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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1947

Page

2

Go After Them Henry Dworshak Loses Party Support

The column quotes Sen Henry Dworshak asserting economy in federal appropriations and criticizes party leaders for shifting focus to 1948. He argues for efficiency in military spending without hampering victory, noting wartime unexpended funds and questioning defense budgets per service member. Robert D. Werner also weighs in on defense costs in 1948.

Henry Dworshak Congress Dworshak Idaho War Department Senate House Army Navy War and Navy Departments Robert D. Werner Idaho State Editorial Association Washington Werner

Let Em Fight It Out in Palestine Says Writer

A reader urges sympathy for Britain amid the Palestine problem and warns against admitting more Jewish refugees. The piece criticizes Jewish underground violence, favors letting Arabs and Jews settle matters themselves, and cautions against alienating Arab voters or aiding Russia's aims. It argues for minimal U.S. involvement and moral support for Britain while avoiding immigration expansion.

Britain Palestine Truman Russia Saudi Arabia Eleanor Roosevelt U.S Tel Aviv

Bypass of War Dept Spending Backed by Senator Dworshak Critique

The speaker argues against current war and navy department costs, citing high per man spending and militar y officer ratios. He singles out colonels with flying pay, questions discharge priorities, and supports Dworshak's push for efficiency despite predicting a losing battle.

Dworshak War Navy Werner Air Forces War Department Navy Department Senator Dworshak

Is It Any Wonder Taxes Are High

State Editorial association visitors in Washington report the veterans administration seeks a 7.3 billion dollar request with one civilian employee per 50 veterans. They note civil service could drop 600,000 staff yet still exceed December 1939 payroll. International spenders seek 4.5 billion to run all U S government functions in 1934.

Robert D. Werner Idaho State Editorial Association Washington Idaho The Veterans Administration Civil Service Uncle Sam United States

Historic King George car visits Pres ton in 1927 event

Last Wednesday morning in Preston W. J. Teal of Willys-Overland brought King George's motor car for display. Frank Olson and Hilda Nash wed in Logan on March 4 and plan to reside in Longview Washington. A missionary dance occurred in the Franklin ward honoring Herman.

Preston King George’s W. J. Teals Willys-Overland Co Frank Olson Weston Hilda Nash Logan Long View Washington Franklin Ward Herman

Wickham departs for North Central mission and local notes

Wickham leaves soon for a North Central states mission. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs H M Moore on March 3, and another birth to Mr and Mrs Ed Nuffer on Wednesday. A welcome home party for Vinton Merrill, 30 months in Germany, is planned. Franklin district court honors over 80 scouts. Zeta Pi Girls host farewell for Wanda and Josie Peter son. Downata Hot Springs to open Easter morning. Milton George to lead a Preston radio broadcast from KSEI.

Zeta Pi Wanda Josie Peterson Preston Snake River Valley Wm. Evans Downata Hot Springs Ed Nuffer Vinton Merrill Opera House

Fossilized Utah Trees Held Uranium for Dials

Ancient petrified trees in southern Utah contain up to fifty percent uranium. The uranium was extracted from the stone trunks buried in cliffs for centuries and used to illuminate instrument dials, contributing to wartime efforts.

Utah

Preston Pranks and Humorous Snippets of Life

A collection of light quips and anecdotes ranging from marital mix ups and bickering clerks to shipwrecked travelers and family jokes. The bits poke fun at aging, Hollywood jargon, and everyday misunderstandings with a fold of old time wit.

Humorous limericks from Crewe dinner scene

A comic verse recounts a diner in Crewe finding a mouse in the stew and a waiter warning against shouting. The scene then shifts to a beggar asking a passerby for a dollar and being advised to beg for a quarter instead.

It Is Not The Amount Of Work But The Output Counts

A concise reflection on productivity stressing that results matter more than the volume of tasks. It emphasizes efficiency and completion over sheer workload.

Pollination Roles Shift From Barbed Wire to Rail Fences

The article notes barbed and woven wire fences as farming aids but argues the old rail fence better supports pollination. It emphasizes a wider fence row of uncultivated soil that favors nesting wild bees and other pollinators.

Cafeteria Menu for March 10 to 14

The weekly cafeteria menu lists meals for March 10 to 14. Monday serves Johnny Marzetti with green buttered beans apricots bread butter and milk. Tuesday offers baked potato with brown gravy plus pineapple cabbage and carrot salad with bread butter and milk. Wednesday features beef vegetable soup with noodles and chocolate pudding with whipped cream. Thursday serves chili con carne with apple carrot and cabbage salad and Friday options vegetable soup with egg and a tuna fish sandwich.

Johnny Marzetti

Letter Files Invoices Now Available At The Citizen Me

The Citizen Me announces invoice and letter files in three sizes are now available. The notice highlights accessible formats for archival records and encourages readers to obtain copies for reference.

Citizen ME

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