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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1975
Page
5
The piece denounces the perceived threat of communism and criticizes national media coverage. It recalls Viet Cong wins in South Vietnam and refugees escaping, questioning whether past sacrifices were in vain and challenging leaders who oppose renewed involvement.
Navy Secretary William Middendorf warns Congress that U S naval strength has declined since Pearl Harbor, with the Soviet Navy fielding nearly twice as many major surface ships and submarines. Admiral Thomas Moorer cautions against cutting defense, arguing that in national security no fire is not a reason to remove fire engines.
From Out Of The Past notes Easter is Sunday but Preston youngsters mark Saturday as the Big Day with an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. in the city park. Other items: FHA leaders Boise elected, fair dates set for Aug 24-26, Western film at Grand Theatre, a smokeless smoker match, junior high operetta Louie Pirates of Hawaii, and Fourth of July committee updates with contacts to Colburn Rodeo Shows.
Washington administration spokesmen warn Congress will be blamed if Communists seize Cambodia. An emergency 200 million dollar aid package is proposed to save Lon Nol, while secret reports say mismanagement and corrupt commanders undermine the Cambodian army.
The piece reports that state utility commissions will order refunds to consumers from overcharges on fuel oil. It cites about 150 million dollars in feed and forage funds supporting Southeast Asia and notes the Federal Energy Administration plans price rollbacks and investigations into price manipulation with refunds to electric and fuel oil customers.
Mrs Lillian Hornig writes from Montpelier Idaho critiquing a Junior Scholastic Cuba article. She cites misstatements on Castro and the Bay of Pigs, argues for balanced facts, and asks editor Mr Lewis Teuscher to address youth misinformation.
The Idaho governor commends farmers who donated surplus potatoes rather than burn them. He reviews earlier attempts to use Food for Peace, notes the limited 100000 pound purchase, and argues for humanitarian action to aid starving people while praising Idaho’s compassionate response.
The Idaho Legislature proclaims June 25 1976 to August 1 1976 as Idaho Days. Franklin and Oxford, pioneer settlements in Franklin County, are cited as symbols of Idaho's pioneer spirit. The resolution notes Idaho Day observances in Franklin for sixty years and designates a six week bicentennial tribute period.
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