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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
6
A opinion piece calls Franklin County Idaho residents to act after state aid shortfalls hit 81 districts. It urges passing a maintenance levy, tightening budgets, raising fees if needed, and volunteering for school buildings to attract top teachers and improve education.
The article outlines a high stakes debate over a wheat referendum with opposing camps led by Farm Bureau advocating a no vote and the Grange Farmers Union and others pushing for a yes. Speaker Ralph Harding of Idaho argues the plan would gradually cut government involvement to end subsidies, while supporters warn of inflation and long-term damage if reform stalls.
The wartime luxury tax on handbags and lipstick is criticized as unfair to women. Rep Syd Herlong Jr and Sen Gordon Allott push bills to repeal taxes on luggage and cosmetics, arguing the 16 year relic harms millions and should be removed to aid taxpayers.
The Richmond Black and White Days committee works toward a larger show this year as the National Holstein Association convention delegates plan a visit. A South city event prompts direct conflict with Black and White days, and Logan’s chamber of commerce appears shortsighted. A note from Alyce Bingham at Utah Power and Light mentions a small supply request dated April 10, 1963.
Local pageant winner Miss Stanklin County inspires a brief moment of relief as during late night planning a three person committee led by Quint Hart Ray Spreier and Grant Farnes proposes publishing a paper grow beard approval denied by a spouse.
Paul Harvey discusses a 1962 Philadelphia raid and similar actions in New York urging vigilance against expansion of federal authority. He argues lawful price increases by steel firms do not justify sweeping government power and warns of a slide toward rule by men rather than law. He cites Lincoln and Holmes to insist democracy requires limits on executive reach.
Weston Utah emerged as Cache Valley's early farming hub after 1865 settlers crossed Bear River. The town, first named Westtown, grew from dugouts to a fortified settlement under Bishop Christopher Funk. Indians forced winter relocate in 1866, then 1867 reestablished Weston with land distribution by John Maughan and later homesteaders joining before 1890.
A reader from Preston urges Franklin County and county officials to avoid placing a proposed aged care home behind the Franklin General Hospital. The letter argues for a site that offers uplifting scenery and value to the area and cites editorial praise for local coverage of national issues. The author signs as Ian L. Beckstead.
A lazy eye clinic for pre school children was held at Trenton school on Tuesday afternoon with Ethleen Grant Seletta Pitcher and Jo Marie Smith assisting.
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