New Stores for Pocatello Transform Old Bannock Hotel
The Bannock Hotel owners plan to demolish the two story corner block at Arthur and Center and build a modern annex with street level stores and dual entrances. The project removes a fire risk and improves the site. S. BE Brady, former hotel operator and chamber leader, backs the plan with consent. Construction aims to begin this year.
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GM Agreement Signals New Approach to Wage Adjustments
The United Automobile Workers accepted eight cents an hour cost of living adjustments with potential increases or reductions tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics index, plus a three cent rise for living standards over two years. The deal avoids a strike but raises questions about further inflationary pressure and how to curb prices while preserving production. General Motors cites a $75 million annual cost and a strong 1947 net income of $287 million as proof it can absorb higher payroll without price hikes, though inflation remains a risk.
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Profit Motive Debate in Press Critique
An editorial notes criticism that the American press radio and film are dominated by profit motives. It cites a Chicago bulletin urging media literacy while arguing private ownership need not negate public service. The piece defends the value of privately owned institutions.
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Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Towser the puppy missing near Ross Park sparks plea to owner
A four to five week old golden cocker spaniel named Towser vanished after being seen put in a car trunk near Ross Park on a Sunday. Glennie Amidon, a heart condition patient, and her family beg for his return, hoping the finder will know the child’s distress. Glennie’s number 50-15 is listed for contact.
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Idaho Professor Appointed Head of Ricks College Speech Dept
Idaho announces William C. Kauffman, former Occidental College speech professor, named head of Ricks College speech department for the 1948 summer term starting June 4. Kauffman holds USC BS 1930 and MA 1931, with 15 years teaching and radio experience at Gila Junior College and Occidental College.
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Occidental College
Los Angeles
Ricks College
John L. Clarke
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Clarke
University of Southern California At
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Gila Junior College
Gila Ariz
Digger the Badger Prefers Home Even as Neighborly Buzz
Digger the Badger, a reclusive underground dweller on the Green Meadows, is friendly yet distant. He enjoys wandering after dark and has a cautious tie to Old Man Coyote. A chat with Jimmy Skunk reveals Digger’s curiosity about yellow jackets near Johnny Chuck’s old house, leading to a humorous exchange about courage and appetite.
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Why We Do It: Reflections on Death and Embalming
The essay argues Egyptians honored the afterlife with tombs and embalmment while modern cultures cling to ego and ritual in funerals. It critiques undertakers as reacting to fear of death, not creating beliefs, and contends lack of true religious preparation leads to maudlin mourning.
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Jesus Christ
Earth
Thunderspell Shocks London Child at Home
In Cotman Gardens London a 10 year old boy Roy Scott asked his mother what a thunderbolt is. A blinding flash followed as soot poured from the chimney and tiles were torn from the roof of the Scott residence in a vivid storm incident.
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Roy
Why some words end in ger have a hard G sound
Frank Colby explains pronunciation of words ending in in ger and how the hard G appears in anger finger hunger and similar forms. He notes that one syllable ng words keep a nasal ng and no hard g when er or ing is added and warns against mispronouncing phrases like Long Island or singing about love.
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Singer
Bringer
Innger
Ringer
Sing-ger
Freeport
Long-guyland
O.K
Long Island
Third Dimension
A married couple eight years with two children face controlling in-laws who intrude on life choices and style. The advice urges establishing boundaries, creating a separate family unit, limiting personal details, and reducing reliance on the mother-in-law for advice. It emphasizes proactive management of conversations and social circles to curb gossip and influence.
Your Child and His Problems by Dr Angelo Patr
Dr Patri argues for teaching basic office skills to children to improve spelling punctuation and writing of business notes. He emphasizes accurate dictation filing timeliness and following directions. He notes the need to distinguish between secretaries and office workers and suggests obtaining his leaflet P-14 by mail.
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Angelo Patr
Scurvy in Infants A Health Column Overview
The article explains infantile scurvy as a vitamin C deficiency, often preventable with fresh fruits and vegetables. It notes onset can vary by age, rarity of fatal cases in the U S, and the role of maternal care and diet. It cites sources like oranges and tomato juice as effective prevents, and describes symptoms such as pallor swollen gums and bone and muscle impacts.
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