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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1975
Page
3
An administrative law judge proposes lowering first class stamps from 10 to 8 cents and compensating losses by higher rates on magazine and newspaper mail. The plan could push a 1.6 billion deficit onto publications and threaten free press via mail reductions, with potential bankruptcy for the postal service.
Arlend Poole and his family lost their rented white stucco home to a Sunday fire. Fire Chief Alvaro Jones said the incident should serve as a cautionary lesson about disaster and insurance. The Pooles had no coverage and lost most belongings and major appliances. The community is urged to help them regather essential items.
State Department officials privately warn of sabotage and street unrest in Panama if a new Panama Canal treaty is not negotiated this year. The article contrasts US opposition in Congress to handing sovereignty back to Panama with persistent regional tensions.
Preston news reports Sheriff Crockett appointing deputies to enforce rationing and attire rules as a big upcoming show nears. The piece lists deputy names and notes local draft fears with the selective service board awaiting guidance while J C Penney’s appoints Ralph Strub as manager. license applications are promoted. the Franklin Stake plans July 23–24 events with David O. McKay as orator. Mutual schedules a July 24 parade and community celebration at Preston Opéra House with Indians pioneers and hand carts expected.
U S Senator James A McClure says talks with Soviet leaders in Moscow were useful for gauging mood and depth of leaders while warning that Communists remain a real threat The 14 member delegation focused on defense trade and agricultural exports He pressed for SALT compliance and offered criticism of Soviet consumer goods shortages amid calls for fair trade and market information exchanges
Governor Cecil D. Andrus announces a $500000 federal manpower funded program to place 750 youths ages 14 to 22 in up to eight week jobs at $2.10 per hour. Positions in city, county, state, and federal agencies and private nonprofits aim to serve public needs in human and natural resources. Eligible youths must be unemployed 15 days or not have had part time work earning over $42 weekly. First priority to those in the disadvantaged youth program with higher family income. others on a first come basis.
Editor thanks Preston Citizen staff for coverage and search efforts in the recovery of Ronda Talbot. Signed by Arlande D. Larsen Sheriff Franklin County Idaho 83262 with special thanks to the news team.
Social Security announces a July increase in supplemental security income for eligible individuals and couples. For those with no other income in their own households, payments rise from 146 to 157.70 dollars for one person and from 219 to 236.60 dollars for a couple, with automatic boosts for others receiving reduced SSI. The Pocatello office at 412 North Main can provide details. phone 232-1022.
American cities face a projected $20 billion revenue shortfall this year due to the recession. A survey of 67 largest cities finds 28 expect tax increases, 23 plan service cuts, and nine anticipate both actions.
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