Franklin County opposes removing Highway 34 from state system
Residents argue against the Idaho Transportation Board withdrawing the six mile stretch south of Preston citing use, costs, and local maintenance needs. Franklin County urges keeping Highways 91 36 and 34 intact, noting limited manpower for major improvements and urging weight to current traffic counts and public input.
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Preston Indians Win Fifth District Championship in 1952
The Preston Indians clinched the undisputed league title after decisive victories over all Fifth District foes including a 21-7 win against Montpelier on the Bear Lake County gridiron. Franklin County voters backed Republican candidates in the November 1952 general election with about 4,425 total votes.
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State 4 H winners named in Preston area
Pearl Gibson and Dora Maughan of Preston are named state winners in 4 H club project activities per word from D E Warren state 4 H club leader at the University of Idaho. The county reorganization committee will present a plan to districts to gauge preferred school district options. An air round trip to San Francisco is advertised at 65 per person by Intermountain Air Service Preston. Zenith phone and radio combos advertised by Preston Electric and Furniture Co 16 North State
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Local markets and town notices outline a day in Ogden
The photo from Palace Meat Market shows 25 steers ready for sale. Rumor of a Franklin County sugar factory persists. Nov 8 marks a school update imploring parents to send boys to class. Weston presents The Trail of the Lonesome Pine at the Opera House. Coal and schooling shortages affect town businesses and residents.
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Preston District refinances bonds for savings
Preston School District votes Tuesday to refinance 635000 bonds with Bosworth and Sullivan and First Security Bank as paying agent. Net six year savings total 28042 after early payoff, with total district benefit about 44000 though much goes to the investment firm. The plan hinges on reliable government securities at 4 to 5 percent and district A rating. A district workshop on school climate is set for Saturday morning and a new community education director will be named after principal interviews.
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Jim Huggie
Casper
Wyo
Navy in Decline Across Pacific Fleet and Nuclear Submarines
Secret Navy reports warn the Pacific fleet is run down and undermanned with aging ships, ill trained crews, and poor maintenance. Submarines face out of control supply, cracks in Trident subs, and neglected combat gear while carriers show notable faults. Also notes dangerous radioactive transport leaks and a coffee price manipulation controversy linked to Brazil.
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Escawate
Idaho Governor forms blue ribbon tax committee
The governor created a 17 member Governor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Taxes to study Idaho's tax laws and report by Sept 1 1978. The plan aims for a coordinated fair tax system addressing property sales and income taxes, with emphasis on simplified processes and updated assessments.
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