Death in Sandpoint jail prompts inquiry into Basim case
The Bonner County investigation into Norman J. Basim's death in Sandpoint's city jail on November 25 details a long history of heavy drinking and recent hospital visits for stomach issues. Authorities note withdrawal symptoms likely contributed, with an autopsy yielding unknown preliminary results and final chemical tests showing no alcohol in the two days before death.
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Sandpoint
Norman J. Basim
Rowlands Hotel
Newman ‘Lake
Washington
Basim
Seth Batt
Bonner County
Art Bourassa
Bourassa
Bonner General Hospital
Barry ‘eBuck
Nelson
Coeur d’ Alene
Everett Hofmeister
Hofmeister
Schweitzer Basin Opens Weekend With Light Snow and Overcast Sky
Skier reports from Schweitzer Basin note 6 inches of fresh snow and a high about 25 degrees. All facilities are operating as the area remains open daily through the weekend despite overcast conditions.
Andrus Names Appointments Amid State Agency Posts
Governor elect Cecil Andrus began staffing 10 state agencies on Wednesday. The appointments include John Bender as commissioner of law enforcement in Kootenai County, Bartlett R. Brown of Pocatello as labor commissioner, Carl Griner of Cataldo as inspector of mines, Kay Pell of Lewiston as special services director, Fred Chariton as liquor dispensary administrator, Robert Lenaghen of Pocatello as acting director of Administrative Services, and Tom D. McKelsdowney as acting Department of Finance head.
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UPD
Cecil Andrus
Kootenai County
John Bender
Andrus
Bartlett R. Brown
Pocatello
Carl Griner
Cataldo
Kay Pell
Lewiston
Fred Chariton
Robert Lenaghen
Department of
Weather outlook for Sandpoint and Northern Idaho
Variable clouds with a few snow showers in Sandpoint today then partly cloudy and cooler tonight and Friday. Snow chances 40 percent today 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Friday. Highs near 35 today and 30 Friday lows around 15 tonight. Northern Idaho mostly fair Saturday and Sunday with snow flurries Monday. highs in the 30s, lows 15 to 25.
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Northern Idaho
Hospital Allows Abortion Under New State Law
Spokane Valley General Hospital will permit therapeutic abortions under new state rules after voters approved reforms. Hospital administrator Thomas Markson said abortions may be performed when the mother's life is at risk or the fetus has serious defects, or in incest or rape cases, with proof required before procedure.
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Spokane
UPI
Spokane Valley -General Hospital
Thomas Markson
Markson
Valley General
Andrus appoints acting directors amid legislature plans
Andrus announced he named acting directors for administrative services and finance in response to proposed changes for the 41st Idaho Legislature. Harold Coles of Nampa is named director of the surplus property agency and John Blaine serves as insurance commissioner.
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Harold Coles
Nampa
Surplus Property
John Blaine
Andrus
Governor Seeks Pay For One Month Leave
Governor Don Samuelson asked State Auditor Joe Williams to authorize payment for one month of accrued leave starting at his leaving date February 16 1971. The move includes a lump sum for accrued vacation for all office staff not under the merit system.
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UPD
Don Samuelson
Joe Williams
Robert Robson
State Board of Examiners
Williams
Robson
Samuelson
Hazel Keefer
Auditor’s
Governor’s Office
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