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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
2
In a December front page editorial the New York college paper rejects cigarette advertising to avoid dependence on a product linked to death. The action wins praise from the New York Cancer Society and The Medical Tribune cites health findings from the American Cancer Society and Royal College of Physicians.
Idaho senators warn of tit for tat as Idaho workers in Utah must carry Utah plates in addition to Idaho plates and Utah salesmen may face Idaho licenses. The dispute threatens cross state cooperation and could sour relations.
Richmond plans a survey to assess bringing natural gas to the area and expects Preston to gain gas within a few years. A Southern Idaho representative notes gas could heat plants and homes while a related project uses gas to run irrigation pumps, broadening development prospects.
The advisory committee led by United States Surgeon General Luther Terry clears Sabin oral polio vaccine for mass immunization after a thorough review. The decision ends doubts from last fall about the third dose and notes the risk is exceedingly small. The Southwest Idaho Medical Society supported the move and outlines a voluntary program to be available next spring.
Barneys Jerry Jorgensen and Dr D L Gibbons tested a 20 foot one man ice boat with a front mounted propeller on a cold day in swamp land near Cache Junction. The craft reaches about 20 mph and the launches drew only the two men present.
A garbled column lists civic and community figures in Oneida area lore. Mentions Milton Webb a Black and White era figure Robert Dahle Cade school board Paul Merrill and Bill Huntington among scattered events such as a morning snow shoveling and a ward audit.
The House Committee on un-American activities faces renewed attacks from groups and lobbyists aiming to abolish or strip its functions. Representative Francis Walter defends its Cold War work while supporters mobilize letters, ads, and public protests to preserve funding and authority.
The Franklin County Flower and Garden club chose new leaders for 1953 with James B McQueen as president Veda M Hobbs and Clara S Schenk as vice presidents Norman Steele as secretary and Vera G Merrill as treasurer Jefferson PTA arranged televison showings for all Jefferson school children to view the inauguration plans coordinated by Mr A G Carlson.
Completed records on annexation from Bannock to Franklin County were brought to Preston last Thursday by Daniel Nash chair of the county commissioners. The action climaxed a lengthy project begun in June.
The Citizen prints a birthday column inviting readers to submit names for celebration. January 24 entries include Yvonne Hyver Carol Ann Pack Owen Alinscough Verla Auger L B Caine Jr Lea Skidmore. Subsequent dates list dozens of names for January 25 to January 30, spanning multiple individuals.
A jumble of vignettes shows a box office man mishearing prices calling a dollar and a half. a recruit vows never to stand in uniform again. a lady delays a chauffeur by asking for his surname. and a five year old on a bus explains she pays because her mother is loaded.
Reader Sam Austin of Richmond argues over Bear River water allocation noting Utah Salt Lake water flow and questioning Idaho involvement. He lists many tributaries feeding the river and recalls long effort to settle river rights, urging Idaho participation and warning Bear Lake diverts early-season waters.
A compact set of crossword clues with across and down entries including references to common terms. Clues cover a range from body parts and relationships to objects, actions, and animals, suitable for a newspaper puzzle page.
The Citizen editorial titled A Big Problem In Idaho from January 3 is highlighted. It was used by KIDO on January 13 in Idaho Editorializes a program with the Idaho Press Association. John Maxson of KIDO News notes the piece reflects a statewide grave concern.
A Valdez, Alaska reader commends the Citizen for value and readability. The letter wishes a happy New Year and expresses belief the paper will publish daily in the future.
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