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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1976
Page
7
A reader laments the disruption caused by Border Patrol roundups of migrant farm workers from Central America. The letter argues for legalized work permits, highlighting worker dignity and potential cost savings versus enforcement. It criticizes union influence and urges farmers to seek policy change.
Dr. George Manning at the National Livestock and Meat Board meeting argues that polyunsaturated vegetable oils do not reduce heart disease. He cites bad evidence for saturated fats and cholesterol causing heart disease and criticizes dairy and egg industry advertising.
From Out Of The Past notes Preston High School opened its swimming pool for physical education classes this week. Superintendent W H Simmons says a swimming team will form but boxing is dropped due to lack of facilities. The Franklin County canning center closed its 1951 season after processing 111000 cans. The Preston Rifle Club plans a turkey shoot next Sunday on the Don Whittle range by the river bridge. Rotarians hosted the West Side district champion football team at their regu lar luncheon after a courthouse fire at Randall's Cafe.
County Commissioner I M Nash announced plans for the operation and maintenance of a county fire truck. In Franklin County, over 275 farmers and ranchers will share a six percent dividend declared by the Federal Land Bank of Spokane. Local planning for July Fourth observances continues in Preston led by the Local Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Founders Day will be observed next Wednesday at the Academy with negotiations under way to have one of Utah's best speakers deliver the address. Franklin shows activity with two new buildings rising, an amusement hall and a school. Basketball practice starts at the Academy with 27 turning out for the first night and Rexall goods sellout noted at the Riter Drug store.
Web Maughan reports Franklin County U.S. Savings Bond sales for September at 11779 with nine month total 50241 about 64.1 percent of the annual 78400 goal. State bond director Ben Brown notes state total 8.6 million at 77.1 percent of 11.2 million goal and expects Christmas gift sales and payroll savings to boost participation.
Chester Lind of Billings reports resistance to a regional government order and vows court action if the ruling goes against them. The note cites an Executive Order and requests contact with several government officials including Carter, Mondale, Church, McClure, Hansen, and Floyd Monson.
Carter will be briefed on the best intelligence estimates of nuclear risk. He will hear that nuclear war is unlikely but a Russia China flare could trigger war. Middle East nuclear risk exists if Arab-Israeli fighting continues. The briefing notes simulate crisis steps and casualty projections, with Defense Condition plans and alternate command centers described.
Governor Cecil D. Andrus describes Idaho potato pricing woes with growers receiving about 80 percent of production costs. He cites efforts in New York media appearances and TV ads to boost demand while noting larger acreage elsewhere. Idaho remains committed to maintaining its number one market position despite competition.
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