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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1975
Page
2
The Citizen applauds Peston City Council for passing an abandoned car ordinance to take effect Friday after today’s publication. A councilman urges a community cleanup ahead of the Bicentennial, noting junk cars and trash attract vermin and that neighborhoods should be cleaned up.
The New England Patriots voted 39 to 2 with 5 abstentions not to play a nationally televised preseason game. Players oppose reducing rosters from 47 to 43 and the Rozelle rule requiring payment when a player is signed after leaving a team. The author mocks the team name and suggests a rename like New England Strikers or New England Paisies.
Governor Cecil D. Andrus argues that fairness in property tax burden hinges on local budgeting and assessment practices. He notes Idaho's 20 percent assessment plan through 1982, praises tax relief for widows and the handicapped, and describes efforts to extend circuit breaker relief to low income renters. He urges citizens to seek answers at budget hearings and during spending decisions.
Local prep in 1950 season features Preston seeking first win as they host Logan on the gridiron. Event aims to reunite area schools for a consolidated schedule while drivers licenses are issued Sept 20-21 for new state rules.
The report notes a coal shortage lowering mine production while local ads promote deals at Overland Lumber and Preston Mercantile. Preston offers four cans pears grapes or cherries for 99 cents and seven cans corn peas beans for 99 cents. Peter L Jensen left Sunday for Pocatello to attend Idaho Tech. Duane and Melvin Robinson from Freedom Wyoming returned to Preston to attend Preston High.
Thomas Nelson Jr. a Virginia statesman and signer spoke in March 1775 asserting Virginian primacy over trade. He raised funds for Virginia forces, served in Congress, and as governor helped siege Yorktown. He later shelled his own mansion, witnessed Cornwallis surrender, and died aged 50 penniless with debts.
Reports tie the Aryan Brotherhood to Charles Manson and Lynette Fromme with claims of messages and protection inside California prisons. Officials caution no solid evidence of a conspiracy to kill Ford, while an official inquiry proceeds. A separate note discusses U.S. aid to Israel and Arab tensions on Capitol Hill.
The column critiques shrinking pay for dentists in major cities and rising responsibilities from lawsuits regulations and unions. It notes how unions insurers and governments influence treatment and costs and describes a Texas Amarillo symposium proposing dentist representation on insurance review committees.
The Bureau of Land Management will establish a Malad City office day in Oneida County Courthouse Room 204. District Manager Nick J Cozakos says the monthly session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will help public land users and other agencies. a BLM representative will answer business inquiries. The first session is today and will run throughout the year.
The Department of Water Resources has received Application No. 13 S 21 from Franklin County to alter Mink Creek near Mink Creek Park by diverting water into the second channel of a twin stream to repair an existing bridge. Comments may be submitted to the Department of Water Resources at 1515 Lincoln Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401.
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