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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1972
Page
2
The Sandpoint Daily Bee from Sandpoint Idaho lists publication details for February 2 1972. It notes Monday through Friday issues except holidays, legal notices Tuesdays, and shows address 310 Church with ZIP 83863 and subscription rate 2.00 per month.
The column states opinions are those of the authors and not the Daily Bee Editorial Dept. Letters must be signed with the writer's address and cannot exceed two double spaced pages. No letters can be returned.
The Editor criticizes President Nixon for not placing his hand over his heart during the National Anthem in Peking and for applauding a ballet seen as praising oppression, arguing the display undermines patriotism and national respect.
Governor Andrus urged using the current legislature to shape national politics, targeting a Democratic win in next year’s house and senate. He favors a biennial legislature with off year budget review. He warned of a possible extraordinary session if budgets threaten state institutions or essential services.
The temperature fell to 46 degrees at Spokane International Airport this morning, establishing a new all time high minimum for this date. The prior record was 45 degrees set in 1941 and 1971.
Classified notice highlights quick results and patriotic sentiment in an upbeat style. no specific event or person named beyond the president and national pride. The brief urges readers to seek fast services or purchases via want ads during a period of strong national feeling.
A scrambled TV grid shows cartoons, soaps, game shows, news, and educational programs from morning to late night. Notable items include Captain Kangaroo, Love is a Many Splendored Thing, General Hospital, The Tonight Show, and Sesame Street among scattered times and channel notes.
February 23 Charles Leighty and Arlene Johnson both of Kalispell Montana February 25 John B Morrison and Kathleen Dart y both of Colville Washington. Divorce Actions Winnefred Leaverton NBe Delbert Don Leaverton Randolph T Edgar vs Sandra R Edgar Susan M Johnson vs Ronald C Johnson Child Support Merrilee J Styles vs Charles F Styles.
United Press International notes Schweitzer Basin near Sandpoint Kihaho reports rain and strong winds. The area is closed for the day due to weather conditions.
Idaho legislators clash over access to budget negotiations with Republicans calling for secrecy and Democrats backing reporters in. The column condemns closed doors as taxpayers’ money is spent behind locked panels and urges voters to notice partisan tactics.
Boise Idaho UPI Senator Art Manley D Coeur d Alene urges trimming the state tourist push and redirects emphasis to industry and parks. He advocates a 250000 budget for Commerce and Development with reduced general fund support, noting tourism growth has become a big industry and warrants reevaluation.
Livestock markets show mixed movements with Portland prices including cattle and calves from 17.75 to 35.00 per hundredweight and Omaha hogs and cattle lower across weight ranges. Slaughter steers and heifers in Omaha range 31.50 to 36.50 with high and prime beef values noted for 1150 to 1275 pound steers. Sheep and lambs also listed with steady to weak tendencies across categories.
Spokane report cites Kenneth R. Fisher of Fisher Mills Inc noting a Nixon announced wheat sale to China could reach 100 million bushels, a Washington surplus equivalent amount. He expects China will buy U.S. wheat, with Pacific Northwest likely supplying much, though timing remains uncertain.
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