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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1976
Page
2
A fragment notes a filing for P. Incorp to any point in the United States per month. It lists a phone number 263-5151 and mentions mailing of United Press International and other entities.
The Spokane case of Nanette Martin, a 13 year old carrier, draws condemnation as critics say the Spokesman Review fabricates news by offering a reward to spur information. The piece argues the paper creates news to fill empty space and front pages.
Idaho Fish and Game Director Joseph Greenley warned the agency cannot rely on hunting licenses for revenue due to fluctuating sales. He urged a stable, predictable funding plan to avoid upcoming shortfalls and potential staff reductions, with alternatives to be drafted for the next legislative session.
A 4.8 magnitude quake centered about 35 miles south of The Dalles rattled homes and offices in north central Oregon. No damage or injuries were reported though chimneys and shelves were affected. The event was felt as far as Prineville Portland and Paulina with aftershocks following.
The Idaho PUC will hold a public hearing May 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the North Shore Motor Hotel in Coeur d Alene on Washington Water Power Company's proposed electric and natural gas rate increases. If needed, sessions continue May 12 and 13. WWP seeks a 15.7 percent electric revenue rise and 2.16 percent gas rise with a 9.41 percent rate of return on investments. Residential customers would see a $2 rise for 1,000 kWh and gas bills would grow 86 cents for 200 therms on typical usage.
New York City native Bain, active in the Sandpoint Lions Club and VFW, discusses a 34 year construction career and 30 years in scouting. He favors a four-year high school plus K-8 system, supports vocational schools, emphasis on core skills, and remodeling over new construction. He opposes school bonds unless necessary and calls for a district efficiency audit. He invites further dialogue with community groups.
TV guide fragment lists 4:30 Sesame Street 5:00 Hogan’s Heroes Idaho Forest 5:30 Channel 2 News News Scene Eyewitness News Electric Company. Evening programming appears unclear.
A TV schedule lists programs from 6:00 to 11:30 including news, entertainment, game shows, dramas, comedies, and a late movie hour. Notable items include The Brady Bunch, Happy Days, M A S H, One Day at a Time, The Tonight Show, and films Deadly Visitor and Come dians.
A 9 10 Monday collision at Ella and Hickory Streets involved a 1973 Ford pickup driven by Jacqueline Speer and a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Louis Eggers. Both cars suffered about 400 dollars in damage. Eggers was cited for failing to yield at an uncontrolled intersection. A Monday afternoon 4 15 blaze at 921 Church Street in the Stan Morel residence was a chimney spot fire with no injuries or damage.
Eric Nielsen ten year old of Monteview was burned over much of his body after climbing a Utah Power and Light substation fence and touching a 12 000 volt line. He was taken to LDS Hospital where doctors listed his condition as fair. A paramedic said the high voltage may have saved his life as lower voltages can stop the heart while higher voltages pass through.
The Idaho State Land Board voted to raise interest on agricultural land loans from 6 to 7 percent. Auditor Williams cited banks charging 9 to 9 1/4 percent and the Federal Land Bank at 9 percent, aiming to align state rates with commercial lenders. The meeting also covered land use for a potential Nampa golf course and a dispute over transferring ownership of the old St Alphonsus Hospital site between state offices.
Director outlines special services for students and planned resources for the near future as School District 82 faces a tighter budget next year. Local organizations may provide financial aid for equipment. Tim Gleeson praises library help with texts and learning aids. volunteers will contact groups before adjournment.
City officials discuss feeding stray dogs and daily cleaning at the pound with 72 hour owner reclaim before destruction. A negotiated deal with Eagle Enterprises could save about $14,000, but Councilwoman Hook objects amid concerns over daytime pet control.
Rex Cecil Shoemaker 75 died April 1 at Bonner General Hospital born March 11 1901 in Redfield South Dakota moved to the area about 1934 married to Katherine Saunders in Coeur d Alene Idaho worked as a fireman at McFarland Polo Co survived by wife two sons Neil Carmichael Dale in Korea Spokane two daughters Cecelia Keney Judy Fosback seven grandchildren two brothers and five sisters funeral April 13 at Moon Chapel with interment Pinecrest Memorial Park. Gladys M Krebs 86 former operator of View Cafe Tavern of Cocolalla died April 8 in Spokane daughter of George and Mabel Meacham born Sept 1 1889 in Chicago grew up in Wisconsin came west in 1919 married Harry E Krebs in Newport Washington moved to Spokane area in 1924 later to this area from Spokane died. survived by son Ray Sheehan step son Vern Krebs step daughter Joyce VanLeuven four grandchildren two great grandchildren funeral April 13 at Moon Chapel with interment Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Beach Loop Hook criticized the measure arguing traffic would hinder crossing Streets while Raepee engaged in council action. The council approved transferring a street sweeper to the Revenue Sharing fund and establishing a $292 000 bond fund for sewer and street department interest. Hooks opposed both actions but motions passed. The council also approved bills after questioning charges from JUB Engineering and a water treatment plant project. Yield and stop signs were added at key intersections and two Bridge Street parking spaces were removed. The council will study commercial user fee inequities before raising monthly bills.
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