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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
4
A 1966 autumn report suggests changes in U S Soviet and German stances toward disarmament and peace. It notes US demand withdrawal, Soviet willingness to engage, Germany's potential shift, and possible Eastern European security deals, but warns that trust in Soviet leadership remains the overarching doubt.
The Anti-Sales Tax committee in the Weiser-Payette area reemerged with statewide ads defending against claims that tax proceeds only help schools. Forward Idaho advocates argued the tax funds many programs, while both sides warn the public that figures are misrepresented. Polls suggest the measure faces a close vote as campaigns push for support.
Gideon Condie 84 years old continued bread making despite limited mobility. He used a special chair or walker to push dough into and out of the pan. Neighbors and family valued the bread and his effort, contrasting with others who fret in old age and seek security by stopping work.
Idaho conservation officer Kelly Finghand notes a large bull moose in the Cub River area of the Cache National Forest. He warns hunters to correctly distinguish elk from moose to prevent illegal killings and urges careful target identification. The Fish and Game Department seeks avoidant guidance to protect moose from hunting accidents.
A string of small incidents and community happenings: ean Bambrough fires a shotgun indoors by mistake and blows a hole in his wall. Lucy Tanner hosts her daughter in law’s club. Ray Fackrell wins a Cub Scouts trophy. Ted Steers arranges the new hospital picture at the bank. Owen Ames plans to reenter the restaurant business. Keller reviews sprinkler plans. Betty Nash seeks church programs. Janice Smith’s car accidentally travels solo on State Street. Elvoid Vonson patches a hole in the city alley.
Paul Harvey recalls a Lafayette Louisiana effort that sent ten box cars of aid to Mexico’s Tarahumara Indians after a misreported claim of starvation. Officials in El Paso blocked crossing into Juarez and Gordon Blake apologized while diplomats mediated. He notes many Tarahumara live naked in caves by choice, not necessity.
Trenton Monday PTA meeting featured Mrs Reva Wallis as speaker discussing new teaching methods and general school problems. President Deann Kostoff led the gathering as guests and various community members attended and shared news from trips and local events.
In Madison and Fremont counties voters remain largely undecided ahead of the four man gubernatorial contest among Cecil Andrus Don Samuelson Perry Swisher and Philip Junger. Republicans favor Samuelson while Democrats split with Andrus favored in Madison by virtue of past campaigns and Herndon support.
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