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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1956

Page

7

Who Is Getting Soaked in Tax Fights Across Government

Editor notes John T. Flynn outlines how taxes rose after World War II and the Korean conflict, arguing the income tax expanded federal power. He contends that 1953 to 1956 saw 257 billion in taxes, mostly income tax, enriching Washington while soaking working and small business people and enabling a shift toward a socialist, centrally planned economy. He warns of Supreme Court packing and loss of constitutional limits.

John T. Flynn Sam Washington Supreme Court America

Junior High Pupils Select Seven Tickets for Election

The ballot lists President Douglas Roper and Vice Michael Jepsen with other officers Anna Fisher secretary Lynda Knudson social manager and Kirk Paskins athletic manager. Cheerleaders Gail Jensen Gharen Rawlings songleaders Gloria Blamires Joan Woodsword and editor Luann Bodily join the slate. Campaign manager Juliet Hammond and the event will occur in home rooms Friday September 21 after a special assembly. Results announced at the first junior high dance of the year.

Douglas Roper Michael Jepsen Anna Lee Fisher Lynda Knudson Gail Jensen Gharen Rawlings Gloria Blamires Joan Woodsward Luann Bodily Kirk Paskins

Franklin County road project plans to be let in spring 1957

Franklin County seeks bids for farm to market road construction using available funds. Engineering plans and specifications are to be completed, with contracts to be awarded in the spring of 1957.

Franklin County

Weston social roundups from Logan to Salem ore

Weston residents hosted and visited family friends across Logan, Trenton, Clifton, Preston and Salem Oregon. Courting meals and a sage hen hunting outing tied together a weekend of hospitality and travel among Me ae Ren Georgeson, Mrs. William Campbell, Myrle Dahle, Louise Heath, Leone, Orlen, Phil Goodsell, Edna Whitney, Melvin Lott, Arthur Povey, Marion Morgan, Kirk Morgan, Sylvan Morgan, Herbert Williams and others.

Burnath Morgan Sylvan Morgans Salem Ore Herbert Williams Roberts

Navy NROTC Offers Youths 17 to 21 College Path to Commission

Adm. James A. Holloway Jr announced the 11th annual NROTC national exams for high school seniors to be held December 8. Applications due November 17. The program pays all tuition and offers a $600 yearly retainer for four years with summer midshipman cruises leading to a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps and potential flight training. About 2,000 of those who qualify will be chosen to begin naval careers next summer. Applications available at high schools colleges Navy recruiting stations or from the chief of naval personnel in Washington DC.

James A. Holloway, Jr Naval Personnel Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps Naval Academy Civilian College Marine Corps Naval Aviation NROTC Chief of Naval Personnel Washington D. C

Navy recruitment programs at Logan office offered

Navy recruiters at 52 North 1st East Logan may be consulted for information on multiple Navy programs and enlistment options.

Navy North 1St East Logan

Car Crash Kills Youth Near Local Hospital

Lavel Harmer left the road traveling 558 feet along the highway right side then crossed 168 feet across the road struck a rock and fence before tumbling 450 feet down a ravine. The car rolled several times and stopped on its wheels. All youths were ejected. The accident happened about 1 am Sunday. Harmer died about three hours later at the local hospital.

Harmer

Idaho county valuations rise with 1956 tax base data

The 1956 tax base totals show Ada county at 55.57 million in valuation, with Canyon at 32.13 million, Twin Falls at 29.69 million, Bonneville 28.80 million, Shoshone 23.39 million, and Nez Perce and Bannock over 20 million each. Total expenditures cited include 6.16 million for 1955, 14.69 million for 1955, and utilities at 3.22 million. overall valuation up by 91,624 from 1955.

Ada County Canyon County Twin Falls Bonneville Shoshone Nez Perce Bannock

Target Training Expanded With Army Ammunition Ready

The rifle club will furnish 30 06 rifles and ammunition for a training course aimed at young men. The program invites all able youths to participate and, if time allows, will accommodate others to sight in their rifles. Ammunition is provided free.

Army Rifle Club

Card of Thanks from Harmer Family

We thank friends for floral offerings and kindness shown during our family bereavement. Mr and Mrs Orris M Harmer and family appreciate the support.

Orris M. Harmer

Smoke from Leaf Burns Warns Homeowners

Leaf disposal prompts warnings about burning sites and windy conditions. Rakes hidden in piles can cause accidents and sparking fires that irritate eyes. If exposure occurs, use eye lotion to ease irritation.

Families Attend State Fair Activities and Reunions

Fremon Jepsen and family drove to Brigham City for a Show reunion at Rees Pioneer Park. Delmer Olsen and family visited the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot and saw Mrs. Olsen's sister Mrs. Lila Morrell. Gerald McKenzie and Charley McKenzie from Logan and Preston visited Jensen family. Westerberg family toured Blackfoot for the fair and stage show. Anna Hurst hosted a chicken dinner for 15. Viggo Jensen drove to Brigham City for fruit, Melroy Larsen and Fremon Jensen joined Jensen at Blackfoot for the fair. Edgar Petterberg and Wilford Walgreen from Preston visited Albert Jensen’s home. Betty Jensen hosted Sgt. Donald Burgess of Fort Lewis, Wash.

Fremon Jepsen Brigham City Rees Pioneer Park Delmer Olsen Idaho Blackfoot Gerald McKenzie Logan Charley McKenzie Preston Christian Jensen Russell Westerberg Anna Hurst Viggo Jensen Melroy Larsen Fremon Jensen Albert Jensen Edgar Petterberg Wilford Walgreen Betty Jensen Sgt Donald Burgess Fort Lewis Wash

Coccidiosis-causing organisms survive poultry among summer residues

The organisms that cause coc cidiosis in poultry can endure in litter and feed sources from one summer to the next, posing ongoing infection risks for flocks and requiring continued sanitation and control measures.

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Qolalst Trousseau Thomas Stevenson Rogert Louis Stevenson Lewis and Clark Enzo Griffeth Gordon Woolley Rawlings Keith Davis Peggie Pickett la Dene Palmer Craig Paskins Juliet Hammond Weston Me Ae Ren Georgeson William Jam H. Campbell Navy Commissions Lavel Harmer TOY Journal Books Time Books Crestcraft Moore Business Forms Gaioy Deqay
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