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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1949
Page
4
The Pocatello Tribune lists editorial staff and AP news use rights. Subscription rates show Idaho carrier and mail options including one year for 12 dollars and six months for 7.50 with monthly 1.25. by mail elsewhere 14 dollars yearly.
Per Year All notices required by law or by order of competent jurisdiction to be published weekly will be published in the Thursday issue of this paper pursuant to Section 8-107 ILC A 1932 as amended by Chapter 154 1933 Session Laws of Idaho Worms live to devour Humanity should look up to the stars as well as at the mud Luke 12 23 The life is more than meat
The piece attacks Prague Archbishop Beran and other church leaders, detailing seizure of his palace, hostile protests at a Corpus Christi sermon, and calls to resist government control. It links Czech and Bulgarian religious suppression to a broader Marxist atheist program and warns Americans about Communist influence.
A Pocatello Tribune column urges Americans to push Congress and the administration to adopt Hoover Commission reforms touted to save three to four billion dollars annually. It argues pressure from the public is needed as politicians often delay action. The piece also includes notes on former Idaho Senator D. Worth Clark promoting Idaho’s Golden Triangle concept and a travelogue excerpt from JoAnn Sebesta plus hometown updates from Coeur d Alene.
Mrs. Luella Craner of Emmett becomes Boise area’s youngest great grandmother at 69, after having a 51 year gap to Billie Fuller born in Redding California. Earlier contenders included Mrs. Leah Harker 55, Mrs. Rose Beam 53, and Mrs. Howard Wineland 52, with Craner now identified as the youngest. The Fish and Game Department uses a seaplane to haz e swans from polluted waters near Coeur d Alene, reducing deaths from as many as 200 per year to only two this season.
The Idaho Payette Lakes sea monster tale recurs with reports of a five inch diameter white mouthed creature chasing fish and a 10 foot coal black serpent seen in Salmon River. The piece debates philanthropy versus private fortunes funding state institutions and questions belief versus skepticism about legends.
Readers urge compulsory blood donation for national defense and warn against broad social shifts. They critique Atlantic Pact manpower shifts and warn that civil wars may mirror aggression, while pondering reinforced concrete building codes and public interest debates.
A reader letter argues for serious consideration of new building plans and suggests holding back nonessential work to prevent debris from entering basements during collapse. The message also criticizes Boise state legislature for pension cuts and corporate protection.
A Washington letter describes rising heat driving night sessions and possible Saturday meetings as Congress pushes major bills. It notes CWA hearings resuming with Northwest witnesses, opposition by Senator Cain, and prospects for CVA public works expansion amid unemployment.
Reports say Governor Robins in Washington plans to order 10 percent pension cuts restored and continue monthly alllowances until funds run out, with a special Idaho session next January to address government reorganization and a possible deficiency appropriation. Senator Taylor pressed for a special session, while Ed Brennan accused taxes on chain stores and utilities of shortchanging the old age fund.
Leonard E. Johnston of Idaho Falls writes to Dr Jarco Judd urging relocation of headquarters to Pocatello to benefit from tighter rent regulation after controls were lifted. The open letter argues landlords currently hold pricing power and cites the need for stable housing costs.
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