12 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1976
Page
1
Residents vent about road conditions as county leaders defend funding limits. The column explains a rough per foot cost of two cents for road maintenance and repairs, urging readers to consider tax totals before criticizing.
Opinion from Lewiston Morning Tribune editors argues the $1,000 total fines for transporting a wolf carcass to Canada are too light for killing one of Washington’s last timber wolves. The piece contends penalties reflect society’s stance and risk encouraging future violations.
Prime time features include Merv Griffin and Misterogers at 6 to 7 pm, followed by Adam 12 Bewitched and High Rollers. Later slots offer All in the Family Maude Medical Center and Tonight Show with a late Movie: Blow Up reported near 11:30.
A humorous Washington column imagines cities painting fire hydrants with Revolutionary heroes as Paint a Plug for America. The sketch features a sergeant and privates dreaming of hydrants shaped like George Washington and Paul Revere, blending nostalgia with a playful outlook on future civic design.
Peter Frank Carter 66 of Sandpoint died at home Friday April … born December 31 1909 Colburn Idaho married Verna Heller June 19 1948 in Sandpoint survived by wife three sons seven daughters two brothers two sisters 25 grandchildren four great grandchildren graveside April 12 Pinecrest Memorial Park LDS Church. Ruby Foote 80 of Sandpoint Manor died April 9 born September 16 1895 married Elwin E Foote August 6 1932 moved from Los Angeles to Laclede in 1944 survived by husband one son ten grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren funeral April 12 Moon Chapel Pinecrest. Katherine Saunders Coeur d Alene worked as a fireman at McFarland Polo Co survived by wife two sons two daughters seven grandchildren two brothers five sisters funeral April 13 Moon Chapel Pinecrest. Gladys M Krebs 86 former View Cafe operator died April 8 Spokane survived by son Ray two stepchildren four grandchildren two great grandchildren funeral April 13 Moon Chapel.
Rex Cecil Shoemaker 75 of the North Side died Friday at Bonner General Hospital. He was born March 11, 1901 in Redfield South Dakota, son of John and Amanda Shoemaker, and moved to the area from South Dakota about 1934. He later moved to the North side as a young man. He married on October 21, 1937.
Idaho Senator Frank Church urged Nevada Democrats to tax foreign earned dollars equally, end tax breaks for U S firms with overseas plants, and cut regulation. He attacked Watergate fallout, called for ICC abolition, and proposed agency sunset reviews every ten years. He criticized Ford foreign policy as weak and argued for shared third world aid.
Commissioner Samuels defends a tight road budget covering 632 miles amid calls for better drainage and permanent improvements. He notes a $200000 allocation, $30000 cut, and $10000 per mile rebuilt last year while crews tackle mud holes and snow removal.
Bonner County Sheriff reports an infant born at 8 10 a.m. Saturday at 7.1 miles up Gold Creek Road died that night. Parents Charles and Mrs Classen said the baby initially breathed normally but with coughing blood later and was found dead at 11 30 p.m. while in the father's arms.
Officers installed at a Tuesday 1 p.m. meeting in Sandpoint Idaho with Leader Lu Hoffine Co Leader Norma Moran Secretary Irene Cerney Treasurer Dorothy Gooby Installing officer Fern Zorldell Awards given for division winners and 1975 Queen Geraldine Coxhead crowned by outgoing Queen Maxine Quebras. Meeting place Washington Water Power Hostess Room. New members welcome. Red Cross Neighbor.
A motorcycle owned by Guy Marks on Rt. 1 Sandpoint was stolen early Sunday, valued at 700 dollars. A window at Avco Finance Co on 201 N First was smashed by an unknown vandal early Sunday. The city beach closed half an hour early Saturday after reports of reckless vehicle operation. A woman's diamond ring was found at the city beach on Thursday. owners may contact the police station for information.
Clark Fork police report a green aluminum tow-boat found floating near Mosquito Creek on Friday. A juvenile boy surrendered after fleeing from an Idaho State Patrolman who pursued him for riding a motorcycle with no license plate down Fish Hatchery Road on foot after abandoning the bike.
Police say 66 year old Peter F. Carter died from a self inflicted gunshot in his pickup at his Sandpoint residence Friday evening. Verna Carter reported concern after he appeared despondent. a note found will go to the Idaho forensics lab for analysis.
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