1972 Idaho Highway Maps Available
An advance shipment of 1972 official Idaho highway maps arrives in Boise and will be distributed to Highway Department district offices Chambers of Commerce and other local sources. Maps feature Sawtooth Mountains Interstate 90 west of Coeur d Alene details for major cities and museums and include a statewide mileage chart and travel information.
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Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Lewiston
Moscow
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Twin Falls
Caldwell
Nampa
Boise
Garden City
United States Inter- 3
Idaho Department of Commerce and Development
Chambers of Commerce
Training Classes Resume at Bear Lake Genealogical Library
The Bear Lake Branch Genealogical Library restarted training sessions beginning January 6 1972 for missionary librarians with 36 attendees from three stakes. A public session is planned January 13 1972 at 10 00 am in Montpelier Idaho. Mrs Wayne George leads the course focusing on using the library and solving genealogical problems with emphasis on available sources.
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Genealogical Library
Bear Lake
Donald Rex
Montpelier
Idaho
Wayne George
New Paperbook Offerings at the Library Shelf
The library lists new books across genres including The Oil Barons by Richard O Connor The Drop of a Veil by Marianne Alireza Running Blind by Desmond Bagley The Dahomean by Frank Yerby The Rights We Have by Osmond K Fraenkel The Journey of August King by John Ehle Horses in America by Francis Haines Come Near by Alexander H Leighton The Sixth Seal by Mary Wesley Hostage in Peking by Anthony Grey Leaving Home by Arthur Cavanaugh Fire Sermon by Wright Morris
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Richard O'Connor
California
Marianne Alireza
Desmond Bagley
Frank Yerby
Osmond K. Fraenkel
August King
John Ehle
America
Francis Haines
Alexander H. Leighton
Mary Wesley
Peking
Reuters
Anthony Grey
Mr. Grey
Britain
Red China
Arthur Cavanaugh
Wright Morris
Accidents Report In Caribou County In Early January
Larry K Shurtleff lost control on Ballard Road near Blackfoot River Bridge as his 1970 Chevrolet pickup rolled onto a snow bank and back onto the road. He and passenger Delyin Perkins reported uninjured. Deputy Kelly Tratt investigated. A second crash involved Robert Jenkins of Bancroft whose 1969 Ford was struck from behind while stuck north of Gamble Crossing US 30N. Estimated damage 200 dollars. Deputy Kelly Kratt investigated.
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Larry K. Shurtleff
Perk’s Electric
Blackfoot Riv
Ballard Mine
Shurtleff
Ballard
Delyin Perkins
Kelly Tratt
Caribou County
Robert Jenkins
Bancroft
Jenkins
Gamble Crossing
US 30N
Hs Auto
Kelly Kratt
Christmas Eve Tree Building Recalled In Fading Ways
A nostalgic reminiscence reflects on assembling the Christmas tree each year and the changing nature of holiday traditions over three decades, noting how memories endure while practices evolve.
Boise Woman Announces Run for U S Senate Seat
Rose Bowman declared her candidacy for the United States Senate at a January 12 Boise press conference at the Boise Hotel. She pledged new approaches to Idaho politics, limited campaign contributions to 25 dollars per person, and proposed a national health service funded by shifting from high military spending. She urged demilitarization and withdrawal from Vietnam, arguing resources should aid domestic needs.
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Rose Bowman
United States Senate
Boise
Idaho
Bowman
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Unemployment Benefits Extended in Idaho
L Y Peterson of the Idaho Department of Employment in Pocatello notes that extra unemployment benefits begin the week of January 28 1972 for those who exhausted regular benefits under a 41st Legislature backed program. Eligible claimants receive up to 50 percent of their regular benefit for up to thirteen weeks with shared costs between state and federal governments.
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L. Y. Peterson
Idaho Department of Employment
Pocatello
Idaho
Department of Employment
Secretary of Labor
James D Hodgson
Peterson
New Cougar Status Prompted by 1971 Legislature
The mountain lion was made a game animal by the State Legislature in the 1971 session, effective April 1, 1972. Fish and Game Department personnel are considering recommendations to the Fish and Game Commission on a management program for big cats. They will decide on hunting season length and bag limits, with ranchers still allowed to protect livestock.
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Fish and Game Department
Fish and Game Commission
Law Allows Resident Hunters to Take Cougars Without Tags
The new law lets residents hunt cougar without a tag once effective. Nonresidents must hold the $135 combination license plus a $10 tag. The nonresident license is limited to a license quantity or category as specified.
Sales quota unchanged at 9,552 for 1972 and 1971
The report notes the sales quota remains 9,552 for 1972, identical to the prior year 1971, indicating no change in target.
Safer Air Travel Dreamed As Time Goes By
A reflective line ponders the day when flying becomes safer than breathing, contrasting progress in air travel with everyday respiration and hinting at future tech and safety milestones.
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Cecil Andrus
John Eaton
Cascade
Idaho Fish and Game Commission
Joseph €. Greenley
U. S. Senate
Fish and Game News
SUN
Soda Springs, Idaho
Coats
Kookie Heels
Knit
BHA
Beas FS Ie
Soda Springs
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