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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
2
Maurice H. Franks argues the United States is penny wise in funding government officials teachers and labor leaders. He warns inadequate pay breeds mediocrity and subversion and urges substantial investment to sustain education government and labor leadership for future prosperity.
The text notes federal spending on aides private planes and a yacht named Williamsburg with Navy charges, and proposes a $19 million airport in Truman's home town Grandview Missouri. Rep Gross of Iowa suggests Ottumwa or Sedalia as cheaper alternatives to protect defense needs.
Republican Rep. Walt Horan accuses the Truman administration of using propaganda to gain public support. He cites franked government mail exceeding 75 million dollars annually and 45 000 workers in information services, totaling about 1 25 million for the legislative branch.
Harry Truman's personal budget surpasses any other president, exceeding 3.5 million dollars. The figure excludes items such as three military allowances and other benefits not included in the base amount.
A columnist questions the endurance of federal office furniture. The piece cites the GSA stockpile of 11,000 desks and asks how long a Washington easy chair would last if desks wear out in four to five months, suggesting bureaucratic wear testing.
Early travelers found over 20 springs at Lava Hot Springs along the Portneuf river. Indians claimed healing power while many immigrants used the Oregon trail cutoffs. Today state and city facilities include a sanatorium and natatoriums, with plans to expand Lava Hot Springs into a premier health and recreation resort.
Dean D R Theophilus of the University of Idaho college of agriculture says there is no need for alarm about agriculture's emergency production capacity but warns farms require guidance to focus on producing the most essential goods.
The Preston Citizen announces a news item request channel at No. 8 for submissions.
George Peck argues against the 16th amendment and federal income tax. endorses a 25 percent tax ceiling to curb government spending and boost the economy. States have tax or borrowing limits. a constitutional convention is proposed to repeal the 16th amendment. The plan claims it would reduce waste and spur risk taking and job creation.
An editorial excerpt urges wider public understanding of economics amid nationwide dis patches. It cites the Brookings Institution study led by Dr H G Moulton and C W McKee, noting gaps in basic economic knowledge and calling for expanded educational materials to protect the American way of life.
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