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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1957
Page
2
The Paris Post lists publication details, mailing status, and subscription prices. It notes second class matter at Paris Idaho Post Office, identifies Co 0 Broxon as publisher, and offers act rates and mailing options upon request.
The Northwest and Inter Mountain states race to secure electric power from the Brownlee project on Hell's Canyon. Private capital builds a 360 000 kilowatt dam soon rising to 540 000 kilowatts at a $68 million cost, with Oxbow second at $24 million. The effort argues for private enterprise against socialized power.
The article recalls reaction to the first man made moon launch by Russia, noting a mix of emotions from fear to awe as the space achievement challenged American confidence and sparked public anxiety about the communist space milestone.
The piece weighs Sputnik's launch against U.S. scientific gains and military implications. It argues the event spurs national resolve to strengthen defense and economy, prompts humility toward Russia, and frames knowledge as universal beyond borders. It ends on a sober note about shared humanity.
Milwaukee pitcher Lew Burdette delivered a record setting performance with 24 consecutive scoreless innings and Hank Bauer of the Yankees set a new World Series appearance mark. The Braves' triumph adds to Milwaukee's claim as a baseball capital as the series closes with a high note for both teams.
The article urges parents to ensure bright light costumes for trick or treaters and to warn children about traffic risks. It cautions against long sheets and paper costumes near candles, recommends wool fabrics, and warns about pranks such as soaping car windows and dangerous stunts that can cause serious harm.
Care updates from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital list multiple admissions from Oct 14 to Oct 20 for medical and accident cases in Montpelier Cokeville Paris Ovid and Bern towns. Births include six newborns: Archuleta Pitchford Lindsay Vallentine Sparks Rasmussen and Swensen.
One week from tonight goblins ghosts witches and kids will haunt streets nationwide. Everett Davis Idaho extension agricultural engineer warns many youngsters may be yours and urges safety on the Halloween night.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Rogers of Paris visited the LaThair Petersons. Hyrum Olsen's visit to his ill sister Caroline Olsen in Blackfoot hospital. The M J A district convention in St Charles. Sunday school and priesthood meetings attended by Clinton Tremelling Bryan Booth and others. Bishop Sorenson presided with Don Jensen leading singing. Prayers shared by Alvin Beck and Adrian Nielson. Shakespeare lesson at Relief Society and flu related school closures. Preston visits by Telbert Jensen and Jessie Jensen relatives in Preston. LeRoy Peterson of Ogden also visited.
Mrs Irene Beck accompanied him on a return visit to Ogden for a few days. Mr and Mrs Ross Sleight and sons Lynn and Lorin attended the wedding and reception of Mr and Mrs Richard D Lucy in the Salt Lake Temple with the reception at Hotel Utah. Lynn and Lorin Sleight then continued to Fort Sill Oklahoma after a two weeks furlough. Hazel L Peterson attended the Daughters of Utah Pioneers meeting of the Jane Davis Camp at Mrs Tenny Van Norman's home in Montpelier last Wednesday.
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