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Raising American Falls DamWould Flood Historical AreaBy GALE CHAMBERS Journal SUff WriterThe charge that the raising of American Falls dam would Hood valuable Port Hull bottom lands Is not unfounded. The charge, made by Dr. E. H. Swanson, Idaho State University anthropologist, is backed tip by some pretty strong evidence and theory.From work already done In the area, Dr. Swanson estimates the bottomlands contain almost q third Df the 3,000 estimated plant species found In Idaho and archeatoglcally speaking, the bottom lands rank In the top three or four sites In North America, Swanson adds,“There are at least *16 sites on the bottom land which would be destroyed or attecled If the dam were raised 10 feet to Impound more irrigation water. Thfcsc sites could contain much Information concerning the origin of the Northern Shoshonl Indian whom we believe has inhabited the region for 8,000 to 10,000 years. The raising of the dam would flood valuable fossil beds. II is believed that the Snake RLver plain Is one of the most valuable sites in which to trace the history of prehistoric animals, and there is strong evidence that many of these ani* mlas were concentrated on theMAlThLa37 Highland High Students Earn A's for 2nd SemesterThirty-seven Highland High School students topped the final honor roll for 1954-65 with 4.00 grade averages.Three students, senior Paul Evans, and juniors Kathy Cap-enhaver and David Finkclnburg received* all A’s in six subjects. Students receiving all A's in five subjects included;SENIORS, JoAnn B, Croft, Ken Hodge, Bill McCurdy, Kenneth Onstott, Nancy Sorenson, Tommy Thompson and Eugenia Young.JUNIORS, Gregg Dawson, Jake Dustin, Nancy Gray, Glenn Holcomb, Rae McGrew, Beverly Richards-, Larry Smith and Karla Watanabe-SOPHOMORES, Elvin Brown ar.d Mike Gilmore. -The all-sohool honor roll, which requires a 3.7 grade average or higher, includes the following;Ronald Adams, Dorothy Allen, Karen Anderson, Karla Anderson, Rboda Anderson, Richard Anderson, Ronald Atkinson, Ren-ae Barrett, Robyn Bellah, Tim Benedict, Vem Briscoe, Carol Brower, Suzanne Brower, Elvin Brown, Maribeth Bunco, Mike Bunce, Janelle Burkett, Kathy Call, Helen Christofferson, David Cooper, Kathy Copenhaver, Jd-Ann B. Croft, George Croshaw, Thomas Dahlquist, Gregg Dawson, Mary1 Dennis, Luanna Downing, Jake Dustin, Suzanne Egbert and Carolie Eggan.Carol Elliott, Cherilyn England, Steven England, Paul Evans, Bill Fifield, David Fink-elnberg, Mike Gilmore, Nancy Gray, Roger Gridley, Randy Grimm, Sherrie Harmer, Robert Hart, Karen Hartmen, Paula Harris, Dennis Harwlck, Ray Hillman, Ken Hodge, Rita Hofer, Glenn Holcomb, Anna Hsiao, Vickie Hunter, Eileen- Hvbsk-Kimbell, Brian Manwarlng, James Martineau, Bill McCurdy, Rae McGrew and Valerie Meek-Mary Beth Melton, Donna Miller, Judy Mittan, Lynn Miller, Rebecca Myers, Sheila Nis-sen, Jacqueline Norby, Michael Norby, Jean Nystrom, Kenneth Onstolt,. I.ynda Osborne, Louise Phoenix Karen Poole, Susan, Rich, Beverly Richards, Mike Roberts, Fred Sherman, LeElla Sims, Larry Smith, Spencer Smith, Nancy Sorenson, Barbara Streeper, Bonnie Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Todd Tueller, Karla Watanabe, Kip Whitehead and Eugenia Young.Class honor rolls require an average of 3.6 for seniors, 3.5 for juniors and 3.4 for sophom-res. All those on the all-school honor roll also made their respective class honor rolls. Others on the class rolls included;SENIORSKathy DeBoll, Maureen Em-pey, Mike Johnson, Clark Kelly, Da roll Kimbell, Leon • Oboler, Carol Rasmussen, Margaret Taylor.JUNIORSBeverly Bunce, Debora Burnham, Craig Christiansen, Terry Cook, Brent Davis, Carol Davis, Gail Fames, Marvi Gigger, Lo-el Hanson, Brian Hendricks, James McCurdy, Jeanne McIntosh, Boyd. Nissen, Jenny Osborne, Carolyn Paul, Dale Peterson, Steve Satterfield, Ron, Scott, Connie Sherman, Dalene Smith, Karen Trujillo,-Margaret Walton.mann, Gary Johnson, Darell Yamashita.SOPHOMORES James Dykman, Connie Evans, Brenda Fisher* Tom Kelly, Brya.Lou Johnson, Kathleen Littlejohn, David McIntosh, . Alan Oliver, David Sheldon, Gary Smith, Larry Swisher, Kathy Taysom, Robert Wood and KenHopes Rise for Accord OnPresidential Disability BillBy JOHN HECKLERWASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes were Improved today for a break in the deadlock between House and Senate over a proposed constitutional amendment dealing with presidential disability.The leaders of Die House and Senate committees trying to work out a compromise were reported in agreement — but there is still the matter of getting the other conferees, to agree.The issue that is threatening to kill an amendment that both the Senate and House passed overwhelmingly, is a time limit the House imposed on Congress to decide who Is president when a vice president challenges theCLright of a once-disabled president to resume office.The House, said 10 days was enough, after which the president ^ would automatically get his job back if Congress had still not acted.The Senate, which prizes its custom of unlimited debate, fixed no time limit. But it said Congress should proceed immediately to consider the vice president's challenge. In both bills, it would require a two-thirds vote to uphold the challenge.Two meetings between the conference committees left the dispute unresolved, with prospects for agreement so dim no new meetings were scheduled.But the American Bar Association, which has been pushing for such .an amendment forFort Hall bottomlands/1 Swanson said.It is believed that the natural appeal of the area, with plenty of plant life, springs for fresh water, and.abundant grass, kept those early animals In the region,'* he adaed, Undoubtedly the availability of fresh water, grass and wildlife contributed to the picking of the site as a suitable location for construction of Fort Hall in 1834. The location of the original fort has been a subject of dispute for historians for many years.The Tribal Council also is protesting any raising of the dam because it would flood valuable winter feeding grounds. Some 3,000 head of cattle are wintered on the bottom lands. During the summer the wild grass Is harvested, for hay and fed during lhe winter. The undergrowth along the bottom lands provides excellent shelter for calving.At the present time cattle and hay play important roles in the economy of the residents. The sagebrush ranges lying east of the bottom lands doesn t provide sufficient forage and shelter to maintain the herds.Lastly, the area is traditional hunting and fishing grounds. While many persons consider hunting and fishing a sport, many of the Fort Hall residents slill depend on the bottomlands for wildlife to help sustain them in food.The end of the hunting and fishing would also spell the end to a way of life, a culture and a belief in an age where historians are concerned about preserving old heritages. If nothing else, It would be a continuation oT broken promises slanted when outsiders first sflt font upon the North American continent.The discussion about the value of the area could lead to several questions: Why hasn’t something been done earlier? Why aren't they digging now?- In answer to the first question, Swanson replied that Idaho is just emerging as an archeological source. The first real digging was in 1957 and the first published report- was in 1959. The reason they aren't digging now is because there simply isn't any funds or scientific manpower. The material had been there for 10,000 years, a few more isn't going to make that, much difference.Water over Ihe site.would destroy through erosion and sediment, the order in which the arlifuels were laid down.Often amnteur archeologists, with 1he best intentions in the world, destroy many artifacts simply because the order is disrupted. Once removed an artifact is simply , a symbol. The data needed is where and how deep It was found and what Were the related objects. Water over the sites would do just as much damage. Even If Ihe artifact was resurreeled, it would have no scientific vatue if other data was missing.It is believed that Ihe area could contain important clues to Ihe origin of the Northern Sho-shoni Indian and Swanson said national support is building to preserve the area. It could provide links lo other discoveries made in other areas on the continent.If streams and rivers were natural gathering places for early man, it might be possible that any dam site could destroy artifacts. To a limited extent Ms is true, says Swanson, but it is doubtful that Crandall Dam site, Teton Dam site and 01 hers were gathering places like .Fort Hall. They lack the other Ingredients — the wildlife, the plant life and the many springs, Idaho could take on new archeological significance should the area contain a portion of what Dr. Swanson believes‘is there. It won't be worth a dam raise If it's Under 10 feet of water.May sine* S. W • Mi to 32 days gree recocordportTh pera M I aver ture znal.Or total anc mon ,29 rPO\LitMrs.AberBFMrs.can
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Idaho State Journal
Pocatello, Idaho, US
Thu, Jun 03, 1965
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