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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
2
Kenneth Otis of Accokeek Maryland found a severely distressed bald eagle entangled in barbed wire after colliding with trees. He rescued and nursed it at home but the bird died the next day. The U S Fish and Wildlife Service conducted an autopsy revealing startling findings.
Calvin E. Wright of the Internal Revenue Service Idaho district says the Economic Stabilization Program aims to cap average price hikes at 2.5 percent annually but allows rises above or below that level only if cost increases on or after November 14 1971 justify them. He notes productivity gains must be counted and retailers must meet posting rules before any price changes.
A jumble of TV programs from morning to late night listing news shows, soap operas, game shows, children’s programming, dramas, and specials. Notable items include Eyewitness News, The Today Show, Jeopardy, Guiding Light, The Edge of Night, Sesame Street, Mister Rogers, Surfing references and station identifiers.
A Lincoln County group votes to withhold 1971 property taxes to protest the Idaho reap praisal program. At a courthouse meeting 125 residents support rolling back the tax scale to 1969 levels. Nonpayment by Dec 20 could incur penalties and interest. tax withholding may last three years before any action.
Burlington Northern Inc. directors announced a 37.5 cent per share dividend on common stock payable Feb 11, 1972 to holders of record Jan 14, 1972. They also approved 13.75 cent per share dividend on preferred stock payable March 31, 1972 to holders of record March 13, 1972. Common shares outstanding 12,313,610 and preferred shares 3,080,893.
Portland markets show cattle steers at 32.00 to 32.50 with heifers 30.75 to 32.50 and cows 22.00 to 24.50. hogs steady to slightly lower with barrows and gilts around 21.20 to 21.00. sheep lambs 50 to 75 higher with slaughter lambs 90 to 110 pounds 25.00 to 26.10. Omaha hogs 20.50 to 21.00 for 200 to 230 pounds. cattle steady to higher with steers 33.50 to 34.50 and cows 19.50 to 21.00. sheep not enough on offer.
Snow time in Bonner County brings snowmobiles to the fore as popular transport and recreation. The trend, sparked by a Canadian machine about 15 years ago, has boosted sales and ownership, making snowcats a common sight and status symbol in the region.
A local columnist argues snowmobiles should stay in rural areas and on marked trails. They are illegal on roads and highways and some riders ignore the law, creating hazards for motorists and prompting calls for strict penalties.
Idaho Falls police report 12 year old Gary Lynn Pardonett died after sliding under the rear tires of a school bus while clinging to its exterior. He was taken to Idaho Falls LDS Hospital where he died two hours later. Officials urged parents to talk with children about bus safety.
Bill Dorn secretary of the Panhandle Raceways Assn announced Colburn snowmobile races begin this Sunday December 12. The half mile track will be groomed and ready. Entry fees are returned as trophies or prize money and admission is one dollar. Registration starts 9 a.m. with heats at 11 a.m. Races start at noon.
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