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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
2
The Citizen appeals for community input on a 1976 Bicentennial project. It proposes preserving the Oneida Stake Academy building as a key landmark, suggesting staged restoration and possible matching funds to remember the nation's 200th birthday. The piece emphasizes heritage as central to the celebration.
State Senator Reed Budge reports 52 Senate bills in play including an appropriation bill. The Wildlife Committee weighs removing wolf bobcat and lynx from the predatory list while Dr John Cambareri discusses federal health planning effects. Senate Bill 1015 moves Idaho to Daylight Saving Time, with most work in committees as pace quickens.
A six bout professional card featuring well known intermountain region fighters will be held at Preston High School gym on Saturday February 11. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes fund.
A meeting is set for February 17 to organize a Franklin County Sportsmen Organization. Preston hosts an Annual Dollar Day on Saturday February 14. The Princess Millinery and Marcelling Parlor opens with a spring hat display. The Fifth Ward held an entertainment in the new ward house with a mostly finished hall and residents enjoyed the gathering.
Idaho officials praise the CETA II program for creating public service jobs via state and local cooperation. About 400 jobs had been developed by January 21 with roughly 75 percent filled, as administrations seek new opportunities and broader local involvement to ease unemployment and hardship.
Idaho’s daily and weekly newspapers merge into one association after the Idaho Newspaper Association annual meeting. Newly elected President LB Hunsaker of Fremont notes consumer harm from rate controls. Officers include Kalb, Pietsch, Ross, Ricken, Hower, Hammes, Howard, and Rosin representing multiple papers.
President Ford warns subordinates to avoid any hint of wrongdoing and cooperate with Congress. Probes into Watergate cases expand, with indictments, bribery inquiries, and efforts to obtain more tapes and documents.
The article notes low mileage reimbursements for veterans and higher deductions for business use. It reports Ford’s economic stance, potential cabinet changes, and a political push to fight recession. It also covers Kissinger’s Global Outlook, CIA hiring limits, Pentagon planning, and Senate floor autograph fever.
A letter praises a physician for compassionate care and lifelong service, noting his readiness to help during births and emergencies. The writer highlights his dedication with family support and partnership with fellow doctors, and expresses admiration for his faith and generosity.
A Social Security official in Pocatello explains you can obtain a free Statement of Earnings by contacting any Social Security office. Request the postcard form, sign it with name address birth date and SSN, mail it, and receive the statement at no charge. The SSA notes earnings determine benefits and that early cancer screening improves outcomes with 15 million Americans alive after cancer.
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