Farmers voice concern over prices and a looming market clash
The piece surveys farmer frustration with rising costs and potential nationwide action to withhold farm produce from markets. It notes price controls, inflation, and calls for disruptive measures as a potential remedy, while also highlighting Kevin Leak's scoring for Utah State freshmen Rambler team amid a 0-4 start ahead of a College of Southern Idaho game.
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Kevin Leak
Utah State University
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West Side
Utah Tech
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls
Senior Citizens Dinner Announced in County
Maurice Tingey, county chairman, invites all county senior citizens to a Saturday noon dinner at the American Legion hall.
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American Legion Hall
Maurice Tingey
Forsgren Elected To State Farm Bureau Board
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation held its 36th annual meeting on December 14 at the North Shore Lodge in Coeur d'Alene. Franklin County delegates included Douglas Forsgren and family, Steve Noyes, Frank Priestley, Clifford Jensen, Sharon Olsson, and Mike Adams, with Jensen's team winning the District One Discussion Meet. The convention opened with the Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet and highlighted consumer relations and farm-to-consumer procedures. Franklin County's program was praised as the state’s best.
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Douglas Forsgren
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Clifford Jensen
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American Farm Bureau
St. Louis
Idaho Farm Bureau
City Council Meets Tonight and Farm Bureau Update
Preston City Council convenes in regular session at City Hall to discuss health department water line issues law enforcement, past due water bills and Gamble Avenue oiling bill. Farm Bureau reports cover delegates policy making elections officers and district board changes ahead of the Idaho convention.
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Craig Madson Named Environmentalist to Preston Post
Craig Madson aged 26, from Malad, will assume the Preston environmentalist post on January 5. He comes from Montpelier where he serves Bear Lake and Caribou counties. A BYU graduate with physical education and health education degrees, he has prior Idaho work in health services and a Utah State University 1966 alum. He will cover four counties while a replacement is sought.
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Loader Fire at Franklin County Grain Growers Plant
Firefighters were called to the Franklin County Grain Growers feed mixing plant on Fourth South Street Monday at 8 am to tackle a loader fire blamed on an overheated engine that ignited gas. The front end loader worth 3500 dollars caused about 1500 dollars in damage before flames were extinguished and the unit saved. Manager Wayne Doney summoned fire crews again as smoldering sections risked more damage. Crews washed down the building to prevent further harm.
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Fourth South St
Wayne Doney
Franklin County Self-Employed Surge Grows Local Busineses
Franklin County shows a notable rise in self employed residents with about 640 people running their own businesses professions or farms. The share of self employment stands at 2.71 percent of the local workforce, higher than national and state rates, reflecting a shift from unemployment to entrepreneurial ventures amid tight credit and competition.
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Department of Commerce
Keogh
First Security
Salvation Army helps those in need this Christmas season
Community leaders urge immediate action to address social needs as The Salvation Army operates year round. Bob Acock and Bert Gailey highlight services aiding families facing spiritual, economic and emotional crises, with donations directed to Quenda Woodworth at First Security Bank. A Franklin shop reports theft of five guns and a cedar chest on November 20, with $10 missing.
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Margaret Mead
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Bob Acock
Bert Gailey
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Salvation
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Franklin
Dee 1 ASCS Election Results Announce Committee
Jean Smith of Franklin County announces the Dee 1 ASCS results. Robert Geddes of Banida re-elected to a three year term and named chairman for 1976. Other victors include Dee Andreasen Thatcher first alternate and John J King Weston second alternate. Alternates serve one year. Smith Riverdale as vice chairman and Dennis Hall Fairview as regular member.
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Franklin County
ASCS
Robert Geddes
Banida
Dee Andreasen
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