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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
3
Idaho lawmakers and federal officials debate Hoover commission findings amid a growing deficit. Post office curtailments sparked a standstill in Congress as calls for reorganizing government aim to curb spending and boost efficiency.
At a meeting of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers in Seattle, Idaho was reported to produce more phosphate fertilizer annually in two plants than all eight western states combined. J G Miller of Westvaco Chemical, Pocatello, and Earl W Murphy of the Idaho State Chamber of Commerce noted Idaho’s phosphate industry growth with investments exceeding 8 million dollars at the Westvaco plant, powered by Idaho Power Co. Murphy projected further expansion due to abundant local resources including oil gas coal salt rock and water.
A fragment describes a room with painted apple red floor covering and mirrored wax finish. It mentions cheerful surroundings, a space for Sunday coffee, and a doorway for casual meals while promoting home-planned furniture selections.
Five Preston high school students were among 1100 attendees from 30 high schools at Idaho State College Campus Day on Friday April 28. Earlene Jorgensen Dora Gae Martin Ledna Mathews Colleen Roholt and Arlee Shaffer were welcomed by ISC President Dr Carl W McIntosh and student officers at a morning assembly. They toured exhibits and joined lunch and a dance in the Student Union ballroom despite bad weather.
Idaho farms mills elevators and warehouses held about 626000 tons of grain on April 1 up about ten percent from a year earlier though a third below January levels. Wheat 15296000 bushels barley 4573000 oats 2935000 corn 371000 rye 9000. North Idaho stocks up 90 percent year over year while South Idaho down 9 percent.
Henry Drury Holstein Finishes 365 day production test in Idaho co op with University of Idaho and Holstein-Friesian Association of Americas. Willowdale Legis De Kol registered cow produced 517 pounds butterfat and 15 625 pounds milk in herd improvement registry. Milked twice daily at age four.
Idaho dairy plants produced 1 695 000 pounds of butter and 1 329 000 pounds of cheese in February. Butter output was just under January but 3 percent below February last year and 5 percent beneath the five year 1944 48 average.
Editor cites Alfred P Haake urging caution against false witness and self styled economic doctors in America. He compares untrained economists to unskilled surgeons and warns the nation against a socialist path and a dangerous radical operation on the economy.
American cheese output for February reached 1 120,000 pounds, down 8 percent from January and up 1 percent from last February, but 20 percent below the five year 1944 49 average. Swiss cheese production was 209,000 pounds.
State Farm and local agent Earl W. Nelson announce new reduced auto insurance rates effective April 15 in Idaho as part of a national plan to save policyholders about 8 million dollars. The 10 to 20 percent cuts apply to bodily injury coverage and other policy components.
The article notes continued reductions in auto insurance premiums with 15 to 25 percent drops on comprehensive coverage and up to 22 percent on collision coverage. It says this is the third rate cut in three years and cites 1949 nationwide reductions totaling about $13,000,000.
The 4 H poultry achievement program gains popularity with a projected enrollment surpassing 150000 nationwide in 1948. County extension agents and 4 H leaders train youth in latest poultry and egg production methods and approved practices.
The program outlines six main objectives including poultry economy, skill in raising, egg production, supplies for food, egg nutritive value, and grading and marketing poultry products. Members keep records of bird and egg production and other club activities. End year records determine honors sponsored by Dearborn Motors with five sterling medals, a Chico congress trip for state winner, and $800 scholarships for ten national champions. The program operates under cooperative extension service.
More than 300000 youths are expected to take part in the 1950 national 4-H garden program. They will learn to manage gardens, control insects and disease, and market produce efficiently. The project aims to raise family incomes and reduce food purchases while improving agricultural practices.
The report notes 4-H clubs produced substantial vegetable and fruit yields nationwide to support health. It lists state champions from Idaho with awards including gold medals and an all expense trip to Chicago and a $300 college scholarship, plus 54 American Cancer Society fellowships for researchers.
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