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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
2
An anonymous poem titled Bird's Eye View of Korea recounts soldiers in Korea near Manchuria. It portrays harsh conditions and low pay, with hints of antiwar sentiment and longing for home. It speaks from the perspective of Company B soldiers defending against an uncertain future.
The piece honors American soldiers in Korea, praising youth’s patriotism and sacrifice. It notes Sgt First Class Gene A. Hansen of Preston, four years in service and four months in Korea, with his wife Lorraine Hansen. The essay urges readers to consider the hardships faced by troops in snow mud and cold.
The piece claims by June 1952 Truman will have served 7 percent of his term and that his administration collected taxes far beyond previous decades. It argues taxes total $310 billion in 7 percent of a presidency, surpassing all prior history, and urges voters to boot the Democrats at the ballot.
The piece argues six years of socialism in England produced hunger, wartime rationing, and economic decay. It predicts private capitalism cannot easily revive a bankrupt system and notes Churchill's limits in reversing the trend. It warns American readers to reconsider faith in socialism and analyze Britain's political future.
The piece contrasts Clement Attlee's Labour defeat with Aneurin Bevan's surge among leftists. Observers foresee a struggle between a waning Churchill and a rising Bevan. Bevan's socialist frame evokes Marx and Stalin, while Churchill may seek a U S loan to shore up Britain's ailing economy.
Dick Kirkland of Logan visited Monday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Larsen. His son, George Kirkland, has been trans-
References to Orlando Larsen working in Oklahoma Miss mission field. Bob Oliverson and daughter Brenda reside in Salt Lake City due to employment. Weekend visitors included Gyle Kelson and three Ogden daughters at Elmer Oliversons. Alton Larsen spoke at Whitney Sacrament meeting. Malad visit by Vern Yeates family. Blaine Porter hosts. Ralph Porter and Clarence Owens in Ogden on business. Fawn Porter and Josie Condie attended Primary stake board Christmas party at Caroline Condie’s home.
The Preston Citizen issue notes a call to contact No. 8 for a news item submission or inquiry.
The entry lists masses held on the first and third Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and on the second and fifth Sundays at 12:30 p.m. The pattern covers alternating services across Sundays.
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