Defense Rests Its Case In Stroisch Murder Trial
In Coeur d Alene Idaho the defense rested in the first degree murder trial of George Stroisch for the Nov 19 1973 strangulation death of Rita Marcussen A skull identified as Rita was found a year after she and her husband disappeared A letter from Stroischs wife Katherine was barred from evidence and Terry Ball a former cellmate testified Stroisch confessed to killing both Marcussen spouses The jury was expected to begin deliberations by the weekend
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Stroisch
Rita Marcussen
Marcussen
Ron
James Towles
Katherine
Terry Ball
Marcussens
Labor Party decries ballot delays in Idaho petitions
Labor Party accuses Secretary of State of neglect over petition checks for 1500 signatures to place the Idaho ballot. Spokesman Pat Ruckert says 1316 approved, about 200 still under review, risking party’s Boise convention and state nominating date. He cites insufficient staffing and a narrow interpretation of election rules.
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Bcise Upi
Labor Party
Statehouse
Secretary of State
Idaho
YMCA
Boise
Pat Ruckert
Seattle
Northwest
Ruckert
Ada
Tas
Sandpoint Area Weather Outlook Through Friday
Mostly fair with cool nights in Sandpoint and vicinity. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with occasional gusts. Chance of precipitation 20 percent today, 10 percent tonight, and 20 percent Friday. Highs around 70, lows near 45.
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Sandpoint & Vicinity
Sandpoint Chamber counts 2500 visitors at new information center
The Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce reports over 2500 visitors at its Monument Park information center since May 4. Officials credit location and parking while warning funds may not meet expanded operations and costs for brochures and staff.
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Chamber Information Center
Ken Firowed
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
Monument Park
Chamber
Barbara Remmers
Remmers
Sandpoint
Schweitzer
Sand Creek
74 Year Old Mary Brown Still Fighting For Minorities
Sandpoint resident Mary Brown 74 seeks help to continue her minority advocacy after losing sight. She collaborates with Boise State University students on an oral history of Idaho Indians and receives aid from the Sandpoint Lions Club and a white cane. Brown hopes funds enable completion and classroom access for educational use.
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Mary Brown
Sandpoint Lions Club
Gene Chamberlain
Lions
Bee
Michael Guilfoil
Boise
Sandpoint
Brown
Ketchum
Sun Valley
Hurst
Vista
State School For the
the Lions
Boise State University
Idaho
Sandpoint Traffic Citations After Cedar Street Crash
A collision at Second and Cedar in Sandpoint led to Cindy Mullins 16 of Heron Montana being cited for failing to stop at a red light after her car hit Curtis Waring 71 of 719 Cedar. Damage totaled 400 to Mullins car and 200 to Waring’s. A second incident at Fourth and Cedar involved John Smith 91 of 219 Church and Kedren Campbell 19 of Calgary no injuries and both cars sustaining 100 damage each.
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Second and
Cedar
Sandpoint
Heron
Mont
Cindy L. Mullins
Curtis B. Waring
Mullins
Waring
Andrus Expands State Energy Office Program
Governor Cecil D. Andrus announces a 145000 dollar per year energy office program in Boise to heighten visibility and leverage federal funds for conservation and education. Earl Adams is named executive director and will work with Idaho corporations to share energy saving information. The program aims for rapid results after an evaluation system is created.
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Boise
API
Cecil D. Andrus
Andrus
Earl Adams
New Energy
Idaho
Adams
Oregon
Washington
Spokane Transit System Criticized for Elderly Access
Spokane residents including seniors and handicapped groups voiced criticism at a public hearing. They cited a 35 cent roundtrip fare as too high and questioned service for seniors, while calls were made to use federal funds to aid alternative transport. Wayne Gruen warned a transportation plan must be finished by September to keep federal mass transit support.
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Spokane
UPS
Wayne Gruen
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Oreille
CETA
Eal
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