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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1951

Page

4

Death of a newspaper underscores cost of local journalism

The Lafayette Macon County Times publisher Calvin Gregory argues that small papers face rising production costs and dwindling revenue. He cites equipment, building, and operating price jumps and notes that post closures strip a county of a voice and local advertising revenues.

Calvin Gregory Lafayette Gregory Macon County Times Tribune

Dare We Tell The Truth We Need Honest Disclosure Now

Editorial by Dr. Alfred P. Haake argues truthfulness as essential to democracy. He cites lending and war debates, condemns deception, recounts personal lessons about honesty, and urges open moral discourse and accountability aligned with timeless principles. The piece calls readers to tell the truth in all matters.

Alfred P.haake Demaree Bess Saturday Evening Post Mr. Bess

The Preston Citizen Calls For Public Contact

The Preston Citizen urges readers to submit tips and notices to No. 8 to report on local events and community updates.

THE Preston Citizen No. 8

Canada’s Railroads Show Public Versus Private Ownership

In comparing Canada’s rail systems, the government owned Canadian National totals 33,122 miles with a three year deficit of 78.84 million, while privately owned Canadian Pacific spans 17,080 miles with 31.87 million in taxes and 65.42 million in dividends over the same period, illustrating the fiscal gap between public operation and private profit.

Canada Canadian National Railways Canadian Treasury Canadian Pacific Railway C.P R

Private versus public railways in Canada argued

The piece argues Canadian private railways deliver at least equal value to taxpayers. It claims publicly owned lines burden the treasury while privately owned lines contribute, with Canadian Pacific rivaling Canadian National in service.

Dominion of Canada Canadian Pacific Canadian National Canada United States

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