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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
4
A speaker urges citizens to write to their congressman and two senators, arguing public opinion is the main controlling force in a republic. He asserts lawmakers read mail and use constituent sentiment to guide decisions, despite claims letters are ignored.
The piece argues federal taxes will reach $472 per person next year with a total $76 billion government take, leaving a $14 billion shortfall funded by borrowing. It compares this to WW II peaks and New Deal spending, urging readers to absorb the heavy fiscal burden.
In Canyon, Texas, a Democratic letter from a local reader says Democrats should focus on defeating Truman, keep an open mind about Eisenhower, and consider bolting only after the Democratic convention. The writer questions Eisenhower’s positions and warns against preemptive endorsement, urging party unity.
A critic calls for drastic economic action to curb government spending and prevent national bankruptcy. The speaker questions how long the nation can stay strong under continued taxation and waste of wealth, resources, and labor.
Editor notes DeWitt Emery of the National Small Business Men's association says Americans are waking up to civic action. He argues individuals can influence change despite doubts, citing rising taxes, military service, and high prices as motivation to take action and seek guidance.
A call to write to your elected representatives about major issues. The message urges voicing views on the Korean War, taxes, cost of living, government spending, corruption, and communism, emphasizing sincerity over style and promising the letters will be appreciated and effective.
The Mia maids tied rose bouquets Tuesday evening and entertained their mothers and the young women's presidency Ber nus Benson Corine Keller and Gladys Buttars. Girls participating included Sharon Benson Gloria Beverly Bingham LaReen Buttars Marilyn Lemmon Lorene Vaughan Karen Nielson and Diane Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Anderson and children of Nibley were Sunday visitors of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Hansen. They also have had a granddaughter Lana Williams of Soda Springs with them last week. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Buttars accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bastian on a trip to Lewiston Idaho. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hyrum McKay Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kershaw of Preston.
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