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The item lists Pate Thompson as a key figure with Bill Stewart named as Publisher and Editor respectively, acknowledging UPI and regional sources as part of the publication’s sourcing.
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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1975
Page
2
The item lists Pate Thompson as a key figure with Bill Stewart named as Publisher and Editor respectively, acknowledging UPI and regional sources as part of the publication’s sourcing.
The Senate backed Helps The Pain legislation to rebalance federal aid by using latest population updates instead of 1970 Census data. It directs the Census Bureau to annually reestimate populations for cities over 50 000 and biennially for smaller jurisdictions, a move seen as easing rural growth pressures in Idaho and Sandpoint Bonner County.
Howard Callaway derides Reagan as a Hollywood facade at the Southern Republican Conference in Houston while Ford allies push a cautious line. Reagan cites responsible governance as he condemns high spending, and Muskie hints at a likely Democratic bid.
Hostages said the six South Moluccans who hijacked a train behaved as “nice helpful fellows” while priests and medics described a 12 day ordeal ending in surrender. They freed scarves to women and kept the car clean as they prayed with captives. Three people were killed during the stand off near Amsterdam.
UPI Auto Writer reports Detroit four automakers expect a 35 percent rise in December sales, aiming for about 195000 cars, near 1972 levels. Dealers note buyers seek fuel economy and price, shifting back to larger cars with fewer options, while demanding value and performance details.
The Spokane SBA district office will create one minute radio spots featuring successful local small businesses for Bicentennial commemoration. J C Benoit of the advisory council and Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce lead the effort to select firms to be aired in spring. District Director William S Schumacher notes the aim is to reacquaint the public with the business sector and its societal role.
Washington leaders say Ford will veto a tax cut extension and expect Congress to override it this week. House leader O'Neill cites budget discipline while Sen. Muskie notes May 15 deadline and aims to keep a temporary six month extension.
National effort targets school violence and vandalism costing over 600 million a year. Mike Marvin notes 130 programs across the country, urging codes of conduct and immediate expulsions for violators. In Los Angeles 175 alarms and 300 peace officers cut damages, while long term aims include offender rehabilitation and prevention.
Late night and daytime programs listed include All My Children at 5 38 and News at 11 00 The listing references various shows and a theater feature including Sunset Nostelgis Theater and a Paul revived educational segment. The schedule also mentions events like Jets vs Seed and a 9 30 showcase.
Presidents Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya and Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia called for an immediate cease fire in the Angolan civil war and for a government of national unity. They expressed concern over foreign involvement causing heavy loss of life and urged the three nationalist movements to seek a political solution and halt the fighting.
A 20 year old Osburn man, Donald K. Boggess, was arrested by Sandpoint police on a bench warrant for failure to comply with a court order and charged with possession of a controlled substance. He was jailed in Bonner County on a $375 bond.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Utah case challenging IRS power to seize documents without a warrant after a jeopardy assessment. GM Leasing Corp and George I Norman III claim Fourth Amendment rights were violated when agents seized vehicles and records at GM Leasing HQ without a warrant.
Christmas travel faces severe delays as major carriers like American and United struggle with strike fallout. News reports show near sell-outs on many routes from the East Coast to the West and across Hawaii, with Amtrak noting scarce space on most trains and long layovers for many routes.
A special National Study Commission on Records and Documents of Federal Officials will examine who owns official papers, weighing presidential versus public ownership. The panel will consider scope and privacy protections, with a report due by March 31 and possible deadline extension.
The Senate, by unanimous consent, passes a bill to use current population data in all formulas counting people for federal aid. It also requires annual re estimates of state and city figures over 50 000 and biennial updates for smaller areas. Senator Richard Stone cites Florida gains of 250 to 300 million annually and over 1 billion for 17 southern states.
A First Street parking meter was reported missing Friday. Christmas lights were stolen from yards on South Ella and South Fourth Friday and Sunday nights. A Sunday collision on First and Superior caused an estimated $400 damage between Robert Tibbetts and Joanne Goebert. A break in at Algoma Payless Friday night netted cigarettes and candy. Quentin Larson cited for failure to yield after a rear-end collision with Melvin Martin on Highway 95, causing about $1,200 damage to Larson’s car.
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