Swisher Debates Lay Justice for Idaho Supreme Court
Rep Perry Swisher of Pocatel lo challenged Gov Andrus on appointing a lay person to the Idaho Supreme Court. He argued the court should belong to the people and that a lawyer is needed to handle its heavy workload. Swisher criticized technicalities and urged focus on justice over procedure.
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Lewiston
Idaho
UPI
Perry Swisher
D-Pocatello
Idaho Supreme Court
Robert Bakes
High Court
Swisher
Henry McQuade
Justice Robert Bakes
Gerald’ Olson
Pocatello
The
Idaho Bar
Man recalls wife murder in Idaho court testimony
In Sixth District Court Kenneth Phillips described driving with wife Susan to City Creek Road near Pocatello on the night of the 1975 death pact. He testified he shot himself after comforting her and attempted to escape after realizing he would die from blood loss.
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Kenneth Phillips
Susan
City Creek Road
Pocatello
Phillips
Jury Begins Deliberation in Idaho Murder Trial
A Sixth District Court jury in Pocatello Idaho began deliberations in the first degree murder trial of Kenneth Phillips accused in the death of his 20 year old wife Susan. Judge George Hargraves instructed verdict options including first or second degree murder and manslaughter. Defense attorney Hartwell Blake portrayed Mrs Phillips as incurably ill and harmed by despair, while prosecutor Garth Peacock argued love cannot justify the act.
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Pocatello, Idaho
First Silver Dollar Coined in Philadelphia in 1794
The first silver dollar was minted in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1794 marking a key moment in U S monetary history. The coin’s origin ties to early American commerce and the fledgling nation’s regional minting efforts.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Woman seeks Idaho Supreme Court vacancy in layperson bid
Kay Pell head of Idaho’s Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program announced Wednesday she would apply for the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Henry McQuade’s resignation. Gov. Andrus and others note possible layperson input. Pell has limited law study and prior public service roles.
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BOISE
UPI
Idaho
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
Henry McQuade
State Supreme Court
Kay Pell
Perry Swisher
D-Pocatello
Cecil D. Andrus
Judicial Council
Pell
Twin Lakes Bridge Decision Expected
Idaho officials will decide within 60 days on the controversial Twin Lakes landfill and bridge spanning Lower and Upper Twin Lakes. Opponents call it an encroachment on landowners rights while supporters say it is essential access to southern shore properties.
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Twin Lakes Bridge
Coeur D’alene
Idaho
UPI
Idaho Department of Public Lands
Lower
Upper Twin
Barbara Brown
Keith Jeffery
Spokane
South Side
Walker To Head Campaign For Carter Support
Lloyd J. Walker of Twin Falls a former Idaho Democratic Party chairman agreed to form a committee to aid Gov Jimmy Carter in his presidential bid Walker said he could not back Sen Frank Church of Idaho but believes Carter can unite diverse supporters calling him a breath of fresh air that doesn't blow from the Potomac.
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Idaho
UPI
Lloyd J. Walker
Democratic Party
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Walker
Sen
Frank
Church of
Carter
Potomac
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