Idaho faces debate over chancellor system for state schools
A.L. Alford Jr. told the legislative Finance Appropriations Committee that Idaho’s four colleges and universities should remain decentralized. He warned a chancellor or single board system would raise costs, erase institutional identity, and fail to curb sectionalism. The board favors program reviews and potential tax funding to meet changing needs for 1976-77.
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Boise
Idaho
State Board of Education
Legislative Joint Finance Appropriations Committee
A.L. Alford Jr
Lewiston
Alford
Joint Committee
UI Seeks 22 Million Operating Budget for 1976 77
The University of Idaho requests 22 million dollars from the state general fund for the 1976 77 year plus 495 900 to relieve a fiscal bind. Major added costs include 182 000 for higher utility rates and 194 000 to catch up social security payments. The governor proposes 19 1 million with total funds around 22 1 2 million.
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Boise
University of Idaho
Ernest Hartung
Legislative Joint Finance Appropriations Committee
Moscow
General Fund
Boise State University
General
Idaho State University
Lewis-Clark State College
BSU
ISU
LCSC
Asotin Dam Project Scrapped in Hells Canyon Plan
The Asotin Dam on the Snake River has been officially dropped as lawmakers repeal the authority to build it in the legislation forming the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The dam was authorized in 1962 and the move comes from Idaho senators McClure and Church.
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Lewiston
Idaho
UPI
Asotin Dam
Snake River
Sens
James McClure
Frank Church
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Lewis-Clark seeks extra funding for state college programs
Gerald C. Dugger asked the legislature for a general fund increase of about 2.04 million dollars for Lewis-Clark State College, arguing demand for more law enforcement training and related courses. He defended additional faculty in criminal justice while addressing questions about belly dancing and other nonacademic courses funded by student fees.
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Boise
Lewis-Clark State College
Gerald C. Dugger
Dugger
Cecil D. Andrus
Joint Finance Appropriations Committee
E.V. McHan
Rhetchum
LCSC
University of Idaho
McHan
North Idaho College
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho State University
Pocatello Judge extends restraining order on Gallery Studio films
Sixth District Judge Arthur Oliver kept the restraining order banning film showings at the Gallery Studio in Pocatello pending a city effort to make it permanent. The city seeks a permanent order while Gallery operators contest lack of notice and permit issues and argue First Amendment protection. The judge aims for a mid next week decision on permanency.
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Pocatello, Idaho
UPI
Arthur Oliver
Pocatello
Jude Oliver
Jim Shiner
Gerald Olsen
Tougher Laws Sought on Adult Material Enforcement
The Bannock County GOP Central Committee plans drafting tougher statutes to convict adults for possessing and distributing material lacking redeeming social value. Rev George Nye of The Pocatello Sweepers cites picketing success at the Gallery Studio with minimal customer traffic and alleges underage access and distribution to local schools. He notes an identified individual selling and showing films to junior high students.
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Pocatello, Idaho
UPI
Bannock County
GOP
George Nye
Pocatello
Nye
Republicans Rethink Lieutenant Governor's Senate Control
Senate Republicans delay action on a bill to strip the lieutenant governor of Senate chamber power. GOP caucus chair Walter Yarbrough says the party may seek to return control to the Senate, asserting it is a legislative function despite Gov Cecil D Andrus possible veto.
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Boise
UPI
Senate
Cecil D Andrus
Walter Yarbrough
GOP
Unemployment Rate Improves in Idaho for 1975 Outlook
Idaho Department of Employment notes November 1975 unemployment at 6.3 percent, down from October’s 8.3 percent peak. Forecasts 6.6 percent for December with a small rise in seasonally adjusted employment. Lumber and construction show strong impact from recession with housing starts at 1,458,000 annually, signaling potential industry recovery. Local layoffs in potato processing occurred late in the month.
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Idaho
Manpower Review
Department
Idaho Transportation Board Sealed Bids for Stockpile Project
Sealed proposals are invited by the Idaho Transportation Board at the Boise office until 2:00 PM February 3 1976 for aggregate and road mix pavement at Stockpile Project Nos 5607 and 5608 in Bonner County near Sandpoint and Colburn. Plans and specs available. bids must include 5 percent guaranty. wage rates apply. federal fund rules apply. board may reject all proposals.
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Idaho Transportation Board
Idaho Transportation Department
Division OF Highways
West
State Street
Boise
Idaho
Colburn
Bonner County
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho Transportation + Department
State Contractors License Board
Roads Covered With Snow Across Idaho Highways
Snow covers Idaho major routes with chains advised or required for mountain passes. I nine highways show snow floors with icy patches and drifting, including U S 95 from Marsing to Bonners Ferry and U S 20 from Idaho Falls to West Yellowstone. Authorities warn travelers to use caution and prepare for winter conditions.
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Boise
UPS
Idaho
State Departments of Transportation and Law Enforcement
U. S. 95
Marsing
Bonners Ferry
Horseshoe Bend
Banks Canyon
Round Valley
New Meadows
U. S
Orofino
Lolo Pass
Lowman
Idaho City
Caldwell
Utah Line
Fairfields
Idaho Falls
Twin Falls
Lost Trail Pass
Challis
U. S. 20
West Yellowstone
McCammon
Wyoming Line
Idaho House weighs higher limit for public building repairs
A bill before the House State Affairs Committee would raise the public building repairs spending threshold for the director of the Department of Administration from 1000 to 5000 dollars without bidding. Gov. Cecil Andrus backs the legislation as part of a broader package. The panel also introduced measures to place most executive positions on the state compensation schedule, amend unemployment insurance contributions, standardize expenditure estimates, require annual state agency budget reports, and shift office space management for state buildings to the Department of Administration.
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Boise
House
State Affairs Committee
Department of Administration
Cecil Andrus
Executive Department
State of
State Building Authority
DES Not Harmful Claims WSU Prof
Dr. Rodney Preston of Washington State University argues a person would need to eat four tons of beef liver daily to worry about DES. The FDA plans a ban on the synthetic growth stimulant amid cancer concerns, while Preston calls the ban ludicrous at a Washington cattle feeders convention. William Helming notes the average person naturally produces DES far more than dietary intake.
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Richland, Wash
UPI
Rodney Preston
Animal Sciences
Washington State University
Food and Drug Administration
Preston
Washington Cattle Feeders Association
William Helming
Kansas City
Woman named magistrate for Fourth District Court
Boise woman Patricia Gillespie 46 has been chosen by the judges commission to become a magistrate in the Fourth District Court. She has served as a legal secretary for over 20 years and will fill the vacancy created by the death of Eugene T. Lee. The position does not require a law degree and she will serve as one of three traffic court magistrates.
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Boise
Eugene T. Lee
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