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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1974
Page
6
Voters head to the polls for a Primary Election with several uncontested offices and rumors of write-in candidates. Some declared write-ins are unaware of their status, while party leaders fear minimal participation could push someone into the General Election without commitment or funds.
A dense, truncated TV grid tabulates hourly program blocks for KHQ TV and other stations. It lists morning through night shows such as News, Today Show, Password, General Hospital, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and various kids and game shows, with network affiliations and time slots.
Grace Gertrude Sylvester of Samuels died at home August 1 at age 87. Born May 11, 1887 in Wisconsin she married Clarence Sylvester March 17, 1906 in Minneapolis. She moved to the Gold Creek area in 1918 from Ludlow South Dakota. Survived by 2 sons Harland Everett Wa and Claude Walla Walla Wa. 5 daughters Ethel Carlson Sand Point Doris Keener Gresham Betty Burt N Hollywood Co Dolly Egbert Boise Roma Stratton Everett Wa. 32 grandchildren and 58 great grandchildren. Graveside service Tuesday August 6 at 11 a.m. Pack River Cemetery.
Candidates discuss roads administration and county duties. Cecil Knowles urges broad oversight beyond roads, while James C. Osman pledges full time work with business and government background. Henry F. Samuels defends landowners against higher taxes. Robert E. Wooden advocates county wide fire service and merged law enforcement. Three Democrats seek county assessor, with deputy Dennis Renda proposing fair valuations. Steven Klatt backs green belt and elderly tax relief. Russell Yerkes promotes integrity and equality. Glen Bandelin seeks Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney as a write-in. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm on Tuesday August 6.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Co and unions reached a tentative three year contract ending a nationwide strike threat by 725 000 workers. The agreement adds 35 82 percent in total wages and fringe benefits over the life of the deal with local bargaining to follow.
Marianne Brown of Sandpoint has been selected as an Outstanding Young Woman of America for 1974 by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. She taught English at Sandpoint High School for five years, leads the yearbook and drill teams, and is active in 4-H and state judging competitions. She is 27 and now Mrs Bill Love.
Richard Aronson, 21, of Spokane, confined on a charge of first degree burglary. Bond set at 5000.
Cattle and calves sale totals 500 head with early slaughter trade. Cows 50 to 150 lower. bulls steady to 2.50 higher. Commercial cows 23.00 to 26.50, bulk utility 21.75 to 26.75, cutters 18.50 to 22.00. Bulls 114.00 to 117.00 per cwt, cows at 34.00 to 38.50 per cwt for bulls 1b.
Multiple weekend accidents reported in FR County left Mary G. Hannigan among the injured. The 22 year old from Sagle was northbound on U.S. 95 when her car left the road and overturned after a long slide and airborne exit. She is listed in satisfactory condition at Bonner General Hospital. Others involved local crashes near Priest River, Kootenai, and Oldtown with drivers Marylyn Cork 37 and Katherine Ann Rea 18, Joyce Joan Rinual 43, Tab L. Anderson 17, Dedith H. Shorts 22, and Curtis Morrison 25.
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