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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
2
A reader from Wayan Idaho on August 26, 1961 comments on the McCoy Creek mining operation. The letter defends the Land Commissioner’s permit as fair, argues the dredging concept is misapplied, and describes the drag line excavation and gravel washing process used to recover gold while retaining muddy water and shaping a meandering bypass channel.
The mining income sustains four families and 90 percent goes to merchants in Soda Springs and Idaho Falls. The operation, conducted across Idaho and Montana for years, leaves good will with local people and government agencies, according to the signed statement.
A reader jokes about the 16th Amendment and the explosion of tax law words in 48 years. He cites a Hollywood actor seeking a $32,000 refund and reflects on fairness, then recalls simpler times with lemonade and a tree. A preacher’s wedding tips joke about shrinking rings and changing marriages closes the piece.
The Riverton editorial supports State Sen. Bob Kumelos proposal for minor driver licenses printed on color-differentiated paper to deter age falsification. It notes most illegal sales stem from borrowed IDs or a young adult buyer, often in moving cars, and urges broader legislative and enforcement action for a complete solution.
Uncle Cal quotes Mister Eds tor claiming a heavy wedding ring keeps the women steady at home. He speaks bravely about a man with a small house and a big wife, reflecting rural humor and social norms of the era.
A 1957 Fordton pickup driven by Golden Hardy, owned by Custom Heating Co of Grace, collided with a moving train near Bancroft on August 23 at 9:50 pm. Rainy, wet roads prevented stopping. Property damage about 450 for the pickup and train plus 50 for crossings and ties. Sheriff Ralph J. Marriott investigated.
A classroom moment centers on Eddie challenging a teacher who asserts the 50th state. The exchange highlights misremembered facts and a student’s persistence, framing a small dispute over U S history in a school setting.
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