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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
7
The author argues totalitarian systems like communism and fascism are aged forms of oppression, echoing cruel histories. Capitalist democracy is presented as the only government preserving freedom, accountability, and political sovereignty, contrasting it with serial dictatorships and feudal dynamics.
The piece discusses two major schools of thought on federal tax and fiscal policy. It argues for a middle ground where decisive budget cuts, tax relief, and debt reduction are pursued together to sustain growth, spur investment, and revive risk capital while maintaining national solvency.
The piece argues that wage hikes drive price rises across industries, highlighting coal as a case. It notes anticipated coal wage gains of about 85 cents per ton, likely pushing steel costs up and broad prices, while urging productivity improvements to avoid inflation and job losses.
Joseph A. Luthy plans travel next week to eastern buying centers to select merchandise for the upcoming fall and winter season. Miss Euretta Cutler earned honors at Thatcher conservatory of music in Logan last week. Clyde Crockett and Edna Austin of Salt Lake City hosted a wedding reception at E. A. Crockett's home, then departed for a Pacific Northwest honeymoon. John Johnson announces Vivian Johnson's engagement to Earl Howe of Murray, with a marriage planned in August.
Dick Tufts of the Idaho Billiard parlor returned from Camas Creek with three speared salmon weighing 30 pounds each. The catch was celebrated Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farnes in honor of their son Darrel, married Friday to Miss Ida Burningham of Blackfoot.
Miss Relda Pickett arrived home last week from a mission in the Southern states where she has labored the past two years. P. J. Evans was named president of the Idaho local bar association during sessions of the Idaho state meeting held last week. The marriage of Miss Blanche Boudrero, Preston High School physical education instructor, is announced. she will wed Ben Phillips in August in Los Angeles.
A collage of humor and brief street scenes including Willie asking a parson to pray for his father’s kidney a doctor’s shifting diagnoses and a Dayton mayor quip about married men. The alleyway scene follows with a tense moment as three men watch for a target.
A Detroit paper notes a brief crime snippet where three men dressed as plumbers threaten workers and steal. The wartime paper shortage is blamed for the scant musical critique that followed, whimsically saying Brahms lost.
A collection of quips and domestic exchanges illustrating social manners and morals. Includes jokes about spinach, essays on laziness, and a humorous exchange about after school punishment. Also features aphorisms on vice, reputation, poverty, and appearances with a closing quip about headlines.
A playful quip suggests people would be surprised to live up to the ads they publish. The line treats advertising as a mirror for daily behavior and expectations.
Mrs. Clarence Call entertained in honor of her son Gordon on his 12th birthday last Saturday. Guests included Devers Herzog Terry Hobson Gary Allen Blaine Dunn Richard Hanna Max and Wayne Elwell Ivan Davis and Ronny Call. The group went fishing at Cherry Creek before enjoying hamburgers ice cream and coke.
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