Rams Die After Dogs Attack Near Soda Springs
Two dogs attacked Clinton Nell's small flock of sheep, injuring two rams. one ram died from wounds. Nell estimates the ram at $100. Dogs identified as an Irish Setter and a Newfoundland Husky cross. Nell says he and his daughter tried to scare them away. he shot both dogs. Sheriff's Deputy Izatt investigated July 1 incident. State law holds dog owners liable for livestock damage. a person may kill a dog in the act of killing livestock with no liability. The notice includes events for a local celebration with breakfast, parade, and rodeo schedules.
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Clinton Nell
Soda Springs
Nell
Sheriff's Department
Izatt
Idaho general fund surplus and tax debate echo Boise reports
Idaho faces a 23 million general fund surplus while critics call it an overcharge to taxpayers. Gov. Andrus vetoed two income tax relief measures, arguing low income taxpayers benefit less. The piece notes federal withholding changes and Idaho tax collection implications, plus an update on the Whooping Crane at Grays Lake Refuge and local Pioneer Day events and Bancroft County Fair start.
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Boise
Idaho
Andrus
Togic
Bancroft
Airport Site Correction for Soda Springs Location
County Clerk Elaine Johnson corrected a news report on the proposed county airport site, stating the location should be two and a half miles southeast of Soda Springs rather than southwest. The article notes consideration of expanding the present Soda Springs Airport and possible runway angle changes to meet FAA requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
Elaine Johnson
Soda’ Springs
Grace Bay rider dies in Bailey Creek Road crash
Ralph Robert Thornock, 20, of Grace died after a motorcycle crash on Bailey Creek Road south of Soda Springs on July 20. The scooter left the road at 2:10 p.m. while the rider tried to secure a loose helmet. He died after transfer to Bannock Memorial Hospital later that night. He was the son of Ralph and Connie Thornock of Grace. Services were held in Grace with interment at Cokeville, Wyoming.
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Bailey Creek
Soda Springs
Ralph Robert Thornock
Grace
Sheriff's Department
Caribou County
Big Game Changes Shifts Idaho Hunting Season Start
Hunters are advised of major changes to Idaho big game for the coming fall. The season opens midweek on October 15 in southeast Idaho to reduce hunter concentrations, with 64 units combined to start on that date. Some south east elk hunts will feature short general bull only periods in units 66-A 69 and 76, and unit 75 Eight Mile will host a one week muzzle loader deer season from October 1 to October 8. Muzzle loaders may only use .40 caliber or larger firearms with metallic sights during open muzzle loader periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
McCoy Creek
Blackfoot
Soda Springs
McClure Amendment Bans CPSC Gun Regulation
Senate approves McClure authored amendment barring the Consumer Product Safety Commission from regulating firearms or ammunition. The vote 75 to 1 defeats anti gun control efforts, with McClure calling the move a clear message that Congress will not permit gun restrictions or backdoor control by federal agencies.
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Senate
U.S
James A. McClure
Consumer Product Safety Commission
McClure
Idaho
Commission
Congress
Time To Register For Caribou County Fair Royalty
Young people must register with Floyd Banks in Bancroft by July 29, 1975 to compete for the 1976 Royalty. Applicants must be Caribou County School District residents, unmarried, and never crowned King or Queen. Submit name, parent name, and school. Jr. Division ages 7 to 14, Sr. 18 to 21. Judging set for August 5 at 8:00 PM in the Rodeo arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribou County
Rodeo Arena
Courthouse Closure Notice for Pioneer Day
Caribou County Courthouse will close on July 24 in observance of Pioneer Day. Hunters with controlled hunt applications had a July 1 deadline. Drawings are scheduled for August 1 with results soon after. Questions should be directed to a conservation officer or the Pocatello Regional Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribou County
Conservation
Pocatello
Junior Parade at County Fair Plans Announced
Countywide event invites children 12 and under to Grace Park on Thursday August 7 with registration at 11 30 A M and parade at 12 30 P M Participants are encouraged to wear costumes or ride bikes trikes wagons or horses or to feature a rhythm band float from church school or neighborhood First Second and Third place prizes will be awarded.
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Grace Park
Memorial Established For Robert L. Chick Young Service
A memorial scholarship fund in honor of the late Robert L. Chick Young is being established in Soda Springs. Donations received already, contributions may be sent to J. B. Smith, Principal Soda Springs Junior High School.
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Robert L. “Chick” Young
Soda Springs
J. B. Smith
Soda Springs Junior High School
Pilgrimage Scrolls Sign During Caribou Bicentennial Events
In Bancroft on July 24, County and local officials will sign Pilgrimage Scrolls as a pledge of rededication to the Declaration of Independence and Founding Fathers precepts. Additional signers may join after the program. Scrolls travel with Pony Express riders to Rasmussen Valley for the August 22 Wagon Train and then to Valley Forge for display.
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Caribou County
Bancroft
Pony Express
Rasmussen Valley
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Beker Industries Reports Record Quarter Earnings
Greenwich based Beker Industries Corp reports record second quarter and six months ended June 30 1975 with sales rising 95 percent to 58 284 000 and net earnings up 107 percent to 16 212 000. Earnings per share 1 43 on 11 375 000 shares. Six month sales up 118 percent to 11 718 000 and earnings to 36 218 000 or 3 19 per share. Company doubles first six months earnings despite fertilizer price uncertainty and embargoes. Plans over 40 million investment to triple phosphonic acid capacity at Taft Louisiana with new sulfuric acid facilities. Completion hoped within year.
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Greenwich
Conn
Beker Industries Corp
New York Stock Exchange Pacific Stock Exchange
Erol. Beker
Beker
Beker Industries
Taft
Louisiana
So da Springs High sets season tickets for athletic events
Soda Springs High School will sell season passes for five home football games ten basketball games girls basketball and six wrestling matches next school year. Individual tickets cost 25 and family passes 50 covering most home events but not district tournaments. Tickets available from coaches or at the first home football game.
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Soda Springs High School
Soda
Soda Springs
Commissioners Meeting July 28 Cancelled
The Canbeau County Commissioners meeting scheduled for July 28 is cancelled as Commissioners attend a county welfare workshop in Caldwell Idaho on July 28 and 29. Commissioner Dick Smith and Clerk Elaine Johnson and Mr Johnson will be present at the workshop.
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Canbeau
Dick Smith
Smith
Elaine § Johnson
Mr Johnson
Caldwell
Idaho
Armed Robber Nets 846 In Holdup Here
A daylight robbery at the State Liquor Store in Soda Springs on 61 East 1st South occurred at 5:50 p.m. July 16. A white male suspect, mid 20s, slender, 5'5", 130 pounds, long yellow hair, masked, demanded cash from employees Iva Roberts and R Bennett, who were ordered to fill a bag with money before the robber fled east on 1st South. Police continue investigations.
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Soda Springs
East 1St South
Iva Roberts
R Bennett
Ruth
Dravo Safety Awards Banquet Highlights July Event
Dravo-Soda Springs hosted its annual safety awards banquet at the Trail Cafe Banquet Room on Saturday July 19. Lowell G Seifert presented honors to multiple employees including Quinn Gentry Pat George Sam George Homer Ledbetter and others for first through sixth year achievements in fishing gear and outdoor equipment, plus supervisor awards and table centerpieces.
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Trail Cafe
Dravo-Soda Springs
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Lowell G. Seifert
Quinn Gentry
Pat George
Sam George
Homer Ledbetter
Frank Lloyd
Kay Lyon
Carl Nield
Billy Payton
Edward Shepherd
Tos Aroher
Leo Athy
Reid Crane
Read Wile
Alan Puemire
Clrve Phemas Tourthenr
Fenwick Fishing Road
Burdette Adams
Wola Corsey
Etdon Gough
Ralph Prager
Rodney Hammans
Merle James
Melvin Peak
O'Neal Lyons
Douglas Nelson
Stanton Rasmussen
First Sear
Louis Pugmyre
Glen Woolstenhulme
Merle Names
Mires Scott Athas
Picton Gough
Homer Dledbetter
Wall
Senior Citizens Dinner Saturday at Thirkill School
Canby County Senior Citizens will enjoy a dinner served at 12 39 PM on Saturday, July 6, in the Thirkill School lunch room. A program and games will be provided, and Colleen Layland serves as Director. Six members of the Senior Citizen Band drove to Teton Village on July 18 to attend a harmonica bands workshop.
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Canby County
Thirkill
Teton Village
Colleen Layland
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