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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

2

Blundering leaders push U S toward inevitable war with Russia

A historical critique argues the United States faces a looming conflict with the Soviet Union. The piece likens Soviet obstruction of postwar reconstruction to past aggressors, cautions that American aid could backfire, and warns that retreat would cede the world to communism and Russia’s aims.

United States Russia Germany Italy Japan Soviet Union U.S Hitler Mussolini Tojo New York League of Nations Geneva Molotov Europe

Big Labor, Communist Threats, and Taft Hartley Law Clash

The piece argues that free nations must unite against Soviet imperialism and urges strong enforcement of the Taft Hartley act. It claims Big Labor seeks legal tests to overturn the law, contrasts regulation of labor with past antitrust actions, and warns of harsher legislation if unions refuse to comply. It also criticizes union leaders and their dominance in the economy.

U.S Congress Musicians Petrillo Miners Lewis Reuther U. S

President Veto Readies on Tax Cuts Fight

The editorial argues Truman will likely veto a second tax reduction bill delaying effect to January. It warns that high taxes fund a sprawling bureaucracy and suggests debt reduction requires cutting government spending and jobs, though critics may argue for timely relief.

Harry Truman

Broadbent to Leave Preston for Ogden Drug Store

Hugh Broadbent, manager of Thornton Drug, will move to Ogden to open a new establishment. Fathers and sons of the Oneida stake plan their annual outing at Willow Flat on August 34 and 35. Mrs Geneva Cornish Nelson welcomed a baby boy last Saturday. The Preston band, led by Prof Dewey Olsen, will perform in the park Sunday afternoon. Local businessmen donned old clothes and axes to clean the town side.

Hugh Broadbent Thornton Preston Ogden Fathers and Sons of Oneida Stake Willow Flat Geneva Cornish Nelson Preston Band Dewey Olsen

Sam Marsh helps with kitchen chores at Abernathy home

From where I sit Joe Marsh dropped in at Abernathy's the other evening and found Sam in the kitchen helping his wife wash dishes. He even helped with the grapper. Sam enjoys her company and sharing the housework.

the Abernathy's Sam Dixie

Riverdale July 24 Celebration Invitation Mentioned

Citizens receive notices inviting attendance at the annual July 24 Riverdale celebration. W. L. Rindlisbaker and Byron Tanner visit town to promote the event while other local news includes a Lions convention trip and new births.

W. L. Rindlisbaker Byron Tanner Riverdale

Humorous Fragments Tickle City Readers In Odd Montage

A collage of quips and vignettes from a television style humor page includes jokes about film depictions of Eden infra red vision and old cars, plus rapid-fire one liners about manners, dentists, driving lessons and marriage.

Preston AAF Soldier Promoted in Japan

Cpl. Jack Garrett of Preston has been promoted by a board at Western Pacific Wing Headquarters, Air Transport Command, Haneda Airdrome near Tokyo. He enlisted last year, served five months in the states, then deployed to Japan for supply and maintenance duties. His parents live at 202 North State.

Cpl Jack Garrett Preston Western Pacific Wing Pacific Air Transport Command Haneda Tokyo U. S Corporal Garrett States Japan William B. Garrett North State

Newlyweds Visit Parents Before Honeymoon Trip

Mr and Mrs Don Peterson visit his parents E C Peterson for a short time before continuing on to California for a honeymoon trip.

Don Peterson E. C. Peterson California

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