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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
3
A fragmentary National Geographic portrait of Formosa describes its massive tentacled wildlife and a population near 8.5 million, nearly Australia’s size. It notes Formosa spans about 240 miles by 85 miles and edges the area of the Netherlands.
Idaho Fish and Game Commission approves a day and a half hunting season for sage grouse this fall citing upward population trends from recent surveys. Director Ross Leonard notes hunting will be regulated and harvest kept moderate due to cyclic populations and limited habitat. The season runs from Sept 15 noon, two bird limit, with area checks for open zones.
Washington analysis explains how tax legislation travels from budget messages to hearings, drafting by Ways and Means and Senate Finance, through House Rules, floor votes, and conference across chambers before presidential signing. It highlights leaders Jere Cooper Daniel Reed Wilbur Mills Harry Byrd Walter George Eugene Millikin and staff like Colin Stam.
The National Safety Council reports in Accident Facts that men die more often than women in accidental deaths due to occupational exposure and risk. The bulletin notes the disparity and urges safety awareness.
Everett H. Davis of the University of Idaho extension warns parents and farm children about tractor dangers. He stresses tractors are tools, not toys, and urges keeping children away from machinery and riding hazards like loads of baled hay, especially on highways.
The Preston Citizen reports a request for information or action regarding a local matter. Further specifics are not provided in the readable fragment.
The report notes more women than men died in falls in 1954 though the difference was small. It lists seven major accidental death causes with gender counts for motor vehicles railroad accidents firearms poison gases and poisons, highlighting men outnumbering women in most categories.
Everett H. Davis of the University of Idaho extension service urges farm water systems to start large enough, arguing small units fail to meet rising demand. He notes daily use by people, cows, and chickens, and recommends sizing to meet four hours of total daily needs plus extra for irrigation and domestic use.
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