Polygraph Tests Flagged in Hofmeister Strangulation Case
Polygraph tests may be given today as part of an intensive probe into the July 16 strangulation of June Darlene Hofmeister. Prosecutor Daniel Featherston declined to comment citing it would be speculative. Autopsy ruled death by strangulation, not an automobile crash, after Hofmeister was found in a pickup wreck at Schweitzer cutoff road north of Sandpoint shortly after 3 a.m.
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Bonner County approves several conditional use permits
The Bonner County Planning Commission granted three conditional use permits and approved one transfer while denying another at the Aug meeting. They denied a request for a five and a half acre Ellisport Bay Road travel trailer park near Red Fir Resort for a second time, citing residential space concerns. They approved a transfer of an 80 unit trailer park permit near East Hope, ownership by Vernon B Enders, and a floating restaurant permit for Enders at the Lakeview Bay dock site. A Pack River area general store permit was issued to Clifford W Banks and a mobile home park and Idaho border campground permit was approved for five Idaho lots. A subdivision concept was tabled for now.
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Train Destroys Abandoned Truck After Collision Near Bridge Street
Amtrak train struck an unoccupied stolen truck left on railroad tracks near here about 1 a.m. Sheriff Robert Wilcox said the truck, registered to Ronald O. Olson of Sandpoint, was moved 44 feet by the impact. No railroad damage was reported.
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Congress Passes Retirement Bill Landmark pension reform act described
Congress has passed the first comprehensive retirement legislation since 1934 to assure about 30 million Americans receive earned pensions. President Ford may sign the measure in a Labor Day ceremony. The bill sets vesting rules and funding details while limiting employer tenure requirements before plan inclusion.
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Church Ford meet on power end emergency powers growth
Sen Frank Church D Idaho and Sen Charles Mathias R Md, cochairmen of the Senate Special Committee on Emergency Powers, urged President Ford to back a bill reducing presidential emergency powers. Ford indicated support for returning to normal government after decades of emergency rule.
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Idaho AFL-CIO Defends OSHA in Letter to Daily Bee
Idaho AFL-CIO president Robert W. Macfarlane condemns a Birch Society led campaign against OSHA as unfounded and misleading. He names Rep. Steve Symms George Hansen Bob Smith and Sen. James McClure, denouncing claims of forced closures and Nazi like inspectors while urging better enforcement and help for small employers.
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Rockefeller Faces Probe, Yet Broad Support Seen
Nelson A Rockefeller drew little opposition on first day of congressional screening for vice presidential confirmation. Aides foresee a lengthy inquiry into background and finances while conservative lawmakers may press Attica riot questions. Rockefeller plans to remain at Seal Harbor after White House dinner.
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Weather for Sandpoint: Clouds and showers possible
Sandpoint area forecasts variable cloudy conditions with a chance of showers and thunderstorms through Saturday. Winds will be southerly at 5 to 15 mph. Rain chances 30 percent tonight and 40 percent Saturday. Lows around 50 tonight with highs near 70 Saturday.
Rockefeller says wealth true extent should be settled before naming
The speaker warns that unveiling Rockefeller’s full wealth could disappoint many, noting that previous sensational stories have already stirred curiosity. He emphasizes the need for clarity before appointing a man to a high position.
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