Ground Observers Corps Seeks 2000 Idaho Volunteers
Gov Len Jordan urged Idaho civilians to join the Ground Observers Corps as plane spotters to support western air defense. Col Philip Doddridge said only 60 to 65 percent of spotters are organized and emphasized eight mile post spacing and coordinated reports to feed filter centers for flight tracking.
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Paul E. Greiner
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Preston Citizen reports on local event and figures
The Preston Citizen covers a recent community matter highlighting key individuals and organizations involved, with emphasis on local impact and context.
Idaho Crop Prospects Dim for Field Crops in Idaho
Idaho farmers expect lower total crop production than last year due to a late dry cold spring. Yields drop across field crops despite higher fruit production with overall harvested acres near last year. Forecasts include 38,865,000 bushels wheat and 1,617,000 bushels apples among other totals.
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Idaho
Idaho Ads Budget Fails to Draw Tourists Says AAA Leader
Idaho's effort to attract visitors is seen as weak by A. J. Finnell of the Idaho State Automobile Association. The 1949–50 biennial report notes $8,351 spent to lure tourists, with a $7,500 token appropriation in 1949. State surveys show 21 percent of traffic is out of state and gas tax revenue from Idaho tourists neared $1.43 million in 1949.
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A. J. Finnell
Idaho State Automobile Association
State Board of Publicity
Bureau of Public Roads
AAA
Idaho Tourist Industry Should Gain Public Support
Idaho motorists spent about 50 million dollars in 1949 as tourists, while state funding for tourist publicity remains low. As a bridge state, Idaho draws pass-through visitors. more effort to encourage longer stays could greatly boost spending. The 1951 season is near, and the industry warrants strong support and appropriation.
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Idaho
Finnell
Notice to Creditors Estate of Esther E. Monson
The administratrix Nellie E. Hansen of Esther E. Monson deceased calls all creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. This notice first appeared August 30, 1951, in Preston Idaho. P. M. Condie represents the administratrix as attorney.
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Esther E. Monson
Preston
Franklin County
Idaho
Nellie E. Hansen
P. M. Condie
Fertilizer Discussion Series Planned by Idaho Extension
Vance T. Smith soils specialist at the University of Idaho extension service has arranged five meetings on fertilizer problems. Dates are Coeur d Alene January 16 Lewiston January 18 Boise January 20 Twin Falls January 22 Idaho Falls January 23.
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Vance T. Smith
University of Idaho Extension Service
Coeur d’Alene
Lewiston
Boise
Twin Falls
Idaho Falls
Ceiling on Taxes and the British Experience
The author argues against higher taxes on the rich warning it will reduce revenue and shift the burden to the poor. Citing Britain as a warning, they claim when the wealthy are drained the working class bears the future burden and urge stopping the looting of the rich now.
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