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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1975
Page
6
A letter urges public utilities to model household budgeting by cutting waste and costs first. It argues that during lean times utilities should delay mega projects and reduce consumption, making rate increase hearings focus on genuine savings alongside requested raises.
The Citizen will not use Ms designations for women preferring Mrs or Miss. Editorial notes show amusement at Australia’s Don Dunstan attempting a Ms policy during International Women's Year. The staff objected and resisted, urging mail to restore Miss when unsure, a stance the paper views as giving the woman the benefit of the doubt.
Idaho seeks equal status with Oregon and Washington in the Columbia River Fish Compact. The state asks the U S Supreme Court to compel participation and fair apportionment of migratory fish to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington amid dam and overfishing pressures.
A free drug education series starts April 3 at Preston High School for anyone interested in drugs or abuse. Registration is at 6:30 pm the first session, with four more Thursday night sessions at 7:00 pm through May 8. Tina Eaton of Idaho DHW Region VI says ISU credits are possible. Lecturers include Frederick Beuthin PhD, Cliff Bryan PhD, and Larry McCullough from ISU Counseling.
The economic pinch lowers demand but prices stay high for aluminum cans steel tires and key chemicals. Middlemen profit more, with agriculture studies showing 52 cents added to each meat item, up from 5 cents in 1971. Congressional probes flag meat price fixing and retail margins. Food stamps costs rise as 185 million Americans rely on aid, with 45 million added since July. Nuclear stockpile growth alarms Congress as 30 000 weapons exist and three new strategic bombs per day are produced. Some lawmakers push limits and withdrawal from Europe.
The piece notes a surge in staff costs and space pressure in Congress with extra $175 million spent, Kennedy scrutiny of subcommittee staff, and Schweiker aides crowded in a hallway. It also reports a nationwide crime rise amid unemployment and inflation with a case of theft for food. It also mentions Sparkman’s drowsy reputation and Buchanan starting a column in Washington.
Preston Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an Easter egg hunt in Preston this week with over 100 prizes for boys and girls in Franklin County. The event unfolds as Intermountain Theatres, Inc hands over management to Elmo E Nielsen and Les Brown of the Grand Theatres.
NEWELL HART writes to support a $200000 addition for Preston High to house music and woodwork classes. He recalls Oneida Academy shop history, notes faculty like Oswald Christensen and Chris Gundesen, and praises the school’s musical tradition led by Engar and Olsen. He urges timely approval to preserve heritage and provide modern facilities.
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