Idaho Tax Study Finds Mixed Gains in City Property Levies
Max Yost of Associated Taxpayers of Idaho reports 12 of 67 cities showing potential property tax cuts for 1951, while 55 face higher levies. Payette records the largest reduction, Soda Springs the biggest rise, and Preston joins the $10 per $100 levy group. Governor Jordan cites ad valorem tax limits. Preston’s total tax rises 1.24 despite county and school changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Yost
Associated Taxpayers of
Idaho
Yost
Payette
Soda Springs
Preston
Alameda
Ashton
Blackfoot
Buhl
Coeur d’Alene
Filer
Grace
Jerome
Pocatello
Priest River
Sandpoint
Twin Falls
Arco
Council
Craigmont
New Plymouth
Fairfield
Idaho City
Shoshone
Wilder
Boise
Len Jordan
Stassen Still A Presidential Contender In 1952 Race
Harold E. Stassen may pursue the Republican nomination in 1952 though not yet formally campaigning. Supporters opened a headquarters as he remains a capable executive with loyal Minnesota backing, praised for reviving the state GOP and pushing economy and government efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Eisenhower
Minnesota
University of Pennsylvania
Dewey
Tom Dewey
Grundy Machine
Pennsylvania
Bemidji
GOP
Monopoly in labor and capital as modern threats
An editorial argues that monopoly persists in 20th century America, now forged by labor unions rather than Wall Street. It contrasts 1890s antitrust actions with 1947 Wagner Act labor dictatorship, condemning the union shop as a tool that deprives individuals of earning freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice R. Franks
National Labor Management Foundation
Partners
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Walter Reuther
Harry Bridges
Congress of the
United States
Wall Street
America
The union shop debate and its economic freedom threat
A historical critique denounces the union shop as a step toward mandatory union membership after hiring. It argues the Wagner act seeded left industry control and warns Americans face loss of economic freedom. The piece frames the 30 day grace period as merely delaying coercion and urges rejection of the union shop.
The Monopolistic Union Shop and Industry Control
The text argues that the union shop can be designed to create labor monopolies and industry-wide bargaining. It warns such contracts enable a labor trust to gain control and potentially shut down key industries. The author promises further discussion on this monopolistic union shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Business Trust
Labor Trust
Young Southern Coach Under Scrutiny At Small High School
A recent high school hire in a small southern city drew attention as a tall, good looking coach just out of college and unmarried. The story notes questions about his background and suitability for the role.
The Coach Who Led Boys astray With Drink and Debauchery
In the afternoon he coached football while older players joined his honky tonk parties in the evenings. By season end 10 to 12 of 40 players joined in, leading to a 129 to 0 loss and later ruined lives including arrests and a dramatic street death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cdach
From where I sit Joe Marsh column on campaign night
A political campaign scene unfolds with a torch parade and a neck and neck tallot box race. Rusty Robinson plans his eve speech amid rain as Slim McCormick offers his Palace cinema for meetings. Slim hopes to beat Rusty while defending free expression and personal tastes in a free country.
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Rusty Robinson
the Square
Slim McCormick
Palace
Pioneer Hall
Rusty
Slim
Robinson
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Don E. Smith
Trai
South State
Jensen’s
Preston, Idaho
By Maurice R. Franks
Ironer
Freezer
Radio
Waffle Maker
Vibrator
Trouser Presser
Buyzeroma
Utah Power & Light CO
George & Benson
Herding College
Searcy
Joe Marsh
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