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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1961
Page
2
The text questions whether all college professors share liberal or communist sympathies and smear those who oppose leftward moves. It cites criticism of the House Un American Activities Committee and references a Lifelines comment echoed in public discourse.
A Library of Congress study shows from 1941 to 1960 the House committee on un-American activities proposed 96 laws, 35 adopted, and 13 major executive recommendations adopted. Critics accuse the committee of uselessness, but supporters argue it has strengthened national security and spurred further legislation.
Franklin County Idaho will offer for sale on November 30 1961 at 10 A M at the county courthouse Preston high bid for cash on parcels described by tax deed for delinquent taxes. Parcels include several described tracts plus undivided perpetual rights of way with various bearings and measurements. Assessed to Richard H Dalley and Preston Theater Corp. The Board of County Commissioners orders the sale.
The Son of Lumiere light and sound display near Cairo brings the Sphinx to life with floodlit narration in Arabic and other languages. The open air performance, costing three million dollars to launch in 1960, uses multilingual recordings and features Egyptian guides. Aimed at reviving ancient scenes, the show plans similar productions at Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
The Franklin County Idaho Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board dated October 20 1961. Signed by Chairman William W Poole Commissioner Albert E Moser Wayne S Evans Attest C L Swenson Clerk First Pub October 25 1961 Last Pub November 29 1961.
A W Gilbert of the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau urges Fire Prevention Week focus on prevention. He notes fire departments save lives daily through inspections and education, and that community protection sharply influences local insurance rates. Strong protection lowers losses and benefits the whole community.
The National Geographic magazine notes kilts once used a 15 foot length of tartan laid on the ground. The wearer then lay upon it and pleated it, lifting and pinning the upper part at the shoulder. Modern kilts extend from waist to knee.
The U S Public Health Service reports western states face the second highest rate of acute upper respiratory conditions in the last quarter of the year. Northeast leads with 97.5 cases per 109 persons, while the West records 90 per 100, followed by North Central at 77.3 and the South at 73.9. Preventive advice includes warm clothing, balanced diet, rest, and prompt home care with a basic medicine chest. If symptoms persist, consult a physician.
A farm worker now provides food and fiber for 26 persons, two more than in 1959 and 12 more than in 1949, signaling a shift toward greater agricultural labor contribution.
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