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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1953
Page
3
A public address contrasts market competition with big companies, urging growth to create jobs while warning that aging American machines and tax laws hinder modernization. It contrasts American freedom with communist systems, claiming workers earn more with less time and warning of socialism and communism as global threats.
Franklin County Idaho commissioners meet with all members present. Lease extensions for Preston Airport discussed. County obligates 196.26 toward Preston Fair Grounds lavatory project, payable by Oct 1 1954. Policies for school sanitary inspection discussed and filed. Bills approved totaling 687.82. Road improvement plans for 1953 1954 reviewed. Second Infantry Division lands in Korea noted.
The National Association of Manufacturers backs a permanent general manufacturer excise tax to replace selective excises with a 4 to 5 percent rate on most end products. Special taxes on tobacco and alcohol would stay, others trimmed to 1942 levels. Critics warn the tax is hidden, regressive, and prone to future increases, hurting low income earners. The piece argues current excises are fairer and a broad sales tax is unlikely to be adopted.
Classified page in the PRES TON CITIZEN offers buy and sell listings across various categories. Readers can find ads for goods, services, real estate, vehicles, and personal notices, with contact information and prices where provided.
A Warner & Swasey notice highlights ads contrasting private enterprise with socialism. Excerpts argue profits drive progress and question limits, while another piece warns that security promises under socialism resemble welfare state control and obedience.
Teri and Kim Christiansen of Downey visit their aunt Lila Gunderson as parents vacation in the northwest. In Sunday's sacrament meeting Stanley Packer received his Primary graduation certificate. Danelle and Laura Jean Auger of Salt Lake were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Marve Packer and family.
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