Boise Billings air link eyed despite resident demand
Hughes Airwest discussed a Boise Montana direct route to connect Boise with Billings to Portland and California. Officials stressed regional growth and coal field development as potential benefits, while Hughes weighed traffic and economic viability before seeking CAB approval.
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Uskirek Boise
UPS
Hughes Airwest
Boise
Billings
Mont
Richard Fitzgerald
San Mateo
Calif
Civil Aeronautics Board
Idaho-Montana
Chamber
Idaho
Montana
Fitzgerald
Terry Ashton
Hughes
Jack Lawson
Billings Chamber of Commerce
Portland
California
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Big Sky
Pocatello
Roy Haley
Podatelle
Boise, Caldwell and Nampa Chambers
Morrison-Knudsen Company
Boise Cascade Corporation
Resources Guide Now Available in Sandpoint Idaho
Bonner County Information and Referral Senior Services offers the manual Guide to Region One Resources for five northern Idaho counties. It can be purchased at 304 N. First Street Sandpoint. For information call 263 6860.
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Bonner County
Idaho
N. First
Sandpoint
Inland Empire Girl Scout Luncheon Held in Spokane
The annual Inland Empire Girl Scout Leaders Luncheon and meeting took place in Spokane at Fort Wright College on April 2. Betty H. Collins delivered a keynote on International Women's Year Bicentennial, with Medical Lake High School Band performing patriotic pieces. Local attendees included Mrs. Perry Palmer Mrs. Gerald Madsen Mrs. Gaylord Nordgaarden Mrs. Duane Davis Mrs. Donald Sisler Mrs. Gary Bristow Mrs. Ed Robinson Mrs. Ann Wilkinson and Mrs. Brian O'Meara.
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Inland Empire
Spokane
Fort Wright College
Betty H. Collins
Medical Lake High School
Perry Palmer
Gerald Madsen
Gaylord Nordgaarden
Duane Davis
Donald Sisler
Gary Bristow
Ed Robinson
Ann Wilkinson
Brian O’meara
Food Stamp Allotments Rise to 162 for Four Person Families
UPI reports the Agriculture Department will raise four person food stamp allotments to 162 dollars starting July 11, up 8 dollars from 154, a 5.2 percent increase. Officials project costs near 5 to 6 billion for the coming fiscal years as enrollment exceeds 18 million.
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Bernard Brenner
Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Church pleased by western Interior pick but wary of oil ties
UPI reports Senator Frank Church of Idaho welcomed President Ford’s choice of a Westerner for Interior Secretary but voiced concern among conservatives nationwide. He noted protests from Idahoans against Stanley Hathaway of Wyoming over strong coal oil gas industry ties and questions about supporting solar energy research. Church, as Energy Committee subcommittee chair, emphasized not overlooking future energy sources.
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Washington
UPI
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Ford
Interior
Church
Ford Administration
Senate Interior Comittee
Senator Church protests ban on handgun ammo by CPSC
Idaho Senator Frank Church addresses the Consumer Product Safety Commission protesting a petition to ban handgun ammunition as a hazardous substance. He argues Congress clearly excluded guns and ammunition from the CPSC and criticizes the commission for not appealing a court order.
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Washington
UPI
Idaho
Frank Church
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Committee For Handgun Control, Inc
Congress
Church
Fannin Criticizes Standby Energy Authorities Act
Sen. Paul J. Fannin argues the Standby Energy Authorities Act imposes excessive federal control by mandating conservation actions and energy use standards in business and industry. He urges the Senate to shift toward incentives and away from broad regulatory power while considering emergency fuel rationing provisions.
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William E. Clayton Washington
UPI
Paul J. Fannin
Senate
Fannin
Thieu Palace Bombing Shocks Saigon as Curfew Debated
A Vietnamese pilot bombed the Independence Palace in Saigon, Thieu and his family escaped harm, a 24 hour curfew was imposed then lifted. Authorities blamed no coup and tightened alert as rumors linked Ky and others. Lt. Nguyen Thanh Trung led the attack from Bien Hoa toward Phan Rang before striking the palace.
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Saigon
UPI
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Vietnam
Mekong
Nguyen Thanh Trung
North Vietnam
Trung
Bien Hoa
Phan Rang
Phan Phung Tien
Tan Son Nhut
Tien
Air Force
Vietnam
Tourism to Rise in Idaho Economy Gains Expected
Idaho tourism is forecast to rise five to ten percent this year adding roughly 10 to 12 million dollars to the state economy. Economic official Ken Stearns says inflation will trim real growth, estimating five percent as a realistic gain.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
Ken Stearns
State Tourism and Industrial Development Office
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Ashton
Girl Scout
the Daily Bee
Commission
Richard Simpson
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