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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1977
Page
2
M A argues that Sandpoint Idaho should adopt a more realistic symbol for the Chamber of Commerce, showing sand and mountains with lakes and four seasonal figures. He notes current abstract design omits winter sports, summer water activities, and spring hunting, suggesting a center figure and four season representations.
The piece surveys shifts from conscription to an all volunteer military, with Gen. George Bennett criticizing the system and warning of manpower shortages. It notes the 1975 end of the draft and the phased-out local boards, plus Bennett’s view that some form of the draft may return for national emergencies. It also mentions political polling in Idaho on candidates Ravenscroft Hansen Symms and Evans.
A Chicago bank economist reports that workers in Right to Work states have greater buying power and lower after tax incomes than in non Right to Work states. The National Right to Work Committee cites higher manufacturing job gains and lower unemployment in Right to Work states, arguing the laws boost economic freedom for workers and employers.
ADB researchers Keshav C. Sen and Chua Peng Chye report that about 300 million people in 25 developing member nations live in cities with abject poverty and poor housing. The study highlights overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, and rising urban strain as rural-to-urban migration continues. It notes ongoing loans and projects in Malaysia, South Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and the Solomon Islands to address urban development and housing.
A June 27 issue reports police plan to crack down on beach drinking as Lions Club prepares to sell beer at the Beach Barbecue. The writer argues against beer sales at the event and urges enforcing a no drinking ordinance, even suggesting citizen arrests if needed. The note warns the city could lose revenue and calls for consistent prohibition at the beach.
A reader argues against police vendor checks and license fees in Sandpoint. The writer contends market vendors, including gardeners and artists, already earn small profits and could be driven out by costly fees. He invokes Anatole France on equality and warns licensing as prohibition of the poor.
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