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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1977
Page
2
A poem-like reflection contrasts the tax man with the grim reaper, noting the fear their arrivals inspire. It speaks to payers receiving refunds as relief while harsher fates loom for those with large liabilities, urging everyone to pay to enjoy Sam’s fruits.
Cuban leaders weigh renewed U S ties as world sugar costs drop from 20 to about 9 cents a pound. Officials say easing sugar dependence could push toward full normalization within a year, with partial moves possible sooner and talks already focusing on fishing rights and maritime borders.
Leon Durrou, veteran FBI member and key Lindbergh kidnap investigator, denounces Tony Scaduto's Scapegoat as full of innuendo and conjecture. Durrou recalls Hauptmann's near confession, his refusal under leniency, and asserts evidence shows guilt despite the new claims. Durrou later worked for J. Paul Getty and plans a book on Getty.
Belgium heads to nationwide ballots dominated by Premier Leo Tindemans and the question of his return. The campaign centers on economic strain, regional tensions between Wallonia and Flanders, and debate over Brussels status amid calls for regional autonomy or federalism. Inflation fell from 15.6 to 7.5 percent, but unemployment surpassed 9 percent, with tax hikes and strike action by unions stirring tensions before Parliament adjourned.
Washington humor column riffs on a marketing official’s year spent drafting water melon guidelines. The piece humorously notes consumers are pampered and jokes about color shape and seed rules, quoting mock experts and a playful government standard.
The U S House Assassinations Committee plans an open hearing next week after interviewing James Earl Ray at Brushy Mountain State Prison. Ray serves a 99 year term for King’s 1968 Memphis murder and alleged pressure by an FBI agent to discuss a conspiracy. The panel will review budget and funding questions.
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