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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1968
Page
11
The article notes that state endowment funds are limited by old rules and could invest more freely. It cites a 5 million dollar annual loss, with potential gains if endowment assets were invested in higher yielding bonds and markets. A November constitutional vote may change restrictions.
A commentary argues Idaho could dramatically increase its $75 million endowment by adopting New Mexico style investment reforms. It favors moving investment responsibility to the finance commissioner, designating qualified trustees, and diversifying into stocks and bonds to surpass current yields and grow education funding without raising taxes.
The editorial laments waning enthusiasm for turnout and urges readers to vote, claiming modern campaigns rely on coercion and persuasion rather than vigorous messaging. It argues voters lack basic knowledge of candidates and issues, signaling broader disengagement.
A fragment from the St Maries Gazette Record recounts debates on voter motivation and state marshals. It mentions Bare and Post Falls in northern Kootenai County, the 1960 census figures, and a jumbled tale about a real estate agent and a farmer over farmland values.
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