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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
1
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Secretary Barbara Remmers says fear of gas shortages keeps people from traveling. She notes most visitors are just passing through, with motels and restaurants reporting weak tourism while some travelers proceed despite concerns.
EPA proposed an air clean-up plan for Los Angeles that could ban all automobiles from city streets by 1977 and limit gasoline sales to curb emissions. The plan also calls for stricter traffic rules and mass transit improvements while awaiting court actions and possible congressional action.
Bathtub racing enthusiasts gather at Lake Winnebago in Menasha Wisconsin for the Cleanest Boat Race in the World. Sponsors expect at least 85 contestants piloting tubs made from metal porcelain fiberglass or plastic molded from the genuine bathroom article.
UPI reports John B. Connally unhappy with his part time adviser duties to President Nixon and planning to sever relations. White House denies rift and says the bond remains close. Friends describe Connally as frustrated by Watergate and inflation and claim he feels sidelined.
Governor Cecil D. Andrus released Idaho's first annual 1973 Manpower Report prepared by the Idaho Human Resource Development Council. He called it a crucial statement on manpower planning and noted federal revenue sharing regs threaten current delivery systems. The report outlines problems, policy, and directions for Idaho to enhance employment opportunities and worker skills over the next years.
Twin Falls Idaho commissioner William D Wiseman says he will not take travel reimbursement for driving to and from his job. Court house records show he has departed from the practice of seeking daily drive expenses. The Idaho attorney general's office last month said such expenses are legal for all commissioners who live outside the county seat. The other two commissioners continue charging the county for unspecified automobile trips.
Mostly cloudy in the Sandpoint area with scattered showers and gusty winds. A 40 percent chance of rain tonight dropping to 30 percent Saturday. Highs Saturday and Sunday near 65 with night lows around 40.
Two single vehicle crashes caused about 3300 dollars in damage. Vernal C. Huttsell of Davenport Washington was hospitalized at Newport after a crash on US Highway 2 eight miles west of Sandpoint. His car crossed the center line and hit a bridge causing about 3000 dollars in damage. He was cited for driving left of center. Vernon D. Baily of Dover Idaho totaled a 1966 Rambler in a separate crash and damaged a State highway sign. He was cited for inattentive driving and failure to purchase a license.
Nancy Self Miss Idaho State won the preliminary talent event at the Miss Idaho Pageant Thursday night singing the Love Story theme. Jill Baird Miss Franklin County won the swimsuit contest at Capital High School Auditorium. More prelims planned tonight, with Miss HinHo named Saturday in the 24th annual pageant.
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