Gas Retailers Win One-Week Reprieve From Price Controls
Washington reports Phase IV gasoline and diesel price controls delayed until Sept 7 after threats from 165,000 brand name dealers to shut stations over Labor Day weekend. The extension aims to give dealers time to comply with new rules amid court challenges and appeals involving the National Congress of Petroleum Retailers.
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Washington
CPD
Cost of Living Council
CLC
Nixon
Warren Burger
U.S
Barrington Parker
National Congress of Petroleum Retailers
Burger
John T. Dunlop
Dunlop
Arson Ruled Cause Of Fire In Sandpoint Shed
Sandpoint fire chief Wade Brown ruled arson caused a fire Wednesday at a shed owned by Clyde Marley in the 400 block of Lavina Avenue. A gunny sack tied to a window was set ablaze but there was no damage as the building is due for demolition within two weeks.
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Sandpoint
Wade Brown
Clyde Marley
Lavina
Brown
Lead Poison Tests Added To Health Plate
Boise CPD reports state wide lead poisoning tests added to a comprehensive health screening plan. District health departments will test 100 children in each of Idaho's seven districts for welfare families. About 15,000 eligible children. 2,500 already screened for health care needs and doctor referrals.
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Boise
Idaho
Susan Hayden
Department of Environmental and Community Services
Cattle Rustling Meeting Planned in Salmon Idaho
Lemhi County cattle and Horse Growers Association will meet Tuesday to tackle cattle rustling. President Dale Fayle notes several calves missing in the past month and warns losses may rise as cattle come in from the range this fall. A $500 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction.
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Salmon
Idaho
UPD
Lemhi County
Butz urges greater wheat exports amid cost of living debate
Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz visited Spokane urging expanding export of wheat and farm products to sustain the economy. He defended farmers against price rise blame, noting Americans spend a small share of take-home pay on food and that fluctuations mirror other goods, not unique to agriculture. Local ranchers protested beef freeze outside the hotel.
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America
Butz
Spokane
Buzz
Flags Will Not Fly on Sandpoint Labor Day
The Sandpoint Lions Club will not place flags along Sandpoint streets on Labor Day September 3 due to an ongoing city street construction project. The flag program was a loaned merchant funded project started years ago and club members regret having to cancel this year.
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Sandpoint
McCord accuses Nixon aides of lying in Watergate lecture
James McCord, convicted Watergate burglar, told 1000 Sangamon State University students that John Mitchell and Haldeman and Erlichman lied to the Senate Watergate Commission. He challenged Nixon's denials and urged tapes release before any prosecutions connected to the break-in. He plans a 40 college tour to pay legal fees estimated at $100,000.
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Springfield
McCord
Nixon
Weather outlook for Sandpoint area through Friday
Variable cloudiness continues with cooler conditions through Friday. Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Showers in nearby mountains and a 20 percent rain chance. Highs around 75 today, 70 Friday, with a 45 degree low tonight.
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