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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1970
Page
3
Governor Don Samuelson defended the four percent tax limitation veto saying the repeal lacks alternatives for Idaho taxpayers. In Caldwell he cited limited local tax increases and argued the measure harms few taxing units.
A pre sentence hearing for former state highway auditor Oliver B Turner was postponed to August 13 after his attorney cited unavailability of key witnesses. Turner pleaded guilty to obtaining over 300000 in state funds under false pretenses and bond was increased to ensure his August appearance. Jeromes Jerome County prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges against Rodney L Harter 19 of Twin Falls for a June 14 crash that killed Irene Simonds 51 of Homedale.
UPI reports the Snake River Stampede in Nampa Idaho, a top 20 rodeo by purse size, opens today with a Buckaroo Breakfast by the Chamber of Commerce. Ken Curtis and Milburn Stone, famed TV duo Festus and Doc, headline the five day event at the Hong Kong Cafe.
State Representative William C. Onweiler urged a tax study panel to consider relief for low income families by shifting part of property or rent taxes from the general fund. He argued the state should cover education costs and return revenues to the state level. Also, Idaho officials reported a general fund tax revenue rise of over seven million dollars by end of June. Idaho Tax Commissioner Ewing Little noted a code interpretation could tax materials used by contractors, potentially taxing fertilizer contractors used by farmers. Enaville Idaho State Police reported the delayed death notice of Helen Durbar 64 Coeur d Alene, bringing Idaho 1970 traffic toll to 144, two fewer than last year. the fatal crash occurred July 6 nine miles north of Enaville.
Idaho’s 1970 traffic toll reached 157 with Edwina Mae Moss 66 of Healsburg California identified as the latest victim. Moss died when her vehicle went off Interstate 15 north of Raft River and rolled into a canyon. Larry D. Rudolph 32 of Pocatello died when his car rolled over on I 15 near Blackfoot. Isabella Frederick 72 of Wallace was struck by a car on State Highway 4 near Wallace. Driver Michael Dunningan 26 of Mullan was identified. A year earlier the toll stood at 150.
Local sports lead the Daily Bee with top scores and notable results from area teams and athletes. Game highlights, standout performances, and upcoming matchups headline the page.
The VFW Post 2453 VFW Auxiliary and Junior Girls Unit schedule a Sunday picnic at Sam Onen Park for noon on July 11. Families are invited and food will be furnished by the Post according to a spokesman.
The Chimenti family expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and Martha Chapter 34 Order of Eastern Star for kindness sympathy and floral offerings during the illness and death of wife mother and grandmother Katie L. Chimenti.
Cheyenne residents aided Russell Oliver and his family after a tough week on the road. The Oliver family had four dollars and faced eviction from two campsites but found hospitality with the Carter family and others. Donations arrived including 300 pounds of oats as they planned to continue toward Oregon with renewed hope.
The Daily Bee lists a series of local gatherings. Women’s Relief Corps meets July 10 at 1:30 pm at IWA Hall with a picnic plan and coffee hour. Pomona Grange gathers July 11 at Oden Hall. attendees should bring cake or sandwiches. Class of 1930 Sandpoint High alumni reunion set for July 18–19. contact Mrs Verney Olson. Sandpoint Lions Club meets July 13 at 6:30 pm at the Trainers. Mt View Extension Club meets July 14 at noon at the city beach with potluck. bring silverware and dishes. quilt tickets to be turned in. Sandpoint Social Club holds pot luck dinner July 14 at 6:30 pm with 8 pm card playing at IWA Hall. Veterans of World War I Baracks 1109 and Auxiliary host 12:00 pot luck July 14. separate business meetings after at VFW Hall. City Council and School Board Trustees plan meetings this week. School District 82 trustees meet July 14 at 8 pm. City Council meets July 13 at Sandpoint City Hall.
Navajo leaders and residents watched a film in Burnham New Mexico about the Pershing missile program. Ernest Becenti said the program relates to national defense and the missiles target White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
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