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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1948
Page
4
The Pocatello Tribune carries a Washington Bureau notice from 824 Connecticut Avenue Washington DC and lists subscription rates of 1.25 dollars per month. A reflective biblical quote about humility accompanies the notice, citing Luke 22 27 about servitude.
Representative Gross of Pennsylvania derides Agriculture Department cabbage propaganda aimed at the Pennsylvania Dutch. He notes local pantries stocked with preserved vegetables and urges guidance on affordable tender meats rather than universal dietary advice.
A congressional subcommittee bills major changes to Social Security as President Truman seeks a broad overhaul. The plan would extend coverage to 20 million more workers, raise earning limits, and adjust age and benefit rules, while some proposed items like federal unemployment aid face skepticism.
In a candid Idaho dispatch, the author rails at Democratic maneuvers over a state constitution amendment on four year terms. The column also notes immigration scrutiny in Spokane, Boise housing concerns, local leisure culture, and a family recollection from Swiss and German‑Flemish roots.
The column answers Dear Mary about grieving a father’s death. It reassures that memory sustains happiness, suggests continuity through God's plan, and urges belief in meaning beyond life. It emphasizes cherishing the father’s example, learning from history and science, and trusting in a hopeful afterlife.
A H Anderson of Billings Montana won a UCTA membership contest and is expected to become grand counselo r after today's elections succeeding Charles L Cottrell of Salt Lake City. Anderson has served as grand junior counselor for the Montana Utah Idaho district for the past year.
London reports finance officials cut purchase tax on fur garments clocks and certain radios from 66 to 33 percent and reduce the gas heater tax from 100 to 66 percent. The move reflects improved goods supplies.
A reader asks about the pronunciation of decadent and related words. Answers clarify standard digraphs and syllables, with notes on usage and common errors. Also included are brief word lore items and a call to request Mr Colby’s Self Words leaflet for language help.
Oldtime Idaho locals recall place names before the Union Pacific. Soda Springs was Fort Connors and Caribou county formed from Bannock. Ricks College anticipates a large summer enrollment with 24 upper division credit courses and 66 offered. Registrar Eldred Stephenson notes first upper division credit in history. Prof. William C. Kauffman from Los Angeles will teach at the college.
Richard A. Lake argues Detroit's comic book bans may spark a black market and notes comics attract adults more than kids. He frowns on violence and superhuman heroes, calling them a sign of cultural decay and a misguided ideal for youth.
The chamber of commerce in Pocatello announces extended hours from 9 a m to 10 p m daily starting Saturday through Labor Day to assist travelers. It asks residents with spare rooms to list them with the visitors' bureau to provide accommodations and information on roads and points of interest.
Portland report notes a record crop prospect for Idaho Washington and Oregon with a combined harvest of 154,591,000 bushels, up 25 percent from last year. Washington leads with 88,470,000, followed by Idaho 37,289,000 and Oregon 28,832,000 bushels.
Police report vandals entered Whittier school Thursday night breaking 13 south side windows and 25 west side windows. A wall clock was torn down and destroyed. A fire extinguisher was emptied in the teachers room and books and baking powder scattered through the building.
Funeral services for Claude Bistline are scheduled Thursday with relatives and friends traveling from several states. Among those attending are Miss Ida Bistline of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Jeen Bistline Denver along with Mr and Mrs Walter Albrethsen Boise. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Jeff Pratt Miss Ruby Forrest Miss Vera Forrest Mrs Merrgaret Turner Idaho Falls Mr and Mrs George Wakley and son Tom Inkom and Clarence Smith Los Angeles.
Mrs Drew W Standrod returns to spend the summer at 648 North Garfield avenue Pocatello accompanied by her mother Mrs W J Hostetler of Decatur Illinois. They arrived after a month on the road from Decatur May 1 visiting Grand Canyon Carlsbad Caverns Los Angeles Yosemite and Lake Tahoe en route to attend to business interests this summer.
The piece links delinquency to parental neglect and home life, urges greater youth organization through Scouts and church groups, and argues that engaged young people and responsible parents build better citizens. It calls on readers to discuss these topics with youths and invites youth comment.
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