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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1975
Page
2
The Sandpoint Idaho printer lists publication details for Pend Oreille Printers Inc. at 310 Church Street and P O Box 579. It shows subscriptions at 2.50 per month nationwide and home delivery at 2.50 per month, with phone number 2635151.
President Ford and Canadian officials marked the Libby Dam dedication, arguing its $466 million structure helps avert future energy crises. Critics from wildlife groups say the project harms fish and wildlife, while treaty terms left Canada with downstream hydroelectric power disputes and cash payments.
Daily lineup lists morning through late night programs including Today Show Earl Nightingale Celebrity Sweepstakes Wheel of Fortune High Rollers Hollywood Squares Magnificent Marble Machine Kaleidoscope News and talk shows plus soaps Guiding Light Edge of Night One Life to Live General Hospital and sports events. The schedule is dense with time blocks and program titles across CBS NBC and local segments.
Washington dispatch notes UAW president Leonard Woodcock laments the rise of 32 state presidential primaries as chaos prone. A comic EPA official jokes about a compromise converter that recycles room smoke into deals, while 1976 conventions plan anti smoke standards and environmental impact statements to keep deals from reviving.
DuCrest reports about half the audience has already seen the play once with over 2500 attendees in 20 performances. The community effort drew 60 local cast members from Bonner County and boosted Sandpoint theater interest as patrons return for repeat viewings and spread word locally.
Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus says he is frustrated with horse racing problems and may seek repeal of the racing law or transfer the headaches to Attorney General Wayne L. Kidwell. Kidwell proposes a full time investigator for the Horse Racing Commission but resists taking over executive duties. Gene Hawker has resigned as racing investigator and the position has been abolished.
KSPT will be off the air until sometime this evening after a power transformer failed. Chief engineer Al Shepherd reported a replacement transformer was en route from Chicago by air freight and hoped for station operation tonight. He noted lightning in the area may have weakened the transformer.
George M. Kippstein reports a $40 battery stolen from his 825 Oak vehicle. Steve Klatt logs a $350 motorcycle taken downtown with no key left in the bike. Charlotte I. Palmer reports a sideswipe near Sixth and Cedar causing $30 damage. Loralee Currie says an apple was thrown through her windshield from a passing car. Bob LaGrace reports missing saws and equipment from Northwest Industries Building valued at about $450.
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