Widow of Idaho Senator Borah Dies at 105 in Beaverton
Mary Borah widow of U S Senator William E Borah of Idaho died in a Beaverton nursing home at 105. A Moscow native and daughter of Idaho governor W J McConnell she met Borah on his campaign trail and married in 1895. The couple had no children and she remained politically active, hosting guests at the White House during administrations from Roosevelt to Johnson and recalling the era of the League of Nations debates. Her 100th and 105th birthdays were celebrated at Maryville Nursing Home where she enjoyed news broadcasts and maintained wide correspondence.
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Minimum Wage Debate Stirred In Committee
Idaho lawmakers hear conflicting views on raising the minimum wage. Jonathan Gibbs of Red Steer warns it will cut jobs and raise crime, while Bart Brown the state labor director and Robert Macfarlane of the AFL-CIO support the measure.
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Stronger Child Act Proposed in Idaho
Idaho House committee reviews a proposed Child Protective Act to replace the existing law with a stronger framework. The bill would allow emergency medical treatment, require prompt reporting, and establish a central, confidential abuse registry.
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Idaho House Committee Endorses Stricter Speed Law
Idaho House Transportation Committee approves introduction of a bill restoring stiff penalties for speeding and removing prima facie limits. The measure, backed by officials but opposed by some, argues enforcement would reduce fatalities and satisfy federal requirements.
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Andrus Budget Accused Of Being Uncautious By Senator Budge
Senator Lei Reed Budge of Soda Springs charged Gov. Cecil D. Andrus proposed a 1976 budget that would raise taxes despite claims of no tax hikes. He criticized a kindergarten program cost, highway funding plans, a four mill property tax increase, local liquor tax fund shifts, and a new Department of Aging. Budge cited $3.5 million in reorganization costs and 1,000 new state employees since 1974.
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