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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
3
County Savings Bonds Chairman IL Ray Davis urges taxpayers to take their 1962 refunds in Series E Savings Bonds. He explains how the Treasury issues bonds to cover the refund amount and notes that joint returns become co-owners when registered as John or Mary Smith.
Uncle Cal discusses public attitudes toward military draft and a perceived rise in complaints. He notes Pentagon moves on soda crackers and a cheaper soap purchase while criticizing civil defense spending on survival biscuits without shelters. He jokes about mailing 55 cents to Washington and reflects on broader fiscal waste. He also touches pheasant hardiness in Idaho and public feeding.
Idaho lawmakers address redrawing Congressional districts and state legislative apportionment. Ada County's 95,000 population dominates dispute over adding Ada to the First district, while others argue for balance with the Second district. The option risks unequal representation and possible court intervention if lawmakers fail to act.
Mountain States Telephone Company outlined Idaho gains in 1962 with 177 500 phones in state an increase of 5 000 from 1961. Local calls averaged 958 000 daily and long distance 30 000 daily up 15 000 from year before. DDD dialing extended to 80 percent of subscribers. Soda Springs Preston Montpelier exchanges converted to dial operation. Building and equipment expansions occurred in Boise Burley Ketchum and new toll circuits statewide.
Analysts remain divided over possible causes after a blast incident. Some experts suggest the event may be partly linked to a bomb, while others caution against premature conclusions amid ongoing investigations.
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