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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1952
Page
2
Readable fragment notes estrays were taken up in the Winder Herd District with a reminder that owners may claim by paying unspecified costs. continued on page three.
The piece reviews the mutual security program costs slated for fiscal 1953, noting $6.4 billion authorized while $7.9 billion was requested. It cites the Chamber of Commerce opposition to further aid, arguing $5 billion suffices. It details NATO military outlays vs rising civilian output, questioning why more defensive spending isn’t pursued.
At the Harding College campus a freedom forum used a grocery display to illustrate inflation. Two 1939 and 1952 dollar cases showed differing quantities, sparking 135 attendees from 24 states. The explanation linked rising prices to money supply and goods shortages, noting impact on purchasing power.
A 1940s-era analysis argues that long term borrowing and increased money in circulation erode wage earners' purchasing power via inflation. It cites $116.6 billion in losses to savings and bonds from 1941 to 1950 and warns inflation can be used to seize control by a small federal group. A separate public notice details a sheriff sale in Franklin County Idaho resulting from a 1952 foreclosure case against Dora L. Petersen.
The state of Idaho greets Crown Roofing Company and summons the defendant to appear in Preston Franklin County within five days if served locally or twenty days if served elsewhere. The action seeks commissions due to Earl Peterson and warns of judgment if not answered. Witness P L Allred June 5 1952. Dell W Smith attorney for plaintiff.
The notice lists masses on the first and third Sundays at 8:00 am and on the second and fifth Sundays at 12:30 pm. No location or church name is provided in the excerpt.
In Preston Idaho, an execution directs sale of described property at the County Court House by public auction to the highest bidder for cash. Judgment and decree must be satisfied with interest costs and accruing costs, on the date specified as June 26 1952.
I hereby certify I have two estrays in possession. Bay mares aged about three and five years with distinct markings and white hind feet. Mare No 1 weighs about 1200 lbs and Mare No 2 about 1350 lbs.
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