Birchton speech urges execution for repeat violent criminals
A John Birch Society speaker in Sandpoint argues that rehabilitating criminals is impossible and backs execution after trial and appeals for those twice convicted of violent crimes. Charles Smith, a former Watts activist, pushes death penalty and harsh gun control opposition, while denouncing liberal government overreach and stressing personal responsibility.
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John Birch Society
Charles Smith
Watts
California
Smith
K and K Committee Holds Meeting for Elections and Luncheon
The K and K committee will assign positions and elect officers at its weekly meeting and luncheon Tuesday February 24 at 12 p.m. in the Pastime banquet room. Men and women interested in helping or joining are invited.
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K.and K
Andrus praises Ford as more responsive to states
Idaho Governor says President Ford listens to governors and supports continued Federal Revenue Sharing. He notes Ford backs block grants over many categorical grants and urges efficient health service delivery, citing executive actions to cut unnecessary federal divisions.
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Washington
UPI
Idaho
Ford
Congress
Andrus
Priest Lake Elementary Closed Until Thursday
Priest Lake Elementary will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday due to a shortage of teachers as illness in the district keeps many staff home. Thirteen teachers were absent district wide while Priest River High School reopened after a one day closure. Attendance remains below typical levels for the season.
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Bonners County
Priest River High School
Priest Lake Elementary
Wayne
a _ District 82
Hearings Predicted On Idaho Gun Control Bills
Idaho House State Affairs Committee anticipated public hearings on seven gun and explosives control bills. Homedale sportsman Rolf Geertson introduced the measures, seeking state level controls amid fears of federal action. Bills cover concealed weapons, loaded firearms, gun misuse, and penalties up to prison.
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Jay Shelledy Boise
House
J. .Ward Chatburn
Homedale
Rolf Geertson
Geertson
Idaho
Breakins and Thefts Reported Across County
A series of breakins and thefts were reported since Friday. Greg Brookings said his Talache Road cabin was burgled Thursday with 400 dollars missing, including two rifles, a hunting knife, and a turquoise necklace with a silver claw. In Sandpoint a Bruneel Tire employee said two tires worth 180 dollars were stolen. A Samuels man reported 15 dollars stolen from his vehicle at Jinks Tavern between 10 and 10 30 p.m. Friday. A tape deck was damaged during an attempted auto burglary on Poplar Street. An inn burglary at Gas and Go led to a Spokane man's arrest for 5.58 dollars in items. Patrick E Welch posted 35 dollar bond and was released.
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Greg Brookings
Talache Road
Sandpoint
Bruneel Tire
Samuels
Sheriff's Office
Jink
Poplar Street
Spokane
Patrick E Welch
Idaho House balks at extending circuit-breaker renter relief
House tax writers vote 8 to 9 against sending to the floor a bill to extend circuit-breaker relief to elderly renters. Gov Andrus backs it in part by proposing to raise the qualifying income to 5500. Committee splits reflect broader budget and administration debates as other bills move.
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Richard Charnock Boise
UPI
Cecil D. Andrus
Steve Antone
House State Affairs Committee
Senate
Idaho, Falls
Local, Government and Taxation Committee
Wayne Tibbitts
Alorenzo
Stroisch Pleads Innocent Of Marcussen Murder
George Stroisch, 39, of Post Falls, entered an innocent plea to first degree murder in the 1973 death of Rita Marcussen. Bond set at $100000. disappearance of Rita and husband Ron Marcussen shocked Idaho authorities for years. A skull later identified as Rita was found near Rathdrum. Ron Marcussen remains missing. Stroisch is confined at McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary for a firearms conviction.
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Coeur d’ Alene
Idaho
UPI
George Stroisch
Post Falls
Rita’ Marcussen
Marcussen
Ron
Rathdrum
Ron ‘“Marcussen
Stroisch
McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary
Car Hits Power Pole In Brighton Injury Report
A Brighton Colorado woman suffered cuts and bruises when her car struck a utility pole at Baldy Road and Division. Sheriff reports say she lost control by the soft shoulder and would seek medical help later.
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Brighton
Colorado
Baldy Road
Division
Karen M. Lawrence
Lawrence
New RSVP Program Expands Senior Volunteer Reach in Bonner County
Bonner County launches the Retired Senior Volunteer Program with ACTION and Panhandle Planning and Development Council to match seniors with volunteer roles. Sandpoint's Gail Kniffen leads efforts, aided by an advisory council in Coeur d'Alene, aiming to place volunteers in local schools, libraries, Head Start, and Sandpoint Manor while providing transportation meals and insurance coverage.
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Bonner County
Action
Panhandle
An. Advisory Council
Coeur d'Alene
An.advisory Council
Sandpoint
Kniffen
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Sandpoint Daily
Priest Lake
Fife
House. State. Affairs Committee
Senate, Health” and Welfare Committee
Richard Wallace
Watt Prather
Fred W. Folmer
Rt 2
Doris L. Ames
Dover
Ames
Cedar
Fifth
Folmer
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