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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1975
Page
3
Idaho faces a rising share of fires from human activity. Jack Gillette, assistant state land director, cites more forest use for recreation and greater access via roads as key factors. Debris burning and out-of-tune catalytic converters also add to risks.
Members of Idaho Nu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi thank Safeway and store manager Mr Stevens for cooperation and help in the watermelon sale held during the Arts Festival weekend.
Arson is suspected after a fire heavily damaged a 15 unit complex under construction at the University of Idaho. Fire officials say the blaze had a suspicious burn pattern and a mysterious origin. The LDS Students Association leased complex sustained about 75000 dollars in damage.
A tractor trailer overturned on Interstate 80N about 20 miles east of Boise and burst into flames while carrying welding rods. Owner-driver Wallace D. Smith, 51, of Tigard Oregon, was pulled from the wreck by passerby Wayne Freckleton of Bountiful Utah and taken to St. Alphonsus Hospital in fair condition. The cab overturned, the diesel tank ruptured, and a quarter mile of grass burned as cleanup closed both westbound lanes for 40 minutes.
An inquest is tentatively set for Friday into the deaths of Baldeman Florez and Baudilo Gonzales, two Mexican nationals shot in downtown Blackfoot by Officer Kenneth England. England is recovering from a gunshot wound to the left leg in nearby hospital. Blackfoot police say Officer David Blakley responded to a bar call about a gun, then began a search in an alley where Florez was found. Gonzales allegedly confronted the officer from behind with a weapon, and the two Mexicans took the officer’s gun and told him to leave.
The Idaho Statesman reports the Farm Home Administration lent 2.3 million for Rolling Hills Estate near Nampa over three years. Water and street systems failed to meet specifications and pipes burst beyond 120 psi. Canyon County official Larry Stachler says about 100 homes were financed with an average loan around 23 000.
Local groups post upcoming events and notices including a July 30 licensed practical nurse program meeting at Bonner General Hospital and July 31 potluck for retired teachers. Several community activities occur in late July and early August at churches fairs rodeos bingo thrift stores and church parish halls.
The Seventh-day Adventist Mobile Community Services van offers free blood pressure and lung function tests in Hope and Clark Fork on Tuesday July 29. The van services Butter's Market in Hope 10 a.m. to 12 noon and North Idaho Garage in Clark Fork 1 to 6 p.m. The tests address hypertension and lung health in area residents. Tracy Andrus, daughter of Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus, underwent biopsy surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise and is progressing satisfactorily.
Idaho crime report shows forty five people were murdered in 1974 with about three quarters killed by relatives or acquaintances. Twenty two attackers had violent criminal histories and more than half the victims were shot to death. Blaine County recorded the highest crime rate. The report analyzes county city and crime type data for the year.
Harold Snow, 64, of Moscow, a veteran Idaho Republican legislator, died after a stroke two weeks earlier. A 22 year veteran, he served as assistant majority leader and was praised by Gov. Cecil Andrus, former Gov. Robert Smylie, and Secretary of State Pete Cenarrusa for his public service and state loyalty.
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