West regional presidential primary plan gains early support
Officials from Hawaii Idaho Nevada Oregon and Washington agreed to push a regional western primary in May of presidential election years. The plan would allocate delegates by state vote share and oppose the current winner take all system as undemocratic. Nevada remains wary of diluting power at the national convention while Oregon and California were invited but absent. Leaders foresee a strenuous selling job to governors and lawmakers before 1976.
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Ludlow Kramer
Clay Myers
George Ariyos
John Koontz
Ron Stephens
Kramer
Northwest
Utilities executives urged responsive service and public opinion
Sen. Frank Church told the 19th annual University of Idaho Public Utilities Executives Course that private utilities must balance service quality with public sentiment. He cited AMTRAK as a government takeover result of rail dissatisfaction and urged operators to provide reasonable rates and exemplary public leadership amid opposition to Hell’s Canyon dam due to limited power gains.
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Frank Church
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Amtrak
University of Idaho Public Utilities Executives
Fatal Sawmill Accident Claims 16 Year Old
A 16 year old boy, James Tanner of Vista California, was killed at a portable sawmill near Clark Fork Idaho. The incident occurred when his raincoat caught in a horizontal blade as a log was being prepared. The body was taken to Moon's Chapel in Sandpoint after pronouncement at Bonner General Hospital.
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Tanner
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Bonners’ Ferry
Ansley
Gary Pate
Ainsley
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Moon
Sandpoint
Bond Set For Drug Suspects In Bonner County
Three men were arrested by Bonner County Sheriff's deputies on Tuesday for possession of marijuana. Donald Meneley 20 Spokane was charged with possession of a controlled substance and carrying a concealed weapon with a $1275 bond. Daniel Wenzel 20 Spokane and Clarence Cunningham 22 Rathdrum were charged with possession with bonds set at $1250. Officers reported six lids of marijuana a small amount of methamphetamine and a loaded .38 revolver in the vehicle. They are scheduled for arraignment today.
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Daniel Wenzel
Spokane
Clarence Cunningham
Rathdrum
Eagleton Sought as Speaker After Withdrawal Controversy
Labor and political groups are seeking former vice presidential candidate Thomas F. Eagleton for speaking engagements after his withdrawal from Sen. George S. McGovern's ticket. An aide said demand rose sharply by Wednesday, following the Monday announcement.
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