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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
2
Idaho state aviation council to gather in Boise on April 22 to push plans for developing the aviation industry including a Lewiston Bert Zimmerly led Idaho foeder line proposal linking state routes to continental facilities. Data flights began last week while postwar operation awaits.
The piece complains that many taxpayers did not file estimated incomes for 19 percent and pay the first quarter tax by the deadline last Saturday. It mocks government tax officials as less capable than critics credit, calling forms still far from simple and citing citizen confusion.
A personal testimonial promotes Diamonex as a fast acting remedy for essential hypertension. It claims headaches dizziness sleeplessness and nervousness ease within days and two weeks can yield 75 percent of potential reduction. The ad offers a $1.50 trial with a full refund if not satisfied and urges immediate order.
The War Department urges recognizing infantry heroism amid heavier casualties. Infantrymen face face-to-face battles from house to house and river crossings, enduring mud, rubble, and exhaustion. Their courage matches airmen and Marines, though they are less celebrated.
Milton L. Horsley of Soda Springs announces candidacy for Idaho governor on the Republican ticket in the June primary. He is a former World War I veteran, longtime educator and businessman, with four terms in the legislature and current Speaker of the House. His family includes four children and a Navy-serving son, with ties to Idaho pioneers and the United States Armed forces.
Idaho Fish and Game Commission met in Boise to discuss reducing coyote numbers. A committee with Idaho Wool Growers Association will pursue a cooperative long range control program and survey for a uniform western states approach, with meetings in Phoenix and Chicago. The commission authorized representation, hiring a plane for tiger game salting, and sale of a purse seine, while keeping January fishing regulations.
A note states that a unit of a family must contribute at least two workers from every two families, calculating beyond a base 16 cent share of income. It warns that wartime demands bend every payday as contributions increase.
These Bear Lake men, who have given supreme sacrifice in the fight for freedom, are held in high esteem and dear to fellow citizens. Named are William C. Evans, Don Co. Hall, Warren N. Jensen, Elwood Lindsay, Cecil Shirley Lund, Stucki, Roy F. Beyeler, Earl W. Myers, Verlin Hayes. Missing: Oneal Linford, Melvin Eschler, Raymond Downing.
Bert H. Miller, serving his fourth term as Attorney General, runs for the Supreme Court. After winning election in 1942 he declined a vacancy appointment to finish his AG term. Supporters call his knowledge of state law well suited for the bench.
In Bear Lake County Idaho the Probate Court announces a private sale of real property from the estate of Joseph R. Shepherd deceased. The sale may occur on or after May 5 1944 for cash bids by Alfred W. Shepherd executor at Shepherd Hardware and Implement Company Paria Idaho.
Conservation irrigation methods boost war crop production in Bear Lake Soil Conservation District and western states. Emphasizes water control, efficient distribution, drainage, soil leveling, crop rotations, fertilizers, and reuse of wastewater to maximize yields and reduce waste.
National Forest timber in about 250 acres within Bear River watershed Cache National Forest Idaho offered for sale by Forest Supervisor Logan Utah. Estimated 1 355 000 ft B M of Douglas Alpine Fir Lodgepole Pine Engelmann Spruce. Bids require 8 per M 0 50 per M brush disposal 0 25 per M stand improvement plus $150 bid deposit. Bids due May 5 1944 with right to reject.
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