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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
2
Local notice indicates Sandpoint Idaho publisher Pete Thompson seeks approval for second class mail postage rate adjustments. Application filed pending regulatory action and city mail amid regional news briefs.
A Times of London report claims a literary agent possesses 22 letters suggesting former President Nixon had an affair with a diplomat's wife during Watergate. The piece notes no evidence of public repercussions and criticizes gossip driven by publicity hungry markets.
Eight year old Burundi case, nicknamed John, flown to Kenya's Kenyatta Hospital for intelligence tests after years living wild in central Africa. Researchers from Boston plan further studies and possible U.S. testing, while doctors describe his head size, hair loss, and speech delay.
Local listings show a crowded prime time with Sesame Street Hogan's Heroes and The Odd Couple on Channel 9. Evening news on ABC CBS and NBC leads into entertainment from The Jeffersons to Hawaii Five-O and a late movie Geronimo followed by Barnaby Jones and Mannix.
The page lists sun signs with dates and vibes for the week. Each sign offers cautious guidance on planning, romance, work, and outlook, urging patience, focus, and realistic steps while noting personal traits.
A reader thanks the editor for moving Parade time to the afternoon so Christians can honor God and attend the July 4 celebration. The note credits the tribute to heritage and asks continued blessings on America from Mrs. Chanbe A Finney and family.
The Times of London reports more than 20 letters allegedly written by Richard Nixon during Watergate suggest an affair with a diplomat's wife. Scott Meredith and handwriting experts say the letters appear in Nixon's hand and reference deep personal feelings.
Thomas Mant Mahrt admitted abducting and killing Nanette Marie Martin who began her paper route on April 3. He killed her with a hunting knife and strangled her with a necktie, body found two days later west of Spokane in plastic bags. Autopsy showed sexual assault and dismemberment. Mahrt was arrested April 21 after landlord alerted police.
Senator Frank Church cancels most campaign appearances including a Berkeley speech and Sacramento legislature address after a fever of 102 and throat and ear infection. He attends a $100 fund raising dinner and urges Morris Udall to withdraw while stating three finalists remain Carter Brown Church.
Washington Water Power Co. announced its WP Energy Co. will join the MONTCO coal exploration venture with Washington Natural Gas Seattle and WESCO Resources Billings. WESCO to hold 50 percent. WP Energy and Washington Natural Gas each own 25 percent. The venture targets coal in McCone County and the Ashland Birney areas of eastern southeastern Montana.
Taxpayers of Bonner County will gather at the Junior High School auditorium on Wednesday June 9 at 8 pm to ask questions about tax and assessment procedures. Idaho Tax Commission Chairman Don Loveland and Bonner County Assessor Dennis Benda will respond. Sponsors are the Taxpayers Protective Association and the Bonner County Shoreline Property Owners Taxpayers Association.
Police record notes Phillip Butcher reports a May 27 to June 2 theft of a $150 super eight camera from Phil's Photo Shop at 105 Main Sandpoint from display area during business hours. Laurine Dawson reports a hit and run on First Street with $75 in damage to her parked car. SHERIFF'S LOG lists Janet Cliver reporting a stolen oboe from a vehicle near Rapid Lightning Creek and a $50 sign stolen from Alan Kiebert residence on Murphy Bay Road.
Idaho justices heard arguments on whether state law can regulate mining on federal public domain lands in the St Joe National Forest. Opponents argue federal supremacy precludes state control while proponents urge permitting, bonding and reclamation requirements to protect the land. The ruling could affect Idaho Wyoming and other states with large federal holdings as the court takes the case under advisement.
Sandpoint Elks Lodge 1376 has set its meeting for Tuesday June 8 to observe Flag Day. Exalted Ruler Robert Moore says the June observance is mandatory for all lodges. He invites the public to witness the flag display beginning about 8 30 p m.
UPI reports Vietnam era veterans comprise about 10 percent of Massachusetts prison inmates. A Corrections Department study found 18 percent at Concord, nine percent at Norfolk, and 10 percent at Walpole maximum security. Veterans may receive early release consideration after rehabilitation progress.
Funeral services were held last week in Spokane for Dennis Midkiff 26 who died in an auto accident near Colville May 25. Midkiff is survived by his parents Earl and Mrs Midkiff of Sandpoint his wife Kellie and two daughters at the home in Spokane a sister Kathy Henderson and grandparents Mr and Mrs A G Lotze of Spokane.
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