Idaho campaign trail marks spending and election law views
Ed Williams criticizes Nixon era education funding and large cost overruns while urging reallocation to domestic programs. Wayne Kidwell and Robert Purcell push election law simplification and voter engagement amid Idaho race coverage. Senate candidates Davis Wegner and Byron Johnson discuss drugs gun control and public sentiment on Vietnam taxes and the economy.
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United Press International
Ed Williams
Boise State College Political Science
Williams
United States
Wayne Kidwell
Boise
Kidwell
Senate
First District Congress
Robert Purcell
U.S
William’ E
Davis
Montpelier
Glen Wegner
Wegner
Twin Falls
Byron Johnson
Ada County
W. Anthony Park
Johnson
Vietnam
Mets Draft Gonzaga Pitcher McNeilly in Third Round
Gonzaga University pitcher infielder Mike McNeilly was drafted by the New York Mets in the third round. The Longview Washington native posted a 9 4 record with a 1.74 ERA and led the Bulldogs with a .410 batting average.
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Spokane
Gonzaga University
Mike McNeilly
New York Mets
Gonzaga
McNeilly
McGovern and Muskie Discuss Possible Presidential Support
Sen. George S. McGovern planned a meeting with Sen. Edmund S. Muskie amid speculation he might join McGovern’s Democratic campaign. McGovern said no commitment was made after a telephone talk, while noting Muskie’s broad national appeal and potential impact if he backs him.
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Washington
UPI
George S. McGovern
Edmund S. Muskie
Muskie
South
McGovern
California
Humphrey Muskie
Miami Beach
Kleindienst Wins Senate Confirmation as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed Richard G. Kleindienst as attorney general, ending a prolonged investigation of his nomination. He had been acting AG since March 1 after John Mitchell resigned to lead Nixon's re election effort.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Richard G. Kleindienst
Kleindienst
Barry M. Goldwater
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Senate Judiciary Committee
Justice Department
International Telephone and Telegraph
Mike Mansfield
Robert C. Byrd
Byrd
Charles H. Percy
R Iil
Percy
Flag Presentation Involves Seven Brownies At Oden Hall
The Oden Grange Hall hosted a flag presentation by the Sandpoint Auxiliary of VFW Post 2453 for Brownie Girl Scout Troop 76. Seven girls were invested into the troop sponsored by the Oden Busy Bees, drawing from Oden, Sunnyside, Northside, Hope, and Kootenai. Mrs. Alice Lacy and Mrs. Della Clark presented the new American Flag.
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Brownie Girl Scout
Sandpoint Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Oden Grange
Alice Bee
Oden Grange Hall
V.F.W. Post
Brownie
The
Oden Busy Bees
Oden
Sunnyside
Northside
Hope and Kootenal
Alice Lacy
Della Clark
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