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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
4
A Pocatello Tribun e editorial echoes Herbert Hoover urging peace as a positive goal. It argues preparedness can aid peaceful aims, warns avoidance alone is not true peace, and notes arms programs Raise the need for thoughtful, nonwar centrism.
The Emporia Gazette argues that newspapers are influenced not by advertisers but by their status as profitable middle class employers. The piece contends that wage stability and middle class culture shape writers and editors, suggesting the root issue is the middle class itself and proposing broad critique rather than reform.
A Cheyenne press dispatch reports a Wyoming bill proposing a constitutional amendment for a split session. Legislators would meet 20 days to introduce bills, then 60 days home, then 150 days back to enact chosen laws. The Catello Tribune comments the plan may be better if lawmakers stayed home after 20 days.
Commentary on the 1939 creation of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and its role in backing deposits during bank failures. It notes the New Jersey Title Guarantee and Trust collapse and explains limits, responsibilities, and limits of the federal guarantee, contrasting with bank management duties. The piece cites Christian Science Monitor and includes a humorous Alaska anecdote about a fishing trip.
Lamont duPont, president of DuPont, argues for courageous investing in substantial industries as essential to confidence in America and to reducing unemployment. He notes DuPont’s long history as a leading chemical and industrial concern shaping everyday life.
A reflection on progress from horseless buggies to modern cars. The piece cites Greeley, the Boy Scouts, and GM’s Kettering, noting 1909 production below 100k and the vast growth to 70 million vehicles with millions employed in related industries.
The excerpt reflects on employment trends since 1909 and the desire to avoid returning to past conditions. It emphasizes maintaining optimism, faith in the future, and a cautious view of economic progress as time progresses.
Senators from Nebraska Iowa Louisiana Illinois oppose a bill adding processing taxes on farm products. They cite distrust in government price manipulation and warn against restricting farm benefit payments, with discussions suggesting annual sums around 1 million dollars.
County groups are close to securing a national or state park in Wolverine canyon 25 miles northwest of Blackfoot. The plan calls for federal aid to buy private lands, creating a recreational center with deer and trout stocks and about 10 000 acres.
Idaho lawmakers debate revamping the relief system. Senator W Scott Hall and House members back measures to aid relief recipients while seeking federal enabling legislation for power line projects and employment provisions. A House bill proposes banning monthly relief payments under 30 dollars.
An agricultural evening class at Downey High School will discuss weed control methods. The session aims to cover how weeds are controlled and demonstrates practical approaches for farmers and residents.
Bannock county faces a full quota of noxious weeds with infestations on nearly every farm per class leaders. The article also highlights shop class projects such as harness repair halter construction ax grinding forge work and carpentry. Rifle practice attracts larger crowds each Monday as the ag class and gun club invite participation.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission says residential commercial lighting and combined schedules will see about 76 thousand dollars annual savings. The rate cut affects roughly 35 000 of Idaho Power Company customers from March 1.
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