Los Angeles Quake Kills Nineteen and Injures Dozens
A powerful early morning quake centered near Newhall caused building collapses and fires across Los Angeles. At least nineteen people died and scores were injured as hospitals treat heart attack cases and public schools closed. The tremor, felt from Fresno to the Mexico border, disrupted daily life and prompted mass evacuations.
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Four Sandpoint men held on narcotics charges after raid
Bond of 2500 each was set for Gary Churchill 20 Ken Kimzey 20 Richard Berry 22 and Steve Bowman 20 arrested Friday at a Syringa Heights home. About half a kilo of marijuana seized in a Bonner County Sheriff led raid described as the county’s largest drug arrest. Sheriff Bob Wilcox has pursued harsh drug enforcement since taking office.
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Weather Outlook for Sandpoint and Northern Idaho
Increasing cloudiness today with a chance of showers tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures range from highs in the mid 30s to low 40s, with tonight's lows around 25 to 35 and a 10 to 40 percent precipitation chance through Wednesday.
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Sheriff Adds Two Deputies in Bonner County
The Bonner County Sheriff sworn in two new deputies, Bill Rice and John Fisher. One will cover Priest River and Priest Lake per budget authorization. the second replaces the resigning Chief Deputy Howard Scott, effective March 15, with a promotion from within.
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Apollo Moon Men Splash Down Safely
Apollo 14 astronauts Alan B. Shepard Edgar D. Mitchell and Stuart A. Roosa returned to Earth in the Pacific aboard USS New Orleans after a nine day mission. They touched down 900 miles south of Samoa at 4 05 p m EST with 96 pounds of moon rocks and data.
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Sandpoint Council Sets March Hearing on Budget Increase
The Sandpoint City Council unanimously approved publication and a public hearing for the 197? budget, which is $58 000 above last year. About $20 000 of the rise comes from a state funded joint pipeline project to be built north of town.
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