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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1977
Page
3
Citizens question why the state legislature dropped the controversial right to work proposal. The piece suggests possible election year timing and partisan maneuvering by the Republican party to influence Gov. John Evans, while arguing against compulsory unionism and urging continued public scrutiny.
The 1976 proposal by a nine member commission to raise congressional and federal official salaries by 22 to 47.6 percent in 1977 provoked sharp editorials. William Loeb calls the plan arrogant amid inflation while calling for public action to oppose the pay raise.
U S Rep George Hansen says OSHA has lost another court battle restricting inspections without warrants. He cites Cantrif Air Machine Co of Duluth Georgia in Northern Georgia District Court as a milestone and argues businesses and farmers deserve constitutional protections and that workers can be protected by other programs at lower costs.
The Preston Indians defeated Downey 61-47 and Malad 57-36 in district play while also beating West Side Pirates 50-28 in Dayton. Coach Bob Bunker’s squad added wins over Clifton 37-28 and Downey 33-27, fueling a busy week of basketball in the community.
Nixon's final days are described as dismal while Ford appears cheerful and relaxed as he contemplates amnesty for protesters and considers its political implications. Carter plans rapid, tangible cost cuts and warns of military budget reductions, with Rumsfeld delivering grim warnings after a lengthy meeting.
Readers submit concerns on state finances bank safety and farm credit, dog licensing and animal welfare, historic preservation and school policy, military spending and Cold War arms, and drug enforcement. The letters urge action by Idaho officials and the new federal administration, with references to local governance and national security debates.
Idaho State Representative Westerberg champions removing the Lynx Bobcat and Wolf from the predator list to let Fish and Game manage them as game animals. He also seeks green belt tax relief shielding agricultural land from rising market values and notes past failed Senate votes. Sidney Hansen named to UI dean's list for first semester in Agriculture studies.
Lew Lepper, executive director of the Idaho Freedom to Work Committee, calls the proposed freedom to work ballot plan a mockery of representative government. He cites an 82 percent Idaho opposition to compulsory unionism and notes the $200,000 taxpayer cost for a special election. Lepper accuses Governor Evans of appealing to a minority, challenging Speaker Allan Larsen's forecasted veto.
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