McClure Pushes Federal Lease Plan for Moscow and Sandpoint
Idaho Republican James A. McClure announced in Washington that the House will vote on the conference report authorizing a new federal Lease construction plan. The measure aims to fund about 48 new federal buildings, addressing cramped, outdated spaces in Moscow and Sandpoint.
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Federal financing plan for new facilities to be built
Private firms will construct the new facilities using federally insured financing. The government will rent the buildings during a defined period and then take ownership at the end. After approval by both houses of Congress, the bill goes to the White House for signature.
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Cycle Wreck Injures Man in Sandpoint
Virgin E. Moline of Star Route Sandpoint was taken to Bonner General Hospital after his motorcycle went off Cocolalla Lake Road. He reportedly reached for a pack of cigarettes, crossed a ditch, struck a tree, and was thrown from the bike with multiple injuries.
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Nader accuses Sierra Club of serving business interests
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader charged the Sierra Club with becoming a front for business interests opposing Proposition 9 the California clean environment initiative. He also accused Whitaker & Baxter of ethical violations in campaigns against Prop 9 and asked the PRSA to investigate the firm.
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Miner Survivor Blames Training Shortage for Sunshine Mine Tragedy
Harvell Fowler a Salmon resident and Sunshine Mine survivor says lack of respirator training and insufficient respirators worsened the disaster. He notes only one in fifty workers knew respirator use and fire drills were never conducted. He cites delayed rescue as another fatal factor.
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March of Dimes Benefit Horse Show Raises 275
The March of Dimes Benefit Horse Show in Sandpoint raised 275 dollars. Colleen Neu presented the check to Pat McCrum, with praise for contestants, sponsors, and volunteers who prepared handmade trophies and ribbons.
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Dynamite Truck Breaks Down On I 90 Collision Halts Traffic
Westbound I 90 traffic near the Havana Street exit in Spokane was halted for about two hours after a dynamite truck broke down and a second vehicle struck it. The Washington State Patrol reported the collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. and the wreckage was cleared by 9:20 a.m. Several minor injuries were reported, with no serious harm.
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Andrus To Keynote Idaho Democratic State Convention
Gov Cecil D Andrus will deliver the keynote address at the Idaho Democratic State Convention June 15 17 at Sun Valley resort State chairman Jo McCarter outlined the schedule with meetings June 15 general assembly June 16 and 17 platform drafting resolutions and committee selections Sen Frank Church will speak at the convention banquet June 17 and delegates will be chosen for the national convention and three permanent committees
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Prize Kamloop Caught Aboard Charter Craft
Kamloops weighed 25 lb 1307 caught May 31 aboard the Fred Page Charter boat by Lester Strammer of South Gate California. He used a Spar X Blueback surface line 100 yards between Granite and Maiden Rock and also landed a nine pound Dolly. Strammer won two dinners at the Chat eau Kaniksu and Connie's Cafe. Page noted 14 fish in four days, ten boated and two released, all near Tiny Jollies and Spar k's. He said spring fish are extraordinarily game.
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Area Police Search For Hitchhikers
Spokane police continued to look today for two young hitchhikers who robbed a motorist. Danny L. White said the women took $68 at gunpoint after he offered them a ride from a downtown intersection toward Spokane International Airport. They fled on foot in the western part of the city.
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