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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1971
Page
2
The Sandpoint Daily Bee issue lists the staff and publishing details for December 13 1971. It notes legal notices appear Tuesdays and provides subscription and contact information for Pend Oreille Printers Inc.
An editorial notes readers joined skiers in pleading for snow and then chuckled as heavy snowfall continued, reflecting on public reaction to persistent winter weather.
The editorial argues that Idaho faces hard tradeoffs among conservation, ecology, water rights, hydro power, and irrigation. It notes entrenched factions hinder progress and calls for cross group concessions to unlock development including power, farmland, roads, and education.
A 17 year old boy was held by juvenile authorities today on charges of armed robberies in connection with holdups at four area service stations. Police said they are searching for several other persons believed involved as the area faces about 60 similar robberies since mid August.
A jammed lineup lists KIQ-TV KREM-TV KSPS-TV and more channels with shows including news films sports and kids programs. Entries span morning to late evening with titles such as The Doctors Days of Our Lives Little House on the Prairie and Gunsmoke among others.
Admissions listed for December 6 to 8 including Phillip Croy Wayne Rid ley and Margaret L Hunter plus Emery A Stoumbaugh Mrs Mary K Thomas and Albert M Waldo Dismissals show on Dec 6 Mrs Bruce Gibson and baby girl Sandra Pratt on Dec 7 Edward Ehlin Dorothy Pedersen and Wayne Ridley Births on Dec 8 Mr and Mrs Richard Blayne welcome a boy 6 lbs 9 oz 20 inches
Speakers from multiple groups discuss education, brain drain, and external threats shaping reservation life. They argue whites civilize and educate while neglecting true Indian education and urge universities to recruit minorities for academics, not athletics. The group concedes change will be gradual but aims to provoke reflection.
The November 8 1971 regular council minutes and correspondence from Everett Hofmeister Elvelt Saxton are enclosed. Names proposed for the agenda include Patrick Keane and others seeking a Sandpoint Youth Center. Unfinished business notes 1972 beer licenses for local taverns and appointees to the Sandpoint Traffic Safety Commission. New business covers Sandpoint Realty as Insurance Broker and an interim budget for 1972 first quarter with draft changes to be discussed before January approval.
The National Weather Service cautions no white Christmas forecast yet as Idaho endures unusual snowfall. Boise records six inches, Fairfield 18, Soda Springs 13, with other towns reporting 1 to 7 inches. An upper air trough on the West Coast feeds moisture from Alaska, likely extending into next week. State highways face closures and hazardous driving. Schools in several districts closed while teachers were asked to report. Two Art Linkletter ranch workers, missing earlier, are safe at a base camp after staying to help with cattle retrieval.
A speaker envisions a future where there is no negative distinction for minority groups, expressing optimism about social equality. The remark highlights ongoing debates over representation and civil rights and signals a long term goal of inclusive norms.
Livestock quotes show cattle and calves steady to firm with good demand. Heifers bring 26.00 to 28.70, cows 19.50 to 23.75, cutters 18.00 to 22.00, canners 15.25 to 18.00, bulls 27.00 to 28.00, feeders 25.00 to 27.50 for good to choice yearlings and heifers.
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