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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1971
Page
2
A historian cautions that a country lacking memory risks collective madness and repeated errors, urging preservation of archives and insistence on remembrance to guide future policy and identity.
Guest editorial argues Idaho should not bar public access to Farragut State Park for a rock festival or cancel the lieutenant governors convention in Stra Valley. It defends free assembly, allows prosecution for illegal acts, and warns against broad bans over potential misconduct by a few officials.
Marvin L Schrader 30 of Spokane Washington was killed Monday evening when charged by a buffalo at Fountain Flats drive about six miles north of Old Faithful. He was standing a few feet from the animal while taking pictures with his wife and three children. Park officials said he died from the impact of the charging bison. no plans to destroy the animal.
Louise Catherine Schafer 72 died in Spokane after a July 10 illness. Rosary July 13 at Moon Chapel Sandpoint, funeral mass July 14 at St. Josephs Catholic Sandpoint. Burial Pinecrest Memorial Park. Survived by son Sgt Daniel Schafer Eglin AFB Fla, daughters Dolores Greer St Louis and Rosemary Raynor Sandpoint, 9 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren, brother Daniel Pasenault Bahamas, sister Mrs Denice Brale Woodland Hills Calif. Husband Ambrose Schafer and son William predeceased her.
A man used an ax or sickle to kill a man and a woman and wound three others at a Nevada County Bear River campground near Dog Bar. Police hunted the suspect who fled into remote hills 25 miles east of Yuba City with no known link to nearby farmworker murders.
Fair and warmer conditions prevail in Sandpoint with less than 10 percent rain chance. Highs near 50, lows around 45 overnight, and pale winds.
Jim Martin of Pack River urges city council to build a natural timber bridge over North Fork Sand Creek to reduce water pollution from creosoted timbers. He notes a 25 year life, invites officials and press to inspect logging operations and environmental cleanup efforts.
Spokane City Council approved a 5.7 million general obligation bond to fund riverfront park facilities for Expo 74. The bond would run 20 years at up to 8 percent interest and go to a special election August 31 with a 24 515 vote threshold and 60 percent approval needed.
London notes 62 year old star Dick Haymes former Rita Hayworth husband appeared at a bankruptcy hearing and pledged to settle 36000 in debts within 18 months. He said assets were about 1920 and he expected to earn 35000 to 40000 from film work in Spain next month. He planned to visit the US to arrange royalties due to him.
Classified notices in the Daily Bee draw readers to buy and sell items, seek jobs, and announce services. The page highlights small listings from local residents and businesses, reflecting typical mid century ad commerce and community needs.
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