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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1975
Page
2
The Sandpoint Daily announces Pete Thompson as publisher, outlining a new editorial direction and integration with United Press International and regional news sources to expand local coverage.
The Sandpoint Lions Club drives a Christmas Toys for Tots campaign with clubs, businesses and individuals contributing to help needy families. November unemployment in Idaho rose to 23.5 percent as lumber layoffs hit early, affecting the largest regional employer and heightening demand for aid. Lions Club has donated 1500 dollars toward a 5000 dollar goal with just over two weeks remaining.
Shoshone Idaho UP I Lincoln County Prosecutor Howard Atkins complains about a $200 annual raise and notes Camas County’s $10,000 salary for a smaller population. He says increased criminal and civil work burden makes $6,400 insufficient and delays bringing offenders to court.
Spokane pollution alert will continue until 4 pm as carbon monoxide readings remain above the 9 ppm federal standard. Officials urge avoid nonessential driving, carpool, use transit, stop idling, and for heart and lung patients to avoid downtown due to stagnant air and emissions. The last alert was in October 1974 during the environmental exposition.
Canadian scientist Dr. A J Pittman told the Washington Association of Wheat Growers that no till farming could raise yields by eight to ten percent while matching current tillage costs. He cited ongoing studies on continual cultivation and a biomagnetics method improving moisture use and boosting production up to eight percent.
Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov told BBC in Moscow that Kissinger's detente policy prioritizes outward successes over human rights. He warned detente without defending rights is unstable and cited thousands jailed for religious beliefs. Sakharov attended Nobel events but barred from ceremony.
William Smallwood of Mountain Home says a statewide Idaho Tomorrow poll would show stronger opposition if conducted after the Pioneer coal plant proposal and a promised 154 percent rate hike were disclosed. He argues Idaho Power plans 60 percent extra capacity by 1980, and that growth should be kept to about 200000 people in the next two decades.
Idaho state Rep. E V McHan says he will vote against a public employee bargaining bill. He supports existing protections and opposes public sector strikes. Twin Falls County Commissioner Merle Leonard backs a balanced approach to protect services and taxpayers.
Britain’s 19,000 hospital interns refuse beyond a 40 hour week, halting new admissions in at least 18 major London hospitals. The clash with the government centers on pay and hours with a government plan to separate private and public medicine amid private bed reductions.
W D Eberle former Nixon Ford aide and president of the US Motor Vehicle Association says the world economy stands at a crossroad between expanding trade and rising protectionism He notes 1968 trade at 80 billion and 1974 foreign trade at 200 billion and argues easing barriers will boost global commerce while warning of renewed trade barriers amid mixed signals in economic exchange
The Senate approved a three year extension prohibiting local blackouts of sold out post season and championship games across football baseball basketball and hockey. The House is expected to act before December 19 adjournment. The current law expires January 31. The bill would require no blackout if all seats are sold 2 hours before game time for post season and championship games while 72 hours remains for regular season games and football playoffs.
UPI reports Vice President Rockefeller pushing for balanced environmental rules that do not hinder growth while Western governors and officials voice opposition to expanded offshore drilling. He notes Americans are fed up with bureaucracy as eight western states partake in the sixth Public Forum on Domestic Policy. Interior Secretary Kleppe and other cabinet members join the panel amid offshore leasing plans facing California and local challenges.
Harry Hughes reports $7.45 in groceries stolen from an unlocked car at the federal building within 15 minutes. Marilyn George reports a garage break attempt by tearing a screen. Lumber scattered along U.S. 95 over a stretch of about two miles north of Selle Road to south of the road.
Terry Mec Knight a 28 year old Boise electrician was in satisfactory condition after being burned when an electrical panel blew up at the new state office building where he was working.
Increasing clouds this afternoon with a chance of light rain tonight. Partly cloudy with a few showers Wednesday. Little temperature change. Winds variable 5 to 15 mph. High today 45. Low tonight 35. High Wednesday 45.
Twin Falls County Farm Bureau president John Ensunsa of Castleford said the group does not oppose all stream flow legislation or collective bargaining. The convention in Coeur d'Alene adopted resolutions opposing minimum streamflow that could endanger upstream water rights and oppose collective bargaining for public employees.
Idaho Tax Commission finds Bonner County actual assessment rate in 1974 at 8.30 percent, well below the 20 percent target. Bolen cites outdated 1967 valuation manuals and says a new or adjusted reappraisal is needed, noting $300,000 spent since 1969 without full market value alignment. He criticizes the return for taxpayers and urges comprehensive reappraisal.
Council discusses study of financial measure and tabled decision until new members take office. Members clash over PPDC membership while others favor it. several permits and licenses granted or pending. two public meetings set before Feb 13 1976 for development funds.
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