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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1976
Page
3
A critical letter accuses Secretary of State Kissinger of betraying Angola to the Communists under U.S. policy. The writer denounces reliance on managed news and television to justify non-intervention and questions where the U.S. should take a stand against aggression.
200000 strong VICA members across America observe National Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Week February 8 to 14. Students in high schools and colleges study trades and health occupations, building skills to support small communities. The Preston High School VICA group links with FFA FHA and OEA promoting leadership and education during the Bicentennial year with the 1976 theme Forward In the Spirit of 76. Their motto creed and pledge stress dignity of work American life and high morals.
Publisher notes Walt Ross, Citizen co publisher, honored post banquet with the 20th annual Master Editor Publisher award before the Idaho Newspaper Association. He chaired the board as president and served as director and civic leader in city council, Rotary, PTA, library board, and county development.
Highlights include the 1920 West Side High School chorus operetta in Clifton auditorium directed by Frank Parker. Preston defeats Snake River 54-47 and West Side over Montpelier 48-44. boxing wins for Preston over Malad Dragons 37-22. Preston football progress 16-4 with upcoming games Weston Pirates and Grace. funeral for Dr. Allen Cutler in Franklin stake temple. new pharmacist Grover Swallow at Johnson Drug Store replacing Richard Manion. Aunt Jemima pancake promotion at O P Skaggs Market. rodeo committee contract signed with J Ray Skinner and Jack Oakie.
A letter to the board of county commissioners and to Mayor Nephi Larsen demands strict health measures for privies toilets and cesspools. The missive reflects ongoing concern over municipal sanitation and regulatory action.
Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey lawyer and judge, published writer and artist, composed early secular songs and political satires. He designed New Jersey’s seal, possibly the first American flag, and contributed to Federalist writings before becoming a federal circuit judge in 1789, dying at 53 after a stroke.
The article argues CIA operations are crippled yet faces backlash against critics. It notes Lebanon once had strong CIA work now feeble, Soviet ties with the PLO growing, and Italian Communists gaining power, with at least 17 jurisdictions falling to Communists in the last election.
Readers critique the new Congress and praise Idaho journalism while local letters discuss parking etiquette. International notes cover CIA credibility and Amin in Uganda, drug prices, and U S policy.
Increased electrical rates from the proposed Pioneer coal plant threaten Idaho farmers. Farm losses could reach 120 dollars per acre for barley, 100 dollars per acre for hay, and 10 dollars per acre for potatoes under the new rates. Hay and barley may not break even, risking the state’s livestock and potato sectors as coal costs rise.
Members from the South and North stakes of the church contributed by painting and laying linoleum at the Deseret Industries store. The project provided service to the community, with the group noting they have helped many people in the past.
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