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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
2
A 1947 message from Senator Dworshak asks constituents for opinions on proposed relief and military aid to Greece and Turkey as Senate hearings begin. The letter emphasizes timely mailed responses before early debate.
Letter from Don E. Smith to Senator Dworshak argues for continued aid to Greece and Turkey as necessary to stop Russia, warns of potential war, and urges prudent administration of funds. The Preston Citizen editor reflects on press operations, community feedback, and newsroom realities.
The Citizen calls on Preston merchants to cooperate in planning and advertising to retain regional business. It warns that larger cities will attract customers unless Preston stores collectively promote, compete, and keep promotions out of the paper. It cites a neighboring city’s heavy promotions and asks merchants to work together or risk losing business.
Mr and Mrs Jack Kirk of Franklin announce the birth of a baby girl born Friday morning. The item lists multiple local notes including BYU Logan building work starting Monday and a social hour in Dayton ward for Irene Mendenhall ahead of her marriage. Leo Beckstead buys A W root beer stand near the White Front. The Pres ton dollar day sale is set for next Thursday with many one dollar bargains. April 14 1937 James A Bullock promoted to general manager of Western Colorado Power.
R R Merrill appointed manager of the Utah Power Preston division. Two election tickets listed for April city vote with Peoples and Citizen tickets detailing mayoral and council positions plus clerk and treasurer. Also noting a Riverdale couple welcoming a baby boy born Wednesday and CCC enrollment extended to April 20 for ages 17 to 28.
Birds appear highly resistant to altitude with wild geese seen at 29000 feet and crows storks cranes and finches commonly flying around 20000 feet as a matter of behavior and observation.
A collage of humor bits and wry sayings from a vintage column. Jokes touch on love, marriage, aging, and everyday mishaps with punchy one liners and playful gags. A prank about a pie and quips about a funeral echo the era’s breezy mood. PARTING SHOT ends the column with Kilroy style humor.
Senator Henry Dworshak says large numbers of Army tractors at Ogden General Depot are not for sale because the army has not declared them surplus. The War Assets Administration notes repairs are needed and may later declare them surplus. A sale of 50 tractors from another source is planned for next month in Salt Lake City, though farmers may struggle to obtain them due to priorities.
The housing expediter requires the War Asset Administration to extend first offers to holders of housing expediter certificates who also have veteran status.
The document outlines a priority system intended to help veterans working on housing projects access equipment. It emphasizes giving preference to those engaged in construction under the veterans housing program to improve procurement opportunities.
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