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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1976
Page
4
The Citizen editor discusses raising utility rates versus cutting services and explores a system to stop double taxation. It analyzes how city residents pay for county services like libraries and roads and proposes state legislation or districting to prevent taxation for services not provided in the city.
Opinion piece criticizes tax loopholes and sheltering by executives. Warns that exploiting tax laws shifts burden away from citizens and calls for overhaul of the income tax system. Mentions Nelson Rockefeller as example of tax avoidance.
From Out Of The Past notes Preston’s Indians meet Kellogg High in the Idaho State tournament opener at Moscow. Franklin County Ladies’ posse disbands donating funds to the county hospital. Howard Hawkes tops FFA crops and seed contest at Idaho State College. Advertisement promotes the 1951 DeSoto at West Motor Company.
Thirty years ago Franklin County Dairymen's Association chose Dew Creat as the butter brand for county sales. Thatcher and Grace high schools discussed consolidating their campuses after a Monday meeting. A March 1 landslide near Preston blocked Bear River but caused little damage. Mink Creek residents sought county road assistance at the courthouse. Preston High Indians advanced to the state basketball semi finals with a 51-32 win over Caldwell.
Fred Hawkes buys Warren Fijel sted’s interest in the meat market. On April first the Whitehead Brothers Company will install an up-to-date lumber yard. Clyde Packer, star player from the Oneidas, helped Utah win in Chicago and claim the world title.
George Walton rose from poverty in Georgia to become a key revolutionary figure. He studied law in Savannah then joined Georgia's push for independence, voting in Philadelphia and signing the Declaration. Wounded as a prisoner, he later served as chief justice governor and U S senator and helped found Richmond Academy and Franklin College.
Readable items from 1914 South Eastern Advocate describe the Opera House program with The Price She Paid and Everywoman, plus Miss Maud May Babcock, and Margaret Whitney's The Wrong Bird. Weston news notes store work, bank talk, livery plans, and town improvements.
The day after the House Intelligence Committee leak, agents from the CIA DIA and FBI invaded the committee offices to reclaim loaned secret documents. Staff inspected files and shredded enough materials to fill ten sacks before returning items. The Justice Department opened an inquiry into CBS correspondent Daniel Schoor who exposed the leak.
A Marsh Valley High School fan letter commends the Preston coach for exemplary sportsmanship after a tough tournament loss. The coach urged his team to return, cheer their opponents, and congratulate the winners, highlighting the value of positive rivalry.
Senator Jim McClure sends congratulations to Walt on being named Master Editor Publisher at the Idaho Newspaper Association Convention in Boise, noting the significance of the honor and offering best wishes.
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