Sandpoint City Council debates comprehensive plan at uproarious meeting
Residents challenge a proposed comprehensive plan amid fears of regional government and property rights loss. Speakers warn of constitutional issues and urge dissolution of planning bodies as public meeting set for March 6. Budget items include sludge truck, dock razing, and park landscaping plans.
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Brown
R.G. Tatterson
Sandpoint
Tatterson
Rockefeller
Ford
Idaho
Seattle
Archie Yaeger
Planning Zoning Commission
Richard Tatterson
Verbage
Ray Davis
Walter Merrit
U.S
Planning and Zoning Commission
Panhandle
Bob Kalb
Dave Easton
George Harper
Joe Haines
Old City
JUB Engineers
Ed. Bitzman
University of Idaho
Pine Street
Jack Young
Old City Dock
Edna Spearman
Bonner County
Ed Nettleton
Jess Penrod
Bob Farmin
Ray Eller
Fred Darnell
Bonner County Historical Society
Lions Club
Idaho Legislators Cautious On Finishing Timeframe
Idaho lawmakers from District 1 voiced uncertainty about finishing within the 60 day limit as the 43rd Legislature debates governor proposals. Some feel ahead, others warn against rushing, with pay increase bills back in committee and a local option liquor bill dropped by Rep. Don Maynard.
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Brett Crompton
Boise
Idaho
Sen
Kermit Kiebert
Dhope
Don Maynard
D-Clark Fork
Marion Davidson
Donners
Kiebert
Maynard
Act Repeal Bill Approved In Idaho Senate
Idaho Senator Stan Kress reports the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee approved a bill to repeal Idaho's Fair Trade Act. He notes seven states this year repealed similar laws, including Washington, and argues the act keeps high priced trademark items artificially fixed amid inflation.
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Boise
API
Stan Kress
D-Firth
Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee
Idaho
Kress
Washington
Idaho lawmaker proposes eight inch ice fishing hole limit
Idaho Representative Harold Reid introduces a bill to cap ice fishing hole diameter at eight inches, aiming to reduce danger from large holes. A letter from Winchester resident Jan Hamann spurred the move after describing three to four foot holes on Winchester Lake and a near accident.
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Boise
Harold Reid
Craigmont
Reid
House Commerce & Labor Committee
Action Forum
Lewiston Morning Tribune
Jan Hamann
Winchester
Winchester Lake
Idaho
Montana
Legislative Council
Fish& Game Commission
B.C
Land Board OKs Fremont County Land Exchange
The Idaho State Land Board voted 3-1 to proceed with a land exchange in Fremont County, with a two year pledge not to sell or develop any acquired land. The move follows hours of discussion with Fremont officials and state agencies wary of development.
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Richard Charnock Boise
UPI
State Land Board
Fremont County
Legislative Land Grant Advisory Committee
Cecil D. Andrus
Fremont County Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks, Fish and Game and Planning Agencies
Fremont
Legislative Advisory Committee
Land Board
BLM
Parks
Steve Bly
Robert Wise
State Planning
Melvin Hammond
Rexburg
Joe R. Williams
Williams
Fish and Game and Parks Departments
Howe Sees Package Tours for Idaho Tourism Growth
Idaho’s director of tourism and industrial development Lloyd Howe told the Development and Publicity Council that packaged tours could attract more business. He noted a domestic travel agent conference to promote tours and that Idaho may seek matching funds from the U S Travel Service for promotional advertising abroad.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
Lloyd Howe
Development and Publicicity Council
Discover America Council
Howe
U.S. Travel Service
Washington, D.C
Paul Fritz
National Park Service
Congress
Silent City of Rocks
Ninety One More Registered in The Past Ten Days
The state reports 379 total registrations after 10 days. Deputy Secretary Dryden Hiler calls the rise amazing and notes an initial expectation that 50 would be a large number.
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Boise
UPI
Dryden Hiler
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