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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
2
The nation debates capital punishment after Gary Gilmore's execution. Opponents warn of a bloodthirsty mood, while supporters argue fear and frustration over rising crime. The letter urges case by case judgments with standard appeals before any death sentence is carried out.
The lineup includes The New Mickey Mouse Club Merv Griffin Sesame Street and Family Affair followed by Brady Bunch Hogan's Heroes Misterogers and Channel 2 News. News Scene Q-4 News Alive Electric Company airs before 6 30 and CBS ABC NBC News wrap the night with classic specials and My Three Sons at six thirty Dinah Sunday.
Daily Sandpoint schedule outlines evening and late night programming with news, movies, and specials. Highlights include M A S H Kojak Police Story World Hockey All Star Game and Channel 2 News with Associated programs and station identifiers.
In 1977 a mellow mood surrounds Carter’s inauguration with the Yippies planning a daytime protest near the Washington Monument featuring a Nobody inauguration and slogans on marijuana amnesty and political prisoners. Estimates suggest up to 500 demonstrators, far below past crowds, while other groups plan separate actions and the March for Life schedules events on January 22.
Washington GOP leaders clash over renaming the party with William Brock opposing a study and John East urging consideration. Reagan suggests a new Republican party to broaden appeal while resisting a split. The 122 year old GOP seeks South support to shed Watergate stigma and regain strength.
The 492 member National Assembly appointed the government and set year targets while a workers' factory committee fixed production goals. Hanoi emphasizes inward development and cautious foreign policy, arguing the committee system prevents spur of the moment wars and concentrates on economy and socialist progress.
President elect Carter aims to abolish and consolidate agencies to streamline government. The Senate responds by cutting the number of committees from 31 to 15, sparking mixed but largely supportive views on reform while defending essential subcommittees and staff roles.
President elect Carter aims for rapid harmony with a Democratic Congress, seeking early tax cut and job programs. Senate leader Byrd vows cooperation but loyalty to the Senate remains. Friction likely as Carter and Democrats differ on economy and policy.
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