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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1960

Page

3

Senator Mundt pushes 18 member commission on small town growth

Senator Mundt introduces a bill to create a Hoover type national commission to study how urbanization and industrial shift affect small towns. The 18 member panel would seek ways to strengthen small towns and keep them vital to America's private enterprise system. Mundt cites small towns as enduring and growing parts of the nation.

Congress Karl Mundt National Commission On America Murdt

Small towns benefit from new commission study says Mundt

Senator Mundt touts a proposed 18 member commission to study small towns with 12 Congress members, six private citizens, and two mayors. The aim is to identify ways to promote growth, attract capital, and improve federal support while preserving home values and youth stability.

Mundt Congress

John Deere Day Provides Farm Film Show and Tours

Lee Bergquist and Arnold Sant promote a John Deere day with sari displays and seating for all. A key feature is a report on the John Deere 435 diesel tractor and developments in 8 row farming and grain drying. Walter Kronkite emcees a film program including Oddities in Farming and a visit to the John Deere plow works for precision production.

John Deere Gordon Lee Bergquist Arnold Sant Walter Kronkite Arkansas Minnesota Brinkley Ark Halvorsen Duluth Minn John Deere Plow Moline Ill

Washington looks to 1960 with cautious optimism

Washington officials and congressmen view 1959 as a year of strong economic recovery despite the steel strike and foresee a better 1960 for most, with higher consumer spending and lower unemployment. They anticipate progress on disarmament and a potential summit with the Soviet Union, while warning of inflation risks and labor strikes, notably the steel and railroad disputes. The 1960 election looms as a major concern for national planning.

Washington National Ancome Eisenhower Russia Congress

Holiday visits and family events across Idaho and Utah

Cleveland residents Mr and Mrs Richard Williams and family from Pocatello spent holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs William Williams. They visited relatives in Salt Lake City. New Year’s Day dinner guests in Pocatello included Mrs Theron Smith and Mrs Gladys Gray of Bancroft. The Panters vacationed in Ogden while Eddie Panter’s eye appointment was noted. Roybett home dinner guests included Lloyd and Mrs Wilford Panter and Mr and Mrs Calvin Bennett.

Richard Williams Pocatello William Williams Salt Lake City Norman Smith Theron Smith Gladys Gray Bancroft Morris Howells Ken Skinner Ruel Skinner Dean Panter Ogden Eddie Ray Castor Roy- Bett J .Tll Lloyd’s Boo Wilford Panter Calvin. Bennett

Item 4 Minus Item 3 Season In Tax Talk

A speaker laments rising taxes and complex schedules as seasonal IRS talk mounts. He jokes about filing early, shifting taxes between items, and the burden on farmers and workers. He jokes of three officials per company becoming tax roles and notes delays in international repayment.

Washington U. S. Tax Foundation Sam England

Commentary on freedom and strikes echoes in 1950s views

The piece cites Edward W. Greenfield comparing a Minnesota strike incident in Albert Lea with wartime guard actions, criticizing the use of state power to control labor. It notes Governor Freeman and parallels to acre terms about freedom being used to justify control. It also mentions a New Year dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gene Lowe with several attendees including the Mylroles and Brent Robinson.

Wilson Company Albert Lea Minn Freeman Freeborn County Wayne Morse Robert Gene Lowe George Mylrole Marlene Darlene Victor Mylrole Ernest Mylrole Brent Robinson Warren Robinson

Local visits highlight holiday travels across states

Franklin and Victor Dunkley visited her brother Howard McIntyre and family in Mammoth Utah last week. Mr and Mrs Robinson and Mr and Mrs Wright visited Paul Winn formerly Donna Rae Robinson in Burbank California. Dixie Dunkley returned home to visit parents and friends during the holidays. she attends Utah State University at Logan.

Victor Dunkley Howard’ McIntyre Mammoth Utah Robinson Wright Paul Winn Donna Rae Robinson Burbank Calif Dixie Dunkley Utah State University Logan

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