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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
4
The notice outlines a subscription rate structure for the paper with prices in Idaho and Elsewhere in the United States. It lists One Year $12.00 Six Months $3.50 Per Month $1.28 and $14.00 per year, with variations by state and duration. The item references the Washington Bureau in Washington DC and the post office designation for the Pocatello Tribune.
AX YOST executive manager of the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho urged taxpayers to study government costs and efficiency at a convention. He cited rising total taxes since 1941, urged local self surveys, warned that taxpayer burden grows with government, and called for consolidation and clearer spending accountability.
An analysis notes about 40,000 deaths yearly in U S land and air travel with safer overall risk per mile yet higher share of total accident deaths. Auto crashes now about 70 percent of transport fatalities for insureds, vs under 20 percent in 1911 15. Railroad deaths drop 80 percent while streetcars and horse-drawn vehicles fade from the toll.
A newspaper note urges police to curb Fourth of July firecrackers earlier in the season, suggesting motorcycle officers as an effective measure. The item reflects local concern over nuisance noises and calls for proactive enforcement before peak celebrations.
The Lapwai mission housed Idaho’s first press used to print hymns and a Bible translation in Indian languages. Acquired in 1848, it later served in Oregon publications by Rev. John Griffin and is now at the Oregon Historical Society. The piece proposes a marker to honor Idaho’s first printing press. Brig. Gen. John E. Walsh, Idaho adjuvant general, visited Fort Lewis and returns to oversee guard units.
In a tale from Thornton W Burgess Digger the Badger outsmarts Farmer Brown's Boy by digging a fast tunnel and vanishing his tail. The plan backfires on the hunter as Digger wins the duel with powerful digging and steady grit. Farmer Brown's Boy vows to see Digger close up but fails to pull him free. Next story teased: Farmer Brown's Boy Saves Old Mr Toad.
A writer argues that maturity, not age, should govern teens dating. Parents should assess responsibility shown in school, work, and behavior before granting curfews and freedoms. The note cites training from infancy and promotes a booklet by Dr. Patri for guidance.
Overheard pronunciations include DET-uh-NAY-ter for detonator and LAH-ssee for lasso. The piece explains correct forms like Fraulein and Toque, notes Kipling style quips, and offers Colby’s four usage rules with a request for 5 cents and a return envelope.
Healthful fear guides child safety such as crossing streets and avoiding dangerous dogs, while fear used to force obedience harms development. For a five year old, avoid meals battles, offer play prompts to induce eating, and refrain from showing concern if a meal is missed. A child who never asks questions may reflect parental cues or perceived incompetence.
A reader asks how to patch a romance after slang causes friction with a girlfriend. The column advises explaining the conflict to preserve friendship or romance, noting parental disapproval of slang and suggesting open discussion and mutual understanding before dating again.
Testimony before the senate appropriations committee states that House ERP reductions would nearly eliminate efforts to restore Europe’s economic footing as administrator Paul G. Hoffman explains the impact of funding cuts on the program.
Puzzle item hints at a crossword clue for a winter month and notes a newer entry in Saturdays grid. No person or organization names present.
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