Great Catapult Contest Delivers Record Slingshot Toss
In Athol Idaho North Idaho College hosts five schools for a catapult contest at Henley Aerodrome. NIC claims a world record 526 foot launch with a giant slingshot using a beer keg as the projectile. Montana State University and Spokane Community College place with shorter launches.
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Athol
Idaho
UPI
Julius Ceasar
North Idaho College
Washington
Montana
Henley
Host North
Idaho College
NIC
Doug McLean
Christopher ‘Columbus
Washington State College
John Anderson
Anderson
Greenley Presses Compact to Shield Spring Chinook Runs
Idaho Fish and Game director Joe Greenley urged the Columbia River Compact to prioritize protecting spring chinook salmon. He warned liberalizing Oregon and Washington ocean troll rules could force Oregon to ease limits, while urging continued closure of the Columbia River to commercial spring chinook fishing for Indians and non Indians.
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Portland, Ore
UPI
Idaho
Fish and Game
Joe Greenley
Washington
Oregon
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission
Columbia
Greenley
TI Am
Ocean
Tim Weaver
Ross Lindstrom
Columbia River Fishermen's Protective Union
Ted Bugas
Columbia River
Bonneville
Rock slide closes Idaho highway finally cleared
After a week of one way traffic on Idaho's main north south highway the State Transportation Department announced maintenance crews completed removal of the rock slide north of Smith's Ferry. District engineer William Sacht said traffic moved to normal Friday after large boulders were reduced then hauled away and dumped in waste areas to minimize environmental impact in the Payette River canyon. The slide was 60 feet wide and 30 feet deep on the roadbed.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
State Transportation Department
Smith's Ferry
William Sacht
Idaho Division of Highways
Payette River
Reagan to Campaign in Southern Idaho May 11
Idaho Reagan committee announced Ronald Reagan will visit Idaho Falls Twin Falls and Boise on May 11 with a 10 a.m. Idaho Falls arrival 1 45 p.m. Twin Falls stop and a Boise 4 p.m. arrival followed by a 4 30 p.m. news conference. All events free to the public no fundraisers. A Boise public gathering will cap the day.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho Committee For
Ronald Reagan
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Twin Falls
Reagan
Wayne Kidwell
Reagan Committee
Kidwell
Idaho Citizens For Reagan Committee
ABC
UBS
Idaho to Get 2 Million for Youth Summer Jobs
Seattle report notes Idaho will receive 2,099,770 as its share of 528.4 million for summer jobs for youth. 888,100 jobs nationwide for nine weeks. Funds, approved by Congress, mark the largest allocation since 1966. Participants recruited through schools and Job Service offices. Pay at least 2.30 per hour with up to 40 hours weekly, average 26. Programs run from school end to Sept 30.
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Seattle
YPI
Department of Labor
Idaho
Ford
Congress
Idaho Power to run public info program on Pioneer coal plant
Idaho Power announces a public information program to present facts about the proposed Pioneer coal fired plant. President James Bruce says the program will be modest and not charged to ratemaking and aims to inform customers during the regulatory review and voter decision.
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Utility
BOISE
UPI
Idaho Power Company
James Bruce
Idaho Power
Tice
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Pioneer
Commission
Idaho
Coalition forms to oppose Pioneer power plant plan
A coalition of Idaho groups including Idaho Citizens Coalition and Boise State University Student Action Committee organizes an educational campaign against Idaho Power Company proposed coal fired plant in Ada County. The effort targets the May 23 election and kicks off with a 7 p.m. meeting at Boise State University to recruit volunteers for a speakers bureau media campaign leaflets canvassing and voter registration.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
Idaho Power Company
Ada
Idaho Citizens Coalition
Pioneer
Citizens For Alternatives To Pioneer
Idaho Conservation League
Boise State University
Borah
Senator
Nez Perce
Boise State Quiveredy Student Union
John Peavey
R-Rupert
Weather Outlook for Sandpoint and Vicinity
Variable clouds today and tonight with a few breaks. Some warmth tomorrow as winds shift northeast at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent today and tonight, 10 percent Tuesday. Highs near 55 today, 60 Tuesday. lows around 35 tonight.
Defender Appointed in Murder and Kidnapping Case in Spokane
Spokane County Public Defender Rich ard Cease takes over defense of a 28 year old printer charged with the murder of Nanette Martin. Thomas Mahrt faces first degree murder and kidnapping charges for abducting 13 year old April 3 as she began her morning paper route. The girl was found two days later after being sexually assaulted and strangled. A landlord found photos of the victim in Mahrt's apartment, leading to his arrest. Mahrt has appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. arraignment date not yet set.
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Spokane
UPS
Richard Cease
Nanette Martin
Cease
Thomas Mahrt
Mahri
Martin Girl
Mahrt
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Totai
Comprehensive
Employment and Training Act
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Boundary
Prac
Shrine Circus
Sandpoint City Beach
Hollywood
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