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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
3
Uncle Cal from Caribou reflects on 1960 ending with jokes about politics and marriage, noting inflation and debt figures while wryly hoping Congress will keep government in the hands of politicians. He muses on prosperity, insurance, and the threat of war, ending with a cautious outlook.
A column reflects on 1961 aims to health happiness and reasonable prosperity while warning against debt and excess. It jokes about resolutions and a fog of indecision similar to State Department dithering and notes traffic responsibility growing among the public. A Kentucky rookie salutes a lieutenant and learns military courtesy in a brief anecdote. Phone your news items to 34
Burley Bulletin argues that rising gas taxes, from state and federal levels, strain consumers as cars become more economical and driving declines. Editors note Oregon's 1919 cent gas tax and warn permanent federal increases reduce revenue while raising living costs.
At midnight Saturday Idaho begins a new set of traffic accident records intended for monthly and annual comparison with past years. The summary notes 1960 saw 17 000 crashes 220 deaths 5400 injuries and 30 million dollars in property loss. It attributes most incidents to human error and divides causes into poor judgement and willful violations like drunken driving and speeding.
As 1961 begins, the message hopes for success and happiness to carry into the new year. It wishes that plans come to fruition and all wishes are fulfilled for you and yours.
A playful quip set featuring a office philosopher booster and beatnik remark about rats in a room and a $30 a month offer. The writer muses on wakeful days fading and a girl learning when to say neigh contrasted with farm wisdom.
A partial quote warns against overconfidence and fear of consequences. The speaker suggests caution about risks and the need to address troublesome outcomes without detailing the context or actors.
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