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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
1
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Local meat dealers report beef prices recovering after a summer spike and falling demand. Joe Ward of Cache Valley Livestock Auction cites easing shortages as cattle will be rounded up from grazing ranges and feed costs drive higher prices. Ward warns milk and dairy product shortages may follow due to dairy herds sold for meat. Hubbard's Packing notes limited wholesale purchases and a shift of meat to farmers, with no immediate price spikes.
Preston Chamber of Commerce official announces a two day Fall Festival to attract visitors. Shops will offer sales, press will greet attendees at the city park entrance, and the Preston choir along with car dealers will provide entertainment and displays. Stores will stay open until 7 PM on October 12.
The Sky-Vu Drive-In south of Preston shuts for good. Owner Francis M Webb plans to sell to a contractor for housing. City officials had warned of obscene material and residents complained about late movies and crowding.
Dawn Lee Workman of Treasureton Idaho recounts a five week cultural tour in Japan with 4 H club members from Franklin County. She notes school days were short and chores and plays shaped daily life while sharing meals, conversations with hosts, and a public bath experience.
A rescue extrication class led by Owen B. Streeper and arranged by Mike Kunz drew about 35 responders from Preston and surrounding agencies on Sept. 29. Streeper urged professional, properly equipped squads to improve victim outcomes, noting 27 percent of crash injuries arise from misguided efforts.
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