11 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1972
Page
1
A small town notice from Pend Oreille Printers in Sandpoint Idaho lists publishing details for daily weekday service excluding legal holidays. It notes the use of United Press International and other regional sources with Pete Thompson as editor and publisher.
Tony Stewart, chairman of Kidwell Congress First Time Voters, lauds youth participation after the 1972 Idaho primary. He notes many young volunteers sacrificed summer jobs to support Wayne Kidwell and urges continued faith in the political process while outlining future efforts on zero based budgeting and a property tax case.
George M. Larson age 57 died August 4 1972 in Seattle born February 22 1915 Thompson Falls Montana served in India during WWI moved to Seattle area former University of Montana student member of the Methodist Church survivors include brother Glenn H Larson of Thompson Falls and several nieces and nephews a brother in law Ernie Weber of Heron Montana graveside memorial August 12 at 10 a m MCT officiated by Craig Parrish. Also Robert Olson 51 died August 8 in Bonner General Hospital born March 18 1921 Sandpoint educated at Sandpoint High School 1939 served in U S Army in WWI in China worked as an accountant for Joslyn Polo Company 1946 married Betty Dunn June 17 1950 of Sandpoint Lutheran Church two sons John James daughters Sonja Lisa one brother Verney Punk Olson of Sandpoint and one sister Eleanor Davis of Thompson Falls memorials to Lutheran Church Building Fund Heart Fund or the Adjustment School. TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE Fla UPD M Sgt Walter T Perkins found guilty by military judge today on five charges involving attempt to pass national defense secrets to a Russian agent in Mexico City.
Pullman Washington State University ends the 1971 72 academic year with the eight week summer session concluding Friday. Fall registration is set for September 14 15 and classes resume September 7 18 at the start of fall term.
A dense, station-wide time chart lists current and upcoming shows across several networks. Program blocks include morning cartoons, talk shows, soap operas, game shows, dramas, and educational programs with varied hosts and segments. The guide notes local affiliate channels Jamaica and KREM-TV Channel 2 ABC and KSPS Channel 7 Educational plus Washington Week in Review and regional features.
Washington reports leaked plans showing the Navy to upgrade seagoing life with carpets drapes planter boxes audio units dimmers and air conditioning for officers and similar restyling for crews. New uniforms dry cleaning expansion and longer hair are part of the "new Navy look" along with redesigned lounges and restrooms. The cost runs into millions with scale depending on how many ships are overhauled.
The Sheriff reports two male subjects escaped while being transferred from Kellogg to Wallace on Thursday. They were held on first degree burglary charges on $5,000 bond.
Firefighters battled a 200 acre blaze on the Spokane Indian Reservation about 40 miles northwest of Spokane. The fire spread into farm land before men and bulldozers lined the perimeter late Thursday night. Cause remained under investigation.
Lewiston city manager Bill Williams said up to 15 million dollars in federal funds may be obtained to create a new water treatment system and district. The Department of Housing and Urban Development referred Lewiston’s application to the Economic Development Administration as a potential extra funding source. The plan targets growth areas between the city and Lewiston Orchards North for improved water and sewage services. The page also notes Boise area Miss Boise 1972 Linda Jo Faylor, 17, will study music at Boise State College and will compete in Miss Idaho next June after winning the title at a Capitol High School pageant.
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