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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
2
In a wave of protest farmers in Texas lower Rio Grande valley destroy over 40000 acres of vegetables including cabbage spinach broccoli and turnips. They blame government bungling and OPA price ceilings and tire red tape for losses and market inability.
The article notes Cowboy Glen Taylor’s plan to run again for the U S Senate under the Democratic banner. It details his prior nominations driven by the largest vote share but lacking a clear majority, and describes Democratic and Republican critique of the primary and convention systems amid calls for election law revisions.
The piece warns that corruption and machine politics could surge under direct primaries. It argues the party can settle the issue within itself without blaming the primary law and urges unity behind one strong candidate to defeat Taylor at the June primary. It references Cowboy Glen and his family as targets of elimination.
The Citizen pledges an independent attitude toward all parties and candidates with fair publicity for every contestant. It commits to impartial local coverage, open advertising to all, and strict neutrality toward personalities while resisting concealment of important public information.
Mrs. Geo Burgs presented her husband with a 7 pound baby boy last Sunday. Dr Bland was the attending physician. A social was given in the Whitney meeting house Saturday night in honor of Mr and Mrs George T Benson who have sold their property and are moving away.
Local column records births in April and into May including a newborn April 3. It notes Frank Cartwright visiting Preston for his mother Mrs. Fanny Cartwright’s death. Mentions new workers and arrivals, marriages, property trades, and residents returning from travels. Chamber of commerce outlines projects for Preston including office locations and road improvements.
Boise April 6 Don S Whitehead a Boise merchant and former lieutenant governor announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor He urged returning to states rights and self reliance while stressing education teacher pay and local control He outlined changes to prison policy and delinquent handling and noted his long tenure in Idaho politics and business ownership
The State Advisory Committee met last week and outlined how the state allocation of protein feeds will be distributed. They report 960 tons of soybean meal and 60 tons of linseed meal have already been allocated.
A satirical listing of bureaucratic phrases and their tongue in cheek “translations” shows common refrains like under consideration and referred to you for action. Examples reveal how officials phrase delays and shifting responsibility.
Our phono graph record department has operated on a self service plan for over two years allowing customers to personally select pieces to hear from a wide stock of music. The book and sheet music departments follow the same self service concept with all items open for browsing and assistance available to complete sales or provide information.
In a wartime open forum Mrs. John Berg asks locals to share pre war baby carriages with wives of servicemen. She condemns hoarding and praises American spirit while noting some carriages fetch high prices post war.
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