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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1977

Page

3

We Cannot Afford To Lose Sugar Beets

A community urges action to protect the sugar beet industry amid drought, low prices, and international market risks. It cites political influence, foreign sugar cartels, and a visit by Senator Church to Cuba as factors affecting domestic production and prices.

Intermountain West OPEC Idaho Cuba Frank Church Fidel Castro Church Castro George Hansen Bragenaine 98 United States

Do Not Eat Or Do Not Do Things Hazardous to Health

A columnist rails against widespread health warnings and lists many foods and activities deemed risky. The piece cites researchers and agencies, arguing caution may become overbroad while noting humans live longer and healthier lives overall.

U.S EPA OSHA

Franklin County primary draws 3100 voters and local results

About 3,100 Franklin County residents voted in the primary, with winners including William E. Crane and Lucy C. Tanner among others. The Whitney ward boys softball team claimed the Franklin Stake championship 10 to 6 over Mapleton and placed second in a Providence Utah tournament. Wheat crops suffered from spring drought, predicting a poor harvest. The Weston ward chapel dedication is set for Sunday at 8 p.m. Elder John Longden will participate. the building cost $183,000.

Franklin County William E. Crane Marlowe B. Funk D. Ariel Nash Orlando Rasmussen Angus Condie Lucy C. Tanner LaRay Talbot Whitney Ward Franklin Weston Ward John Longden

Preston News Highlights From August 14 1947

Foundations completed for the new Catholic Church in Preston as Rev J Kun kel notes. Junior Condie fires a no hit win for Preston Elks over Pocatello Athletic Club 7 1 in district tourney play. Funeral services for Christina Jensen Shaffer 72. Lynn Ward 6 with twin lakes trout catch. Southeast Idaho Advocate expands with eight pages in part printed locally. Diamond Press installed for Democratic newspaper work. Preston Lumber Co to extend building. Zeus Theatre hosts National Defense Committee visit. Radio glow watches promoted by Hansen Jewelry Co.

Preston J. Kunkel Junior Condie Preston Elks Pocatello Athletic Club Idaho Christina Jensen Shaffer Lynn Ward June Ward Twin Lakes Southeastern Advocate Salt Lake Hansen Jewelry Co Preston Lumber Company Preston Motor Company

Summer Chamber party praised for food and fellowship

A letter to the editor lauds this year’s Chamber summer event with standout cooks like Don Martin and Curt Keller. George Hansen jokes about politics while guests enjoy weather and company. Douglas S Webb thanks attendees as chamber vice president.

Chamber Don Martin Curt Keller Lil Stokes Tina Smedley Buzz Robert Fackrell Douglas S. Webb Chamber

Airplane diplomacy and the brass versus the blind

A 1977 column surveys shifts in U S policy from Nixon era plane diplomacy to Carter era self pay for visiting dignitaries. It details the handling of foreign leaders and the Pentagon guidelines affecting blind vendors on military bases.

Carter Eastern Airlines Archibishop Makarios Cial State Department United States U.S Nicaragua Anastasio Somoza Miami Somoza Defense Department Pentagon United Féature Syndicaté

Statehouse Scene on Fire Preparedness and Interstate Aid

Idaho Governor urges constant readiness as searing summer forest fires loom. Western states join a five state Civil Defense pact to share firefighting resources, with inventories due by June 15. Fires so far total 370 in Lands districts burning 2,800 acres, higher than last year.

Idaho California Nevada Oregon Washington Department of Lands Forest Protective Districts

Passing The Buck GUEST EDITORIAL BY E.A. HUNTER

GUEST EDITORIAL argues against the National Energy Plan as passed by the House claiming higher electric rates, costly new meters for time-of-day use, and creation of a federal bureaucracy that would burden consumers and alter daily life. It urges Utah residents to protest to their senators and representatives.

E.A. Hunter Utah Power and Light Co House of Representatives Washington House Ap&l

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