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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
6
Stewart Hensley reports from Washington on how open space access, water and land preservation are seen as vital for Idaho and the nation. The piece links growing urban demand, population shifts, and leisure time to a public need for accessible outdoor areas and enduring conservation. The Nixon China trip and Idaho health board shakeup are also noted.
Billionaire Howard Hughes arrived in Managua at midday on a private plane from Miami after Bahamas authorities deported four aides. He met with President Anastasio Somoza's regime on business as speculation ended about his whereabouts.
Searchers located Bernard Burkholder 48 of Sterling Colorado dead in the wreckage of his stunt plane four days after it crashed in Strewell Pass Idaho during a blinding snowstorm near Interstate 80. The FAA noted no flight plan filed delaying the search.
American and Western Airlines told the Civil Aeronautics Board to decide their proposed merger on its merits not on President Nixon’s opinion. An examiner’s hearing recommended against approval citing disruption to air transportation structure. Transportation supports the merger while Justice opposes it. final approval rests with Nixon due to overseas routes.
Spokane activity produced one record and failed to top another. A 55 mph wind gust at Spokane International Airport marked the February monthly high, while the official high reached 49 degrees, well above normal but below the 1888 56 degree February record. Forecasts warned of a high near 45 degrees and continued above normal temperatures but not near the 1930 58 degree date.
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