Idaho Water Fight Heats Up as Southwest Pushes Plans
The Idaho Users Association and South Idaho Press report a coordinated push by the Southwest to divert Snake River water to the Colorado River Basin. Idaho leaders warn a water loss would devastate farmers, irrigation, and the regional economy, calling for united action ahead of a Burley meeting and state-wide campaign. A separate ISU recital news notes Mrs. Carol Godsil and Miss Linda Wheeler performing May 25 in Goranson Hall with free admission.
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Geri
Kia River
Colum
South Idaho i
Ponderosa P
Daho
Diontact
Daho Resources Board
Water Develop Movement
Burley
Columbia Busines Board
Ington
Oregon
Ano
Al 80
Per
Iday
Forschler
Southwest
Idaho
Snake River
Lorsehier
Area Water Group
Walt W. Schramm
South Idaho Press
Schramm
House Interior Committee
Arizona
Mards Co
United States
Colorado River Basin
Origi
Columbia River
Local ISU selects Linda Wheeler as resident assistant for 1968 69
Linda Wheeler a ISU sophomore has been chosen as resident assistant at Turner House for 1968 69. She is active in Gamma Phi Beta and named Crescent wire of the month for December and April. A nominee for outstanding sophomore girl she serves as rush chairman and song reader and led the songfest during parents weekend. She will work this summer at Town and Country Realty Co Pocatello. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Wheeler Soda Springs.
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Linda Wheeler
ISU
Turner House
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Crescent Wire
Rush
Town & Country Realty Co
Pocatello
L. L. Wheeler
Soda Springs
Cub Scout Essays on Americanism by Pack 535
A Cub Scout group from Pack 535 in Soda Springs presents essays titled On Americanism. The pieces describe freedom to hunt and fish, American landscapes, and seasonal extremes as experienced by young writers.
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Cub Scout Pack 535
den Thu
Soda Springs
Ameria
America I Think America Is Beautiful
A brief, lyrical voice lauds American landscapes including grass trees brooks and streams. The narrator expresses fondness for fishing in streams hunting in mountains and running in fresh air attributed to Larry Nelson.
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America
Oregon Trail routes traced through southern Idaho
The Oregon Trail entered Idaho near the Idaho Wyoming border on U.S. 30 and passed near Montpelier Soda Springs Fort Hall American Falls Burley Twin Falls Glenns Ferry Boise Caldwell before exiting near Parma. Early emigrants followed water and easy routes, leaving wagon ruts in the desert regions of southern Idaho.
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Idaho
Idaho-Wyoming
Montpelier
Soda Springs
Fort Hall
American Falls
Burley Twin Falls
Glenns Ferry
Boise
Caldwell
Oregon
Parma
Oregon Trail routes and Idaho's early farm rise
The article recalls how pioneers sought easier paths along the Oregon Trail and how several shortcuts formed before its decline. It notes the vast transformation from desert travel to fertile farmland, marking Idaho’s early agricultural growth and stable economy.
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Idaho Desert
Idaho
Hard Times for Teens Ride to School in Hot Cars
A regional note recalls how students in a past generation walked or rode in hot buses and cars with no air conditioning or FM radio, highlighting the daily grind of commuting to high school without modern comforts.
Crawfords Return From Oregon Conference
Rev and Mrs David Crawford came home Wednesday from a week long conference at Menuka Presbyterian Conference headquarters near Portland. The session ended a three year series under the Board of Christian Education of the Presbyterian Church. In a separate incident burglars tied gagged the cashier after forcing the safe combination and held staff in a side room. the cashier pleaded and revealed the books were short over $12,000.
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David Crawford
Menuka Presbyterian Conference
Portland
Board of Christian Education of
The
Presbyterian Church
First Horseback Ride Brightens Spirits
A simple outing on a horse lifts spirits and improves mood as a rider enjoys the outdoors and the sense of freedom that comes with the experience. The quiet ride offers a restorative, refreshing break from daily routines.
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Idaho State University Music Dept
Carol Godsil
Goranson
Fine Arts
Godsil
Alameda Jr. High
Marilyn Dubin
Wheeler
L. L__Wheeler
Gamma Phi
Donna Maye Christensen
Mrs
Carol Godsis
Chrysler
Mary Kasai
Pocatello High School
HONDA
Caribou Motor
Smokey
Theodore
Alex the Great
Rex Meconnel
Moose
Easiey Oy
Snow Peak
Black Mountain
Wort Park
Clearwater
Cub Scout
Coby Tigert
Larry Nelson
Caribou County
SUN
Soda Springs, Idaho
Longenbohn
Grace
Farm Bureau Safemark
Safeco
LAU Insurance
Hendricks Finance
Grace Welding
Grace, Idaho
Russell Olmstead and Son
Soda Springs Electrical
East
1St South
First National Bank OF
Malad City
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