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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1977
Page
3
In 1918 the USSR separated church from state and promotes atheism, claiming two thirds atheists. Yet Easter crowds reappear, prompting officials to counter with Western films and pop music. Dissidents view it as a government bid to curb church attendance.
Dr Margaret Dole notes a rise in non traditional students across America including mothers, empty nesters and veterans. She cites financial fears and outdated preconceptions as main barriers but highlights campus programs, flexible admissions, and part time study as paths to college success.
President Carter may approve a temporary sugar support plan within a week to aid U S growers for a year or two while seeking an international price framework. Agriculture Secretary Bergland suggested a buy-and-resell program at 13 14 cents per pound, with market price used for consumers, and possible import quota reductions to 4.5–4.6 million tons.
A special House ethics panel urged Congress to close a loophole allowing Rep. George Hansen to solicit cash gifts for personal use. The panel said mass mailings seeking donations below $100 from the general public would violate the spirit of the ethics code. The committee noted the eye toward outside earnings limits and warned against converting political funds for personal use.
Agriculture Secretary Bergland says Carter may compromise as lawmakers push higher crop supports than the president proposed. House subcommittees vote tentative increases for 1978 grain and rice supports and raise wheat and corn target prices while debating loan rates, with Easter recess ahead and a push to send proposals to the full Agriculture Committee.
An open letter from the Northside Fire Association urges residents to stop burning until after 4:00 p.m due to extreme dryness. Volunteers report 21 fire calls this week, 29 last year, stressing they are unpaid and may be unable to prevent home loss without public cooperation and preplanned control. Fire Chief Steve Fox notes the notice will be broadcast on KSPT radio.
A letter from Jean Smelt of Encind California suggests Petunia the pig may challenge Guinness records for litter size. She notes a 34 piglets litter in 1961 Denmark and a 1955 England event with 34 piglets most stillborn.
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