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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
3
Idaho records its second highest polio incidence for September as the vital statistics report notes cases this year exceed those in 1947. Officials say the rate may not have peaked yet and epidemic designation remains in effect, with prior highs in 1947 1948 1950 and 1951.
Mink Creek families move to Parma purchasing a new farm. Local notes report James Bairds' trip to Soda Springs for the north end water system. Nelsons, Sailbergs and Jensen families linked to community events. Furloughs and servicemen updates include Toney Jensen from Fort Riley and Ronald Baird’s cornet solo. visits to Salt Lake and Oakley noted.
Dr Weeks announced 17 iron lungs and 12 hot pack machines rushed to Idaho polio treatment centers this year. More than $30,000 in March of Dimes aid has been sent to counties draining local funds after juries were depleted to cover patient care costs. Idaho ranks seventh nationwide in polio incidence at 36 per 100,000.
Idaho newspaper editors and publishers report Eisenhower leading in Idaho with about 53 percent to Stevenson’s 47 percent. GOP Chairman Campbell urges vigorous turnout by Nov 4, noting a six point spread and a close national race as he touts “America” issues as central to the campaign.
The fish and game department announces a 70 day migratory waterfowl season in the Pacific flyway including Idaho. Oct 11 to Dec 19 with daily bag limits of six ducks plus two widgeons or two pintails or one of each. one wood duck allowed in the bag. American and red breasted merganser limit 25 per day with no possession limit after opening day. Two Canada geese per day. No season on snow geese swans or ross geese. Lake Lowell Bird refuge rules mirror 1951.
University of Minnesota experiments led by Dr. T. W. Gullickson show dairy calves fed whole milk thrive better than those given skim milk with added vegetable fats. Calves fed vegetable fats consistently died by three months old.
A decade long study funded by the National Dairy Council and supported by the American Dairy Association reports that dairy calves fed corn oil as a butterfat substitute develop heart lesions and muscle wasting. The condition persists despite added vitamin E and affects over 100 calves across multiple experiments.
The 13th annual fall sale by the Idaho Cattlemen's Assn will be at the Pocatello stock yards on Friday November 7 with 180 purebred Hereford bulls entered by Idaho Utah and Wyoming consignors. Bulls 14 months old by October 1 are eligible and will be judged by Wade Wells A R Babcock and other judges.
Col. HE O Walter of Filer will start the sale promptly at noon and be assisted by Col. Rocky Goodhue of Jerome. The event is on the range and marks the spring sale period.
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