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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1975
Page
2
An Idaho AG scrutiny targets kickbacks from photographers to school districts for student photos. The practice has grown into a mass market, with schools receiving a share of gross earnings and photographers gaining exclusive rights in districts. Bonner County handles photos school by school, not district wide.
Idaho road conditions improved but mountain travel requires chains and several routes remain icy or closed. US 93 from Stanley to Challis closed. Lookout Pass and Monida Pass have broken snow floors with chains advised. many routes show icy spots or snow floors from Boise to Challis and beyond.
A Boise police board will review whether Officer Jerry Lister was justified after firing a shotgun at Robert M Records 25 injuring his ankle and leg near a tavern burglary scene Records later found unarmed He was treated and arraigned on first degree burglary and resisting arrest A second suspect George Patrick Kimmel 25 was also charged with first degree burglary and resisting arrest.
Listings show KREM and KSPS channels with daytime reruns and evening programs. Highlights include All My Children General Hospital Happy Days Family Affair Mickey Mouse Club Superman News and Wide World Mystery plus Sesame Street Electric Company and The Ascent of Man.
A citizen letter argues that federal gun control bills threaten private firearm ownership and urges readers to contact state lawmakers and support the NRA. The piece claims felonizing possession would fail to stop criminals and calls for donations to the NRA to defend constitutional rights.
Dick West writes on a joke about shark repellent in life jackets, a Navy scientist quote, and a faux shark psychology claim from Dr. Nathan Jawbane at the Bad Fish Institute. The piece also recalls parachute rumors and a Spokane weather update noting melt of weekend snow.
In Taipei the Ford visit to Peking prompts limited concern among Taiwan's 16 million residents. They cite strong trade with the United States and a resilient ROC identity, boosted by U.S. polling and congressional acts in support of Taiwan.
UPI reports Bangkok aims to end American combat presence by March 20 with Korat Udorn and U Tapao closures by late January to March. Public figures like Thanat Khoman oppose unconditional deadlines, while officials warn of economic and social impact from base closings and job losses.
Gary Rowe, ex informer, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee about FBI orders to disrupt the Ku Klux Klan by pressuring and abusing Klansmen's wives. He, now living under an assumed name in California, said the aim was to sleep with as many wives as possible. FBI Associate Director James B. Adams denied giving such instructions.
Rescue teams reached the Scenic Airlines twin engine plane wreckage south of Elko Nevada in the Ruby Mountains. Pilot Capt Bill Stevens and a single unidentified passenger were aboard the Sunday crash. No signs of life were seen as searchers continued through snow.
Boise acting on legal advice Superintendent Roy Truby refused a teachers union request to appoint fact finders in the Jefferson County School District No. 251 dispute. Deputy AG James R. Hargis said the issue lies beyond administrative authority and cannot be decided by fact finders. Also notes discovery of James Hickok and Agnes Thatcher marriage license from 1876 in Laramie County records and Thatcher described as circus equestrian.
Livestock prices show slow, cautious demand with steers 1.00-1.50 lower and heifers 1.00-1.25 lower. Slaughter cattle mix prices decline across weight classes while hogs fall 50-1.00 from Monday, with U S 1-3 at 50.00-50.50 for 190-230 lb.
Lorenso Orozco, 25, faces first degree murder charges in the slaying of Lionell Reneteria, 25, found Aug 24 in a borrow pit near Bruneau. Orozco’s arraignment is postponed to Dec 9 for court appointment of an attorney. Acuna, 25, is also charged. Orozco was captured near Independence, Oregon, and returned to Idaho.
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