Airport Mechanic Begins New Service in Bonner County
Elmer Dexter formerly of Bangor Maine was sworn in by Bonner County Commissioners as the new mechanic at the Bonner County airport through his Aero-Dex firm. Dexter, an A P technician and commercial pilot with land sea and helicopter ratings, will work with Airport Manager Chuck Courier’s Flying Service though operations remain separate. He has a background with the Maine Forest Service and the Air Force as a flight engineer and plans to gain word of mouth as he completes initial small jobs for a growing clientele. His family includes wife Sally C and eight children, with the couple choosing Spokane area for settlement after a dart decision.
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Elmer Dexter
Bangor
Maine
Bonner County
Aero-Dex
Chuck Courier
Degter
Air Force
Sandpoint
State of Mainé Forest Service
Dexter
Sally C
Spokane
Coeur d’Alene
Motorbike Registration Due July 1
Effective July 1 1972 all off highway motorbike owners must apply for registration at the county assessor's office. The $3 fee funds the State Motorbike Recreation Fund the Department of Law Enforcement Motor Vehicle Fund and the County General Fund. The sticker remains visible and legible through June 30 1973.
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State
Department of Law Enforcement Motor Vehicle Fund
County General Fund
No Arson Found in Boise Old Soldiers Home Fire
Boise police arson investigation finds no evidence of arson in a fire at the unoccupied Idaho Old Soldiers Home. Boise Fire Department responded with three engines and 10 firefighters Sunday night. Fire crews reported the blaze started in the basement, initially suggesting possible arson.
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Boise
Idaho Old Soldiers Home
Boise Fire Department
Fair Fees Apply to All Bonner County Users
The Bonner County Fair Association previously stated a three dollar per hour setup and removal fee for fair building use. It has now been clarified that this charge applies to all users including community groups and individuals.
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Bonner County
McGovern Wins Nomination as Coalition Crumbles
McGovern secured the Democratic nomination after Humphrey and Muskie quit the race. AFL-CIO faced split backing and hinted it might sit out the election. Jackson remained in, while McGovern prepared his acceptance speech amid deep party division.
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Miami Beach
George S. McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
California
McGovern
Humphrey
Sen
Edmund S. Muskie
Organized Labor
Muskle
Afl-Cio
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Labor Federation
Nixon
South Dakota
Coral Hotel
Wednes
U.S
Indochina
Wallace
EPA Urges Fast Action On City Sewage Problem
A Sandpoint EPA public hearing urged immediate action to address unsafe water around the city sewage outfall. Nelson Grubbe cited survey violations and discussed grants, noting the need for a secondary treatment plant to abate discharges into the Pend Oreille River. The Saxon and Kennedy firm reported 75 percent leakage in joints while preparing cost estimates.
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EPA
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Sandpoint
Nelson Grubbe
Pend Oreille
Grubbe
Pend Oreille Lake
Saxon and Kennedy
Saxon
River Strike Union Demands Clarified Here
River workers from Local 310 Woodworkers Union challenge earlier published figures. They seek a 32 cent per hour wage increase and a six percent raise over two years, with negotiations ongoing amid a three-facility walkout at Pack River facilities Colburn Dover and Tenex plus two Coeur d�Alene firms Northwest Timber and Idaho Forest Industries. Federal Conciliation Service may mediate.
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Bill O'Donnell
Fotlatch Inc
Pack River
Colburn
Dover
Te~nex, Inc
Sandpoint
Coeur d’Alene
Northwest Timber Co
Idaho Forest Industries
O‘donnell
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Dave Welker
T.V
Gelce
Union
Pack River Lumber
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