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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1970
Page
3
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A armed man robbed Fairview Hardware in Boise late Monday afternoon, taking an undetermined amount of cash. Patrolman James Cobley arrived first and said a customer lured the clerk to the back before the gunman demanded cash and fled in a waiting car with an accomplice driving.
A UPI originated bill on sex education won unanimous approval from the House Education Committee. It says home and churches bear primary responsibility while schools provide supplementing instruction and allow parent removal from classes.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers returned from a 15 day tour of 10 African nations. He told President Nixon the countries show strong leadership and are open to cooperative U S help. He urged private investment and regional economic cooperation for Africa's development.
An avalanche struck a Swiss army barracks near Reckingen early today burying 50 soldiers. By midmorning two bodies were recovered and 20 were pulled from debris with 28 to 30 still missing amid heavy snow and blocked access routes.
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital will add an intensive coronary unit funded by a community radiothon in Montpelier. Under Lions Club leadership, the event raised more than $12,300 for the new unit, according to Brent Price, club president.
The Idaho Senate on Monday approved a complete revision of the 81 year old constitution by a 26 to 8 vote. The measure moves to the House for consideration as amended.
The Idaho House debated a Senate passed constitutional revision joint resolution asking voters at the next general election to decide on changing the 81 year old state constitution. The measure needs two thirds in the House after a 26 8 Senate vote. The session also addressed appropriations with a major bill for the State Board of Health totaling 1 327 724 including mental health and retardation funding.
Road officials say most Idaho highways are in good travel condition with icy spots on U S 95 from Moscow to Genesee U S 12 from Orofino to Kooskia Lolo Pass U S 93 from Galena to Stanley Lost Trail Pass and several other routes including State Highways 55 21 28 and U S 191.
North of Jackson Wyoming a 500 pound elk named Monique is used in a NASA Nimbus III satellite tracking experiment. A 23 pound collar instrument misfires turning on and off too early, prompting plans to reset the clock or tranquilize the elk for reassignment. In Hollywood Susan Clark is named Canada's 1969 Star of the Year and will appear in two Universal pictures.
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