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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1960

Page

7

When Is a Judge The Independent Agencies as Courts

A weekly opinion piece argues that government agency members exercising judicial power must follow standard court procedures. It cites the Civil Aeronautics Board, compares agency hearings to trials, and warns that secrecy and selective use of testimony resemble a secret police process.

Congress Louis J. Hector Agency Board Pvith Supreme Court of Florida B. K. Roberts Roberts C. Frederick Meyer

Uncle Dan Riffs On Pore Houses Leap Years And Cars

A rambling column notes mood with jokes about the disappearing county poorhouse and a host of topics from leap year marriages to medical curses and the promise of atomic powered cars. The voice teases social trends and foibles with a wry, rural American tone.

Elvis Presley Prefers Straight Roles In Comeback Plans

Hollywood gossip notes Elvis Presley aims for straight film roles while May Britt and Gardner McKay remain prominent. Annette, legend Walt Disney, and Vic Damone surface with others, including Debra Reynolds mystery winner Lucy Wilhaur of Lodi, California.

Elvis Presley May Britt Gardner McKay Annette Walt Disney Vic Damone Hollywood van Cliburn Weld Sugarfoot Will Hutchins Janet Leigh Tony Curtis Italy Lucy Wilhauer Lodi California Debbie Reynolds Larry Chambers The Wishek North Dakota Star

A Patchwork of Wit From a Beloved Era

A column features humorous vignettes and odd anecdotes about everyday life. It weaves jokes about savings bonds, a man fined for a mirror assault, a Texan with a gun and an empty oil can, a razor peeled apple trick, and a soldier’s Christmas tale, reflecting lighthearted wartime memories.

Jest and Fun Jokes from a Sensational Floor Show

A humorous comic strip of quick quips and gags about a blonde dancer, a rich young man, and a variety of social miscommunications. The bits include plays on education, animals trained for piano keys, an overlong tenure ruse, drunken dinner chatter, and a Texas gas station proprietor with a poised retort.

Potato Prices Seen Holding Strong in 1960

The University of Idaho extension service reports in Economic Facts for Idaho Farm Families that potato prices are likely to stay firm through the storage season. Trade worries over tight grower supplies persist, with Florida and California winter acreage up but below 1958 levels. Idaho’s processing sector remains robust, now consuming about one third of the crop, as cattle and lamb price trends influence farming outlook for next year.

Idaho University of Idaho Extension Service Wayne Robinson Florida California Robinson

El Teniente Copper Mine Tops World Underground Scale

National Geographic notes El Teniente in Chile as the largest underground copper mine. It features about 212 miles of tunnels carved into an ancient volcano, reaching vast ore deposits. The mountain has produced around 10 billion pounds of copper.

el Teniente Chile National Geographic Magazine

Idaho Reports 4505 Drivers Lose Licenses in 1959

An annual Department of Law Enforcement tally shows 4505 Idaho drivers had licenses revoked or suspended in 1959. Drunken driving led with 1677 mandatory revocations, 40% sought restricted permits, 48% granted. Additional categories include safety responsibility suspensions, reckless driving suspensions, habitual offender denials, and seven negligent homicide revocations.

Department of Law Enforcement Pet Idaho

Driver license actions and court interventions noted

Censes were revoked or suspended, 33 had the action revised or nullified by court action and one other driver was placed on probation for a year.

Censes Nother

Funeral Service Held Feb 13 for John McQueen

Funeral services for John N. McQueen were held Saturday February 13 at 1 p m in the Preston Seventh Ward Chapel conducted by Bishop Elmo Keller. Attendees included Leona Kirby Maxine Hymas Enid Johnston J Clifford Forsgren Horace Baugh Chloe Howell O D Robinson Mrs Johnston and Mrs Hymas with pallbearers W Paul Merrill Max Norton Eldon Johnston Elmo Peterson Heer Swainston Ted Larsen.

John N. McQueen Preston Seventh Ward Elmo Keller Bishop Keller Enid Johnston J. Lavon Larson James B. McQueen Leona Kirby Maxine Hymas My Father J Clifford Forsgren Link Divine Horace Baugh Logan Johnston Chloe Howell O. D. Robinson Kirby Hymas Willis Burton Elmo Peterson Preston W. Paul Merrill Max Norton Eldon Johnston Hee

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