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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
4
The Pocatello Tribune, Idaho, lists circulation details and legal notice publication rules and closes with a religious note citing Hebrews 11:1 about faith and using God’s power to move mountains. The piece merges newspaper boilerplate with a brief biblical meditation.
County Commissioner R T Hale reverses stance on pairing hospital and courthouse bonds for a single special election. Opinion argues hospital funds are now needed for a 150 bed facility, while courthouse overhaul faces skepticism among property owners. A two step approach is urged with civic planning to secure support.
Columnists and radio voices argue Sabath Cox clash lacked a decision while Charles Walcott verdict was unanimous. Age gaps mimic boxing odds as Sabath and Comie differ by fourteen years, Charles and Walcott by eight. The fray seems more heat of the moment than policy driven, possibly spurring talk of moving the capital.
The article portrays James F Byrnes as a pragmatic critic of Truman's welfare proposals. It notes Byrnes warns Americans may drift toward state-ism while public support for expanding welfare programs remains weak. It references Paul Douglas opposing Truman's social welfare goals.
Jo Ann Sebesta recounts an early start from Coeur d’Alene toward Spokane and Wenatchee. The narrative notes detours, a smashed hat, a ground squirrel mishap, crowded streets, a noon store opening, an Elks convention, cherry orchards, and a playful inquiry into local slang “skookum.”
The Florida climate was milder than usual leading to a surge in insects and warning of possible uptick in family mistreatment in the coming season. An AP dispatch cites a Byron Center celery grower family with an unusual birth story.
A garden club program discusses rose culture and the etymology of manure. Idaho commerce and tax officials report service growth and potential revenue gains from 1949 assessments, with Bonneville county foreseeing increased revenue west of Idaho Falls. Nutrition tips warn against air and high water loss during cooking to protect vitamins, noting rapid cooking minimizes vitamin damage.
Commentator Jimmy Byrnes offers a hopeful forecast with no convictions cited. Observers warn of moving toward serfdom as political weather signals shift public sentiment.
A satirical column critiquing postwar graft and influence peddling in Washington. It traces the role of “5 per centers” and legal firms, cites Colonel Hunt and Gen Vaughn, and links political corruption to Grant and Harding eras. The piece urges broader investigations and notes a book list promotion at the end.
A mother recounts Pettsie the girl who throws full role tantrums for attention and toys. The piece argues against rewarding screaming, urging parents to let experiences shape behavior, and to avoid promising future rewards to prevent repeated outbursts.
A handwritten fragment shows a letter urging Judith Coplon to write a book with a suggested title Those Horrid Eyes. The note is signed JARCO DUDD and hints at a provocative, salacious topic.
Readers discuss spelling techniques and word usage. A columnist explains English is not phonetic and urges daily study with a good speller. Others debate normalcy versus permanency and cattle as a collective noun with modern American usage.
The Big Four nations stage defensive maneuvers in Penzance bay with 100 ships from Britain France the Netherlands and Belgium to test defenses against atom bombers. Simultaneously British American and Dutch aircraft conduct Operation Foil over Britain to probe fortifications amid Cold War tensions.
Ed Say found a partial human skeleton south of Pocatello. Coroner Hall and Sheriff Marley investigated but pathologist Creed ruled bones ancient from a pioneer grave. Investigators note an old Indian burial site near Mink Creek and suggest pranksters staged a Halloween scare last year.
Riverside welder Eli Lee built a 24 inch hole drilling rig from an old car using a flywheel winch and auto parts. The electric powered device digs 78 to 100 feet depending on ground and is already attracting neighbor interest near Cole corner on the Illinois road.
A farmer and his wife prepare a pig feast to mark their silver wedding anniversary after a 25 year marriage. The wife proposes sacrificing the pig to celebrate, prompting the husband to question the plan as an unnecessary gesture. The note ends with a signature line Cities Service Dealee.
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