19 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1976
Page
1
A fragment from a Sandpoint Daily page lists items including a Pend 83864 reference and a United States mailing vial priced at 151 dollars. The unreadable OCR leaves key details unclear.
Bonner County senior groups show broad interest in obtaining a surplus bus to serve aging residents. Officials note June 30 grant deadline and urge the Senior Citizens Council to organize support and fundraising to qualify for federal funding. Local residents report transportation gaps as routes end.
Eagle owner Gary Harding told the City Council that his firm would seek owners for dogs before euthanasia, use tranquilizers on dangerous dogs only, and avoid shooting. He offered to clean the pound and feed animals, with mayoral oversight and spot checks. Council member Hook questioned timing and the motion to enter the contract, while Holt cited minutes indicating assent to negotiate and enter if specs met.
A dense listing of TV time slots and shows including Muppet related programs Merv Griffin Misterogers and Sesame Street along with news programs channels ABC CBS NBC and Channel 2 News. It spans 3 00 to 11 30 and includes movies sports and public affairs programs for the day.
A citizen urges the city council to keep the beach loop drive closed citing safety near a children's play area and rising park use over three years. The writer praises past closure and argues safety must guide current deliberations.
A United Press International report by Charles M. Madigan notes that money shortages hinder political campaigns, focusing on Pennsylvania where Democratic presidential efforts are strained by funds. The piece analyzes fundraising gaps and potential impacts on campaign strategy and voter outreach.
The Recorde lists various incidents including Lance J. Marley cited for inattentive driving after a collision on N Boyer near Superior with $150 damage to his car and $200 to the parked car. Other notes mention stolen casings, game traps, a checkbook loss, a deer shot, a possible home break in, a stolen motorcycle, and dynamite found. Political fundraising and campaigns are discussed with Carter Udall and Jackson amid delayed federal funds and advertising plans ahead of the April 27 primary.
A satirical scene in which former Mayor Horace Fiddleworth and his campaign manager Maxwell Twitt debate political stunts. They mock vaccinating all citizens against swine flu, discuss a national immunization plan, and joke about yellow fever and other ploys to win votes.
The Commerce Department reports real GNP up 7.5 percent in Q1 1976, the strongest showing since the recession ended. Inflation as measured by the implicit deflator fell to 3.7 percent, the lowest since 1972, while inventories and demand drove growth.
Supreme Court agreed to review the EPA authority to regulate waste as part of a major federal powers case. The ruling could shape environmental regulation across the United States and affect waste management rules nationwide.
Floyd A. Perks 54 of Sandpoint died after a long illness at his home. Born November 19 1921 in Sandpoint he was active in Bonner County schools First Christian Church Kiwanis Inland Empire Coin Club and local government including two terms as Sandpoint mayor 1957 1961 and public works superintendent. He founded Eclipse Publishing later Eclipse Printery and served as a longtime volunteer firefighter and various Masonic and Knights Templar roles. Survived by wife Eunice two sons a daughter four sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral at First Christian Church with interment Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials to American Cancer Society First Christian Church Building Fund or Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
Jacob Paul Kedish 55 of Priest Lake died Sunday April 18 at Holy Family hospital Spokane Washington born September 2 1920 in Port Townsend Washington married Betty Burnham October 24 1942 in Coeur d Alene Idaho served in the U S Navy in WWII in the Pacific retired sawyer for Nelson Lumber Co September 1974. Survived by wife Betty Priest Lake two sons Ed Priest Lake Wayne Helena Mont two daughters Janet Bartenhagen Coeur d Alene Helen Kedish Pullman Wa three grandchildren two brothers Lewis Anchorage Alaska Ray Kirkland Va two sisters Ella Priest Lake Alice Kirkland Funeral services from Moon Chapel Wednesday April 21 at 10 00 a m Rev Millard Bedwell officiating interment Pinecrest.
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