A Compassionate God From Lamentations Verses
The Lord will not cast off forever though he causes grief he will have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies. He does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1944
Page
4
The Lord will not cast off forever though he causes grief he will have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies. He does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
Delegates and leaders gather in Chicago ahead of the Republican convention with Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York favored for president. Bricker remains a serious contender and first ballot obstacles are possible, though Dewey’s bloc holds strong. A VP pick is not yet decided, with Warren of California mentioned as a potential choice.
The piece argues that German flying bombs cause damage despite limited military impact. Allied raids on the rocket coast suggest real effects, while German desperation shows in indiscriminate attacks. The writer warns against underestimating the threat and overconfidence.
A Washington report notes that after Pearl Harbor about 1800 descendants of Tecumseh Sitting Bull Chief Joseph and Geronimo have joined the armed forces. In some jurisdictions 30 to 70 percent of eligible men serve, with many on the firing lines and thousands of tribesmen in war plants at home.
The piece notes General de Gaulle pushing for local officials in liberated France while President Roosevelt urges delaying civil administrations until more of France is freed. It comments that only a tiny fraction of French territory is freed and criticizes both leaders.
The column reports widespread political apathy in Pocatello with little enthusiasm for Dewey and accusations of pro war talk aimed at stifling change. It notes art gallery visits in Chicago and New York, discusses city zoning needs, and mentions Austin L. Jones directing a provisional rail Y.M.C.A. in Newark after USO service.
A bidder offered 2.50 per thousand board feet for timber near Smith Ferry, but Idaho lamp board set 2.75 and the bidder secured the lot. Other notes mention prison warden Poarch seeking prosecution of escaped convicts, and various Idaho events including VFW officers elected in Idaho Falls and Twin Falls veterinary convention with W H Detweiler as speaker. Lakeview Lake Pend Oreille precincts mishap and a $685000 Idaho Power purchase of West Coast Power properties with hearings set for June 30. A Boise gunsmith case recalls a 14 year old stolen gun dispute and a dog in a custody suit.
The June 20 1904 Tribune notes heavy mosquito activity and discomfort along with social scenes in Pocatello. It reports an Oregon Short Line Yellowstone excursion July 7–8 to seven days beyond Monida at 47 50, capped July 17, limited to 50. Other items include recovered smallpox cases, a bond sale by school district No 49, arrivals of Mrs Douglas Smith and two children, and Gene Leonard's summer return.
An amendment granting the mayor power to suspend officers during investigations and fill vacancies was received and accepted. The ordinance passed first reading but failed final passage. It fixes the fire chief salary at 90 dollars monthly and the driver at 75 dollars. Fire Chief Ben Joseph reported ten fire alarms and fifteen false alarms for the year, with losses of 1 080 dollars fully insured. department expenses total 6 139 17 dollars including new apparatus and upkeep costs.
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