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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
2
In Our Opinion the Sales Tax fight will center on Idaho’s November referendum. Supporters cite school funding gains and broader tax effects while opponents argue it is not an education tax and unfair to low earners. The campaign promises sharp public debate and surprising voter results.
The piece recalls Kennedy’s ask not what your country can do for you and Indira Gandhi’s call to be self sufficient while welcoming aid. It argues lasting friendship isn’t bought with money and critiques reliance on government, urging Americans to adopt the philosophy.
A humorous column by Barney Rice about a boss angered by dogs raiding garbage cans and a misbehaving menacing with a chain around a black dog. The piece pivots on domestic life and a valley couple laughing over an anonymous letter about infidelity while the boss vows to curb the canine crew.
A Bee hive girls and Franklin stake keepers held a first aid class Tuesday evening with stake camp director Hope Malroie in charge Adell Purser explained temporary aid to comfort a person until a doctor arrives Parks Noble demonstrated shock response and assisted with artificial respiration Ten ward girls learned how to teach others in their wards Thelma Womack Mrs Don Golightly and Vaughn Packer contributed to the successful evening.
The Preston area records a tinsmith Isaac Elwell moving near the Idaho State Bank and expanding his shop, local residents receiving LDS mission updates, and assorted social visits. Grace basketball crushed by Soda Springs 64 to 44 as a band performed. A Silver Beaver awarded to Scoutmaster Leo Buttars. Russell Crockett aids at church services. $196 stolen from Crockett’s service station. twin girls born Jan 23 at Preston hospital. The town celebrates a lower withholding tax for a relieved father.
AH reports the Idaho Legislature will begin a special session to redraw district lines to meet equal representation standards set by the US Supreme Court. Leaders expect multiple plans as both parties seek political advantage while ensuring districts have near equal population, with suggestions of a 35 member Senate and a larger House.
The text discusses making a Senate of 40 and House of 80 to better match current counts, noting districts could be drawn so each senator has a district and two representatives. It highlights Ada county and other populous counties needing districting to ensure rural representation, considering how urban areas like Boise may dominate. It mentions the Idaho Farm Bureau advocating for fair districting and for rural areas to gain representation.
Publication information for the Preston Idaho newspaper outlines address 11 South State and contact details. It lists publishers Walter Ross Wayne D Bell, pricing 350 yearly or 200 half year, and regional coverage in Franklin Bannock Caribou Counties with outside county rate 84.06. It notes post office classification and associations.
News notes list residents with incidents and recognitions including Kimber Christensen warned by the Day ton Village marshal Neil Nelson and Sara stopped by border customs lon Greaves selling candy DeMar Merrill watching TV Gerald Dalley rehearsing a roadshow Jon Jepsen forgetting his wallet Ar lend Purser commenting on a diet at a scout banquet Connie Westover credited for a poem Carmen Westover and Bill Hobbs listed as Exalted Ruler over Bill Nash.
A reflective column extols hardy pioneers who carried heavy loads to feed families, urging readers to compare their struggles with daily hardship in Salt Lake City. The piece emphasizes resilience and enduring effort.
Paul Harvey Sellers laments the tarnished image of salesmen once known as pitchmen and outlines how regulation, integrity, and professional groups are reshaping the profession. He notes that few colleges offer sales degrees while organizations honor principled sellers, reinvigorating the American dream of commerce.
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