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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1977
Page
5
A Preston editorial defends press scrutiny of elected officials and critiques the use of local editorials in funding decisions. It questions whether state power influences grant allocations and warns that without city support the claim could be a puppet-string manipulation by unseen forces over Idaho citizens.
Senator McClure questions the U S approach to arms control while Warnke heads SALT talks. Soviets lead in delivery vehicles and silos, with ABM and civil defense programs. McClure argues against a race mindset and cites past policy shifts as fueling Soviet buildup.
The Citizen urges legislators to pass HB 258 requiring written notice posted at least 24 hours before special city council meetings. It argues notification failures harm both the press and public and that open government is everyone’s business.
In Out Of The Past dated March 6 1952 Barbara Ballif Orba Larson Ida McEntire and Anna Hawkes are named by the Preston Lions Club as nominees for Idaho mother of the year. West Side Pirates suffer a 48 35 loss to Downey ending their Fifth District tourney bid. Preston High Red men clinch district title with a 54 28 win over Downey setting up a title defense in Idaho State's new gym. Garth Panter earns another knockout victory in Spokane defeating Bull Halsey of Portland.
Thirty years ago the Fifth District Boxing Tournament was set for Preston High with Marion Jensen of West Side appointed manager. Also noted: Franklin County gains a special patrolman, J S Wakeman, as he arrives to begin duties. Weston edges Fielding 25 24 in a tight Fifth District Class A game. Ken's Electric replaces Appliance Center and undergoes remodeling ahead of opening next week. Preston High beats Blackfoot 36 29 and Downey 32 23 in district play. Sixty years ago the Carnegie Library opening planned for March 10 with Ella Stewart librarian. Good Roads bond issue passes, $1 million law, Yellowstone Highway funding outlined. Prophecy relic text related to Joseph Smith reprinted.
President Carter trims government travel costs by ending door-to-door limousine service but maintains the costly Special Air Mission fleet and Coast Guard jets. GAO notes $635,000 repainting for cosmetic reasons. Haircut controversy with nonunion Puerto Rican barber sparks union tensions. House assassination probe faces internal and external pressure as Sprague’s team faces FBI CIA pushback.
Governor John V. Evans pledges openness to weekly news roundups and a new column to explain state issues. He vows independent policy making while maintaining environmental quality and high living standards for Idahoans, urging public support for continued progress.
The Clifton Dramatic Company performed Fisherman's Luck to a crowded Dayton Friday night and the show was well liked. Fairview reports work continuing on the Bear River pumping plant.
A Preston reader urges progress over preserving the aging academy on the Eastside school campus. The letter supports tearing down the structure for a safer, more attractive campus and criticizes supporters as clinging to the past.
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