Idaho Mining Group Criticizes Gov Andrus On Wilderness Proposal
The Idaho Mining Association contends Gov Cecil D Andrus ignored public sentiment in proposing wilderness designations for the Idaho Primitive and Salmon River areas. Executive Secretary A J Teske cites a Forest Service workshop where 69 percent opposed wilderness for the primitive area and 78 percent opposed classification for the Salmon River. Teske notes hearings favored by academics from Idaho State University Boise State College University of Idaho Washington State University and Utah State University.
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UPS
Idaho Mining Association
Cecil D. Andrus
Idaho Primitive
Salmon River
A.J. Teske
U.S. Forest Service
Teske
Andrus
Idaho State University
Boise State College
University of Idaho
Washington State University
Utah State University
Small Town Fuel Assurance Sought Murphy
Boise Lt. Gov. Jack Murphy asks energy chief William Simon for a guaranteed fuel ration for small communities if major oil firms close rural stations. He warns Idaho could lose its prior fuel sources as allocations revert to the national pool, harming towns with only one or two service stations.
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Boise
UPS
Jack Murphy
Murphy
William E.simon
Idaho
Stolen Bikes May Be Claimed in Sandpoint
Sandpoint Police Chief George Elliot announced the department holds numerous bicycles, either whole or in parts, to be claimed by owners. Some bikes have been at the station for three or four months, including one brand new one.
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Sandpoint
George Elliot
Elliot
Jaycees Sell Orange Bags Tonight in Sandpoint Drive
The Sandpoint Jaycees operate a one night Orange Sale from 6 to 9 p.m. They offer 1,000 bags of oranges at 1 per bag door to door to fund Sandpoint community service projects. Call Leroy Brown at 263-5838 for oranges if not contacted.
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Sandpoint Jaycees
Sandpoint
Jaycees
Leroy Brown
Energy chief says public will bear burden to avert recession
Washington (UPI) Energy secretary William E. Simon and deputy John Sawhill said Americans would gladly endure inconveniences to save jobs and prevent a recession. They testified at a Federal Power Commission hearing on state utility cutbacks and fuel and energy use projections for coming months.
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Washington
UPI
William E. Simon
Simon
John Sawhill
Federal Power Commission
State Utility Commission
FPC
Messiah concert urged to arrive early for seating limits
Dr. Gene Munce urges early arrival for the Messiah presentation at the Lutheran Church with 350 seats and folding chairs available. The Pend Oreille Chamber Music Ensemble backs the Sandpoint Community Choir for a two hour program featuring local and imported soloists including Dr. George Rodkey and Marc Ball. Part of the preparations are funded by a grant from the Idaho State Commission on the Arts. Schweitzer Basin offers a free ski day to the Walla Walla soloist and his wife.
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Gene Munce
Munce
Pend Oreille
Sandpoint
George Rodkey
Spokane
Marc Ball
Walla Walla
Judy Riffe
Julie Compton
Donna Meehan
Jennifer Munce
John Munce
George Frederic Handel
Idaho State Commission On the Arts
Schweitzer Basin
Snowmobile Route Approved Despite Mayor Opposition in Sandpoint
The Sandpoint City Council backed a Public Safety Committee plan for a one year snowmobile route on Larch and Division streets to access gas, food and lodging. Mayor Les Brown criticized the decision and warned of repercussions while the route will be patrolled by a new snowmobile club and subject to curfews and traffic rules. Also approved were two 75 KW generators, an emergency siren, and the appointment of David G Roberts as Poundmaster, with several parking signs placed on Church Street to aid post office access.
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Les Brown
Sandpoint
Public Safety Committee
Larch St
Larch
Baldy Road
Brown
Snowmobile Club of
Ted Farmin
Bob Kalb
Farmin
Civil Defense
David G Roberts
Marine Corp
Roberts
Church St
Pend Oreille
Postoffice
Weather for Sandpoint Fog and Showers Through Wednesday
Night and morning fog with rain showers continuing into Wednesday. Winds turn southerly 15 to 25 mph with a 50 percent chance of rain tonight.
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