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Published every Thursday by the Citizen Publishing Co Inc at 77 State Street with telephone number 852-0155.
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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1977
Page
6
Published every Thursday by the Citizen Publishing Co Inc at 77 State Street with telephone number 852-0155.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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