Sam Rayburn Celebrated For Record 16,000 Days With Congress
Washington notes recount Sam Rayburn's unprecedented tenure as Speaker and longtime congressman since 1913. Leaders praise his 48 years of service and 25 consecutive re-elections, noting his historic role across eight presidents and party lines.
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Idaho Reactor Hearing Yields No Blame in SL-1 Accident
Washington hearing on the SL-1 reactor accident in Idaho ran long but found no blame assigned. Investigators will need more time to reach the site due to high radioactivity while lawmakers debate the omnibus farm bill and push for amendments.
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Fort Hall Water Users Seek Guaranteed Water for Irrigation
A Fort Hall Water Users Association witness testified before the Indian Affairs subcommittee seeking a guarantee of three and one half acre feet of water per acre on the reservation irrigation project. The subcommittee adopted the proposed amendment to ensure water availability for the users.
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Idaho Youth Camp Plans for Easter Seal Program
Idaho youngsters will attend Camp Easter Seal at Lake Coeur d Alene in two July sessions for ages 9 12 and 13 16. A trained staff will lead arts crafts boating swimming games music braille books camping and worship. Donations via the Idaho Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc Boise or county trustees support camperships.
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Championship Rodeo Set for Caldwell
Caldwell hosts a championship rodeo September 29 to October 1 at the Caldwell Night Rodeo arena. Idaho Cowboys Association president Chuck Palecek says top semi pro and amateur contestants from Idaho Oregon northern California and southern Washington will compete with 10 entrants from each area. Contestants earn points at LOA and NBA rodeos to qualify. A July 12 meeting at the Chamber of Commerce office in Caldwell at 8 p.m. will set final details.
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Idaho water versus women remark stirs subcommittee debate
A subcommittee hearing featured banter about shootings over water versus women. Rep Haley of Florida joked he would rather be shot over a woman than over water, prompting a playful exchange with an Idaho farmer.
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Union Pacific to Build New Type Box Cars
Union Pacific Railroad will build 1200 freight box cars at Omaha shops for about 14.9 million dollars. Cars include 400 50 foot box cars with 50 ton capacity and 200 insulated double door cars for palletized loads. Completion is planned for the remainder of this year and early 1962.
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