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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
10
A sweeping statement claims near unanimous citizen support for the current laws regulating labor, union leaders, and racketeers. The piece argues the present framework has proven effective, though details or data are not provided.
A call to action against labor bosses like James Hoffa and allied leaders who wield monopoly power to halt production and influence politics. The piece cites risks to freedom, economy, and national security, urging citizens to contact Congress for strict safeguards.
Senator Dworshak challenged TV rice commercials claiming rice is lower in calories than potatoes. He cited calorie charts showing a similar portion of rice has more calories and fewer vitamins than potatoes. The FTC reviewed the matter, facing a potential showdown over the advertising.
Dworshak lamented the so called battle of TV and condemned the rice industry's propaganda to sway market share. He urged the diet conscious public to continue eating Idaho potatoes which he noted contain fewer calories than the same amount of cooked rice.
County agent DeVere Tovey says Cache and Wasatch wheat varieties, widely grown in Franklin county, are on the U S Department of Agriculture blacklist for poor milling quality. Starting 1961 farmers marketing these faces 20 cents per bushel penalty on government loans. New varieties Itana and Columbia are recommended for better milling quality and higher yield. Seed is available locally. farmers are urged to plant seed plots for 1960 fall planting.
The report notes a pair of Chevrolet sixes with Powerglide dominating their class on Mobil gas. It records fuel economy across full sized cars at 22.88 miles per gallon.
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