This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1976
Page
6
A Spokane County statistical report shows most victims are single white females aged 15 to 24. Rapes peak on Thursdays and Saturdays, with 22 arrests in 68 cases and four convictions. About 250 cases from 1973 to 1975 reveal many assaults occur 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with meetings at residences, hitchhiking, or on the street.
A Harris poll reported in the Washington Post shows Jimmy Carter ahead of Ford 66 to 27 and Carter 68 to 26 against Reagan. Harris calls it a major rise in Carter’s popularity with 1,451 voters surveyed, noting weaker support in the West and among Jewish voters.
About 30 student firemen panicked during a deliberately set practice blaze in an abandoned building. Four suffered burns and smoke inhalation as instructors described the scene at a two day workshop in Sarasota.
Marti and Bullard say the incident served as an excellent exercise for students. They note that real fires spread faster than anticipated and responders must react quickly. four injured firemen were treated at a hospital and released.
Congressman Allan Howe was found guilty in City Court of soliciting sex from two police decoys and faces pressure to quit the re election bid. Campaign staffers Judy Barrett Roushac Garn and Colby Smith resigned as the party and newspapers urged him to drop out. Howe appealed for a new trial and said he would fight to clear his name.
Boise UPI reports final day for seventh day pre primary disclosures to secretary of state. Reports postmarked by July 27 count as timely. Secretary Pete T. Cenarrosa urges treasurers to attend Sunshine law workshops in Boise Coeur d Alene Pocatello Twin Falls with dates and times listed.
Washington Sen. Jim McClure said Interior Secretary Thomas Kleppe ordered three changes to disaster payment regulations aiding Teton Dam victims. Changes let new damages claims after settlement, waive repayment of partial payments if later pursuing court damages, and allow 75 percent payout while disputing final settlement. Changes to take effect in days.
Federal Mediator Henry Nichols warns of a need for a second mediator in Spokane if strikes grow in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. He notes more workers are on strike than since 1967, citing the Sunshine Silver Mine 20 week strike and Hanford Atomic Reservation shutdowns.
Senator Jim McClure argues returning to the Bracero program would curb illegal alien labor in the western states. He cites failed 1969 sprinkler pipe campaign in Idaho and says farmers rely on aliens while opponents push criminal penalties for employers. He criticizes welfare as a draw for some to avoid work.
Ted Patrick 46 of San Diego surrender ed at Orange County Jail to start a one year sentence for false imprisonment and probation violation in a Denver case. Supporters say he rescued youths from cults while critics call him a vigilante undermining religious freedom.
UPI reports the Oil and Gas Journal shows record US crude demand near 175 million bpd this year, with gasoline use above seven million barrels daily. Western Europe and Japan also post gains, refineries run at 13.2 million bpd, while domestic production dips 3.3 percent to 8.09 million bpd.
In Camas Prairie about 90 farmers in Idaho and Clearwater counties face 8000 acres of immature autumn wheat. University of Idaho crop physiologist Glen Murray says plowing is first choice to avoid up to 1 million dollars in losses. Edward Mink says samples are tested to identify the wheat as warehouse and storage mixup prompts possible restitution.
A study notes the male brain remains nearly the same size until about age 70, then shrinks by three percent. In women, brain size decline starts later, around age 80.
Merritt Bros. Lumber Company owned by Buck and Wayne Merritt offers road building brush clearing and custom cutting services in Priest River Idaho. They emphasize safety speed and efficiency by maintaining equipment and plan reforestation for a strong future business.
Idaho motorists with plate numbers ending in seven must renew before July 31 according to the Department of Law Enforcement. The staggered renewal system shows red and white or blue and white stickers. July and August birthdays should check license expirations listed for 1976.
Idaho's traffic deaths dropped 13 percent in 1975, with a 16 percent decline so far this year. Officials cite drivers failing to yield, speeding, and improper driving as main causes. Lab analysis shows 49.4 percent of 1975 fatalities had alcohol in blood.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.