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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1963
Page
1
The Legis in session faces overtime as the 60 day limit binds. Debates center on a compromise school distribution formula, funding levels, and possible tax measures. Officials discuss franchise and income taxes, with concerns over impacts and state support for education amid a tight budget.
Fragmentary notes indicate discussions on crop options and spring planting plans. References to a federal context, dates around a Monday and Wednesday, and locations including Idaho and a Cart office are mentioned without complete details.
Governor Smylie rejects the Bureau of Reclamation plan to reclaim and reservoir the Bear River Basin in Franklin Caribou and Bear Lake counties Idaho. He warns the report would cut state revenue by about 226977 annually and displace 60 to 70 homes with ten years to readjust. He asks a fresh hearing and delaysSubmitting the report to Congress.
Idaho Falls Lions Club member E Pie Picanco seeks district governor of Idaho. He previously led Bancroft Lions, chaired sight conservation and interclub committees, and served as deputy district governor in 1959 60 and 1960 61. He now chairs parent development and veteran affairs on the district cabinet.
Grace School Board No. 148 announced after a March 12 executive meeting that contracts were issued to teachers requesting return to District 148. Superintendent LeRoy Hare received a new three year contract amid board support and plan to revisit salaries after state funding decisions.
The Soda Springs Chapter of FILA will sponsor a rummage sale at the Western Auto Store on Saturday March 16 from 1 to 4 pm. The sale serves as a fundraising project for the organization.
Caribou County Sheriff Ralph J. Marriott was wounded at his home by Rayle Little of Soda Springs. Marriott received scalp and facial lacerations and loss of blood. Little was arrested by Deputy Porter, charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and ordered held on a $10,000 cash bond.
Doctors describe next Sundays K O polio clinics as identical to February sessions with one change a Sabin oral vaccine type on a sugar cube. The clinic at Soda Springs Junior High Gym offers no shots and emphasizes completing all three vaccine types for full protection.
Five students in the Caribou County Red Cross Swim Program earned Water Safety Aide badges after passing the safety test. Recipients include Gary Johnson and Dorin Balls, with others like Jean Sorensen and Sadie Tigert. Junior Life Saving badges went to Norman Johnson DeVaughn Smith and Randy Scheffel. The program relies on Red Cross funds and serves about 500 youths each summer.
Caribou County announces dates and areas for the Rock Chuck Control Program. Each session lists site, date, and time with instructions for farmers to supply hay leaves for bait mixing and to bring good quality leafy hay. Officials will supply poison and assist with mixing.
In February at Blackfoot Idaho Falls and Pocatello officials noted no flood risk and Dr. Tigert stated they do not expect a flood next Sunday and have eliminated any further make up clinics.
North Gem Cowboys led by 5-6 guard Eldon Smith edged Grangeville Bulldogs 56-51 to claim consolation honors in the Idaho Class AA tournament. Smith scored 18, including key fourth quarter baskets, while Mike Wren led Grangeville with 15. North Gem recovered from an early 14-11 deficit and held on after a tense finish.
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