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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

Page

13

Miller Urges Caution on Arco Atomic Plant Impact

U S Senator Bert H Miller warns southeastern Idaho that the Arco atomic project will bring little short term economic gains. He cites a likely 20 million dollars in Idaho over two years and 50 initial workers, with eventual need for 2 000 to 6 000, and notes no construction contracts this year while area isolation safeguards are planned. The piece also critiques Harold E Stassen and U S China policy debates from the same era.

Idaho Arco U. S Bert H. Miller AEC Miller Commission United States Harold E. Stassen Republican Party Stassen China Harold Stassen General Stillwell Gen George Marshall Chiang Kai-Chek

Area manager to be chosen for AEC contracting

The text notes an area manager of the AEC will decide on contracting within about 30 days and will be a current commission employee. It discusses possible voter enthusiasm cooled by a senator’s announcement and warns communities near Franklin county over expectations of rapid construction and large payrolls. It mentions accommodation limits and Idaho relief rolls.

AEC Franklin County Idaho

Community Notices and Family Events Summary

Transfer of He-B from Oneida Station to Grace and family move last week. Visits by Professor and Mrs Butt of Provo in Preston with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cutler. N S Hansen and son Eldon on business to northern Idaho. Eva Jenkins hosts Raona club with card high scores. Clarkston visitors Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jenkins. Recent Los Angeles visit for six weeks. Daniel Johnson and Oliver Morrison welcome births March 24 and 26. Wayne Hall couples shower at Maughan home. Navy Constitution tail surfaces compared to F-80 wing area.

Willys-Overland Cuts Prices Across Vehicle Lines

Willys-Overland announces price reductions, lowering costs on passenger cars, wagons, trucks, and Jeeps. A. E. Hollingsworth notes these models now sit at the lowest price levels in their fields. James D. Mooney cites four factors driving the move, including better steel supply, eased shortages, model policy, and streamlined design.

Willys-Overland A. E. Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Implement Co Hollingsworth Willy- Overland

Watch Your Equipment Farmers Warned by Sheriff

Sheriff Hansen warned farmers that saddles harnesses tractors and other farm implements can disappear from yards or fields. He noted thieves could load gear into a waiting truck and transport it far before owners notice. He urged precautions to prevent losses rather than recover stolen items.

Lee Hansen Hansen

Giant flying boat Caroline Mars makes record landing in San Francisco

The Caroline Mars landed in San Francisco with 269 passengers aboard the largest ever carried in any aircraft. The craft flew from San Diego in two hours 41 minutes, surpassing the Akron dirigible’s 232 passenger record from 1933.

San Francisco San Diego

Pranks and Quips in a Frank Furnishings Quick Wit

A collage of jokes and one liners covers politics religion romance and everyday foibles. The humor touches on a sheriff minister and voter exchange a calf tidbit and wordplay about vacations wives and junk to dances and satire about love messages and a famed speech pause with a Bamberger prompt.

Bamberger

Elderly Caller Rewards Telephone Operator After Patience

An elderly woman struggled with a pay phone and asked many questions. After finishing, she praised the operator for patience and added an extra nickel as a tip.

Finnally

Panter Family Visits Relatives In Mink Creek Area

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Panter and Blaine joined Mr. and Mrs. DeLos Bell for supper and Sunday evening with their daughter in Mink Creek. Mrs. Vera Nielsen also spent Friday with relatives.

Leland Panter Blaine DeLos Bell Mink Creek Vera Nielsen

Local Social Notes and Farm Facts From Indiana Hatcheries

A Thatcher family cares for a granddaughter while relatives attend a ward reunion. Jed Hart and spouse take their newborn for a heart operation in Salt Lake City. Friends wish the child recovery, Ball family visits in Dayton. Lincoln Burton returns home after a stay at Warren Henderson. Indiana hosts 600 hatcheries with over 100 million chicks hatched annually.

Thatcher Indiana

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