Budget cuts hit higher education under Andrus holdback
Boise Idaho budget director Chilberg says higher education suffers most from Gov. Andrus 1.9 percent holdback in General Fund spending for the current fiscal year. The University of Idaho faces maintenance deferrals and may cancel a planned computer purchase while public schools can raise local property taxes to cover gaps.
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Sandpoint Man Dies in California Cancer Battle
Al Babe Rogers a longtime Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry resident died Sunday in Palo Alto California after a cancer illness He was a Chevrolet garage car salesman in Bonners Ferry later leased the Ford Garage Lakeshore Motors and was employed by Alpine Motors in Sandpoint at the time of death
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Labor Veto Halts Hiring in Idaho State Program
President Nixon vetoed the HEW labor appropriations bill prompting an immediate hiring freeze in Idaho's Public Employment Program. Martin L. Peterson says the veto endangers the program’s future though a continuing resolution funds last year’s level for a month. Several hundred workers, including kindergarten staff and veterans, may be affected as vacancies cannot be filled.
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City Council to Decide on Mayor Replacement
An emergency Sandpoint City Council meeting was held after Mayor Floyd Gray's death to determine a replacement. Council President Les Brown said the goal is to choose a man to fill the mayoral post until December 1973, with candidates to be considered from inside or outside the council. A closed-session session is planned for further discussion.
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Bench Lions To Meet On Field Lights At War Memorial
A joint meeting of the Bulldog Bench and a Lions Club special committee will discuss lighting at War Memorial Field. Cliff Wangerin urged all members and interested parties to attend. Dues for 1972-73 are $10 to Bulldog Beach. Ontario Promotion Committee names Pay Probasco as chairman to promote the city.
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Mayor Floyd Gray of Sandpoint Dies at Home
Sandpoint Mayor Floyd Gray, who led the city for 16 years, died early this morning at his North Third Avenue home. Appointed in 1940, he later won elections in 1957 and was re elected four times with 16 months left in this term. He previously chaired the Idaho Cities association and served on the Governor's Judicial Committee. Gray also worked as area manager for Washington Water Power.
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Scouts Hike and Camp Fifty Miles Five Days
Scouts from Troop 101 sponsored by the Methodist Church completed a fifty mile hike plus five days of camping. Thirteen boys earned the fifty mile merit badge and joined other scout elections. Leaders included Scoutmaster Dale Pelton and Rev. James Doak with two parents accompanying.
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Bonner County Fair Set to Open August 24
Preparations are underway for the 1972 Bonner County Fair to open Thursday August 24 at the new fairgrounds on Boyer Avenue. The fair, in its second year at the modern facilities, provides more space for exhibitors and easier viewing for visitors. 4-H exhibits deadline is Thursday 8:30 a.m. and Open Class exhibits by 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Judging starts Thursday at 9 a.m. and continues Friday.
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