Idaho rescinds ERA after heated Senate vote
Rep Robert Geddes said Idaho's Senate voted 18 to 17 to rescind the Equal Rights Amendment five years after its passage. The House previously approved the rescission, with expected court challenges on validity and ratification. Geddes noted a separate property tax relief measure and the governor's signature required for the right to work bill.
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Preston Chamber Sets 22-Cent Washington Birthday Sale
The Preston Area Chamber of CommercePromoters announce a 22 cent sale starting Friday Feb 18 through Sunday Monday holiday. Merchants plan promotions free prizes pies and bargain items during the gala event and are inviting shoppers to join the Washington's Birthday promotion.
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Preston Airport: county committee defends $8000 budget
Franklin County budget hearing focuses on airport funding as the county airport committee led by Phil West defends the 8000 allocation. The group highlights long history from 1929 WPA project to present operations with Mink and Jensen, noting frugal upkeep, local donations, and steady use by pilots, industry, and medical staff.
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Leason
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Logan Strip
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Heart Monitor Fund Drive Targets Franklin County
Fund drive for heart monitors rose to 5525 this week toward a 12500 goal. A hospital luncheon Monday Valentine Day starts activities and a house-to-house solicitation across the county with school and group fundraisers planned. Pink Ladies candy sale runs Feb 7 14 at multiple locations to fund a hospital heart monitor and an emergency room portable unit. Donations include two Preston doctors each 300 and many others, with city Weston among donors. LD S stake leaders named to organize wards and banks collect checks to Franklin County Hospital Heart Fund.
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Palmer Mink Ranch
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LaVern Talbot
Talbot Dairy Farm
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Whitney man Byron Ashcroft Killed in Collision
A Whitney man, Byron Ashcroft, 49, died in a head on crash on foggy Whitney Lane. Stephen Bow en, 16, his stepson, drove the 1960 Ford pickup. Sheldon Coburn, 23, of 70 EF. 1st So, drove a 1972 Ford pickup. Coburn was hospitalized then released. Bow en remained in good condition. The accident occurred about 8 35 am with no skidmarks and rear ends sliding toward the roadside. Damage totaled about 1800 to Bow en’s pickup and 2000 to Coburn’s vehicle.
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Preston Ashcroft
Coburn
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Weston Girl Killed In Shooting
A 9 year old girl, Jame Hodges, died when a 22 rifle discharged at the Eldred Carter home in Weston last Friday night. Sheriff Arlando Larsen said the accident occurred about 9 53 pm as the Hodges girl and her sister were visiting the Carter residence. The shooting appears accidental and juvenile authorities continue the investigation.
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Budget Hearing Set for Franklin County Budget Increase
Franklin County residents may speak at a public hearing Monday at 10 a.m. in the courtroom ahead of the commission meeting. The nine month budget rises 11 percent to 1,771,325 with increases in salaries social security insurance and employee benefits. Notable boosts appear in district public health district court prosecuting attorney hospital and related costs including a new county ambulance and fair buildings.
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