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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
2
A historic job brief outlines the Printer Operator era with roles for Compositor Apprentice and Compositor. It notes entry level positions and progression paths within the printing trade. The snippet emphasizes hands on training and skill development in type setting and press operation.
The Utah governor J Bracken Lee defends his independence in a TV address stressing two term limits and opposition to high taxes. He warns that an independent bid could aid a Democrat, while praising his fight against excess spending and tax authority. Idaho officials could learn from his stance.
The Preston Citizen notes reactions to the Dodgers collapse and Yankees win with editor Robert N. Taylor describing American sentiment. A wide retelling covers U S Security Council chatter over Suez, and Broadway’s Ten Commandments premiere stalls as DeMille’s latest vision headlines.
The piece recalls Bracken Lee defending the right to criticize public leaders amid attacks from Washington and demagogic critics. It argues for continued fight against political greed and waste, and notes support despite skeptical local opinion.
Hunters on the eastern Idaho moose hunt reported a ninety percent success rate based on permits issued, with 108 successful moose harvests and 12 permits still pending. Arrests rose to 122 in September with hunting violations prominent. Two dozen whooping cranes migrate south to Texas wintering grounds, spotted en route in the Dakotas.
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican farm platforms noting both seek 100 percent parity and similar price supports for cotton wheat corn rice and peanuts. It argues differences are minor and focus on production cuts, soil bank plans, export drives, research funding, and helping family farmers while limiting aid to large operations.
The platforms show no difference on conservation and both back crop insurance to cushion drought and disasters. Both pledge support for farm cooperatives and programs like Rural Electrification and Farmers Home Administration. No major changes expected if elected. Democrats may renew flexible price supports, while Republicans want to keep them but can’t use them fully due to crop surpluses. The main issue is party choice in Washington.
Idaho Fish and Game issues a public reminder of common hunting regulations as seasons approach. Director Ross Leonard notes the list helps the public avoid misunderstandings, covering licensing, game preserves, rule on shooting from roads or vehicles, and immediate tagging requirements for big game.
The article outlines penalties for premature tag locking and lost licenses requiring notarized explanations and new tags. It notes Idaho requires prompt care of game within 24 hours and mandates check in and out on controlled hunts, with field drawing for game birds and mandatory plumage left for species and sex determination. Federal waterfowl rules demand heads, plumage and feet remain on ducks and geese.
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