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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
1
Sheriff reports Erling I. Storre 47 of Coolin drove too close to the shoulder on Highway 57 north of Priest River causing a one vehicle crash that damaged 18 mailboxes and three paper holders. He was not injured.
Senator Frank Church says the time has come to end price controls on beef as price freezes ease. He urges the administration to abandon beef controls before shortages worsen, arguing selective controls create more problems than they solve.
The Spirit Lake fire in Bonner County, sparked by high winds, grew from 20 acres to 1400 acres. A catline surrounds the blaze with hot spots inside. About 150 firefighters, ten bulldozers, ten pumpers, and a helicopter are on site with crews awaiting additional dispatch. Officials anticipate control by Saturday morning. Local residents near Clagstone were prepared for possible evacuation.
Idaho State Police began in 1966 a program to fuel stranded motorists on highways. Troopers carry a nine foot tube and valve to pump gas in three minutes saving time and keeping drivers safe. Captain Bays says about three to four motorists per year benefit.
Partly cloudy and cool with gusty southerly winds. Showers possible in the mountains. Rain chance 20 percent tonight and Saturday. High near 70. Low around 40 tonight.
Fire activity across Idaho includes a 30 acre blaze near Coeur d Alene extinguished on Thursday night, 3,200 acres of wheat and timbered draws burning uncontrolled east of Lewiston, and mop up underway on the Freeman Lake fire, with possible dwelling losses noted.
More than 1 000 firefighters from across the nation joined northwestern crews as weather pushed fire danger to its worst in 18 years. The Boise Interagency Fire Center lifted total crews to 6 000 with help from state and federal agencies. Officials warned of winds low humidity and possible thundershowers as Army and National Guard support was considered.
Hawaiian Enterprises owner of Condo del Sol in Sandpoint says it is not bankrupt despite US Financial Inc filing under Chapter 11. President Harold Dunham notes Hawaiian separated from US Financial last September after funding shifts and now conducts dealings with Union Bank of California. He explains the bankruptcy of US Financial affected vendors and construction delays, while Hawaiian continues operations and seeks direct loan disbursements from Union Bank to complete the condo project.
The Ecology Department named Hillyard Processing Co as the source of ammonium hydroxide dumped into the Spokane River three weeks ago killing an estimated 3 000 to 4 000 eastern brook trout and native brown trout plus about 100 000 non game fish. Penalties could reach 5 000 dollars plus up to 7 000 dollars for fish losses. Game fish ranged 12 to 22 inches.
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