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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1976
Page
2
Senator James Yost critics bemoan bilingual education for Idaho Mexicans, arguing against court guidelines and claiming language limits. Proponents say bilingual schooling boosts job prospects and self-respect, contrasting with Yost’s stereotypes and resistance to change.
Editorial notes Mason County's 21 000 residents must pay 3 326 000 dollars next federal year for interest on the national debt not for capital reduction. The piece compares this to local budget needs and cites debt ceiling changes and rising interest costs. Reprinted from Shelton Mason County Journal.
A UPI report notes 75 new Democratic lawmakers in Washington plan focus on popular policies to win re election instead of broad reform. They aim for action on health care tax reform and campaign rules while defending caucus power and policy wins from last year.
UPI report from Boston quotes Sen. Frank Church of Idaho stating he has a chance at the Democratic nomination if other contenders exhaust themselves and money in early primaries. He plans a formal March candidacy and argues late entry could yield momentum and fairness, while noting Reagan’s spending proposal affected the race.
Malachi Finnie, missing since Sept. 25 after being handed to a man named Dave at a Spokane tavern, appeared Thursday at a Seattle TV station. KOMO’s John Sandifer said the child is in Spokane juvenile authorities’ custody, ending a 3.5 month mystery.
Bonner County Assessor Dennis Benda says the 1975 assessed valuation rose only about half a million dollars, a result he links to utilities tax rules and a dropping ratio of assessed to market value. He cites railroad line reclassifications and a Pacific Power and Light transmission line as further factors reducing taxable base. Total 1975 valuation reached 35,346,595 versus 34,338,449 in 1974.
Idaho State Sen James Yost challenged Board of Education remarks by Dr J P Munson during budget hearings. Munson urged addressing bilingual programs for Mexican American communities in southern Idaho while Yost mocked Mexican language needs and questioned the board’s philosophy. Senator Mitchell called Munson’s comments a breath of fresh air.
Hill criticizes funding gaps for Sunshine enforcement under Cenarrusa and outlines proposed budgets of 98 000 and 66 000 for auditors investigators and agency borrowing. He cites extensive paperwork including lobbyist registrations weekly and quarterly reports totaling over 10 000 documents.
A blond man about 20 left a newborn wrapped in blankets at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot Idaho claiming he found the child in his car. The infant weighed 4 pounds 15 ounces and is in an incubator isolated from other babies. State welfare officials will place her in a foster home from a list of approved adopters with a possible later adoption if no parents come forward.
A crash at the Third and Church intersection involved Howard H. McKallister of Colburn and Helen E. Edwards of Sand Point. No injuries or citations were issued. damage totaled about 150 dollars to the McKallister car and 300 dollars to the Edwards car. In a sheriff's log a cash theft from the North Country Ski Shop till was reported. no details released pending investigation.
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