Some Claims We Question Idaho's Vice Allegations
The Allied Civic Forces of Idaho face criticism for broad generalizations about state vice. Life magazine visited Idaho to verify claims but locals offered a balanced view, highlighting Idaho’s natural beauty in the Salmon area. Officials are urged to credit law enforcement in Bannock Bear Lake Caribou Franklin and Oneida counties and to cite model communities like Franklin and Preston.
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Idaho
Life Magazine
Life
Life Men
Middle Fork
ACF
Mountain Home
Bannock
Bear Lake
Caribou
Franklin
Oneida
Franklin County
Preston
Grassroots vote rejects Columbia Valley authority plan
At Caldwell on Saturday July 14 water users held a meeting where representatives opposed the Columbia Valley Authority 47 to 3 in a strong rebuke to the Bonneville authority chief who claimed reclamation groups serve power companies. Farmers spoke for self interest and questioned officialdom’s claim to sole wisdom.
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Columbia Valley Authority
Caldwell
Bonneville Authority
CVA
Idaho
We Begin To Wonder About OPA Price Controls
A reader questions the effectiveness of the OPA in keeping prices down while local stores lack meat and other rationed items. The letter critiques closed eateries and reduced meat production, arguing for practical food access over strict price limits.
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OPA
Preston
Northwest residents push back on federal project control
The Idaho Free Press argues that federal project administrators serve the people, not govern them. It warns the northwest should have a strong voice in resisting centralized control and preserving regional development methods.
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Caldwell
Northwest
The
Idaho Free Press
Nampa
Sugar Shortage Threat Signals Urgent Policy Overhaul
A house committee warns a national sugar shortage is imminent in the latter half of 1945 due to war conditions and missteps in quota policy. It calls for easing foreign commitments, establishing a central distribution agency, and reforming canning and allotment practices to stabilize supply and prevent future deficits.
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House Committee
Europe
Idaho
War Food Administration
United States
Preston to host road meeting for direct highway to Jackson Hole
The Preston chamber of commerce will join Grace and Soda Springs to discuss a direct highway to Jackson Hole. State street will gain thirty new light poles with six high candlepowered lights per block, making Preston a bright white way. Edna Johnson was chosen to represent Idaho in the National Chemistry essay contest offering a four year university scholarship. A wedding shower for Alma Hampton and spouse was held at Mrs. George Cornish’s home. Utah Power and Light will move its head offices to Preston. James A. Bullock of Provo will head the Preston division. Kenneth Smith, son of Mr and Mrs JG Smith, transferred from the Pocatello division of Mountain States Tele- to a new assignment.
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Preston Chamber of Commerce
Grace and
Soda Springs
Jackson Hole
State Street
Preston
Edna Johnson
Idaho
The
United
George Cornish
Alma Hampton
Logan Temple
Utah Power & Light Company
James A. Bullock
Provo
Kenneth Smith
J. G. Smith
Pocatello Division
Mountain States Tele
Wanda Nelson
Minx Creek
Howard Smith
Cleveland
Wallace Bowen
Grace
Ames Jepsen
Glencoe
J W Adams
Harvey_Nielson
Nielsen
Catherine B Nielson
Camp Rucker
Alabama
New York
Fred H Anderson
Elden
Germany
Thunderstorm Driftwater Canyon Floods and Enlistment News
A severe thunderstorm drenched the area centering near Treasureton with a wall of water washing a canyon near Mr Miles in Banida. Ninety men must answer the government call. District Committee to meet on numbered groups. Two Dayton youths Parley and Glen Perkins enlist in the Marine Corps. Ira Rosen hosts a wedding dance. a newborn son for Leslie and Mrs Keller of Mink Creek. Farm tax tips appear in a special supplement priced at $2.00 per book.
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Treasureton
F. T. Merrill
C. A. Canfield
John A. Kofoed
Franklin County
Dayton
Parley Perkins
Glen Perkins
Marine Corps
Pete Jr Fights Jap Planes and Pete Senior’s Wartime Work
From where I sit by S56 Marsh notes Pete Jr's tenth Jap plane down and praises Pete Senior for day after day wartime labor and homefront discipline. The writer honors workers who stayed steady, kept fit, and worked overtime to support victory.
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Pete Jr
Pete Swanson
Pete
Pete Senior
Bond Purchases Decide Final Laugh in Market
A compact note observes that the investor who buys the most bonds may hold the last laugh as market fortunes shift. It hints at timing and speculation influencing outcomes in the bond trade.
Preston Pranks and Poems in a Small Town Letter
A jumble of humorous exchanges and notes from Preston Post Office and local scenes. Jokes about trains, horses, gambling, and a printer’s poem weave through anecdotes and lighthearted social quirks, reflecting small town life and reader humor.
Little Angel Photo Session Ends In Jolting Tale
A mother and photographer struggled to calm a restless child for a studio portrait. After she left, the photographer supposedly coaxed the boy with a strict, playful threat. The boy recounted that the photographer ordered him to sit, and warned of harsh consequences if he did not comply.
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Sonny
Ford Ferguson tractor plan aims for one million yearly
Harry Ferguson announces Ford Motor Company will manufacture the Ford Ferguson tractor and a full line of 160 farm implements to meet a postwar goal of one million tractors annually in Detroit. Harold Homer of Preston's Homer Tractor Service eyes Logan facilities and local tractor sales. Ferguson says the program will boost employment, cut costs, raise living standards, and spur national prosperity.
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Detroit
Harry Ferguson
Harry Ferguson Inc
England
Ford-Ferguson
Ford Motor Company
Harold Homer
Homer
North State
Preston
Logan
Ferguson
Card of Thanks for Nielsen Family
We thank everyone for their thoughtful support during our husband and father's illness and after his passing. Signed by Mrs. Christen Nielsen and Mr and Mrs Wilford Nielsen and Mr and Mrs Conrad Bell.
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Christen Nielsen
Wilford Nielsen
Conrad Bell
Centers Must Have Permits for Child Care
Idaho child care homes and foster centers must obtain state licenses before operating. The 1945 law sets minimum standards and makes unlicensed care a misdemeanor. Contact the local Public Assistance office in Preston for details. license is free after inspection.
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Idaho
Jos. F. Smith
Franklin County
State Department of Public Assistance
Department of Public Assistance
Preston Idaho
Local Social and Church Notes From Cleveland
Miss Jean Ransom returnee from Salt Lake City visits in Cleveland. Pres Theron E Smith and Dee L Andreasen spoke at Sunday evening services on July 22. Bannock Stake Sunday School party at Lavn on July 21 drew many including Dee Andreasen and Ralph Hendrickson. Donna Lloyd and Martha Revoir of Grace visited Cleveland after four weeks in California.
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Jean Ransom
Arnold Ransom
Celveland
Salt Lake City
Roy C Andreasen
Devon Hoggan
Jamie Ann
Pat
Preston
Cleveland
Theron E. Smith
Dee L Andreasen
Bannock Stake
Lavn
Dee I Andreasen
LeRoy Smith
Phyllis Johnnson
Lincoln Burton
Mildred Burton
Aidys Andreasen
Shirlee Panter
Verna Hendrickson
Colleen Jensen
Beatrice Anderson
Helen
Alice Adams
LaBella Smith
Betty Ransom
Blake Ransom
Irel Nance
Easton Smith
Norman B Smith
Ralph Hendrickson
Newell Jenkins
Clair “Smith
Norman’ Ross” Smith
Donna Lloyd
Martha Revoir
Grace
California
Dee .L Andreasen & Family
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Leslie Keller
Mink Creek
Leslie
United States Brewers Foundation
Canada
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Missouri
Miller
Sam
Joe
Danny Swainston
Danny
Sears
Jack Anderson
John Webber
iLife Insurance Company
Ford
Cawunlenly Leas
Soares
Sherld
Hyrum
Mamray “Crale
Aho
Preston, Dahk Baho
Downey
Nesco
Horace
Ise
Wade
Aera
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