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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1965
Page
2
Our view argues a proactive program can shape elections. It notes Romney and Smylie as examples of leaders who champion concrete plans over opposition, urging positive proposals to appeal to voters rather than partisan battles.
Mayor Ross Plant of Richmond received the Tim McCoy award from the Utah Municipal League for outstanding service in 12 years as mayor and six years on the city council. His administration includes streets, water system and park improvements, new fire department, stronger state legislative ties, and efforts to ease Utah Idaho Border War tensions. He will not seek reelection, and is praised as a strong small town leader.
Chicago Daily News notes a study of 1,072 leaders in business education and government found many earned C plus to B in college. The piece argues grades reflect limits and motivation and that life and human nature are too varied to be fixed by grades. It cites continued learning after graduation as a mark of distinction. Also humorous notes on aging and a light aside from Rep Michel about diaper service training funds and a slogan.
Dean and Marion Rust see Nick off to Brazil. Floyd Diderick’s son breaks a store mirror. Royce Fuhriman discusses a Mercury car. Victor Dunkley says he was fired. Maxee Chandler forgets a birthday. Fred Osterlow cleans Carlson’s sidewalk and carpets. Roy Sorenson returns from a rock show. Bill Karren discusses a roll of bills.
Paul Harvey argues the United States distributes wealth via taxes and warns the draft neglects educators and soldiers. He cites Clarence Bradshaw Akron High School janitor turned teacher earning less and calls for better officer pay to attract and retain professional military leadership. He contrasts civilian wages with military pay and urges strengthening compensation to boost respect and service willingness.
A birthday column lists many names with upcoming dates and a note about Sept 23 deadline for next week's listings. An open house in Logan for Kent Smith and Lind Pond followed their wedding at the Logan Temple with relatives from Franklin attending.
A local column notes state warden Jones plans to plant pheasants and blue quail to ease hunting pressure. The piece ponders grunting as a life motif and comments on public life, schools, and ministers. It reports a 2 am fire demolishing Jim Taylor’s two story home, Dr L V Merrill’s new house progress, praise for two student pep leaders, a birth announcement, and William Hawkes Jr.’s concussion.
Democrats debate three and a half hopefuls to run against Governor Smylie as a 1966 contest looms. The piece notes Smylie’s long tenure, questions his vulnerability, and outlines potential candidates like William Dee Cecil Andrus and Frank Benson, plus party chair Lloyd Walker’s plans for a fall ticket and possible changes in state offices.
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