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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
8
A rural resident urges Franklin County to form a county wide fire control district to prevent costly losses from fires. He cites two recently destroyed school buildings and extensive damage to homes barns and haystacks as proof the program would save on insurance and replacement costs.
Idaho Medical Society promises action on the Blackfoot state mental hospital with a committee to study the situation and report to Governor Williams. The group seeks legislative funding to operate Blackfoot as a hospital and aims to build a reputable, non political institution in the state.
The record notes Congress stands criticized for inaction yet praises its stance against socialistic measures and government overreach into utilities. It argues against expansive TVA style control and costly government backed power, warning of tax losses and private business closures.
Treasureton school children entertained parents with a Christmas program Friday night featuring songs poems readings and plays. Santa distributed candy and nuts after the program. Teachers Mrs Leona Carver and Miss Ella Hull were commended for their work.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from a dated page features satirical lines about pranks love and social roles. It touches on politics religion fashion surgery cigars and wartime echoes. The fragment ends with a reflective quip about memory and endings.
Gaylord Larson chairman of the Franklin County Livestock Marketing association announced that farmers who sold hogs through the association in 1945 can obtain an itemized record of the year s sales by visiting or calling the coin agent s office No 50. The information may be needed for income tax statements.
The 1945 act offers incentives for reenlistment in the Regular Army including keeping present grades if reenlisting within 20 days after discharge before February 1 1946 and a 50 dollar per year bonus, 90 days paid furlough, annual 30 day furlough, retirement options, Sip Bill benefits, and skill training with a choice of service branches for 3 year enlistments.
Pay per month for enlisted men shows increments: base pay plus 20 percent for service overseas, plus 50 percent for flying crews and parachutists, and an additional 5 percent increase for each three years of service. The document outlines these allowances and their applicability to specific roles and service durations.
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