Idaho Drug Arrests Net Ten Persons
A six stop drug raid in Pocatello Idaho led to ten arrests on drug charges after a months long investigation. Those charged include Romann Jensen Monty Crowder Lawrence Kristoff and others with heroin cocaine and marijuana offenses. Some arraignments were held with bonds set and more arrests expected as warrants remain unserved.
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Pocatello, Idaho
UPI
Idaho Bureau of Narcotics
Pocatello Police
Idaho State Police
Bannock County Sheriffs Office
Pocatello
Romann Jensen
Monty Crowder
Lawrence Kristoff
Shelby Weimer
William Brown
Larry Ward
Richardson
Tex
Douglas Albert
Terry Laaksonen
Kristoff
Bureau of Narcotics
John Olmstead
Andrus Pushes Priority Bill for Strip Land Restoration
Interior Secretary Cecil D. Andrus told the House Interior Committee his top goal is quick passage of legislation to restore lands ravaged by strip mining. He urged support for the Udall bill with admin amendments, framing it as a strong, comprehensive reclamation measure while signaling expected reforms at the Bureau of Reclamation and BPA.
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Elmer W
Sammi Washington
UPI
Cecil
D. Andrus
Andrus
House Interior Committee
Carter Administration
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
Udall
Ford
House
Bureau of Reclamation
Bonneville Power Administration
Bill’s Sponsor Defends Right to Work Bill as Smokescreen
Rep. John Brooks of Gooding, sponsor of a right to work bill, calls union busting charges a smokescreen. He cites union growth in right to work states and argues workers should choose union membership, while facing a large union-led opposition in committee.
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Boise
UPS
John Brooks
R-Gooding
Brooks
ERA Bill Moves Through Boise Committee Favorably
The Idaho House State Affairs Committee sent the Equal Rights Amendment rescinder to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Chairman John Reardon presided as Rep Dorothy McCann objected to lacking notice, while Rep Gary Ingram noted prior awareness. The measure heads to the full House for potential debate midweek.
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BOISE
UPI
House State Affairs Committee
John Reardon
Rboise
Dorothy McCann
D-Wallace
Gary Ingram
R-Coeur
d'Alene
Walter Little
New Plymouth
Idaho Leaders Eye Energy Drought Risks and Policy Moves
Idaho officials warn of severe drought with record low runoff and below average snowpack. They push for a disaster fund an Energy Council four hatcheries and crime prevention programs plus a local government task force and reapportionment commission to shape long term plans and tax relief careful budgeting and sunset law review.
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Idaho
Evans
Teton Dam
Water Resources, Transportation, Budget, Energy
Theublic Utiliies Commission
Congress
Snake River
Boise, Twin Falls
Lewiston
Citizens’ Commission
Winter Storms Push Ohio Jobless Figures Higher
Ohio faces a deep energy crisis with 1.2 to 1.5 million workers idled as gas shortages force factory closures. Schools across 56 counties, including Columbus with 96 000 students, plan extended closures while officials urge reduced gas use. Governor Rhodes warns of dire economic effects if coal not adopted. Officials note widespread plant shutdowns and meat packing losses due to fuel limits.
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Columbia Gas
Columbus City
Columbus
John Ellis
Rhodes
Ohio
William “Costello
Ohio Manufacturers Association
Costello
Ohio River
Buffalo Declares Emergency Amid Blizzard Toll
Buffalo Mayor Stanley Makowski declared a state of emergency as a blizzard with winds above 40 mph dumped over 150 inches of snow since November 1. Erie County reported 13 storm deaths, many found frozen in stranded vehicles, with widespread closures and shortages. National Guard mobilized to keep routes open as 3,500 cars were abandoned and looting declined after arrests.
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Buffalo
N.Y
UPD
Stanley Makowski
Erie County
National Guard
Makowski
Eden
Hamburg
State Department of Transportation
City and
Tanker Regulations Move Toward Safer U S Waters
Washington—Transportation Secretary Brock Adams proposed safety rules for tankers 1600 gross tons and larger in U S coastal waters. The plan calls for Loran C navigation, regular position fixing, better master pilot communications, and mandatory tests of critical maneuvering systems within 12 hours of entry or departure. A task force will review the regulatory spectrum to curb oil spills and reduce accidents.
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Washington
TPI
U.S
Transportation
Brock Adams
Adams
Possible drug danger from white powder called Lance
UPI reports law officers in the West were warned about Lance a white powder sold as heroin or cocaine but actually tear gas posing risks to police and users The substance appears to enter the U S through narcotics channels from Mexico in sealed bags The Customs Service and U S Marshal Service cautioned it targets drug users or officers Sheriff Peter Pitchess urged turning over any Lance bags to a lab and notifying authorities
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Los Angeles
UPI
West
Customs Service
Peter Pitchess
Lance
U.S. Marshal's Office
Alleged Spies Plead Innocent in Secret Documents Case
Two men Andrew Dalton Lee and Christopher Boyce pleaded innocent in Los Angeles to charges of selling top secret U S defense documents to Russian agents for 17 500. They were ordered to return March 7 for pretrial motions with trial set for March 15.
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Los Angeles
API
U.S
U.s.district Court
Robert J. Kelleher
Andrew Dalton Lee
Christopher Boyce
Lee
Boyce
House Delays Gas Bill On Emergency Pricing Row
The House delays action on Carter's emergency natural gas bill choosing the House Commerce Committee version over the Senate plan. Negotiations loom as differences may push a delayed send to the White House to address a national gas shortage.
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William E. Clayton Washington
UPI
Carter
House Democratic
House Committee
Senate
House: Commerce Committee
House
Woman Pleads Guilty in Husband Murder Case
A Council Idaho woman pleaded guilty in Third District Court to a second degree murder charge in the October gunshot death of her husband Donald. She amended the charge from first degree murder. She is held without bail in Adams County jail.
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Council
Idaho
UPI
Fla Fuchs
Donald
Adams County
Preparation H7 Relieves Hemorrhoidal Pain and Swelling
Doctor tested Preparation H7 with its exclusive formula is America's leading hemorrhoidal remedy for relief of pain itch and swelling. Ointment or suppositories provide fast symptomatic relief and anti inflammatory action.
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America
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