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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
3
A Treasury official argues halving the inheritance tax on estates valued at ten million dollars or more would spur free enterprise and benefit the country. The writer, backed by the official stance, recalls past experiences as support for the proposal.
In a hazy memory from 35 years past, Dan Dooke recalls a flexible tariff benefiting little sellers with reductions on goose feathers paint brushes axe handles and sheep dip. The piece notes tax relief began a trend but questions linger about its long term impact and fiscal trust. Uncle Cal, Ed Doolittle, Zeke Grubb, and Bug Hookum weigh in on Washington politics and Elizabeth Taylor remarks while the U S Safety Council projects a safer 1961 for pedestrians.
A special Mass honoring the Immaculate Conception is set for 10 30 AM December 8 at St Marys Catholic Church with Father Francis DeNardis officiating as celebrant. December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States and Catholics are urged to attend Mass.
A columnist note states that opinions here do not reflect the editors of this paper and invites reader perspective from various editors. The notice signals an opinions feature with attribution to multiple editors and a disclaimer about editorial independence.
A Tribune essay argues against a proposed $12 yearly tax on toilets in Minneapolis homes offices and factories, warning it would erode privacy and personal freedom. The piece satirically envisions tax spreads to other rooms and urges lawmakers to reject the plan as an overreach.
Hank Greenspun publisher of the Las Vegas Sun told a Salt Lake City service club that small town papers serve as the community’s backbone. He contrasted them with metropolitan dailies and urged support for freedom of the press and local reporting on schools churches and playgrounds. He noted opposition from Khrushchev and Jack Paar as evidence of press pressure, yet asserted the free press endures.
A Milton Freewater shoe shop owner offers a shopper a deal to buy mail order footwear locally. He practices customer service by fitting, pricing, and returning shoes without sending the buyer away, emphasizing keeping money at home. The tale ends with a moral on supporting local business and a quip about taxation and representation.
Danny Conlin son of Mr and Mrs Claude Conlin broke his arm while playing basketball at school last Thursday. Verna Kidd of Preston attended the Thatcher operetta planning for Christmas. Mrs Vera Nielson returned from the hospital and visited relatives in Lago and Preston this week. Cleveland Ward Relief Society held their annual bazaar Wednesday evening and was enjoyed by attendees. Mr and Mrs Pete Lancaster and family of Ogden visited their mother and Vera Nielson last weekend.
Ref eree C W Allgood argues the belief that bankruptcy automatically restores credit fuels more failures. He warns that “fresh start” myths tempt debtors and friends, while lenders may still impose higher down payments or stricter terms. A Spokane Retail Credit Assn bulletin notes this risk and urges caution.
The report notes a patient in Bannock Memorial Hospital visited by her niece Nula Hegstrom. Mr and Mrs Max Andreasen brought their infant son from the hospital last Monday, with the baby now near five pounds. Bishop Clyde Condie led a fast meeting in the Cleveland Ward. Gaylin Covert received a Mus certificate of graduation and was ordained a Deacon. Cindy Lou Bennett was confirmed a member of the Church. Mr and Mrs William Williams visited Salt Lake to see her sister and husband, and Mr and Mrs Norman Daniels shopped there. Bill Condie and Lorin Panter family trips included Salt Lake and Montpelier engagements.
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