Purse Stolen in Sandpoint Reward Offered
A Sandpoint resident posted a cash reward for the return of a purse stolen Thursday from a parked car on North Division Street. The purse held 300 to 400 dollars in cash and checks from a local bowling alley where the victim works. Police report a youth description and continue the investigation. The claimant offers the reward for return or information leading to arrest and conviction.
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Sandpoint
North Division Street
Ben Lafore
George Elliot
Silver Has Bright Future
Idaho mining expert Al Teske argues silver offers strong potential despite Idaho’s large gold reserves. He says gold prices would need to double before silver deposits attract significant interest, reflecting a hopeful outlook for silver in the state.
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UPD
Idaho
U.s.bureau of Mines
al Teske
West Coast Longshoremen Warn Pay Board Over Contracts
San Francisco reports union leader Harry Bridges vows unified action if the federal Pay Board cuts back negotiated settlements on East and West coasts. The ILWU and ILA seek about a 34 to 41 percent pay rise over 18 to 36 months. Bridges reinforced a strike pact with ILA President Thomas Gleason as votes proceed.
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UPRN
Harry Bridges
Federal Pay Board
United States
Bridges
Gulf
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Association
The
Dispatcher
ILWU
Pacific Maritime Association
International Longshoremen’s Association
Thomas Gleason
ILA
West Coast
Washington
Idaho Senate questions motor pool contract authority
The Senate State Affairs Committee asked for a AG opinion on state power to contract with private industry for motor pool services. Critics say the Inland Leasing and Management Co. contract risks profits to the firm, while supporters claim state control could save money and end pool if failed.
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Robert Lenaghen
Andrus
Ski Report From Schweitzer Basin Idaho
United Press International reports windy conditions at Schweitzer Basin near Sandpoint Idaho. Area closed due to weather.
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United Press International
Schweitzer
Idaho Petition on Voting Law Quashed by Judge
First District Court Judge Watt Prather ruled there is no law to force registration before voting in Idaho and dismissed the mandamus petition by Secretary of State Pete Cenarrusa against Kootenai County Clerk Harold Peterson. Croner defended Cenarrusa and said he was overwhelmed by the attack, while Croner asserted he acted properly in the case.
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Boise
UPI
John F. Croner
First District Court
Watt Prather
Prather
Idaho
Pete T. Cenarrusa
Kootenai County
Harold Peterson
Croner
Cenarrusa
Chamber Hosts Bussey Economic Classes March First
Troy Bussey, editor of Northwest Experiences, will lead two sessions of sales oriented classes for Chamber of Commerce members and employees on March 1 at the Sandpoint Elks Club. Topics include I'm Glad I Wasn't Born a Brick and Tourism Who Profits. Spouses invited. register at the Chamber office.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bussey
Washington Nursery
S Association
Spokane Life Underwriters
Chamber
Barbara Remmers
Bussen
Sandpoint
Elks Club
Ski Resort Liquor Bill Becomes Law in Idaho
Governor Andrus signed a bill allowing ski resorts with overnight capacity for 100 people to obtain liquor-by-the-drink licenses. The law requires county commission approval, per the bill’s stipulations. Jerome County Airport remains closed to all air traffic per airport manager Phyllis Sullivan.
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Boise Cupd
Cecil D. Andrus
Jeromo
UPD
Jerome County
Phyllis Sullivan
Idaho Senate debates kindergarten bill despite quorum woes
The Senate State Affairs Committee, in a 4 to 2 party line vote, refused to introduce Sen. John Evans's public school kindergarten bill. The HEW committee reportedly tabled it with a slim quorum, estimating state costs at 1.5 to 3.5 million dollars depending on participation, while Republican opposition cites bypassing steps and intent to influence later removal.
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Bose
Idaho Senate
John Evans
Senate Health, Education and Welfare Committee
HEW
Sen
Wayne Kidwell
Boise
Andrus Criticized Over Farm Labor Veto by Idaho Growers
Wil_der Idaho UPI Phil Batt president of the Food Producers of Idaho calls Gov Cecil Andrus veto of a bill to extend the state farm labor law irresponsible and regrettable. Batt says the veto undoes two years of pioneering agricultural labor work and leaves farm workers unprotected amid threats from vocal minorities.
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Idaho
UPI
Phil Batt
Food Producers of Idaho
Cecil Andrus
Batt
Andrus
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