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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
2
The item notes publication details for a weekly edition published in Paris Idaho Bear Lake County with C O Broxon as editor and publisher and a Paris telephone listing.
Alger Hiss told Britain via telephone and BBC that the current mood may allow new consideration of his perjury case and a presidential pardon. The piece notes the Enrico Fermi prize to Oppenheimer and suggests sparing Hiss could imply normalization of ties with Communists and a return to State Department prominence.
A California county jury found a driver negligent for going too slowly in a collision. The Third District Court of Appeals agrees the crash was a foreseeable result of driving 10 to 20 mph on a freeway, hinting at possible minimum speed limits replacing current maximums.
The United States faced strong opposition to a proposed wheat production control plan. It failed to reach a majority, amid claims of looming chaos for farmers and broader fears of expanding government power. Farm leaders hailed the vote as a victory for free market principles and domestic policy autonomy. Astronauts and space feats aside, officials urged Congress to pursue a free market agriculture strategy promptly.
A satirical critique notes the United Nations indulgence toward member nations in arrears. It argues delinquent states like Russia could avoid losing votes due to vetoes and two thirds rules, while the United States remains left to cover the unpaid dues.
Residency notes list admissions from July 1 to July 8 at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. Names include Joseph Orgill Georgetown July 1 medical and Mary McCammon Georgetown July 2 minor surgery. Kristi Crane Bennington July 2. David Humpherys Dingle July 2. Kirk Widmer Geneva July 3. Leo Hamburg Montpelier July 3. Trevor Windley Montpelier July 3 accident. Gaylyn Wood Montpelier July 4. Christopher Kunz Bern July 4. Gayle Smith Ogden July 4. Mrs Donovan Stephens Montpelier July 5. Mrs Alfred Orr Montpelier July 5. Mrs Charles Dixon Montpelier July 5. Meredythe Earley Laketown July 5 minor surgery. Terry Hymas Ovid July 5. Mrs Bartlome Montpelier July 6. Robin Peterson St Charles July 6. Rozanne Robison Bennington July 7 major surgery. Mrs Annie Parslow Geneva July 7. Jolene and Jan Thompson Georgetown July 8 minor surgery. Ramona Floyd Laketown July 8. Births: Girl to Teuscher Montpelier July 1. Girl to Stump Montpelier July 6. The notice ends urging community action toward satisfactory conditions.
The Bear Lake Stake committee expresses gratitude to wards, wagon groups, drivers and families, program helpers, law enforcement, and the Wagon Train team for a memorable Preston to Paris trek. Over 2000 spectators attended the mountain overnight camp. Thanks extend to Bear Lake Rangers and families for cooperation during Idaho’s Centennial celebration.
Mr and Mrs Willard Johnson returned from California after a two week vacation. A large local group attended a campsite program and Fourth of July events in Paris with breakfast parade rodeo and fireworks. Visitors included the Shurtliffs Shockeys and several Beck relatives. A 91 year old Montpeter born Lucretia Pomeroy and Hazel Shumway of Mesa joined the Bear Lake Centennial journey.
A reunion for North Rich High graduates from 1930 to 1940 and their spouses was held at Laketown amusement hall on July 6. About 45 attendees renewed old friendships, viewed photographs, and enjoyed a banquet after a program. Attendees traveled from California, Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, and New Hampshire for the gala event.
Laketown notes list visiting relatives and extended family events at local homes including the Osborne Kerrs from Van Nuys and the Harold Johnsons. Navy veteran John Robinson returns home to civilian life with his parents as Mona Floyd receives hospital treatment for rheumatic fever.
Long weekend guests amused Henry as baled alfalfa moved from field to stack. Edna and LaRue Johnson traveled to Montpelier on Monday. Paul Lewis family visited the wife’s parents over the weekend for their infant daughter’s blessing at an LDS meeting. Grandparents Paul and Mona Kears of Round Valley. Some younger MIA girls camped at Temple Flat. Adl reported the most fun ever.
A terse reflection notes that extremist groups in any field stir strong reactions and debate, often producing more heat than constructive insight and clarity.
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