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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1975
Page
3
Reprinted Idaho State Traffic Commission newsletter presents a sobering first person account by a 17 year old who describes his fear grief and shock after a fatal car crash. The narrative expresses guilt about driving the car the desire to live and a plea for safer choices and sympathy.
The Idaho State Journal published a July Sunday edition with a detailed record of votes by Sens. Frank Church and Jim McClure and Rep. George Hansen and Steve Symms for the first six months of the current session. The Citizen praises the compilation and urges readers to obtain a copy.
Editor outlines details of the city summer recreation program. He notes the December council approval and itemized budget, compares current and prior swim program revenue, and discusses grounds maintenance and Preston Invitational Baseball tournament expenses. He asserts equipment and umpire costs were included in the December budget and ordered in January.
Elbridge Gerry, Massachusetts statesman, helped shape early U S politics. He signed the Declaration late, served in Congress, and as Massachusetts governor drew the famed gerrymander district. He later became vice president and died in office, facing poverty. his widow outlived him until 1849.
The Lego Milk Products company in Salt Lake City recognized 40 of its 825 employees with service awards for more than 25 years at a testimonial dinner held at Hotel Utah. About 3 000 people attended the Friday event and Vannda Oliverson of Franklin was named queen of the 1950 Preston Night Rodeo to be held August 3 4 and 5.
Recreation Director Jess Wheiler states he could not buy needed equipment within proposed budget and notes 40 hours weekly plus extra prep time. Councilman Lower supports efforts to deliver value to taxpayers with a program that offers comparable swimming fees. He explains payment timing requests aimed at paying employees at project completion rather than later, and comments on volunteer shortages.
A nostalgic recounting of Preston's Persiana hall on Main Street. The piece notes removal of metal storefronts, the 1927 28 design by Chris Gundesen, and the 1950 sale turning the hall into a professional building. It recalls dance nights, garages, the Isis Theatre, A and W root beer, and the Persiana orchestra led by Earl Laurence, highlighting community life and landmark changes.
The president warned allies and enemies he will use all power to avert a new Middle East war or oil embargo. He criticised oil give away schemes and urged concessions from both sides to avoid crises that could hurt the United States.
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