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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
2
The Chicago Tribune opinions on a U S information agency booklet circulated in France criticizes its claim that the U S economy is no longer capitalism. It argues state department propagandists are using Europe to attack private enterprise.
An editorial criticizes Taft Hartley union shop rules forcing workers to join and pay dues or be fired, noting 17 states have right to work laws. It argues coercion violates individual choice and calls for more states to adopt right to work to curb private pressure by unions.
A Tribune editorial praised by Eugene W. Castle cautions that the USIA costs taxpayers over 100 million dollars annually and cites Theodore C. Streibert's inability to point to any foreign country where the agency benefited the United States. Congress increased allocations by 11 million, prompting questions about hearing value.
Good waterfowl outlook across Manitoba and other regions despite poor nesting. The U S Fish and Wildlife Service aligned the Pacific flyway framework with last year while increasing midwest allowances. Boise hosted the Pacific council to share flyway issues as states set seasons under the framework. Gun readiness advice follows with safe handling and practice urged before season. Trails in Chamberlain basin near elk areas completed to improve access and packout, spreading hunting pressure and expanding areas. The Idaho Keep America Beautiful committee launches anti litter efforts with broad agency support and trash disposal facility plans. Deer and elk tags—52 000 and 28 000 elk respectively—shipped to 265 vendors due to early season openings in north Idaho. Dove season hours announced aligning with federal migratory rules.
The Idaho Tax Bulletin reports total local bonded indebtedness rose to 52 170 163 in 1954 from 43 891 406 in 1953 with large increases in school districts and irrigation districts. The 1955 legislature raised bonding capacity for reorganized school districts. Most debt remains general obligation backed by property taxes.
The article argues for bonds up to two million dollars for new structures including a University of Idaho library. It notes bonding capacity varies by county due to assessment ratios and urges better equalization so each government unit can serve patrons and each taxpayer bears an equal burden.
City officials aired item No. 8 during a public meeting, outlining proposed changes and community impact. Residents spoke on the record about anticipated costs and timelines while council members pledged closer study.
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