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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1951
Page
4
A Washington opinion column argues pensions for the elderly have become inadequate as inflation erodes value. It condemns new deal policies for shifting burden onto seniors and blames Idaho for restricting pension recipients and economic independence amid a 50-cent dollar era.
Congressmember John Phillips asked why the army buys in huge quantities like 68 million can openers and 11.7 million pounds of pepper, arguing such scare buying inflates prices and risks inflation. The piece urges strict economy in nondefense spending and wise use of defense funds to protect national security.
The writer argues for human treatment of the elderly and proposes cuts to nondefense and nonpension areas. They question large foreign aid expenditures and call for reallocating funds to support old people who cannot work. They reference President Truman’s 1949 budget as a context for reductions.
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission may bar previous year permit holders from applying for the same special hunt. The flexible ruling allows case by case consideration to ensure broader participation and distribution of popular hunts like antelope moose and deer or elk.
Editorial warns against government control and withholding taxes on domestic workers. CitesVivien Kellems and Marshall TX women as resisting social security tax, urging readers to refuse withholding and keep full wages to defend constitutional rights.
Friends Maurice and Mrs Fowler called on Dr and Mrs Marion E Bell and their children. Bert Hair of Pocatello visited with Sheeley Chatterton en route to Pocatello. The Hairs have been vacationing in Colorado.
Editorial argues American workers are poorly sold on capitalism and calls for a direct, plain spoken campaign showing workers they are also capitalists. It asserts benefits are shared, urging stronger messaging to workers about capitalism's value and reach.
The speaker argues workers must see benefits of capitalism and risks of collectivism. He cites Soviet Russia denying home ownership cars free speech choice and church attendance to urge American workers to oppose communism or socialism and protect their financial security. He warns that misunderstanding could lead to death to capitalism.
Rhonda Corbridge marked her fourth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Glenn Corbridge. Fourteen children joined the celebration and were joined by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. F. L. West of Smithfield.
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