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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
2
The Paris Post announces weekly publication in Paris Idaho. It notes second class mailing status since March 8 1879 and provides publisher Co. O Broxon with subscription rate two dollars per year and information on display and classified ad rates available on request.
Warnings of extreme fire burn ing conditions were issued by the Forest Service in Ogden. Unseasonably high temperatures and dry weather create a critical fire condition across the Intermountain area with no relief in sight for several days. Hunters and landowners are urged to avoid unattended fires and use extreme caution with smoking and campfires during the emergency period.
A Fort Worth doctor kept his wife in order with daily fines for missing duties. The penalties included 5 for waking him, 2 for coffee in bed, 6 for a hot dinner, 2 for cooking flaws, 10 for money complaints, 10 for nagging, and 50 for a tirade. The harsh regime led to a divorce.
The piece notes that U S weekly and daily newspapers command 20 to 25 million dollars spent weekly and remain vital for complete news coverage and advertising. It argues radio and TV supplement but do not replace newspapers in informing the public.
The text argues that advertisers favor newspapers for reaching the public and that large companies repeatedly commit to the medium. It asserts newspapers are essential, here to stay, and cannot be replaced by other channels.
The article argues that U S flag merchant ships moving in and out of ports sustain living standards by supplying imports and exporting goods. It notes reliance on foreign raw materials for steel machinery and military production and cites 4,500,000 American jobs tied to foreign trade as critical during recession.
Bear Lake county extension service outlines a future oriented plan to raise farm income and living standards. The program emphasizes county cooperation, long term objectives, and priority setting through planning committees, with Bear Lake chosen to start the nine county pilot in 1959.
Idaho landowners and hunters address road hunting as a key issue. The Idaho Landholder-Sportsman Council promotes hunting by permission, signs for farmers, pledge cards, and public messaging to curb road hunting. Officials urge social stigma and community solutions to protect private lands and uphold hunting traditions.
A World War II veteran running in Bear Lake County 1958 general election items. He calls for efficient use of road equipment, improved noxious weed control, a county fire department, and an organized Civil Defense unit.
Liberty Sharon area notes large birthday party for Reed McMurray with guests including Craig Passey Kathy Findlay Kevin Kulicke Kent Parker and others. Various local visits and weekend guests from Utah Idaho and California are listed along with travels to Ogden Salt Lake and Logan.
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