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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1957
Page
12
John S. Knight argues inflation harms workers pension security and government security investors. He warns veterans dependents widows and the elderly lose purchasing power as inflation drains fixed incomes, while Congress allegedly funds wasteful federal spending, a “royal thievery.”
California study by ophthalmologists shows tonometry can detect glaucoma early during routine exams, offering chance to preserve vision. National Society for the Prevention of Blindness backs program to push tonometry in general physicals for over 40. Glaucoma causes progressive vision loss if untreated. about 40,000 Americans are already blind from it.
Senator Bridges notes the Russian moon rocket circling the earth at 18 000 miles per hour and frames it as a wake‑up call to curb inflation and overreaching government power. He warns Americans risk to republic from pressure groups and federal overreach.
General Douglas MacArthur warns that rising taxes could enslave citizens through government excess. He cites a 70 year rise from $1.98 to $444.86 per capita and claims over a third of income goes to taxes. He warns of Soviet type forced labor via confiscatory taxation and notes average federal, state, local taxes totaling about $2,400 per family.
This fragment quotes James C. Ingebretsen, president of Spiritual Mobilization, urging readers to live by personal convictions and to establish deep, abiding beliefs that give life meaning beyond sensory confines.
The passage critiques modern discourse as believers neglect spiritual armor and follow shifting doctrines. It laments demagogues and false prophets exploiting crowds, warning against deception and manipulation in religious life.
The Preston Citizen issue is identified as number 8 in the sequence. It outlines local notices and community updates with brief items and entries typical of a small town newspaper.
Union Pacific introduces a new service offering diet specific meals upon request. Travelers must submit dietary requests when ordering tickets to ensure meals are prepared in advance. E A Klippel, general passenger traffic manager, said most needs can be met through this program.
A columnist warns that federal state and local taxes totaled over 109 billion dollars in 1956, about a quarter of GNP, with hidden taxes fueling inflation. He urges taxpayers to protest to elected officials and curb government spending before the nation collapses under excessive taxation.
A wartime dining note states stewards may arrange special diets at meals. Substitutions for regularly stocked items may require sourcing from another stocking point or commissary. Regular substitutions cost the same as a comparable full meal. partial orders are priced a la carte.
Treasureton residents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lyon traveled to Pocatello Friday for the day. Mrs. Leone Kirby visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Palmer of Preston and their son Bruce and grandson LaVor Dent. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Perry and children of Salt Lake City visited Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eunice Perry and family.
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