Idaho Governor Highlights 1973 Gains and Surplus
Governor Cecil D. Andrus said 1973 brought gains in Idaho including economic growth, stable finances, efficient government, stronger public schools, and lower property taxes. A personal income tax rise yielded a modest $3.4 million surplus. Highlights include higher farm prices, top five per capita income gains, school support up, and a new highway bridge at American Falls Dam after reorganizing environmental services.
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Andrus
Boise
UPI
Cecil D. Andrus
Idaho
Department of Environmental and Community Services
American Falls Dam
Premature Baby Ninth Air Rescue Airlifted to Spokane
A baby born premature to Mr and Mrs Terry Clay of Sandpoint is reported doing well. The 48th Air Rescue and Recovery Service from Fairchild AFB flew the infant to Deaconess Hospital in Spokane for treatment. The Clays thank Sandpoint Police Department State Patrol Fire Chief and the Thomas DeMers family and Mrs Jim Goulette for help in the transport.
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Terry Clay
Sandpoint
Heavy Snow Warning For Sandpoint Through Friday
Heavy snow advisory in effect with three to six inch accumulations and locally heavier amounts. Snow diminishing tonight then increasing again Friday. Patchy night and morning fog, winds turning southwesterly and gusty later. Chance of snow reducing to 60 percent tonight.
Idaho Primitive Area Debate Prompts Wilderness Classification
Lloyd Howe of the Commerce and Development Department argues Idaho should pursue wilderness classification to preserve natural character and secure long term economic benefits from tourism. He supports the Forest Service proposals and urges expanded wilderness boundaries and reforestation alongside increased timber harvest cuts. The text also notes the Sandpoint Daily Bee puzzle contest ending after puzzle 969 with a cash prize over $200.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
Secretary of Commerce and Development
U. S. Forest Service
Lloyd Howe
Howe
Monumental Creek
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
Sandpoint Daily Bee
PUC Hears Natural Gas Hike Proposal
Idaho Public Utilities Commission eyed a Washington Water Power request to raise natural gas rates up to 35 percent for Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. WWP President Wendell J. Satre said the hike covers higher supplier costs from El Paso Natural Gas and would lift residential bills about $2 monthly and hit large industrial users with substantial increases.
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Satre
Breinich Named To NICHE Board
James Breinich administrator of Bonner General Hospital was named to the board of the Northern Idaho Consortium for Health Education NICHE. The nonprofit group promotes health information and training for northern Idaho residents and will be financed by a grant of 8500 from the Mountain States Regional Medical Programs and later by membership dues from hospitals nursing homes and health groups. Breinich was one of ten selected by an ad hoc committee of about 120 health leaders in the region.
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James Breinich
Bonner General Hospital
Northern Idaho Consortium For Health Education, Inc
NICHE
Northern Idaho
Idaho Division of
Mountain States
Breinich
Idaho
Airwest Probe Nears End in Grand Jury Investigation
Las Vegas federal grand jury nears completion of its probes into the Howard Hughes takeover of Airwest. Testimony has included figures tied to Hughes Lumina and Watergate links. Indictments, if any, are expected before year’s end due to statute limits.
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Las Vegas
Nev
API
Prand
Howard
Hughes
Xanadu
Freeport
Bahamas
Airwest
Bonanza
Pacific
West Coast Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Nixon
Watergate Committee
Watergate
Terry Lenzer
Washington
Grand Jury
Las
Accident Report Details Hit and Run Sideswipe
Police reported a hit and run occurred on December 24. Henry Mohr of 607 Lakeview Blvd said a vehicle sideswiped his gas truck causing minor damage and weather prevented a description of the other vehicle.
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Henry Mohr
Lakeview Blvd
Mohr
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