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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
4
The excerpt presents a biblical quotation Hebrews 1 7 8 about angels as spirits and ministers as flame of fire. It contrasts the Son's divine throne with a ruling scepter of righteousness for his kingdom.
The piece notes an influx of Democratic hopefuls for U S senator and Idaho governors along with Republican candidates. It highlights pressure groups stirring, especially the Independent Voters League pressing questions on supreme court nominees about constitutional matters.
City of Houston rejected a $400000 federal water works grant over conditions and will fund the project locally. The piece argues Idaho authorities should note that accepting aid carries strings and warns against federal influence overrunning state and local control.
Pegler claims Henry Wallace would be chosen by communists and liberals with a program blending socialism fascism and anti-Catholicism to loyally serve a chief even by resignation. He acknowledges Wallaces strong will and possible bid to become president if given the chance and without rivals.
Opponents challenge Governor Dewey's claim of no belief in the poll tax while supporters offer no explicit reasons. The political disagreement centers on whether the tax aligns with their positions and whether the governor has clearly stated his case.
Noah Pond recalls his 51 year old college graduation and varied early work during the Cleveland panic and Coxey march. Memorial day upkeep at Mountainview cemetery is praised. Juilliard graduate LaVonne Horsley joins Idaho teachers’ union links. Legion highlights praise for Fred E. Tydeman and Victor Jones as district commander. Education shifts focus to lifelong thinking and living over vocational training.
Idaho's tax take surged in 1942 43 with state tax collections jumping over 25 million dollars and per person increases near fifty dollars. Boise city council orders 5000 gallons of gasoline for municipal vehicles while University of Idaho seeks 250000 dollars for postwar research across mining forestry agriculture and engineering.
Governor Bottolfsen names A W Fahrenwald Otto Fry and Harry Marsh to investigate Idaho fluorite and iron ore reserves and to join the national Boykin Steel Shortage commission. S H Loraine notes Myers Cove fluorite may be the northwest’s largest find. iron ore deposit near Weiser in Washington county holds about one million tons.
A school column warns about snacking between meals labeled Crumby. It urges children to eat only at mealtimes, save money for war stamps, and improve health and wartime effort through disciplined feeding. Angelo Patri’s booklet No. 303 is recommended for further guidance.
Aftonbladet in Stockholm reports via Hije Granberg that a purported lynching of an American airman near a German village may be unconfirmed. A German broadcast denied five airmen were lynched, noting only an assaulted flyer found dead after a crowd attack.
Peter Rabbit asks about Flitter the Bat including nest building and birth place. Flitter explains bats do not nest like birds and babies are born in a roost in Farmer Brown's barn. He notes entrances and roosting spots high under the roof and that babies may be there now or not.
Peter worries about where the hatchlings have gone while Flitter reassures that the youngsters are not yet able to fly and remains safe at home. The playful exchange ends with a tease and a hint that the next tale will reveal the riddle’s answer.
Air officials and the chamber of commerce aviation committee headed by O. R. Baum met with Mayor C. D. Moore to discuss aviation matters at a local venue.
Luncheon attendee Tom Croson publicity and personnel rep for the Zimmerly Airline of Lewiston outlined plans to inaugurate a daily interstate route linking Idaho Falls Pocatello Burley Twin Falls Boise Lewiston and Coeur d Alene. The firm operates 45 planes with 98 staff and would run a daily flight carrying 3 to 7 passengers on the Lewiston Pocatello corridor via Boise. Croson praised A A Bennett for promoting aviation at Pocatello airport.
Army ordnance guns are described as highly accurate able to place shells on a bedsheet at 3000 yards. The newest combat uniform reportedly has two lower pockets each capable of holding nine hand grenades.
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