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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1954
Page
8
Columnist Frank R. Kent notes at a major labor group's annual convention 15 resolutions passed with large federal expenditures. He cites a sixteenth proposal to raise personal tax exemptions from 600 to 1000, which would cut revenue by 9.5 billion dollars annually, arguing the plan defies economic logic.
The piece argues that price comparisons must weigh purchasing power and labor time. It notes mechanized farm equipment costs rise with inflation, yet the value of basic farm products climbs faster. Examples compare a two plow tractor’s cost in corn bushels and hogs across periods, concluding farm gear remains a good buy despite higher prices.
A critic argues that two decades of unchecked government spending and waste created the current financial crisis, claiming there is little chance of escape without decisive reforms.
The house ways and means committee voted to fix the income task so a dependent is still a dependent even if he earns up to 607 dollars in summer or on weekends. Backed by Congress the measure could revive thrift industry and business acumen in youth.
Debate over the Bricker amendment to treaty making resurfaces as President Eisenhower opposes it. Senator Hickenlooper endorses his farm program with a push for surplus reserves and gradual parity shifts.
Mink Creek residents Mrs. Snend Anderson and Mrs. Delbert Keller are in LDS Logan and Preston hospitals respectively recovering from operations. Anderson hopes to return home next week with family help from Priscilla Bowman and the Andersons. A birthday dinner honored Kathryn Wilde and Ruth Bell Smart, with visitors from Mink Creek, Smithfield, Preston and Glencoe. The Mink Creek senior scouts lost to Glencoe in a Preston opera house game.
Melvin Kirby and Allen Lyon visited Logan to see the Harlem Globetrotters. Ward and Hess hosted Joe Trent Roger Williams Jerold Williams and Ken Draper guests. More visits include Sant Workman Perry Porter Shumway Smith Perry Perry and Pokatello trips.
Mr and Mrs Percy Nurcott traveled to Oregon to be with Mr Nurcott’s father after his operation. The Hender family hosted a steak dinner with Nels Rohalt Dick Snow Jerry Rawlins Clark Michelson and Harris Stephenson. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Crawford at Caribou hospital.
Sunday school remarks feature Shirley Swenson and Nolene Swenson with Norris Michelson and Frank Swenson delivering talks. Sacrament meeting speakers include Lowell Mendenhall and Melvin Michelson. Mrs Nellie Stephenson visited Grace with Evah Bitton and others. Duane Bitton inducted in Boise. Lago M Men beat Soda Springs ward team.
Mrs Adria Forsgren stayed in Salt Lake City from Thursday to Sunday to visit her daughter Donna and relatives. Granddaughter Jan 13 born to Mr and Mrs Cyrel Roskelley of Smithfield. Mrs Packer and Lila Gunderson helped after hospital discharge. Darrel and Mrs Wold visited Cove friends E OD Miller on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Adria Forsgren visited in Preston Tuesday with her daughter Mrs. Ferrin Sharp and family. The Jensen family welcomed a baby girl born Monday Jan 18 as Cecil Jensen’s wife remains in Preston hospital. Different relatives from Glendale Glencoe Oneida Station Salt Lake City and Preston noted for visits and greetings to grandparents and siblings.
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