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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1977

Page

6

City publication details and contact line

Published every Thursday by the Citizen Publishing Co Inc at 77 State Street with telephone number 852-0155.

The Citizen Publishing Co., Inc State St

Conflicts of Interest Debate Hoists Local Council Inquiry

Preston City Council tabled a conflicts of interest discussion last week as Emer Oliverson and Legrand Burton faced questions over their land ventures within city limits. City attorney Castleton warned that remedies are limited and public officials may need to expose holdings, with voters holding power to remove those acting in self interest.

Preston Emer Oliverson Legrand Burton Burton Oliverson Lowell Castleton Smalltown Idaho GMR Washington Park Service

Governor Fueled by Federal Grants in Idaho Editorial

President Pro Tempore Philip E. Batt criticizes Governor Evans for expanding federal influence in Idaho. He argues grants to fund consumer versus utility battles burden the PUC and question benefits of executive reorganization. He warns of becoming a federal satellite and cites planned federal proficiency testing as a danger to state standards.

Philip E. Batt Idaho State Senate John Evans Public Utilities Commission PUC Robert Lenaghen Idaho Executive Branch Washington Montana Boise Washington, DC

Eisenhower Favored In Grassroots Poll

The Citizen participated in a weekly newspaper poll showing most votes favor Dwight D Eisenhower. Homecoming at Preston High School was Friday with the Indians winning 33-0 against the Blackfoot Broncos. The Weston Creek Irrigation Company's reservoir enlargement contract was awarded to Wilkinson Brothers of Provo. The park's east half was seeded to grass and watered by a new sprinkler system.

Preston High School Blackfoot Broncos Weston Creek Irrigation Company Wilkinson Brothers Provo

Preston Indians fall to Pocatello 19 to 0 in 1947 report

Thirty years ago the Preston Indians lost to Pocatello 19 to 0 and later defeated Rigby 39 6. Fall vacation for grades seven to twelve starts Oct 3 per Harland Simmons. West Side Pirates opened football with a 7 7 tie against Grace Red Devils. Preston opens an Army recruiting office with two sergeants arriving this week. Ads note women and work shoes at Penney's and 14 ounce tomato catsup at American Food Stores.

Preston Indians Pocatello Down Rigby Preston Harland Simmons Pirates of West Side Red Devils of Grace Penney’s

Clifton to Open New Amusement Hall and Local News

Clifton prepares a new 45 by 90 foot amusement hall under Amos Juewis leadership near completion. Local schools in Franklin County start the year with promising outlooks. Salt Lake City firm Daynes Beebe Music opens in Popular Store with piano sales on terms. Mountain trout consignment will be distributed by local sportsmen. Advertisements note social security disability eligibility tied to physical or mental conditions and related disorders.

Clifton Amos Juewis Franklin County Daynes-Beebe Music Company Salt Lake City Preston Chicago New York Salt Lake Oregon Short Line Union Pacific Utah JC Greaves and Sons Co

SEC probes ITT CIA Chile role and Helms indictments

The SEC investigates ITT's Chile misconduct, with grand jury hints at fraud and perjury. Edward Kerry provided witness lists and details to investigators while ex CIA chief Helms and ITT head Harold Geneen face potential multi count indictments.

Starling Central Intelligence Agency International Telephone and Telegraph Company Chile CIA ITT Salvador Allende Senate Richard Helms Harold Geneen Helms Geneen Henry Kissinger Kissinger Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Edward Kerry U.S Kerry

Letter to the Editor on Panama Soviet Pact and Canal Treaties

Floyd Monson Preston urges U S senators James A McClure and Frank Church to oppose ratification of the Soviet Panamanian treaty amid debate over Panama Canal defenses. The letter cites statements by Marcelino Jean and criticizes Carter era treaty language regarding naval rights and canal traffic.

Panama Marcelino Jean Torrijos Inlaw Soviet Union Latin America U.S US Senate Carter Panama Canal Jim Streeter McClure Canal Zone James A McClure

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