Special Delivery System Tested Across Western Region
Postmaster Robert L. Willer announced a 60 day pilot of transparent plastic bags labeled speedy to clearly separate special delivery mail in the western region. The program will run at 4 499 post offices and be evaluated daily for faster, orderly mail movement, with recommendations for best deposits and possible air mail routing. Meanwhile Idaho police logged ice related crashes on I 80 amid Boise snow and freezing temps.
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U. S
Robert L. Willer
Willer
U.S. Postal Service
Alaska
Hawaii
Boise
Gowen Field
Meridian
Sandy Warfield
Officials Find Mercury In Batch Of Drugs
In Spokane police report mercury contamination linked to an illegal speed batch sold on city streets. The Spokane Mobile Drug Unit received calls over the weekend. A sample is being analyzed by the Police Department laboratory to confirm contamination with results due Tuesday.
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Spokane
UPD
Don L. Burge
Burge
Welfare Mothers Seek Increase in Aid Levels
Welfare mothers from Twin Falls and Ada Counties told a Senate committee they want welfare allowances raised from 90 percent to 100 percent of 1969-based needs.
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John Barker
R - Buhl
Senate Health, Education and Welfare Committee
Eleanor Connard
Buhl
LY Bee
Mon
Diana Pike
Boise
Welfare debate over dependent child allowances continues
Idaho lawmakers weigh welfare policy amid clashes over code repeal and proposed amendments. Representatives discuss budget limits for aid to dependent children, with critics linking the issue to broader moral concerns and leftist groups. Public pleas highlight hardship on mothers and children facing job scarcity and reliance on food assistance.
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Loveless
Koeh
William J. Lanting
R-Hollister
Koch
Tam
Patricia McDermott
D-Pocatello
Loveless Dogs
Livestock Prices at Portland Market Report
The Portland livestock market shows cattle and calves at 700 head. Cows mostly down about 50 dollars, bulls weaker up to 1.00 lower, heifers good to choice 29.00 to 33.50, utility to commercial cows 20.00 to 24.50, cutter 19.00 to 22.50, canner 17.00 to 18.00, and commercial good bulls 25.75 to 30.25.
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Portland
Schweitzer Basin Ski Report Opens With Good Conditions
United Press International notes Schweitzer Basin near Sand Point Idaho reports 20 degree temperature at 7 30 a m with ongoing snow and good skiing. Five chairlifts and one T bar operate as the area remains open daily.
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United Press International
Schweitzer Basin
Sandpoint
Idaho
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Jim Alliger
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