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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1948
Page
4
Washington Bureau at 824 Connecticut Avenue Washington DC is listed as the address in this historical newspaper snippet. The fragment notes the bureau location without additional details.
General Clay argued against rushing to war over Moscow’s road limits into Berlin. The piece notes Soviet actions blocking rail and road movement, threatening coal and factory outputs in the American and British sectors. It urges firm allied representations and stresses Berlin’s concrete rights under Yalta and Potsdam as a path to settlement.
The U S Post Office faces its largest annual deficit, with estimated shortfalls of 375 million dollars against costs for 475,000 employees. Causes given include rising operating costs, stagnant rates, and uncertain carrier payments while volume has surged from 20 million to 40 billion pieces yearly. The GAO suggests savings from eliminating excess personnel in Los Angeles among other reforms.
Death on Monday of John Ballard 73 nickname Johnny closes a colorful career on the Shoshone reservation in Idaho. The Pocatello figure was influential among local Indians and often seen at public events with former wife Julia. The column recollects his role and community ties.
Idaho Jack Musser, a Boise attorney and World War I doughboy, won the runoff for commander of Boise’s John Regan post No. 2, American Legion, defeating Larry Evans. New officers include Vance Buchfield, Steve Cinkasky, I. Q. Wood, John Massie, and Ella Walker. Overgard and Woods join the executive committee, with George Foulke as trustee. An accompanying list notes personnel changes and a federal report proposing city post office consolidations and budget cuts across multiple departments.
A commentary argues the Roman decline in military service mirrors today as proposals surface to trade U S citizenship for five years of army service. The piece criticizes evading national duty, warns it weakens U S stature, and urges resolve over outsourcing defense needs.
A health column discusses research on delaying connective tissue increase to combat senility. It explains white fibrous tissue, yellow elastic tissue, and cartilage, noting aging reduces elastic tissue and impacts joints, eyes, and ears while highlighting dietary needs as populations grow.
Police announce two large highway signs will be placed at the north and south city limits. Built with chamber of commerce cooperation the luminous signs read Entering Pocatello Welcome.
Two University of Wyoming political science professors resigned claiming the institution appeases the powerful and does not serve the state. Dr BE S Wengert, head of the department, and Vincent Ostrom, an assistant, said the resignations became effective at summer’s end.
The plant is commonly called May apple or umbrella plant and is scientifically Podophyllum. It is known as wild lemon in some regions, with multiple common names used across its range.
Long range weather forecaster George J. McCormack predicted an awful summer with heat waves from the Mississippi valley to the continental divide. He charts peak vacation weather for the third week of July and early August, with a cool break around July 11 or 12.
Mrs. J. C. Jepson of Lewiston, president of the Idaho Parents and Teachers Congress, received the Veterans of Foreign Wars distinguished citizenship award for child welfare work at the VFW state convention. Carolyn Fury of Nampa won first prize in the VFW state auxiliary essay contest. other winners earned cash prizes.
Preston reports a man jailed for drunkenness and disturbing the peace concealed $20 taken from a cellmate. The suspect, John Robert Stennett of Laurel Mississippi, later produced two $10 bills hidden in his mouth after officers found the wallet hidden in an air vent.
Modern rope makers use fibers from 15 to 20 different countries to produce their varied cordage types. The article notes the global supply chain and diversity of raw materials powering rope production.
A reader asks how to handle a fiancé whose family and friends exclude her after engagement. Advice suggests clear communication with the fiancé about living conditions, a trial year in his town, and keeping his mother at arm's length while gradually integrating with his social circle.
A Missouri class compares the term commentation with commentator and newscaster roles. It notes dictionary usage, defines each position, and warns about bias and reliability in radio commentary. The piece ends with a brief fact on Ottawa and Washington, DC populations and districts.
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