Three Republicans Vie For Idaho Governorship Challenge
Idaho Governor John Evans faces three GOP rivals in next fall’s race Atty Gen Wayne Kidwell House Appropriations Chair Larry Jackson and former State Rep Butch Otter each pose distinct threats Otter’s campaigning is strong but his liberal moral views and Simplot ties could hinder him Kidwell’s statewide reach is solid but image risks and past losses raise questions Jackson leverages major fundraising know how and a strong track record on the Appropriations Committee potentially matching Evans in depth and presence
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Senators End Free Shaving Mug Policy After Generous Run
United Press International reports historians and archivists note the U S Senate ended its program of government supplied personalized shaving mugs. Senators once received gold trimmed mugs paid for with public funds. going forward they must buy their own at 33.75 dollars. The move follows decades of perquisite tradition and is linked to broader shifts in fringe benefits.
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The Vastness Of Testing At Educational Testing Service
Princeton area based Educational Testing Service operates on a 400 acre campus with eight buildings and 2000 staff processing over a million exams yearly. It runs the Scholastic Aptitude Test and other assessments while posting 63 million dollars in revenue and hosting international think tanks on education testing.
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Sound Off for Local School Levy Yes Vote
Citizens urge a day to vote yes on the school levy to maintain local control and strong programs. They warn against cuts, stress taxpayer responsibility, and call for informed debate, adequate supplies, and fair teacher salaries to ensure quality education for all children.
U S Farm Exports Promoted As Bergland Pressures Free Competition
Agriculture Secretary Bergland announced a strong push to promote export sales of American farm products, with the Agriculture Department planning about 1.2 billion dollars for food for peace exports and a 1 billion dollar export credit program this year. He urged competing nations not to rely on export barriers, citing healthy competition from developing countries and noting palm oil competition with US soybeans. Deputy Secretary White added optimistic notes on future export prospects as Canada Argentina and Australia move limited supplies. The administration stressed grain exports, especially for surplus farmers, while maintaining opposition to export restrictions.
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Labor bills win Carter backing for wage and NLRA reforms
The AFL-CIO backed wage and labor law reform bills win President Carter support. The measures would raise the minimum wage and set future increases to average hourly earnings, while the other bill tightens penalties for labor law violations and speeds NLRB procedures. Both need modest changes but merit enactment.
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