’s role as a distributor, not an operator, of slot machines. He asserts no ownership or operation of machines and offers cooperation with investigations. Separately, a fire alarm mixup delays firefighting near Echo Lake and a tavern burglary yields $850.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Roger B. Hougen
Idaho Falls
Chicago
Mrr. Hougen
Pocatello Post
Hougen Music‘ Company
O. D. Jennings & Company
Illinois
Hougen Music Company
O. D. Jennings & Co
Prospector
QC. D. Jennings & Co
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Pocatello Post Publishing
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Marshall Plan
Holland
Indonesia
Bridges
Taber
Paul Hoffman
Joseph Goebbels
Berlin
David Bazalon
U.S. Treasury
Robert Ruark
Paul Lockwoods
Russell Sprague
Joe DiMaggio
Ralph Becker
Marshal
GOP
Mr. Dewey
Louisana
Baton Rouge
Russ Long
Sam
Mr. Hougen
Roger
Pascoag, R. I
Echo Lake
Jefferson, Ore
Sam Hanson
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