Idaho Senate Approves Land Use Amendments With Narrow Debate
The Idaho Senate quickly backs nearly 30 amendments to Gov. Andrus land use bills with little partisan clash. Debate centers on a mining association plan to exempt heavy industry from planning control and expand onto adjacent lands, risking local authority.
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Rod Gramer
Boise
Idaho Senate
Cecil Andrus
Andrus
Senate
James Risch
Idaho Mining Association
Local Government & Taxation Committee
Art Manley
D-Coeur d’Alene
Junior Miss Pageant Plans in Sandpoint 1975
The Jaycees announce the second annual Junior Miss Pageant at Panida Theatre on April 9 with a 1950s theme. Ten Sandpoint High contestants compete for scholarships and a state pageant bid. Pageant chair Bob Fischer confirms sponsors, staff roles, increased scholarship funds, and ticket sales through Jaycee members.
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Sandpoint
Robin DuCrest
Bonner
Fischer
Jaycee
A&w
Jaycees
Youth Struck by Car In Sandpoint Incident
A six year old boy, Raymond E. Opland, escaped with minor abrasions after darting from between parked cars into Pine Street traffic between Fourth and Fifth. The car, driven by Jack C. Coleman, jammed on brakes but could not stop in time. he was taken to Bonner General Hospital. Witness verified the braking effort.
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Pine St
Raymond E. Opland
Sandpoint
Thelma D. Opland
Bonner General Hospital
Jack C. Coleman
Sagle
Coleman
Upland
Weather outlook for Sandpoint Friday cool with light winds
Sandpoint forecast shows fair skies tonight with variable clouds and a cool start. Friday remains cool with light winds and a precipitation chance under ten percent. low tonight around 20 and high Friday near 40.
Idaho House backs single university plan on floor
Idaho House Education Committee advances a bill to create a single university system for the state by uniting campuses under one administration. Critics warn of high costs and a Moscow base while proponents promise savings. a companion measure to elect the board was also debated.
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State Board of Education
C.L
Butch’’ Otter
Moscow
Otter
Lyman G. Winchester
R-Kuna
Board of Education
Education Committee
End of 43rd Legislature Seen By Week's End
District I lawmakers predict the 43rd Legislature will adjourn by week’s end as the 60 day limit nears. Kiebert: adjourn between Wednesday and Friday. Davidson: finish by end of next week if things go well. Andrus programs face hurdles, Maynard cites pending education bills and governor measures delaying closure.
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Kermit Kiebert
House
Minority Caucus
Marion Davidson
Cecil Andrus
Don Maynard
WWP seeks rate hikes to add 7.1 million yearly
Washington Water Power Co plans increases in electricity and natural gas rates to raise about 7.1 million dollars in annual revenue. President Wendell Satre cited rising costs for adequate service and noted gas rates would rise 6 to 8 percent, averaging 1 to 1.50 dollars more per month. electric hikes could add a few cents to nearly one dollar monthly, with Washington higher than Idaho.
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WWP
Washington
Idaho
Satre
Plan Meeting on Sandpoint Comprehensive Plan Tonight
The Sandpoint City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public input session at Sandpoint Jr High auditorium from 7 to 10 p.m. Chairman Clarence Reed set a three minute limit per speaker and accepts written statements to City Hall. The panel will only discuss the plan tonight with potential zoning ordinances to be reviewed in future meetings. The Commission also attends the Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on Tuesday March 11 to answer questions on the plan with reservations required.
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Sandpoint
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Sandpoint Jr High Auditorium
Commission
Clarence Reed
City Hall
City Planning Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
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