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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
2
Publication line lists Dean R. Larson as editor and publisher for the weekly edition in Paris Bear Lake County Idaho with contact phone Paris 945 2163.
A syndicated column extols private investor owned utilities building major projects in 1963. It cites Pacific Gas & Electric spending 238 million dollars on eight generating plants and expansions, creating jobs and boosting local economies. The piece argues government spending and tax subsidies distort development and urges reduced spending for tax relief.
President Charles B Shuman of the American Farm Bureau warns that tax cuts without spending reductions are irresponsible. He urges full consideration of deficits and inflation risks seen in postwar years and cautions against relying on deficits alone to spur growth.
The piece critiques government manipulation of news and highlights a Senate Internal Security Subcommittee report on Visa Procedures of the State Department. It notes the report, dated August 6, 1962 and released in December, accuses officials of distortion and censorship, and says copies are being mailed to high school librarians by a private foundation to educate youth.
Union Pacific Railroad announced the purchase of 75 diesel electric freight locomotives of 2250 horsepower each. Delivery will begin immediately and the units will be used on the railroad’s main high speed freight service.
In a Western showdown at Morgan high, Tolley and Principal Robinson led the N R Mustangs against Morgan. The long afternoon produced an excellent basketball contest with Morgan edging the Mustangs by nine points. Community notes cover visitors, trips, and local happenings from Laetown.
The Dingle girls basketball team played in the 4th ward at the Dingle gym on Monday the 14th. Players included Sandra Sparks Vicki Humpherys Kay Sparks Shauna Nate Diane Dayton Alva Lee Nate Renae Nate and Shirley Beyler. Eldon Lauritzen's Sunday school class hosted a skating party with attendees Diane Dayton Shauna Nate Sianna Freeman Nancy Lloyd Grace Bey and guests.
Sacrament meeting speakers included Hayes Nal te Neild Ku Neild Bind Freeman Free man Lindsey Lind sey Boach Grunig Dowding and the Thunder couple. A choir of Sparks Lindsey Cook Jensen Bird performed with Koeven on piano. Community updates note Mrs Wilcox death in Midvale Utah and many local residents hosting, visiting, or attending gatherings and events across Montpelier Paris Logan and surrounding areas.
The Gold and Green Ball Saturday night featured a floor show directed by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Parker with participants Gaye Calder Ellen Tremelling Billie Carney Carmen Booth Marilee Findlay Dee Ann Booth Nan Neta Hansen Kathy Tremelling Lynette Sprouse and a theme song performance of Over the Rainbow by Merle Spence Joan Negus and Mattie Price. Nearby events include an Aronie Priesthood meeting at the chapel and Bear Lake tour club banquet at the Montpelier stake house with attendees from the Utah State and Colorado game in the George Nelson field house.
Mrs Hulme Matthews and son visited relatives in California while Mr and Mrs Calvin Hymas hosted visitors from Mink Creek. Mrs Ruby Larsen of Montpelier and daughter Karen of Salt Lake City visited Mrs Martha Hymas. Garth Carlsen and family from Paris visited Chris Carlsen. Frank Brown and E W Stucki spoke at the Sacrament meeting. Mr and Mrs Leo Bartschi attended the Montpelier testimonial.
A community note lists visits by multiple families to Laketown and Randolph including LovelandSatterthwaite Hodges Spence and others. It mentions appendicitis surgery for Delene Malcom at Bear Lake Memorial and temple nuptials for Linda Shirley and Thomas Rogers. Officers are named for the club with meetings every Tuesday at Wilson School.
On Monday January 8 the 4 H club held its first meeting. County agent Mr Johnson arrived from Paris to assist in organizing the Health and Safety Club.
A concise discussion on how money wields influence yet remains distant from the common reader, noting the gap between financial power and everyday life. It probes fairness, access to resources, and the social implications of wealth in contemporary society.
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