County Populates in Large Numbers Sparks Curiosity
A fragment notes county residents arriving in great numbers prompting questions about origins and the surge in population.
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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
4
A fragment notes county residents arriving in great numbers prompting questions about origins and the surge in population.
The piece argues Adlai Stevenson resents Truman’s campaign involvement in 1948 and maintains Truman’s meddling sullies the Fair Deal image. It notes Stevenson’s reluctance for the nomination, Byrd’s exit from the race, and Truman’s ongoing politicking despite calls to stay home.
This piece previews the final week before the presidential race between Eisenhower and Stevenson. It notes mixed newspaper forecasts, strong Eisenhower sentiment in Idaho, and editorials predicting a close or GOP-favored outcome while acknowledging uncertainty about the national result.
In Winchester Virginia the editor cites Senator Byrd criticizing Trumanism as a definite trend toward socialism and away from free enterprise. Referring to a Harlem speech, Byrd argues Truman would be the candidate from that speech and says he cannot endorse the Democratic platform or the Stevenson Sparkman ticket.
Mr and Mrs Ian Beckstead Jr announce the birth of a daughter on September 30. Ada R Nelson notes that Marie K Steyer will meet Franklin county women Friday October 21 at 2 30 pm. M O Nelson says Montgomery Ward will open a display store in Preston. Vice President Curtis to visit Preston Friday October 14. local stores to close for his brief stop. Local prices listed for potatoes oranges celery hams boiled ham. Accidents reported for H M Neeley and W J Fryer. Blaine Woodward injured while topping beets. Further line ends with Born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth
Whitney and family plus Mrs Barbara Ballif and others visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Croft. John Croft returns from Korea and will attend military school in Virginia. Gilbert Hull returns from a North Atlantic mission and spoke at sacrament meeting. Fireside at Fred Rallison home featured Barbara Rallison as hostess and a question box with refreshments.
Wesley A. Fifield, lifelong Weston resident, died Thursday at his Weston home from pleurisy and related complications. In Franklin, Vice President Curtis received a cordial welcome from local residents during a visit to Preston last Friday morning.
The Idaho Democratic Central Committee selected Supt. J. W. Condie of the Preston city school as the party nominee for state superintendent of public instruction.
Idaho soil near Burley on the Lava Belt is being tested by Lederle Laboratories for a potential antibiotic source. Floyd Wolfe, a top potato grower, his farm and other local samples provide material as scientists seek a mold that became aureomycin, a lifesaving antibiotic.
Rep Hunter of California announced the government spent 48 dollars checking a 2.50 dollar taxi fare paid by a federal official and questioned by an accountant.
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