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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
9
At the northern Idaho state Grange convention Grangemaster E T Taylor urged high tariffs as the cure for agriculture. The piece argues against tariff hardliners citing Smoot Hawley era stagnation, urging alternative security for American farmers and global peace.
David Lawrence questions the role of a truly free press after the State Department releases Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States and Japan covering 1931 to 1941. He asks could a free press truly serve peace in the world.
October bond sales reached 1.716 billion with redemptions at 137 million or 7.99 percent. August showed the peak redemption rate at 18.08 percent, while total bonds outstanding stood near 21 billion as of September 30 with redemptions at 0.71 percent. The Wall Street Journal notes holders may earn less than 1 percent if cashing early, advising holding to maturity for better returns.
Editor and Publisher argues that unrestricted press access to aud information could have prevented a U S Japan war by exposing official diplomacy. The piece cites Roosevelt’s sea power policy as timely to counter Japan’s plans, criticizing censorship and soft talk from officialdom.
The treasury proposed 16 billion then 12 and 10.6 billion for the tax bill. Congress cut the recommendation to about 2 billion, roughly 12 percent of the initial request. The nationwide protest joined in urging lawmakers to endorse a stronger stance.
The Electric light company finishes two weeks of relocating wiring behind buildings and will soon connect the entire city to Utah Power. Outlying districts previously fed by High Creek are being switched over as part of the phase. Meanwhile two auto repairers Mood and Tingely cause damage to two cars. Tippits’ engine burned in Lewiston. Police raid John Doe’s booze joint. officers praised for action. George Naegle of Colonia Dublan recounts wartime experiences. 4 000 Saints reportedly left the country. Hale Hart returns from Canadian mission after twenty six months in Toronto conference. Clyde Wheeler injured in Logan. Harvey Larson narrowly escapes collision. Joe Jensen and another driver clash in frost. High school students have the remaining item.
A three act comedy Kempy is ready for production under Miss O Neil. The cast includes Louise Barton Donald Jones Fonda Cottle Tyra Hull Clara Dean Hawkes Shirley Palmer Irel Chase and Spencer Conale. Clayton Plumbing, formerly on South State, moved last week to the new building on West Oneida Street. Happy Clayton says he will carry a complete line of stoves and heaters along with his plumbing fixtures.
Bannock county men described for upcoming induction into the armed forces include Oleen Seamon s Arimo Charles E B Ruger Bancroft Forest G Kingsford Downey Ray L Avery and June M Avery Lava Hot Springs Basil Stoddard and R Parnell White head Grace Gaylen Harris McCammon.
A jumble of comic snippets from a reader: a note about speeding winter into spring, a Dayton mayor quote on fashion and evolution, and a funny wedding tale of a groom delaying bed with a mother’s warning. A social column tone blends jokes about flappers and moonlit nuptials with a rural census quip about counting children at supper.
A fragment recalls Mink-Greek-Maizee uncertain about the rank of a Navy man she dated, joking that it may have been Chief Petting-Officer. The line hints at a light, satirical social scene with naval humor.
A fragile scene shows a man restraining a frightened woman as a dentist drill hums in the background. Franklin Fannie quips that falling in love is nature’s nudge for a young man to work and become something.
Grace shipped 1 423 hogs this week forming Bannock county s largest pool. The second Grace record followed a prior 1 022 head sale at 12 25 per cwt for tops. Top carloads, nine, went to American Packing & Provision Co Ogden at 12 85 per cwt. Two sow carloads sold to Lear & Co Los Angeles at 11 25 per cwt.
A collection of short, lighthearted quips and misadventures from wartime life. Jokes revolve around diners, hotel guests, a draft board officer, a careless young woman named Anna, and sailors in Georgia training camps. The items showcase playful wordplay and situational humor characteristic of the era.
The University of Idaho basketball squad for the season is mostly Idaho natives with 11 of 13 players from the Gem State. Players from Moscow Lewiston Coeur d Alene Boise Payette join two out of state members from Spokane and Los Angeles.
Church leaders in the past year have authored numerous books for difficult times. Titles such as Gospel Standards and The Gospel Kingdom appear among those circulating in local homes.
The article lists numerous Thanksgiving visits by families and friends in Ogden, Logan, Brigham City, Rupert, Magna, Boise, and Preston. It notes births and large family gatherings, including a 17-seat table at Elsie M. Christensen’s home and a recounting of car nation centerpieces.
Amid rationing, Idaho motor vehicle registrations rose in October 1943 to a ten month total of 163,813 with licenses issued 7,642 drivers and 687 chauffeurs. October revenue from motor vehicle taxes reached 23,263.97 and ten month totals hit 1,362,965. Passenger, truck, and commercial vehicle licensing are listed along with fuel tax data showing 7,820,830.5 taxed gallons and total 3,581,005.01 collected year to date through 1943.
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