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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1969
Page
2
The Sandpoint Daily Bee issue dated December 26 1969 is published Monday through Friday by Pend Oreille Printers Inc at 310 Church Sandpoint Idaho. Legal notices appear on Tuesdays. Subscription rates are 4.20 per quarter or 16.80 per year.
In a CBS interview with Walter Cronkite, former President Lyndon B. Johnson reflects on the relief of leaving office after Nixon’s oath on January 20. He contrasts fear of war with freedom, noting the weight of the presidency and the missed power. The piece ends with a January vehicle inspection reminder.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew departs from Andrews Air Force Base on a global mission to Guam Australia and many stops through Honolulu Manila Taipei Bangkok Katmandu Kabul Kuala Lumpur Singapore Bali Canberra Auckland ending back in Washington. The trip in support of Nixon doctrine aims at post Vietnam relations and economic and military independence. An unannounced visit to the Vietnam zone is expected during the journey.
About 600 AFL CIO Building Service Unions members picketed Santa Anita Park delaying the 35th racing season and the Palos Verdes Handicap as contract talks with the Federation of California Racing Association broke down. Bay Meadows also halted harness season as unions demand fair wages and benefits in a one year deal. The grounds held some 1,500 horses amid the disruption.
The Internal Revenue Service announced a replacement of the old short form 1040A with a one page return. Regular 1040A packets are mailed to previous 1040A filers, while short filings need only the single page return in the packet.
A Tuesday night feature highlights local spots and community events. The column notes gatherings at town venues and promotes upcoming activities, with emphasis on neighborhood engagement and social happenings.
Charles Manson plans to market a protest record to help finance his murder defense in the Tate-Sarer case. Attorney George Shibley said negotiations with an unnamed label involve tapes Manson recorded before his arrest. The long haired inmate, 35, learned guitar in federal prison and may sing on the album.
Soviet Navy vice admiral Yakov T. Reznichenko, 55, second in command of border troops, died suddenly while on duty. Red Star obituary notes his rank and war record but offers no details on time or place of death.
Funeral services for Henrietta Joy Klakken 65 will be held Saturday December 27 at 2 00 P M MST from the Noxon Community Church with Rev Charles Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Noxon Cemetery. She died December 23 in Sandpoint. Born June 16 1904 in Roseview Saskatchewan Canada she married Albert Bert Klakken July 8 1922 at Plentywood Montana. They moved to Noxon in 1937 and lived there since. Survived by husband Bert two sons Dean Superior Montana and Delano Spokane Washington two daughters Florence Spidell Mountain Home Idaho and Shirley Morton Spokane Washington five sisters Margaret Barry Bozeman Montana Helen Vaughn Mesa Arizona Eva Scollard Carmichael California Irene Clawson Plentywood Montana and Irvin Brightsman Plentywood Montana 15 grandchildren and six real grandchildren. Preceded in death by two sons Albert Robert and Eugene Schuyler.
Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley was slated to testify today in the Chicago Seven trial barring delays. Judge Julius J. Hoffman planned a ruling on continuing the trial without defendant Abbie Hoffman, who was hospitalized with bronchial pneumonia. Hoffman’s attorney said he would not waive his right to attend every session.
There will be no December Washington PTA meeting. The next meeting is January 8 at 8 p.m. in the school lunch room. The Sandpoint Civic Club meets Monday January 5 at 1 30 p.m. at the Community Hall. Mrs Goldie Brewer of the Bonners Ferry Art Club will demonstrate Painting a Collage a new art technique for home use. The public is welcome. The Sandpoint Public Library will be closed December 24 25 and December 31 through January 1.
Ray Davis notes that the Farmer's Tax Guide can be picked up at the courthouse in Sandpoint, available through the County Agent's office for interested farmers.
Idaho State Police reports through December 22 show 18 killed in 12 train vehicle crashes in 1969, up from 15 in eight crashes in 1968. Fatal grade crossing crashes occurred in most months except January July September and November. ISP Superintendent L Clark Hand warns motorists to assume a train may be coming at every crossing and take precautions before crossing.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after the passing of our beloved father.
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