Idaho lawmakers weigh general fund budget near136 million
Boise lawmakers may caucus to gauge mood on a tentative 136.3 million general fund for 1973. Gov. Andrus proposes 149.2 million with 19 million in tax measures. Revenue estimates range from 130 to 135 million, with leaders eyeing about 135 to 137 million.
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Idaho
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William J. Lanting
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Joint Committee
Department of Health
Miners End Nationwide Strike In Britain After 7 Week Walkout
The National Union of Mineworkers voted 210 039 to 7 581 to return to work ending a seven week strike that halted coal production. Pay hikes ranged from 11 70 to 15 60 weekly with new minimums set for surface and underground workers. overtime and bonuses could lift earnings well above the minimum.
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Idaho Study Wins 50 000 Grant To Fight Beet Nematodes
Moscow Idaho UPI A grant to continue research on a parasite that damages southern Idaho sugar beet crops was awarded to the University of Idaho Department of Chemistry. The Frasch Foundation Committee of the American Chemical Society approved $50,000 to assist Dr James Willett to develop control agents for the sugar beet nematode and related nematodes with global agricultural impact.
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Albertsons Ordered To Roll Back Prices
The price commission ordered Albertson's Inc and a Zayre Corp Minneapolis unit to rollback price increases in non retail operations after finding they filed incorrect justification. Prices must return to pre freeze levels with Albertson's bakery and snack bar sectors affected.
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Merit System for Deputies Sent Back to Committee
The Idaho Senate sent back to committee a measure to create a merit system for deputy sheriffs. Sponsored by Senator Wayne Kidwell the bill would be mandatory in counties over 30 000 and optional elsewhere. Critics urge broader coverage and concerns over incoming sheriffs. Rep Vernon Ravenscroft warned he may seek amendments if it advances.
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Boise
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Idaho panel OKs bill to take wholesale wine control
The Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 8-6 to introduce a bill for state control of the wholesale wine business. Representative Robert Haakenson questioned if retailers' profits were affected, while House attorney Comer Green argued the section targets wholesale control only.
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Revenue and Taxation Committee
Coeur d’Alene
Robert Haakenson
House
Comer Green
House panel orders draft of tax proposal for counties and cities
Boise UPI report says a House committee on Thursday ordered the drafting of a constitutional proposal to allow counties and cities to levy excise or income taxes. The move aims to broaden local tax powers and fund government operations.
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Education funding drive urges Idaho lawmakers to act
United Action for Education from the Pocatello area urged Boise legislators to boost state funds for public schools. The group presented petitions with nearly 1000 signatures calling for education legislation before adjournment, including district reorganization, universal kindergarten, and Human Rights Commission strengthening.
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Boise
United Action For Education
Human Rights Commission
Pocatello
Sandpoint Bowl tops Kamloops Klub by narrow margin
Sandpoint Bowl swept four games from Kamloops Klub with a 512 by Pat Becker leading the match. Val Sawyer 451 and Ann Lubbers 450 followed for Sandpoint. Betty Forell led Kamloops with 458, Janice Kling er 408, Zola Needham 401.
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Betty Bloxom
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Val Kotschevar
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Marks Beyer
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