Students aid zoo staff in naturalizing animal behavior
Utah State University graduate students Ron Snyder and Fernando Oberdieck help Carl Cheney in testing feeding and stimulation stations to encourage natural activity in zoo animals. Mavis the coyote and pumas at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago are used to simulate hunting, with food delivered via levers and mechanical devices. Cheney says self select feeding could be low cost for many zoos and enhance visitor experience.
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Felt Calls DOJ Probe Extortion Against FBI Officials
W. Mark Felt a Twin Falls native and former FBI associate director said the Justice Department Civil Rights Division and grand juries in New York and Washington use extortion to implicate former FBI officials. He questioned why CIA civil rights violations are not pursued and noted a recent grand jury indictment of agent John L. Kearney for mail theft and illegal wire tapping.
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Center To Open Idaho Drought Center In Boise
Boise hosts a new Idaho Drought Center announced by the Idaho Drought Committee chaired by Steve Allred. The center will aid consumers with water and energy conservation issues, serve as a relay for the public and media, and alert task force leaders to pending shortages.
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Postal Service urged to end Saturday mail and move to electronic by 1985
A federal commission urged ending six day mail and exploring instant electronic transmission of letters under Postal Service. It called for a $625 million immediate appropriation to erase deficits and higher subsidies through 1985, while weighing private first class mail changes and government support shifts.
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Idaho hall of fame honors sought for women
Idaho Commission on Women's Programs seeks nominations of Idaho women for a hall of fame tribute. Vice chairman Janell Burke said the project honors the Idaho Committee on the observance of International Women's Year.
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Coors Hires Replacements as Workers Strike
Adolph Coors Co the nation fifth largest brewer hired 8 workers to replace unionists who walked out 13 days ago. 779 of 1 472 strikers crossed picket lines returning to work while bargaining resumes today amid boycott pledges and mixed impact on retailers.
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Idaho Bank Chief Sees Mixed Farm Outlook Amid Weather
Thomas C. Frye, chairman of Idaho First National Bank, cautions that drought and unusual weather forecast for Idaho dim agricultural profits though irrigation allows activity to stay balanced. The bank reports 9.7 percent quarterly earnings growth to 3,114,095 with 1.17 per share. Deposits hit 1,063 billion, up 11.8 percent, as loans rise 11.4 percent. A 32 cent quarterly dividend is declared with a 5 percent stock dividend to March 18 holders.
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Last Steelhead Tanker Load Due Boise
Idaho Fish and Game expects the final tanker truckload of steelhead smolts to reach the Pahsimeroi River by Tuesday. Chinook smolts were hauled to their starting points in recent weeks, with 1.6 million steelhead planned to drift down the river from Niagara Springs Hatchery near Wendell.
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Evans pledges wildlife support at Idaho conference
Gov. Evans promised administration backing for wildlife preservation at the Wildlife Tomorrow Conference in Boise. He urged about 500 Idahoans to raise awareness of future wildlife resources, craft recommendations amid water and energy shortages, and share findings with communities. He called for policy flexibility and unity across the state.
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Mortgage interest rates may fall but costs rise later
Rates could dip slightly but any savings from lower interest may be offset by higher home purchase costs. The net effect for buyers appears uncertain as future price and rate movements offset one another.
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