Hunters press limits on deer elk and sage grouse in Idaho
Fairfield residents Lee Tucker and his son Craig led petitions calling for changes to Fish and Game management. They seek to close Soldier Mountain units 43 and 44 to hunting except antlered deer or elk on a strict permit basis and to halt sage grouse hunting in Camas County for two years. Tucker says deer and elk herds decline worsened in the past two years with sage grouse hit hard in 1975.
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Fairfield, Idaho
UPI
Fairfield
Fish and Game Department
Lee Tucker
Craig
Gooding
Tucker
Soldier Mountain
Camas County
Tcker
Students Face Fee Increase at Idaho University
President Ernest Hartung warns Idaho Legislature may not fund the University of Idaho adequately. If funding stays at Gov Andrus level, a $50 hike to the current $200 student fee could occur, following prior budget cuts and a 2 percent spending rollback. Hartung says belt tightening has reached its limit and further cuts or fees may be needed regardless of supplemental appropriations.
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Moscow
Hartung
Idaho Livestock Dealers License Bill Ordered Printed
The House Agriculture Committee ordered the proposed licensing bill for livestock dealers printed and scheduled a public hearing before final action. The measure links licensure to tuberculosis status and federal requirements, with penalties up to $1000 or one year imprisonment for noncompliance. Some members urged softer penalties and a public hearing.
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House Agriculture Committee
Idaho
Idaho Bicentennial plan seeks 60500 for music parade group
Idaho Bicentennial Commission asks the legislature for 60500 to form a 40 member orchestra 40 member choir 60 member high school band and a 10 dancer Ballet Folk of Moscow for three Idaho performances and appearances in Washington Philadelphia and possibly Philadelphia if funds allow. The plan targets Idaho Day at the Capitol and Kennedy Center performances with potential private and federal contributions. Neil emphasizes Idaho's rich musical heritage and aims to showcase local excellence to the nation.
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Margaret Bailey
Boise
UPI
Idaho Bicentennial Commission
Gem State
J. M Neil
Idaho Commission
Ballet Folk of Moscow
Idaho
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
Moscow
Pocatello
Kennedy Center
Washington, D. C
U.S. Capitol Building
Pennsylvania
Neil
General Fund
Intermountain Science Experience
Idaho Falls
Ralph Comstock Sr
Burt Burda
State Department of Education
Borah
49Ers
Idaho Supreme Court Justice McQuade Nominated for National Post
Supreme Court Justice Henry F. McQuade, Idaho, has been selected by President Ford for nomination as deputy director for policy in the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration. The nomination, needing Senate confirmation, stems from his 18 months on the National Criminal Justice Advisory Commission and long service on Idaho's high court.
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Boise
UPI
Supreme Court
Henry F. McQuade
Ford
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
United Press International
McQuade
U.S. Senate
National Criminal Justice Advisory Commission
Richard Velde
Commission
Advisory Commission
Idaho
Idaho Supreme Court
Pocatello
Burley Farmers Defeat Dam Construction Bond
In Twin Falls Idaho UPI reports Burley Irrigation District opposed the dam bond 2-1 while most districts favored the 44.7 million financing plan for American Falls Dam. Minidoka district supported but failed to reach the two thirds needed. Officials weigh water rights and future impact as federal approval hinges on spaceholder votes.
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American Falls
Idaho
Sister of Mercy Hospital
Billings
McQuade
Mary Elizabeth
Betty
Twin Falls
UPI
Burley
American Falls Dam
Minidoka
Rupert
Magic Valley
John Barker
American Falls Reservation
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau
Barker
Burley and
Burley-Minidoka
Congress
Legislature names new hope for Orofino ATU comeback
In Boise a House Health and Welfare Committee vote of 10-1 favors an $80 000 supplemental appropriation to keep the Alcohol Treatment Unit at State Hospital North open until June 30 The plan hinges on Senate action and joint Finance approvals as proponents stress the unit’s role amid impending decriminalization of public drunkenness and a state deficit context
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Jay Shelledy
Boise
State Hospital North
Mike Mitchell
Lewiston
House Health & Welfare Committee
Orofino
Mitchell
Senate Health, Education & Welfare Committee
Joint Finance Appropriations Committee
Joint Committee
Senate
HEW Committee
House
Lewiston Morning Tribune
City enforces 24 hour leash law in Sand Point
A 24 hour leash law applies within the City of Sand Point. Loose dogs will be picked up and kept at the pound all day, closed nightly from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. Contact Wall at 263-2114 for information on the dogs involved.
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City of
Sandpoint
Library at Idaho campus closed after transformer burn out
A burned out transformer shut the University of Idaho library. Officials said the outage knocked out heat and light. Borrowed parts may restore two thirds of power but full installation could take until Thursday. Classes will resume Thursday after the Christmas holiday.
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Moscow
Idaho
UPI
University of Idaho
George Jabin
Idaho Lawmakers Clash Over Mail Ballot Plan
Idaho Senator Art Murphy and supporters of a presidential preference primary defend a mail ballot window of 30 to 10 days before the May 25 election. Idaho College Republicans charge the 10 day mailing would curb last minute campaigning by candidates in Idaho and neighboring states Oregon and Nevada.
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Boise
Art Murphy
Dmullan
Idaho
ICR
Murphy
Bill Would Let County Commissioners Set Their Own Pay
The Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee heard bills to let county commissioners determine their own salaries and those of prosecuting attorneys. The committee asked Sen Mike Mitchell to provide clearer language on the provisions discussed Monday.
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Boise
Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee
Mike Mitchell
D-Lewiston
Mitchell
Nampa Couple Shot To Death In Idaho
A Nampa couple, Tommy Joe Kelly and Mary Kelly, were gunned down Monday night at the home of Kenneth Case who was arrested on an open homicide charge. The elder Kelly, Rupert, was wounded outside the house. A large caliber pistol and shotgun were used, and the couple’s pickup near the residence was fired at.
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Nampa, Idaho
Kelly
Chains Advised Over Passes in Idaho Snow
Idaho roads closed or hazardous as snow and ice cover major routes. Chains advised or required on multiple passes including Lolo, Lookout, and Mackay. Key routes: U S 95, State Highways 55 21 68 and I 90 I 80N US 12 US 30 N, with snow floors and icy spots reported.
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Boise
API
Idaho
State Departments of Transportation and Law Enforcement
U. S. 95
Marsing
Mesa Hill
Grangeville
Culdesac Hill
Lewiston Hill
Bonners Ferry
Horseshoe Bend
Banks Canyon
New Meadows
U. S. 10
Kellogg
Wallace
Lookout Pass
U. S. 12
Orofino
Kooskia
Lolo Pass
Lowman
Idaho City
Mountain Home
Jerome
Cotterell
Utah
U. S
Carey
Idaho Falls
Fairfield
Twin Falls
Shoshone
Lost Trail Pass
Grasmere
Nevada Line
Raft River
Pocatello
Monida Pass
West Yellowstone
McCammon
Wyoming Line
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Department of Health & Welfare
Joe Nagal
Nagel
Nagal
the Tribune
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Joint Finance Appropriations
Library In the
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Nampa
James Risch
Ada County
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Lester Hartvigsen
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