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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1976
Page
2
The notice states that an application to mail at second class postage rates is pending in Sandpoint Idaho 83864 and cites United Press International among the sources. The record reflects a procedural step in mail classification for the local area.
State Tax Commission Chairman Don Loveland says time is short for Bonner County to fix its tax inequities or the commission will intervene. County officials, including Assessor Dennis Benda, acknowledge problems but propose slow reappraisal, risking outside firm intervention if dormancy continues.
Investigative reporter Don Bolles died Sunday from injuries after a bomb exploded in his car on June 2 in the Clarendon Hotel parking lot. John H Adamson, 32, a tow truck operator, was arrested without bail and scheduled for a June 21 hearing as a key murder suspect. Bolles, 47, and a Pulitzer-nominated Arizona Republic reporter, had been briefing fellow reporters about a land deal involving Rep. Sam Steiger when the blast occurred as he backed from the lot.
Police Capt Don Lozier said land fraud linked to the case and many political figures named. Bolles, severely injured, later identified Adamson as the man he met at the hotel. doctors amputated Bolles’ right leg and later his left leg and right arm. Paramedics heard Bolles say the Mafia got me as investigators found a magnet detonation device and seized materials from Adamson’s apartment.
John Charles Broadsword reports vandals dented his parked car at City Beach, removed lug nuts, and a wheel fell off a vehicle named Mary after moving it. Gutshall was cited for failing to yield at Cedar and Ella in a collision with Roger J Antonich. A bronze 1965 Jeep station wagon was stolen from Lakeshore Motors. Sheriff Veltri notes a burglary of residence with food, a backpack, hunting knife, and ammunition taken. Bill Whetsler reports an unlocked garage entry with a fishing reel stolen. Chet Craige reports a white RV with boat trailer struck his boat and left the scene.
A dense listing of day and evening programs across channels with soap operas comedies news cartoons and live events. Notable items include The Brady Bunch Dinah Shore The Tonight Show and Chicago baseball with various time slots and channel labels.
A reader argues for considering county run appraisals over private contractors citing Idaho and Washington experiences. The letter stresses accuracy, local spending, public education, and patience as essential as the community weighs painless versus painful appraisal processes.
Washington via UPI reports Soviet scientists claim to have created synthetic caviar by curdled milk and other ingredients. Analysts note early testing may be camouflaged as other fake foods, while U.S. officials push for a crash program to develop ersatz pate de foie gras to keep pace.
Idaho Fish and Game Director Joe Greenley said a later date would be used to fully assess fish and wildlife losses from the Teton Dam disaster. He added the priority is aiding flood victims with field men on standby to help as long as needed.
Illinois banker O L Musgrave calls the $2 bill a golden egg while others deem it a rotten one. IPI surveys show partial acceptance as merchants report few cash drawers have slots for twos and many customers return them. The Fed plans over 400 million in circulation by June and 800 million by 1977.
The Idaho Supreme Court voided Maria Lopezs prostitution conviction ruling the charging complaint failed to inform her of the time, place and manner of alleged conduct and violated constitutional rights. Justices deem the statute vague and require clearer language to proscribe such conduct. Also RaNae Petersen of Preston crowned Miss Idaho 1976 at Boise pageant.
The Sugar City area floods disrupt power and highway routes as crews work to flush out water systems and dry equipment. By Sunday 500 subscribers had service restored while power lines face wind and saturated ground threats. Governor Andrus cautions it will be years before full recovery.
Mack E. Hooper was wounded in the chest by a ricocheting bullet when a neighbor fired a .22 rifle to scare a stallion. The incident occurred as Bonner County Deputy Don Nelson said the shot was accidental and no further investigation will occur. Hooper was treated and released at Newport Hospital.
Obituary notes the deaths of Arthur Bud Best of Spokane area and Charles Reynard Anderson of Gelis South Dakota born February 4 oa Sandpoint area resident since 1950 with survivors in multiple states. Funeral services set for Moon Chapel Sandpoint and Chattaroy Cemetery with memorials to Retarded Children's Fund Interlake School Medical Lake.
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