Economic Outlook Cites Tax Act and Recovery Hopes
Chief Economist Carl H Madden of the Chamber of Commerce argues the economy may bottom out this year with recovery in the second half. He notes the Tax Reduction Act of 1975, lower interest rates, more lending funds, money supply growth, stock market revival, debt relief, and easing inflation as factors. Unemployment is expected to peak this summer and decline, though remain high in 1976, with policy questions from Congress and the Fed.
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Federal Reserve
Unemployment Racket Critique by Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey argues unemployment figures are inflated by youths and nonwork seekers. He cites Chicago ads and cites Harvard economist Feldstein proposing unemployment reform, urging denial of benefits to those who refuse available jobs.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Ilinois
Preston area stories mark town events and obituaries
A 1950 Preston roundup reports County Treasurer Emma Davis seeks renomination on the Republican ticket. Crowds celebrate Preston’s new white way street lighting as bands march and the mayor speaks. Franklin County horses win honors in Cove Utah. Preston baseball faces Blackfoot under lights after beating Lava 5-3. Street paving continues. A budget of 82 705 is approved for 1935 36. Joseph Chatterton, 85, passes away. Rotary speaker Dr David Cutler discusses contagious diseases. A free cooking demonstration is announced by Utah Power and Light. June 17 marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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Preston High School Marching Corps
Preston
Fifty Years Ago July Fourth Festivities and Local News
Franklin troop swam at the Sanitarium and earned merit badges after a Monday trip. Miss Hilda Nash crowned Goddess of Liberty as Preston hosts a Fourth of July parade and sports at City Ball Park. J C Penney expands with 105 new stores announced. Dayton residents plan to attend Martin Harris monument dedication on July 10 and Dam Day at American Falls on July 13.
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Hilda Nash
Preston
Dayton
Martin Harris
Clarkston
American Falls
Letter applauds Lulu Belle and skepticism on ERA
Editor letters praise Lulu Belle as a community legislator and argue that state legislators show more thorough debate on the Equal Rights Amendment than Congress. The writer defends instinct and warns ERA advocates that court rulings can be overturned, praising Supreme Court decisions but predicting eventual reversal.
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Paul Harvey
Lulu Belle
Congress
Supreme Court
Land of Ours
Lulu
Belle
Lillian Hornig
Carl
Washingtons war on narcotics bogged down by Senate probes
Five months of Senate scrutiny reveal corruption within the DEA with agents allegedly selling narcotics and withholding cooperation with Mexican officials. DOJ inquiry confirms management problems and internal bickering under Administrator John Bartels.
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America
Federal
Drug Enforcement
Administration
DEA
Senate
Justice Department
John ‘Bartels
Bartels
Idaho Senator Opposes Army Corps Water Regulation
VIEW FROM THE CAPITOL Andrus voices strong concern over a Federal Court decision that could let the Army Corps of Engineers control lakes and streams across Idaho and nation. He asks Congress to limit Corps authority and urges Idahoans to oppose proposed dredge and water usage rules via General Gribble, Department of the Army, Washington 20314.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Idaho
Army Engineers
W. C. Gribble, Jr
Chief of Engineers
Washington
Gribble
Congress
Department of the Army
Rivers and Harbors Act
Engineers Corps
Beach Sought for Public Use at Bear Lake South Shore
Utah Division of Parks and Recreation seeks to acquire about 250 acres along Bear Lake south shore for public access. The plan aims to create one of the lake’s best swimming beaches, per Lionel Brown. The BC and D RC&D board also heard Malad Valley water study results and RC&D weather modification prospects.
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William G. Jenkins
Jenkins
Rc&d
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Reese Warburton
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Box Elder
Cache
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Cassia
Oneida
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Power County
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Hungry Hills
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Box Elder County
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Tip” O’neill
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