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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1976
Page
2
A Panhandle planner reports only about ten percent of Social Security Order Americans' Act funds reach county level for Senior Citizens programs. Administrative costs swallow about ninety percent, prompting calls for direct county or state distribution and clearer accountability.
Washington humor column riffs on opening of the Bicentennial 94th Congress. Discusses weather canceling a fife and drum ceremony, a safe opening with masked gunmen, coin toss to choose House, coffee in a Bicentennial cup, security devices, light fixtures, and mock reflections on American achievements and quirks.
Salmon Idaho saloon rejects joint dispatch with Lemhi County for second time. Mayor Don Vial says two city dispatchers at the county jail would not save money. council votes 3 to 1 with one abstaining. Police Chief Jed Wilson cites 1975 figures for messages, calls, jail inmates, and meals.
In Boise the Senate State Affairs Committee fast tracked a two thirds require- ment joint resolution to rescind the Equal Rights Amendment. Senator Dick Smith said adoption would demand a two thirds vote, while Senator Dane Watkins weighed other paths. The ERA has long sparked fierce debate in Idaho politics. Also the House debated health insurance conversion rights for ill unemployed workers and considered a local option tax measure for cities.
The records show births for Priest River Priest River Kootenal Ponderay Sagle Sandpoint and Merrill Hanson Sandpoint including sizes from 6 lb to 9 lb 4% oz with several infants. A marriage license is issued for Edward E Erickson and Jeannie R Trone of Sandpoint.
Travelers face hazardous driving as freezing drizzle and fog reduce visibility. Isolated snow possible tonight and Friday morning with southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Precipitation chances 30 percent today 50 percent tonight 30 percent Friday. Highs near 30 lows around 25.
A heavy Saturday snow load caused Dr. Slusser’s woodshed to collapse, killing his valuable Irish Setter. The Bonner County Historical Society compiled this report of the accident and its loss.
A letter to the editor argues Idaho Power seeks a large coal plant via the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, predicting electricity costs will soar and farming profits collapse. The writer cites high pumping costs, crop rotations, and imports from Oregon Washington, urging kept costs down and hydroelectric reliance maintained. The author notes preparing recommendations.
A letter by Mrs. Rachel Girvin of Kingman Kansas argues against the Child and Family Services Act as a federal control over day care and family services it cites Javits Mondale and Brademas and warns of Panama Canal concessions under Kissinger and Dobrynin It also opposes gun control and urges citizens to contact lawmakers to defend the Second Amendment and national sovereignty.
Zoning editor calls for a comprehensive impact statement before any airport zoning is adopted. The statement should inform residents of immediate and long-range effects on aircraft operations and public resources, and explore alternatives covering 20 years or more.
Ardenvoir Washington Pack River Co plans to rebuild its fire damaged mill and have it back in full operation in about four months. About 150 mill workers faced job doubt since December 6 when a fire in the oil room spread. Insurance settlement and damage extent delayed the decision and cost details were not released. The mill was the Entiat Valley’s major employer.
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