Lobby Reform and the Risk to Constitutional Rights
Richard L. Lesher argues lobbying reform bills threaten constitutional liberties by restricting discussion, requiring disclosure, and imposing penalties. He urges simple, fair rules, minimal reporting, and protections for infrequent contacts to avoid a chilling effect on petition and assembly.
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Richard L. Lesher
Chamber OF Commerce
The
United States
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Farmers Reach Plateau In Farm Cost Index Doubling
W F Bill Whittom of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation explains that the USDA index of farm costs has doubled since 1967, reaching 200 earlier this year. He notes costs for seed, feed, fertilizer, machinery, taxes, and living expenses have risen while commodity prices farmers receive have fallen, widening the cost price squeeze.
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W.F
Bill” Whittom
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Letters Support Equal Rights And Equal Pay
A reader from Preston Idaho argues for preserving women’s rights through the ERA and praises the Supreme Court for upholding laws against sex discrimination. He notes two failed Senate stipulations and emphasizes fair pay and dignity for women.
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U.S. Senate
Supreme Court
BYU halfback earns Dale Rex Trophy for athletics
Ray Oliverson of Provo's Brigham Young Cougars receives the Dale Rex Trophy as the top contributor to BYU athletics for the year. West Side High School completes another strong year with 33 graduates on May 22 under Supt Reed G. Anderson. Gov Len Jordan and Stephen L Richards to speak at Franklin Pioneer day set for June 13-14. Penney's advertises ladies purses for $2.
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Ray Oliverson
Preston
Brigham Young Cougars
Dale Rex
Provo
West Side High School
Reed G. Anderson
Salt Lake City
Len Jordan
Stephen L. Richards
Penney’s
Preston Lions elect Wallace B Jensen club president
Wallace B. Jensen was chosen president of the Preston Lions club at the regular annual election meeting. Play in the Franklin County softball league for the coming year will get under way Monday night with six of the eight teams playing. Vera Bingham named queen of the Franklin County Centennial festival July 2 3. Qualified electors of Preston Franklin and Weston go to the polls Tuesday in special elections on liquor-by-the-drink local option provision.
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Wallace B. Jensen
Preston Lions Club
Franklin County
Vera Bingham
Linrose
Preston
Franklin
Weston
Responsibility With Freedom in Idaho and Beets Contests
James McQueen editor reports on Idaho Day events at Franklin with a $25 purse, plus a note that Idaho Day may draw larger crowds. Governors of Idaho and Utah expected. sugar beet growers in five districts eligible for $100 for 20 acres and $75 for 10 acres or more by the Amalgamated Sugar Company. Governor John V. Evans reflects on Memorial Day, liberty, and the Idaho heritage, tying past sacrifices to present responsibility.
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Boy Scout News
James McQueen
Franklin
Idaho
Utah
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Bishop
Samuel C Parkinson
Preston Chautauqua
John V. Evans
United States of America
Agnew Rumors Stir Pressure Over Talkalogue Moves
Ex Vice President Spiro Agnew aims to tell his side but delays until statutes run out amid hints of a memoir. He plans to argue no laws broken and blame Nixon era pressures while criticizing Elliott Richardson. Nixon era drug prosecutions abroad are also under scrutiny and Carter shifts policy.
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Spiro Agnew
Richard Nixon
Agnew
White House
Nixon
Elliot Richardson
Richardson
Justice Dept
Maryland
Bangkok
Bogota
U.S
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Defense Dept
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Pacific
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Midwest
the Citizen
Carter
State Dept
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