Let Us Talk Schools Now on West Side
In Our Opinion the article urges calm on HB 241 and promotes a joint county school effort on near equal terms, arguing West Side districts seek better education and fair funding while addressing highway concerns and avoidance of a one sided consolidation.
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West Side
Eastside
Franklin County
Jerome
Sible
Weston
Dayton
Utah Line
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Referendum Question Grows Over Idaho Sales Tax Debate
The Idaho Citizens notes a referendum could end the sales and use tax fight. It cites The Idaho Statesman tally showing 451,908 in favor and 237,274 against, and questions whether voting results truly reflect county populations and sentiments across Canyon Ada and Franklin counties.
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Idaho
John Corlett
Idaho Statesman
The
Statesman
Senate
the Statesman
Sen Forsgren
Franklin County
Canyon County
Oregon
Ada County
Torch party proposal to clear old North Cache eyesores
A reader urges the community and the Preston Volunteer Fire Department to stage supervised torch burnings of abandoned barns and outbuildings in the North Cache valley. The plan aims to remove attractive nuisances and reduce accidents while improving town and countryside appearance.
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Cache
North
Cache Valley
Preston
Kennedy Tribute at Runnymede Honors JFK Inaugural Pledge
At Runnymede a Kennedy memorial monolith honors John F Kennedy and his pledge to pay any price bear any burden support any friend or oppose any foe to assure liberty. The stone sits on Magna Carta ground and recalls the enduring challenge to freedom in a changing world.
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Baiain
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Runnymede
Soda Springs Steel and Industry Boost Local Town
Projected employment reaches 850 with two new industries in Kentucky town plus 3 051 more residents 773 more students 6 035 000 extra personal income and 2 813 500 more retail sales. About 600 construction workers will arrive April 1 and remain through summer transforming surrounding communities.
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Kentucky
Soda Springs
Local Odds and Endings Mixed in Weekend Notes
Glenda Nelson hears from granddaughter she is aging like an 87 year old woman. Anna Rawlings seeks a diamond setting and finds it. Ken Porter collects mail while Terry Porter runs the family business. Milo Hobbling cannot open a car door after a wash as brakes freeze, forcing a late walk home. Carl Warrick returns to Preston. Earl Schneiter preps for golf season. Gary Nelson enjoys reading these notes. DeMar Merrill notes a par round in his scorecard.
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Anna Rawlings
Ken Porter
Terry Porter
Milo
Carl Warrick
Preston
Earl Schneiter
Gary Nelson
DeMar Merril
Modern Day Peepers Spotlight Surveillance Gadgets
A column recalls government and private eavesdropping gadgets from bugged telephones to concealed microphones and laser linked surveillance. It cites Galagher Sub-Committee findings and notes public curiosity about acquiring such devices despite privacy concerns.
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Bell Laboratory
MR. Harvey
Mittleman
Brooklyn
Birthday column submission deadline and contact details
The Happy Birthday column is prepared a week in advance. Submissions must reach the office by March 4. Send a card or call the Citizen Office with the listed names and details.
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Citizen Office
Franklin County and Preston Citizens Chronicle Items
Christensen and Gundesen win contract for the Carnegie building erection as Good Geddes plans a farming year. Antone Jensen, once Preston, marries a Smithfield girl. Peer Olson, who left town, returns to stay. Sheriff Head's traffic arrest leads to a jail mix up with three intoxicated men briefly jailed in a single cell. Spencer Winn honored at LDS mission party. Miss Bel visits Mink with parents Conrad and Mrs Bell. Miss Bell works at Thelma's Beauty Clinic in Logan.
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Ora Winn
Thora Palmer
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Thelma
Logan
Chamber meet highlights local workers appeal in Soda Springs
The resident manager of a large industrial firm praised local people as good workers in Soda Springs and nearby areas including part time farmers. He spoke during a chamber of commerce meeting, noting strong local ties and workforce.
Idaho Eyes Property Tax Equalization and Special Sessions
Lawmakers debate statewide property tax uniformity with emphasis on reform via a three tier assessment system for utilities and real property. Gov Smylie hints at a post reapportionment special session while a mounting bloc pushes for county level equity amid court-imposed reapportionment deadlines.
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Idaho
Robert E. Smylie
Kooenai
Boise County
Tau Kappa Epsilon charter members noted at university
15 years ago on March 9 1950 new Tau Kappa Epsilon members were initiated at the University of Idaho. Names include Mrs Besseters and Mr Mes Condie among the charter group.
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Tau Kappa Epsilon State
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