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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1977
Page
3
The piece argues that growing federal spending has increased the tax burden, with Sen. James McClure noting spending programs rose from 50 to nearly 1000 in 12 years. It warns taxpayers must fund more government and faces calls for stronger mandates and reforms.
A guest editorial argues against expanding the National Labor Relations Board from five to seven members with 20 lawyers per new member at a cost of taxpayers. It notes current staff levels and compares to the Supreme Court, warning the move resembles Roosevelt era court packing and questions use of public funds to aid union expansion.
Joseph E Cushman of Utah Power and Light becomes assistant to vice president R H Ashworth in Preston J Newell Stephens will replace him at U P and L The Cache Valley Auction Co plans a site near Knudson packing plant west of Preston The Preston Rifle Club schedules its annual turkey shoot for the weekend Citizens head to polls next Tuesday in a close race for the presidency The Preston Ready Mix Concrete Co advertises a new truck and portable mixer ready to help with mixing needs
The Preston American Legion pushes a Nov 12 meeting to discuss activating a national guard unit in Preston and building an armory. A plan to merge Franklin and Oneida Boy Scout districts is proposed. The new Catholic church in Preston will be dedicated Nov 6. Includes ads for snow suits at 10.90 and the film Welcome Stranger at Isis theater.
The article notes Franklin County's strong support for Liberty Loan drives with $63,700 raised and mentions the Jenson beet topper aiding campaign efforts. It praises local youth labor participation and proposes a public service telephone at four corners to ease public needs. It corrects a prior tax revenue figure to over $21,000 for War Memorial Commission upkeep.
A collection of anecdotes from polygamist ancestors detailing escapes from deputies, jail terms, and devout endurance. Stories include John C. Larsen’s 1882 marriage and close calls, Samuel Rose Parkinson’s six month prison term for plural wives, Christian Kunz’s hiding and bribes, and Naomi Wilde’s tale of Grandpa Nelson’s fishing hole hideout.
The article reports a grand jury recommending indictments against former CIA chief Richard Helms for misinforming the Senate amid White House pressure to drop the case. Attorney General Griffin Bell plans to protect national interests by possibly presenting sensitive evidence in secret. Carter’s involvement is noted before a final decision.
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