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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
4
A columnist notes all parties push social gains funded by public money in presidential and other races. He cites tax burdens, government growth, and red tape as hidden costs. A Southern widow joke underscores caution against quick promises from politicians.
Lake Pend Oreille spans about 150 miles of shoreline and stands as Idaho's largest lake, a major water body in the Pacific Northwest and among the largest in the United States.
Britannica notes the one cent British Guiana stamp from the Arthur Hind collection sold in the low mood years 1933 and 1994 fetched more than 45 000 dollars. The Roosevelt Grove cedars feature trees four to twelve feet in diameter and up to 150 feet tall.
The Bloomington Ward notes a ward meeting with opening prayer and assignments led by Bp. LaVell G. Ward and A. Victor Reese. Highlights include ordinations for Clayton Hill, James Jacobson, and Lynn Thompson, a fireside at Blanche Piggott home, Annie Ross talk on Our Preexistence State, and a 97-person attendance. Also details Laketown Ward services with Genealogical committee programs, music, talks, and closing benedictions. A motor maintenance tip discusses crankshaft compression causes, ring replacement, motor cleaning, timing, wiring, and propeller checks, plus a note on Idaho's first public dairy in Lewiston in 1901.
Ted Kesting reports Willard Crandall of the boats and motors authority advises boat owners to ensure the outboard motor turns freely and has good compression before disassembly. If the engine is not perfectly free, crankshaft bearings may be affected and performance altered during reassembly.
Senator Henry Dworshak notes President Truman’s nearly 40 billion dollar 1949 budget highlights, with 11 billion for defense and room for retrenchment. He calls for careful spending while supporting ERP debate, Marshall Plan revisions, and scrutiny of lend lease amid looming price controls and foreign aid effects.
A regional group formed the U S Highway 95 Association on January 10 in New Meadows Idaho. The 51 organizers from Idaho Nevada and Oregon aim to promote tourist travel along the entire highway and improve facilities. Directors will include one member from each city on the route with committees planned for Publicity Finance and By-laws.
The south end of Lake Chatcolet in Heyburn State Park Idaho evolved into a resort area while serving as a hiding place for outlaws between 1863 and 1870 NS
An advertising firm touts a refined Dealer Ad Campaign service aimed at 4 A agencies. They claim higher dealer use, full handling from mats to mailing, and a flat fee per job. Trial proves time, payroll, and stress savings. Confidential contact by telephone or wire.
From a reader's vantage point the note praises veterans like Dick Newcomb age 23 who pursue college under the GI Bill. It sketches his aim to be a scientifically informed sheep farmer and notes that veterans maintain discipline and seek needed exercise during limited relaxation.
In the Pacific Northwest many disabled veterans in VA hospitals study 234 available correspondence courses through the US Armed Forces Institute. The program aims to occupy patients productively, provide mental stimulation, and build academic or vocational backgrounds for post hospital life.
A compact list of dances and balls across multiple wards and pavilions. Events include Paris pavilion dances on dates 4 6, Bloomington ward hall sweethearts on 14, Lanark and mutual organization balls, First Ward Chapel Finance Committee event, and the American Legion Dance with Bear Lake Rangers.
The Bru Neau Canyon in Idaho runs about 50 miles long and reaches depths of around 2000 feet at several points. The feature is noted as one of the earth's deepest narrow cracks.
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