New Governor Jordan Outlines Budget Cuts and Reforms
Governor Len B. Jordan told the legislature on Tuesday January 9 that state government must operate within current revenues and proposed major reforms. He urged no new taxes, tighter personnel and payroll reforms, merger of state colleges, and a series of targeted appropriations and cuts including 2 million to the permanent building fund and a $3 million reduction in school equalization costs. He called for examining salaries by responsibility, and urged further studies on pensions and highway financing while pressing for greater local participation and defense funding.
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1951 Dodge To Be Shown Here This Week
The 1951 Dodge cars with Oriflow shock absorbers and new styling will be displayed by Martin and Howe in Preston starting Saturday. Features include improved driver vision, a modernized interior, upgraded cooling, and a six blade impeller. The lineup includes ten body styles on two wheelbases and emphasizes durability and ride comfort.
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New University of Idaho leaflets on soil and manure
The county agent received a five subject four page bulletin series from the University of Idaho extension service. Prepared by soils specialist Vance T. Smith, the leaflets cover crop rotations, plant nutrition, fertilizer choices, reclaiming salty soils, and barnyard manure use with a note that fresh manure is worth six dollars a ton for its nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash. Copies available from Daniel Roberts, county agent.
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Sequoias and Eucalyptus Featured in Global Tree Brief
The giant Sequoia trees of California are highlighted as the world’s tallest, with ANG 5 noting Australia’s Eucalyptus trees as another prominent giant.
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