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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1961
Page
2
A reader asserts Congress uses a hidden flag pole system to supply ceremonial flags, each with a certificate claiming it flew over the Capitol. He notes rising demand, extra staff, and funding, while praising free speech. he also remarks on bills for government economy and evolving funeral aesthetics in major cities.
The three day circuit assembly in Logan drew 909 attendees from 16 congregations spanning Ogden to Rexburg. Thirty six new members were baptized, and most congregations reported near full attendance. Peter O Mara of Brooklyn delivered a Bible lecture on the 20th Century in Bible Prophecy.
The 375 voice Mormon Tabernacle Choir of Salt Lake City broadcasts, records and tours worldwide. Led by Richard P. Condie with organists Schemer and Asper, the group features volunteers from Utah and has a 1847 origins, 1955 Europe tour fame, and a Grammy for Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Senator Frank Church of Idaho hailed Senate passage of the wilderness bill 78 to 8 and urged House approval to preserve vast wildlands for hunting and recreation. He said opposing interests misled alarmists and defended the bill’s stance on allowing review of primitive areas and existing uses such as grazing and mining.
Discussions note that the wilderness bill would restore final decision power to Congress over public lands previously controlled by administrative action. The Forest Service supports the bill, arguing it enables robust protection against pests disease and fire using appropriate measures.
Lt. Col. James F. Keel Jr., Idaho disaster relief director, told Franklin county citizens a nuclear attack could see the area serve as a refugee reception zone. He urged counties to file written civil defense plans with state and national offices and outlined three key challenges: sheltering evacuees, fallout radiation, and the risk of a direct nuclear strike.
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