28 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1963
Page
1
Community notes discuss local legislative battles over a proposed tax bill and county utility values. Citizens are urged to share opinions with Sen Whitworth and Rep Hubbard while a Nuclear Fuels Corp project nears completion and looms as a local employment catalyst.
Officials report bids for a new high school addition including a supply room lavatories and large storage space totaling about 6 678 square feet. Base bids range from 108 400 to 124 482 with completion times up to 180 days. A meeting is planned for March 4 to review alternates and bid specifics amid district budget talks and uncertainty about state legislation.
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North Gem and Fielding won crucial late games in the Fifth District Class AA tournament at Arimo to secure spots in the state Class AA tournament in Idaho Falls. Grace, American Falls, Soda Springs, and West Side were eliminated or juggled for final positions as the double elimination rounds concluded with several close outcomes.
Gary Baker received discharge from the United States Navy after service on the USS Yorktown. He is spending time with his parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Harding and the Harding family of Soca Springs.
A three percent sales tax proposal was introduced in the Idaho House by Rep. Arvil Millar to fund public schools and reduce property taxes. The plan would raise about $52 million in the next biennium, with $34 million aimed at tax relief and $12 million to close the revenue gap, plus $4 million for the permanent building fund and $3 million for municipalities. Exemptions include hotel stays under 30 days, off the road farm machinery, electricity and fuel, cigarettes, interstate trucking, live animals, and farm supplies.
The Third Ward Primary Organization thanks contributors to the Penny Price drive for Primary Children’s Hospital. Elda Feterson serves as president with Mac Phelps, Na Reese Smith, and Elnora Balls as counselors and secretary.
Red Cross plans a March fund drive in Caribou County starting March 1 until goals are met. County chairman Cliff Parsons notes twofold county benefit this year, supporting the regular summer swim program and ongoing disaster relief such as Bancroft flood relief, with yearly relief expenditures exceeding the county drive total.
So Springs High School band members plan a two day sale on March 6 and 7 to raise funds for expanding band equipment. They will sell light globes and extension cords in 6 and 9 foot lengths to support new instruments stands and music.
E M Curly Wilson Bancroft pilot received a million miler plaque at a Green Triangle May club dinner in Pocatello for flying over a million miles without an accident or violation. He led 27 southeast Idaho pilots in safey awards earning the top honor with 26 years active seniority.
Bancroft leaders press for a self help program backed by Caribou County and neighboring entities to relieve flood damage. Meetings with county commissioners and Governor Smylie, plus letters to state and federal officials, aim to deepen county drainage work and pursue grant aid amid repeated flood losses.
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