Idaho Senate weighs raising 55 mph limit to 65
The Idaho Senate Transportation Committee moves to urge Congress to raise the nationwide speed limit to 65 on major highways. Sponsor Sen. Dane Watkins cites trucking costs and a letter from an Idaho Falls firm while supporters point to declines in fatalities since the 55 mph limit.
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Evans sets Idaho path similar to Andrus tenure
New Governor John Evans aims to steer Idaho with a rural development focus while preserving the Andrus environmental program. He plans to tour the state to engage remote communities, expand small industries, and keep growth out of Boise’s Treasure Valley.
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Peterson Commission Ethics Code Proposal Sparks Pay Debate
Jim Parsons Sr argues against Congress salary hikes citing the Peterson Commission and ethics concerns. He questions honesty in government while noting past ethics cases and secrecy around income from nonofficial sources. He suggests reducing salaries by $13,000 until ethical standards are proven.
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Evening TV lineup and marquee shows listed for Thursday
Television schedule notes prime time anchors from 5:30 to 1:00 Tomorrow with CBS ABC NBC and Channel 2 News. Highlights include The Waltons The Muppet Show Hawaii Five-O Kojak Roots and Tonight Show with multiple programs and movie titles across networks.
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Sandpoint Daily Bee publication and staff notes
The Sandpoint Daily Bee announces its weekly publication schedule Monday through Friday and lists staff positions including Pete Thompson publisher Ken Firoved editor and Herb Offermann advertising director. It outlines subscription and home delivery rates and mailing details with pending second class postage status.
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Aid Package Proposed For Ailing Farmers
Sen. James Abourezk introduces a four bill package to aid drought hit farmers and rural governments. Proposals include lowering disaster loan rates to 1 percent, allowing delayed repayments, 50 percent target price disaster payments, livestock replacement aid, and education subsidies. Also seeks major disaster designation for drought areas and community disaster loans to rural towns.
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$11 Device May Cut Gas Heat Costs
A utility executive testifying before a House subcommittee said two devices costing $11 could cut up to 26 percent of heat loss from gas fired furnaces. He warned outdated building codes could block adoption and that widespread use would depend on code changes and bill recovery through gas charges. The report also notes Michigan’s big South China Sea fact as a separate datum.
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