Europeans become dependent on American aid and threaten after cuts
A critic argues European nations have grown used to American handouts and threaten consequences when aid is reduced. The author cites France and Britain pressing for more money, Japan UK/US soldiers stationed abroad, and warns against letting allies dictate terms or erode U.S. interests. Greece and Turkey noted as rare exceptions.
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Eisenhower
England
France
Greece
Turkey
Taxes Cost More Than Food
The chamber of commerce warns that the average family pays more in taxes than in food and clothing. For 1952 the total tax bill is about 86.5 billion dollars, with federal taxes at 62.1 billion and state and local levies the rest. The piece notes rising 1953 federal taxes and a federal debt of 260 billion, equating to a mortgage of 5,860 per family, urging cuts in government spending to reduce debt and taxes.
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Department of Commerce
Vardis Fisher Reflects On Henry Clark And American Work Ethic
Vardis Fisher recalls a Hagerman funeral for Henry Clark and a wartime shipyard period that revealed a growing drift toward loafing and greed. He laments cradle to grave welfare and a loss of pride, urging recognition of a disappearing hardworking American ideal.
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Henry
Vardis
Doles
Henry Clark
Henry Clarks as a Symbol of Frontiersman Work Ethic
The speaker recalls Henry Clarks as a prime example of frontier labor and character. He laments the vanishing hard work ethic, noting Clarks and peers habitually worked 16 hours daily in a seven day week. The tribute frames Clarks as embodying the nation’s founding virtues through steadfast effort.
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Henry Clarks
Shotgun Use on Deer and Elk in Ida Ho?
The notice states shotguns may be used for deer and elk in Idaho hunting zones. No law bans buckshot slugs or ball on big game, implying shotgun ammo choices are unrestricted for these species.
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Idaho
White Elephant Auction Turns Coat into Laughing Scene
From where I sit Granny Robinson hosts the annual Women's Club White Elephant auction. She hawks a black coat and nearly blindsides herself when the owner bidder reveals it is his own coat, prompting humor about getting carried away with selling opinions. The piece ends with a nudge toward temperance and personal belief.
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Granny Robinson
Women’s Club
Granny
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Preston Citizen
Franklin County Cuiser
Cache Valley Clarion
Don E. Smith
Norda Lee Bodily
Leland Chatterton Clarin Ashby
Rex Hampton
Preston
County of
Franklin
Vardis Fisher
U. S
Hagerman
Dodge
Smart
Ning Choice
Martin
West Oneida
Hone
Lebby
Preston, Idaho
Sam
Hugh
Silken
TE Wilke Company
Lawrencburg, I
Wansaey
Joe Marshi
United States Brewers Foundation
Royal Portables
Underwood Portables
Remington Portables
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Preston Citizen Office
State Street
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